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Church Army Launch Gap Year Xplore is for young adults aged 18-25 who want to be motivated, trained and equipped for relevant 21st century mission, and are prepared to set aside personal ambition, career success and financial security for the sake of the Gospel. In return we will provide them with 14 weeks of quality training in a UK mission base, before they set off for six months alongside an experienced Church Army Evangelist, making disciples in places across the world where traditional church has failed to make an impact – with the lost, the last and the least.
We don’t apologise for suggesting that they will find it hard to settle back into a typical nine to five job, increasing material possessions if things work out well. Neither will they easily drop back into ‘going to church’ as if that were the extent of Christian discipleship. We hope these young people will be permanently infected with a mission virus that will compel them to seek out those who live without God’s love, and to invite them into God’s Kingdom.
Training is based in Liverpool, and ‘classroom’ time will be mixed with ongoing mission – walking the streets of Huyton, being involved in local Primary and secondary schools, and joining in community based evangelism. Six month placements will be in countries where Church Army already has a presence – Australia, Barbados, Canada, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand and USA- but there will also be opportunities to serve within the UK and Ireland. In frontline mission communities, participants will be well supported as they push the boundaries of their own experience of following Jesus.
Xplore finishes with two weeks back in Liverpool sharing stories, joys and disappointments, and together we ask – where now? Back to the accounting ledger? Perhaps – but maybe not. Phil Clark is programme leader for Xplore- more information at www.xploreglobal.org.uk or call 08445 853575 or email gapyear@churcharmy.org.uk |
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