Changed Lives Changing Lives

1979 - 20141979 - 2014

Studies show that 70% of 18-22 year olds leave the church when they

leave home, and many never return.

WHY?

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.”

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.”

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.

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

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 VisionOur Vision

The Word of GodMarriageVocationLearning

CitizenshipFree Enterprise

Core ValuesCore Values

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

What?What?

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

Why?Why?

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?

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?When?

Where?Where? A professional training setting

in the local community.

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? Who?

• 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 Requirements

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

• Authority & Reliability of God’s Word

• Marriage & Family

• Discovering One’s Purpose & Calling

• Physical & Mental Fitness

Knowledge FoundationsKnowledge Foundations(Time –tested Principles)

(Vocational & Career Planning)

(Life-long Health & Learning)

• Self-Government & Citizenship

Decision- making

Management Motivational

Relational

Worldview

Learning/ Thinking

Skills Skills

Skills SkillsCitizenship

Skills

Entrepreneurial Skills

Communications Skills

Ministry Skills

Jesus-following

Skills

Wisdom- seeking

Skills

Skills Skills

• Boldness

• Courage

• Daring

• Enthusiasm

AttitudesAttitudes

• Humility

• Confidence

• Others-focused

Training Session Field Assignment Accountability Group

{ONGOING(WEEKLY)

Leadership CampLeadership CampLAUNCH WEEK

Daniel Leaders

YD

YD YD

YD

YD = Young Daniels

= HS/College Students (called Change!Makers)

Training Session

ParticipantsParticipants

Pastors

Social Services

Community Leadership

Military

LawEnforcement

Media

Educators Elders

Government

BusinessOwners

The Arts

Field Assignments

Accountability Groups

2 Hours/Week

WHY A YEAR?

What better “program” than a year on missionto 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!

Young DanielYoung Daniel YearYear““a year on mission to prepare for a life on mission”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

Change!

DanielYoung Daniel

2 Daniel Trained Leaders

4Young Daniel

Trained Leaders

16-24Scholarship/Financial

Sponsors

NominatorsDaniel Weekend Participants Community & Church Leaders

Volunteers speakers, mentors, case studies, homes, hospitality, hosts

Changed Lives Changing Lives

1979 - 20141979 - 2014