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MissionYear: Christian Discipleship & Missions Gap Year

by Touch the World

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$300-600Program Costs
5.0 / 5Overall Rating
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1991Year established

Program Overview

Not sure the traditional 4-year college path is right for you? Maybe you’re unsure what to study, craving real-world experience, or wanting a year that actually means something. If that sounds like you, Touch the World’s MissionYear offers a purposeful, meaningful way forward.

MissionYear is a discipleship and missions intensive designed for young adults who want to grow in their faith, discover their gifts, serve others, and gain clarity about their future. Throughout the program, students have the option to earn up to 30 college credits while living in intentional community.

Students will develop spiritual and practical life rhythms, learn more about their unique personality and gifts, and practice living out their faith in community. They will apply what they’ve learned through intentional action, exploring culture and poverty through weekly service with local ministries and a month-long immersion in Uganda. The program also includes training in spiritual leadership and guided reflection to help students discern their next steps after MissionYear.

Please note: We do not assist with visas, and students must be able to travel internationally to our global partner locations.

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Program Highlights

Optionally earn 30 college credits through Anchor Christian University.
Discover yourself and build life-long friendships in family-style intentional discipleship.
Immerse in a month-long global mission experience (206-2027: Uganda, Africa).
Cultivate your relationship with Jesus through experiential learning and spiritual disciplines.
Clarify your next steps and vocational calling that align with your personality, skills, spiritual gifts, and passions.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Academic Credit
All Program Activity Costs
Course Materials
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Textbooks / Reading Materials
Certificate of Completion
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Program Details

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Locations

  • Pennsylvania, United States

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript

Age Requirement

18-20

Duration

  • Post High School
  • During College

Starts At

$300-600

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Health & Safety
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Bethany KunzUnited States · February 2025

Extremely beneficial gap year

The Gap Year Program is an intensive, community building, Christ-centered experience that will serve you well as you journey through life. The Gap Year takes intentional time to develop community into what God calls us to have as Christians: building each other up, supporting each other, creating a safe space for all to share, and holding one another accountable. The Gap Year also take time to refine our practical life skills so that we will be successful when we hit the real world. Not only that, but the Gap Year teaches us to strengthen our relationship with God through daily quiet time and through studying the character of God. With more included, the Gap Year is highly recommended for young adults heading into the world.

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Grace SwineyUnited States · February 2025

Why you should do a Christian gap year program...

These past 9 months have been transformative in my relationship with God, self, creation, and others! An aspect of this program is taking time to reflect on moments and to bring them to God. And because of this, I was able to move from a negative perspective of myself to a positive perspective. This program pushes you to move from a narrow mindset to a widened view on the world. Also living with people that you might not agree with has been challenging but rewarding at the same time! I highly recommend this program to any young adult.

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