Biblical Foundation
Rooted in Scripture as the final authority for faith and life.
A Bible-centred Christian gap year in Johannesburg, equipping young adults to think rightly, live faithfully and impact the world for Christ.
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Rooted in Scripture as the final authority for faith and life.
See God’s work through history with clarity and conviction.
Build a coherent Christian mind ready for university and work.
Interpret every area of life under the lordship of Christ.
Defend the gospel with courage, charity, and clear thinking.
“I searched for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it.”
— Ezekiel 22:30
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As a Christian young person, can you think of any better way to spend a year of your life than enlisting in a rigorous, Bible-saturated, Christ-centred bootcamp?
Equipped with sound doctrine, apologetics and ethics to prepare you for university or the job force — equipped to stand firm for Christ in the marketplace of ideas.
Col. 2:6–8
Armed with a Christian mind to defend the gospel against the intellectual onslaught of an anti-Christian society, to refute competing worldviews, embracing the lordship of Christ over all of life.
Rom. 12:2 · Eph. 1:19–23 · 2 Cor. 10:3–5
Mentored towards strong habits of private and corporate worship — a rhythm of daily meeting with God and His Word.
Josh. 1:8–9 · Ps. 1, 19, 119 · Acts 2:42
Pushed to new limits in your physical fitness and care of your bodily temple — because disciplined bodies and disciplined minds go hand in hand.
Embarking on field trips and hikes to explore the history and beauty of South Africa, viewing it all through a distinctly biblical lens.
Learning and exploring in community with some of the best and brightest young Christians in South Africa — making friendships for a lifetime.
Learn to make a life before you make a living.
Glimpses of study, fellowship, and adventure across the programme.
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