Christian Discipleship: Fun, Dynamic and Exhilarating
Friday, January 29th, 2010A crucial subject for numerous students is how to fill their gap year during the time between college and university, or sometimes the period after graduating. While traveling is the common option, there are further options to think about, such as voluntary work, or to plunge yourself into a christian discipleship course for amost a full year with the organization DNA (dna-uk.org). This article explores in more detail this particular choice.
DNA provide placements in Christian churches, running from October to August. This is seen as a pragmatic experience, involving the enrollee to live in a Christian surrounding – either in your own church if you presently attend one, or a designated church if you are not currently a member of a church. Your typical day will require assisting with the day-to-day projects of the church, and to be schooled by its members in bible studies. The course ensures faith in action, so those who enroll can expect a rather pragmatic experience of Christian faith, and not only the study of it.
Further advantages of the placements include:-
- helping 18 year olds and older, with no upper age limit (they’ve trained people in their 60s!)
- it’s pragamatic; what you’ll learn is what you will actually do
- preparing you for work
There are 3 varieties of course open : Track 1 is the most common entry point to DNA – it is the most complete DNA expereince. The overwhelming bulk of individuals decide that this is the best pick for them. Track 2 is more acceptable to you if taking a full “year-out” is not practically viable. This could be for reasons such as your workplace or family commitments. Track 2 therefore provides some flexibility. Track 3 provides people the opportunity of coming in to be with us for as many particular training sessions or days as they wish.