GAP is a six-week summer mission trip for high school students and young adults. Are you 16 years or older, and looking for a chance to stretch your faith? Learn how to put your faith into action, make great friends, and let God work through YOU on a summer GAP Team. Our teams use drama, music, puppets, chalk art, illusions, balloon sculpting, and more to share the Gospel. We train you for 10 days at Discovery Lodge, our training centre near Calgary, then off you go for ONE WHOLE MONTH! AWESOME!!!
Check out our GAP Brochure.
Criteria:
- Must be 16 years old
- Approximate support required: $2,800 - $5,950CDN (depending on location)
- Agreement with Statement of Faith
- Application deadline for 2010 teams - April 30, 2010 (for information on application fees, cancellation and late fees, please consult the GAP application form).
GAP 2010 Possible Ministry Locations:
- United Kingdom - $2,800
In England your team will work with London inner-city church plants, reaching out in particular to youth through camp ministries such as dance or sports camps. - Germany - $2,950
In Germany, you will partner with the Indie Rock band Groundstaff, reaching out to young people in the Moravian area (south central Germany). - Mexico - $4,200
You will be working with a church plant in Puerto Vallarta, a city known for its appel to tourists from around the world yet having the highest suicide rate in all of Mexico. - Philippines - $4,400
Your team will bring the gospel to schools and communities using "values-based" presentations and Bible studies. You will be partnering with the Bible Churches of the Philippines. - Uganda - $4,950
In Uganda you will work with Action International and Healing Springs Ministries to bring hope to orphans and light into darkness OR Arts evangelism, discipleship and loving kids in orphanages, in partnership with Action International in the city of Kampala. - Rwanda - $5,200
Arts evangelism, dicipleship and vocational training in the capital city of Kigali, working with orphans, street kids and prostitutes OR Performing gospel programs and helping in orphanages and schools alongside YWAM Wellspring foundation. - Australia - $5,800
You will be working with Open Air Campaigners in the Queensland area, conducting evangelism in streets, parks, beaches and schools. - Kenya - $5,900
Arts based ministry programs focused on evangelism and discipleship with Africa Inland Mission. You will have the chance to partner with churches in the Mombassa area of eastern Kenya. - Bangladesh - $5,950
Arts evangelism and discipleship in schools and orphanages with Avant Ministries.
Hybrid Teams
We would love to take your band, youth group or dance crew and customize a summer of ministry and evangelism using your group's strengths and giftings. Let us know your interests and we will facilitate a meaningful and effective mission trip for you, along with our usual GAP teams.
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Summer at a Glance:
- July 1-July 10: Training Camp
- July 10-August 4: Overseas Ministry
- August 5-7: Debrief and Wrap-Up
- August 8: Closing Rally
- Dates are subject to change based on overseas destination
Quotes:
- "One of the main things God taught me this summer was dependence on Him. There were many times when I felt I could not continue, but God really proved Himself and gave me the strength I needed."
(Philippines Team Member) - "This summer ministry in Belize has brought me closer to God than ever before! Not only was it a way to experience the life and culture of another country, but it was a way to really see God in a new and different way."
(Belize Team Member) - "This summer God really worked on the small things in my life, but even the small things are important. One thing that I learned was to be really patient and flexible."
(Trinidad Team Member)
Stories from previous GAP teams:
GAP Application Form:
