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2. Studies show that 70% of 18-22 year olds leave the church when they leave home, and many never return.

3. WHY?

4. Bob Russell, founding pastor of a top-5 mega church in America, recently wrote: “Our student ministers were often disappointed that so many who had been involved in our youth program were living a hedonistic lifestyle within three months of stepping onto the college campus. Why is that? The truth is, it’s very difficult for the church to counter, in two hours a week, the anti-biblical propaganda kids receive all week long from entertainment, education, the media and sometimes their parents.”

5. Robin Pendoley, CEO of Thinking Beyond Borders, writes: “When students arrive on campus as freshmen, they find themselves without the adult mentors (parents, teachers, coaches, religious leaders, etc.) they relied on in high school. And there is rarely anyone to replace those mentors. They are surrounded by peers who are also trying to define themselves. This all happens in an environment offering access to challenging social decisions ranging from time management to drugs and sex... A gap year can help students through this transition and better position them to learn with purpose, direction, and confidence.”

6. A former admissions officer at Harvard and current director of college counseling at St. Stephens Episcopal, a college preparatory school in Austin, Texas, says the results of a gap year are “startling”! He concludes that many college-bound kids would benefit from taking time off, particularly those who have excelled in high school but at the cost of burn out from years of honors/AP classes, sports and extracurricular activities.

7. Approximately 40,000 young adults participated in gap year programs in 2013.

9. To raise up young people with compassion, character and faith in Jesus Christ who have the imagination, moral fiber and tenacity to lead in all walks of life. Our Vision

10. The Word of God Marriage Vocation Learning Citizenship Free Enterprise Core Values Core Values

11. A community-based, Christ-centered Leadership Academy for young adults. (16-25 years old) What? What?

12. To equip young adults with the skills, relationships and courage to serve, succeed and lead. Why? Why?

13. Prospective participants are nominated by recognized and trusted local leaders, then selected for a four-month semester utilizing Tentmakers curriculum and coaching for training sessions, field projects, accountability groups, study and reflection. How? How?

14. Semesters begin in late August, December or May beginning with a one-week leadership camp followed by 16 weeks, requiring 15-20 hours/week. When?

15. Where? Where? A professional training setting in the local community.

16. Managed and staffed by Daniel and Young Daniel graduates of the Daniel 40-day Leadership Institute. Assisted by leaders from the community, schools, businesses and churches. Who?

17. A whole-hearted commitment and resolve to meet and exceed the Academy training expectations and assignments. $4000 tuition that is partially provided by a group of prayer and financial partners. Requirements

18. Tentmakers training is a team-led, Christ-centered, interactive process in which people learn from the modeling, discovery and practice of time-tested principles in an environment of discipline, affirmation and encouragement. Knowledge Skills Attitude

19. Authority & Reliability of God’s Word Marriage & Family Discovering One’s Purpose & Calling Physical & Mental Fitness Knowledge Foundations (Time –tested Principles) (Vocational & Career Planning) (Life-long Health & Learning) Self-Government & Citizenship

20. Decision- making ManagementMotivational Relational Worldview Learning/ Thinking Skills Citizenship Skills Entrepreneurial Skills Communications Skills Ministry Skills Jesus- following Skills Wisdom- seeking Skills

21. Boldness Courage Daring Enthusiasm Attitudes Attitudes Humility Confidence Others-focused

22.  Training Session  Field Assignment  Accountability Group { ONGOING (WEEKLY) Leadership Camp LAUNCH WEEK

23. Daniel Leaders YD = Young Daniels = HS/College Students (called Change!Makers) Training Session

24. Participants Pastors Social Services Community Leadership Military Law Enforcement Media Educators Elders Government Business Owners The Arts Field Assignments

25. Accountability Groups 2 Hours/Week

26. WHY A YEAR? What better “program” than a year on mission to prepare for a life on mission with Jesus, developing Christ-centered skills necessary to serve and succeed in all walks of life... And become leaders who bring real CHANGE!

27. Young Daniel Year “a year on mission to prepare for a life on mission” Before, During, or After College 40-day Training at Wilderness North Tent-maker in a community and a Change! Leader International Mission Adventure 4 weeks Leadership Quest Leader 1 week 9 months (or longer) 6 weeks

28. Change! Daniel Young Daniel 2 Daniel Trained Leaders 4 Young Daniel Trained Leaders 16-24 Scholarship/Financial Sponsors Nominators Daniel Weekend Participants Community & Church Leaders Volunteers speakers, mentors, case studies, homes, hospitality, hosts

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