Christian Gap Year Program

Dive deeper into your faith with nine months of learning and three months of hands-on ministry!

The Renew Gap Year program combines classes taken through Anchor Christian University with hands-on ministry work experience and off-site trip days.

PROGRAM COSTS:

• $9,000 per student with credits.
• $5,400 per student without credits.
• Meals and housing are valued at $180 per week; 18 hours of work per week will automatically go toward room and board.
• Any additional hours worked will be paid to the participant on a biweekly basis.

ACCREDITATION:

Classes will be taken through Anchor Christian University with teachers from Spruce Lake staff. Credit transfer is guaranteed to these universities: Cairn, Cedarville, Clarks Summit, Liberty, Southeastern, and Lancaster Bible College. There is the potential for credit transfer to other colleges/universities.

SCHEDULE:

There are three types of days: work days, class days, and off-site days. Students will have two class days per week and will complete four three-credit classes each semester for a total of eight classes and twenty-four credits in the year. The material and assignments from these classes will be applied within their other work as they look to integrate their learning in day-to-day life.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

Students will have an opportunity to serve within a church or ministry in our community. Twice per month they will serve and work under a leader of this ministry. This will provide another way of shaping students, a practical place to apply their skills, and more insight into the type of job that students may desire after the program's completion.

TRIPS:

A ten-day international trip to Costa Rica through "VidaNet" is anticipated to be a key part of the program as students are given the opportunity to engage with another culture. All costs will be covered by the tuition fee. This trip consists of three days of training at the disciple base, five days of service, and concludes with an adventure day.

Each month, students will participate in two local "adventure days" with the goal of building and uniting them as a team. Trips will include activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, escape rooms, apple picking, and more.

HOUSING:

Students will be provided bunk-style sleeping accommodations at Pinebrook campus and should expect to have a roommate. A communal lounge space will be available as a mixed gender "hangout" space. Separate sleeping facilities will be provided for each gender. All meals are provided.

Find out more about Renew on our website.