A Primer on the Concept of Church Leadership Training
An important consideration for numerous students is how to fill their “gap year” between school/college and uni, or even the year after graduating (which many students take now as their “gap year”). While travel is the common option, there are other choices to think about, such as volunteer work, or even to plunge yourself into church leadership training for 11 months with the organization DNA (dna-uk.org). This article explores in greater detail this latter option.
DNA provide placements in Christian churches, running from October to August. This is seen as a pragmatic experience, needing the participant to dwell within a Christian surrounding - either within your own church if you currently attend one, or a specified church if you are not presently a fellow member of a church. Your regular day will involve helping out with the day to day activities of the church, and to be trained by its fellow members in bible studies. The course promises faith in action, so those who enroll can anticipate a really practical experience of living their faith, and not merely the study of it.
More advantages of the studies include:-
- helping 18 year olds and older, as there’s no age limit
- training you for the workplace
- your growth in skills, understand and character
- offering an accredited programme via the National Open College Network
There are 3 types of course available : Track 1 is the predominant access point to DNA - it is the most complete DNA expereince. The vast majority of individuals select this as the best-fit pick for them. Track 2 is more appropriate to you if taking a complete “year-out” is not pragmatically achievable. This could be for issues like work or family commitments. Track 2 consequently provides some tractability. Track 3 proffers individuals the chance of joining us for as many particular training sessions or days as they want.
