Introducing the Gap Year

The GAP YEAR is a training course running from September to June. The teaching and teamGy_4web_3 times take up three mornings a week (9.30am-12.30pm).

The course has five major elements:

  • 1. theological studies
  • 2. devotional studies
  • 3. practical placements
  • 4. personal mentoring
  • 5. and an overseas mission

Gap Year Mornings

1. Theological Study

The theological study part of the course is designed to stretch a participant's understanding of God and to lay a foundation in theological reflection that can be applied to all areas of life.

Subjects examined include:

  • Old Testament Studies
  • New Testament Studies
  • Applied & Biblical Theology
  • Aspects of Church History
  • The Challenge of Today's World
  • Mission
  • Philosophy
  • and Church Life
  • ... to name a few

2. Devotional Study

This aspect of the course is designed to stretch our hearts as we respond to God through times of corporate worship, prayer, teaching and group discussions. Participants are encouraged and equipped to develop and deepen their spirituality and relationship with God.

Subjects examined include:

  • Prayer & Intercession
  • Worship
  • Prophecy
  • Public Speaking
  • Ministering with Children
  • Leadership
  • Group Dynamics & Team Building
  • Spirituality
  • Ministry Gifts
  • and Healing & Wholeness

In addition, these subjects are supplemented by the material in the FOLLOW LIVE GO modules.

Gap Year Applied

3. Practical Placements

All students will undertake a practical placement where they can gain ‘hands-on’ experience and seek to apply the daytime GAP YEAR teaching to life situations. Each placement will have a designated ‘specialist’ who will guide, teach and encourage the student through the duration of the course.

Practical placements include:

  • Worship
  • Church Planting
  • Youth and Children’s Ministry
  • Evangelism
  • Preaching
  • Intercession & Prophecy
  • Audio-visuals & Multi-media

4. Mentoring

Each student will be assigned a personal mentor (if possible, from their ‘home church’) for the duration of the course. Through this relationship students will be able to work through areas from their past to release the full potential of their future ‘in Christ’. Through openness faith will be stretched and character strengthened.

5. Overseas Mission

Each year a week long mission trip is organised, usually within Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply GAP YEAR teaching and to develop team and leadership skills. Accommodation and food is provided on the overseas mission but participants will need to pay their travel expenses (this normally is about £150).