Rural Pastor's Talk

Are Gap Years a Good Idea for the Young Adults in Your Church?

April 28, 2022 TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, & David Feister Season 2 Episode 15
Rural Pastor's Talk
Are Gap Years a Good Idea for the Young Adults in Your Church?
Show Notes

In this episode we discuss...

  • Gap years and the local church.
    • Today we interview David Feister, executive director of the Planted Gap Year located at His Thousand Hills in Wellsboro, PA.
    • David will answer questions like:
      • What is a gap year program?
      • Who should consider it?
      • Who should not? 
      • What are the benefits?
      • Why are some of the dangers to watch out for?
      • Does a gap year program extend adolescence? 
      • Does a gap year program replace involvement in the local church?
      • What does your program offer that makes it unique? 
      • There are a lot of pastors listening who are shepherding young men and women, what kind of person in our congregations might the planted gap year be a good fit for?
    • Find David at: https://www.plantedgapyear.org/

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