Anybody with a spare year and who wants to run the risk of being changed forever.
you could have just finished secondary school or you just want to take a year off before you go to University or College
you could have just finished your Bachelors and want to take a breather before your Masters or beginning your career
you could be in Bible College or Seminary and needing a break. It may be that some of the program could be credited to your course
What is it?
You do a 1 year Global Awareness Program (GAP - get it?) so that you will Gain A (new) Perspective (GAP - again!) and be challenged to a different worldview. Think of it as a year when you can gain a completely different perspective on life and skill-sets that will last a lifetime.
What do you do?
The program content primarily consists of
2 months training through local SIM missionaries working with churches in a culturally diverse urban environment, in the SIM office, or other organizations whose work is more suited to your interests. In this time you will identify your ministry gifts
5 months overseas working with experienced missionaries or you can continue to work locally in an urban setting
3 months (optional) enabling and engaging your local church*
What does it cost?
Overall cost is between $12,000 to $16,000 which includes processing, training, airfares and costs of living in another country. Costs will vary from country-to-country
*fundraising an additional $3,000 will provide for an optional 3 months part-time work with your own or another local church
Who do you call?
Speak to Iain Mair at SIM's National Office.
Tel: 416-497-2424 Ext 114
Cell/text: 416-554-3422 iain.mair@sim.org
or contact your SIM Regional Director by clicking here for regional contact details.
