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An important consideration for numerous students is what to do in their “gap year” during the time between school/college and uni, or even the period after graduating. Although travel is the common choice, there are other options to deliberate over, such as volunteer work, or to plunge yourself into church leadership training for 11 months with the organization DNA (dna-uk.org). This article looks in greater detail this particular choice.

DNA are providing an 11 month long experience of total submergence into Christian Discipleship, ranging from October to August. This is seen as a “year in with God, not a year out.”, involving the enrollee to live inside a Christian environment - either in your own church if you currently belong to one, or a specified church if you are not currently a fellow member of a church. Your normal day will require helping out with the day to day projects of the church, and to be schooled by its members in bible studies. The course guarantees faith in action, so those who enroll can expect a rather practical experience of living their faith, and not only the theoretical study.

More plus points of the courses include:-

• it’s practical; what you’ll study is what you will actually do
• your maturation in character, skills and understanding
• dependence on the person and power of the Holy Spirit in and through you
• providing an accredited programme through the National Open College Network

There are 3 types of course available : Track 1 is the most popular entry point to DNA - it is the most complete DNA expereince. The overwhelming majority of people decide that this is the best choice for them. Track 2 is more suited to you if taking a full gap year is not practically achievable. This could be for reasons like your workplace or family commitments. Track 2 consequently proffers some flexibility. Track 3 proffers people the opportunity of coming in to be with us for as many specific training sessions or days as they want.