An Examination of Church Leadership Training
A crucial consideration for many students is how to spend their gap year between college and university, or even the period after graduating (which many students take now as their “gap year”). Although travel is the usual choice, there are other choices to think about, like volunteer work, or to immerse yourself in church leadership training for 11 months with DNA (dna-uk.org). This article looks in greater detail this particular option.
DNA provide placements in Christian churches, ranging from October to August. This is seen as a practical experience, needing the participant to live in a Christian environment – either inside your own church if you currently belong to one, or a specified church if you’re not presently a member of a church. Your typical day will require helping out with the everyday projects of the church, and to be trained by its fellow members in bible studies. The course assures faith in action, so those who join can expect a rather practical experience of living their faith, and not simply the theoretical study.
Further plus points of the placements include:-
- assisting 18 year olds upwards, with no upper age limit
- your maturation in character, skills and understanding
- relational, non-religious Christianity; it’s fun!
There are 3 sorts of course open : Track 1 is the most common access point to DNA – it is the richest DNA expereince. The overwhelming bulk of people decide that this is the best-fit choice for them. Track 2 is more acceptable to you if taking a full “year-out” is not practically achievable. This could be for issues like work or family commitments. Track 2 consequently proffers some flexibility. Track 3 offers individuals the opportunity of coming in to be with us for as many individual training sessions or days as they want.
