GAP YEAR PROGRAM

UB Global’s Gap Year Program offers immersive experiences for individuals interested in missions while providing individualized opportunities for personal development.

The program aims to nurture spiritual growth, foster independence, and develop a heart for missions as participants engage in hands-on ministry and cultural immersion in diverse communities. Students will have the opportunity to experience missions in the home office as well as domestic and international fields. The program takes place across three stages that will span summer to summer, in which participants will actively contribute to a variety of projects related to missions and their own interests.

Whether it’s participating in community outreach, helping the missions team at home and on the field, or sharing the Gospel, our individualized program combines faith with purposeful work and personal development, preparing young adults not just with a heart for ministry but with skills to transfer to future careers.

DOMESTIC FIELD

Participants will spend the first summer of the program among diverse refugee and immigrant communities in a large U.S. city, focusing on evangelism and outreach. By building relationships with and providing support to immigrants and their families, participants will help these communities navigate the challenges of resettlement and integration while developing disciples of Jesus. This hands-on experience will not only foster a deeper understanding of the complexities faced by refugees and immigrants but also develop participants' empathy, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills. Through collaboration with local organizations and community leaders, participants will make a tangible impact while gaining insights into the unique dynamics of urban ministry.

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HOME OFFICE

During a dedicated 3-month period in our gap year program, participants will serve in the home office in Huntington, Indiana, gaining valuable experience in the operational side of mission work. This internship aims to provide understanding of the administrative, financial, and strategic aspects of mission work, while contributing to the overall mission of UB Global.

Participants will assist associate directors with various tasks, providing crucial support to the organization's leadership team. They will also contribute to projects aimed at supporting the missionaries in the field, including logistical coordination and communications. Responsibilities can be customized based on the interests, talents and skills of the intern.

INTERNATIONAL FIELD

Participants will spend 6 months in one of UB Global's international fields, focused on establishing foundations for discipleship with unreached people groups. Immersed in communities with limited access to religious resources, they will engage in relationship-building, cultural exchange, community outreach, and faith-based education. Participants will work alongside the local team of cross-cultural workers and national staff to develop sustainable discipleship programs, facilitate fellowship, and mentor new believers. This experience is designed to deepen their understanding of global missions, as they witness firsthand the challenges and triumphs of spreading faith in diverse cultural contexts. Through dedicated service and collaboration, participants will play a crucial role in fostering spiritual growth and resilience in these communities, leaving a lasting impact on the lives they touch.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Cultural Immersion: Broaden your exposure to different cultures as you serve and live among unreached people groups around the world.

Discipleship Training: Witness how UB Global develops disciple-making movements in international communities by empowering local Christians to lead others to Christ.

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