Grounded Discipleship Program

In 2026 we are launching our new Grounded in the Truth Discipleship Program at GBCC. This gap year program is designed for young adults between the ages of 18-25 years who are interested in spending up to 12 months serving in various capacities at GBCC, while also participating in Bible studies and other discipleship opportunities. Our desire is to provide a year for you to deepen your faith, develop your gifts and gain experience and an increased knowledge in various areas of SERVICE, SCRIPTURE, and SKILLS to help you navigate life as you enter adulthood.

The year will include serving practically in all aspects of camp from maintenance, housekeeping to food services. You will be encouraged to take the leadership during some of our own programs and help host our numerous guests throughout the year. You will also be involved in regular Bible studies, book studies and mentoring relationships focussed on helping you develop and grow a Biblical Worldview. The goal is to for you deepen your knowledge of God, strengthen your gifts and skills, and “ground you in faith, love and the truth of God’s Word, equipping you for faithful service” as we work together to complete the mission at GBCC of “building up the household of faith.”

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How does Grounded work?

The program is a 12-month experience. Each week will include service depending on our schedule of groups visiting, a time of Bible study and other opportunities to fellowship together. If students are unable to participate for the full year, they can choose a summer and fall 2026 option or winter/spring and summer 2027.

Program Schedule Options

The summer program runs from May 12 – September 1, 2026 (16 weeks)

Join us for our Trailblazers Young Adults retreat May 8-10, 2026, and stay for our spring/summer program that will focus on preparing our facilities for our summer programming and hosting our spring conferences and weekend retreats. It will also include preparing and participating in our summer day camp program.

The fall program runs from September 9-December 23, 2026 (15 weeks).

The first 6 weeks of the fall program will focus on concentrated opportunities for service as we host multiple mid-week groups and weekend retreats. You will be trained in all areas of GBCC life and supervised by the year-round staff. Service areas will include housekeeping, dining room duties, kitchen duties, and outdoor maintenance. After a short Thanksgiving break, we will focus on some projects around the facility and more concentrated Bible study.

The winter/spring program runs from January 5 – April 27, 2027 (16 weeks)

The winter/spring program will include weekly classes and more opportunities for leadership and service as we welcome our spring weekend conferences and begin preparations for our summer programming.

The spring/summer program runs from May 11 – August 31, 2027 (16 weeks)

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Program Fees

  • There is no cost for our program. Students will receive a $100/week stipend plus room and board. You may also have opportunity to complete certain training courses for which the cost will be covered by GBCC.