In a nutshell

 

  If you are leaving school, it’s time to think seriously about the future.  What kind of life are you going to live?  At headspace we make time to find out who God is, what he is about and how to put him at the centre of our plans.  This is a year to figure out career paths, get some work experience, get into your Bible, live in Christian community, be discipled and serve in a team. Headspace is a chance to have a heap of crazy adventures in NZ and overseas, to try new things, to meet new people, to get outside your comfort zone and find out who you were made to be.  It’s a foundation to live your life from.

HEADSPACE:  LET GOD FILL YOUR SPACE

 

Why take a year out?

 

It just makes sense!  High school can be really full on and by the end of it you haven’t always had a chance to think through next steps.  The transition into adulthood is an exciting and challenging time.  This is when you really own your own beliefs and make a load of decisions that are pretty important for further down the track.  We think it makes sense to stop and think - to get your feet firmly in Christ, know what you believe and why, and what your values are. What is the right career track for you?  Too many people get caught up in the rat race of life, forget God and make bad choices. We know Headspace is not for everyone, but we also know what a huge difference it can make, now and for your future.

HEADSPACE: HIS PLANS YOUR FUTURE

What does it cost?

 

In 2012 the fee is just $11,270 and covers the teaching, food, accommodation and 10 week travel offshore.  You earn a huge chunk of your fees ($5,000) during the Work Experience Block which means the deposit is quite low. Global Connections in Mission (who run Headspace) generously subsidise the cost of the programme which means the fee is much lower than the actual cost for each person.

 

Overview of Headspace

 

Headspace is one full year running February-November and is made up of three month long teaching blocks spread over the year, work experience and 10 weeks offshore.

 

 

 

Block One: Foundations (4 weeks)
  • Teaching block
  • Developing a Biblical worldview
  • Understanding team work
  • Living in community
  • Understanding yourself & others
  •  Mission principles
  •  Personal disciplines
  • Bible Overview
  • Crazy team building exercises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Block Two: Work Experience (14 weeks)
  • Work arranged for the team in pack houses
  • On location: Hastings & Cambridge.
  •  Billeted in Christian homes
  • Earning money for your fees
  • Meeting people from around the world
  • Gaining a strong work ethic
  • Team nights

 

 

Block Three: Cross Cultural & Vocational Training (5 weeks)
  • A teaching block
  • Cultural training
  • Ministry preparation
  • Mission study
  • Outdoor adventures
  • Options for work and study

 

 

Block Four: Offshore Experience (10 weeks)
  • Visiting mission projects
  • Living with locals
  • Teaching English
  • Running kids games
  • Building site work
  • Learning a language
  • Sharing your testimony
  • Adventure, discovery & challenge
  • Cross cultural exposure
 Block Five: Life Planning (4 weeks)
  •  Next steps planning & transition tactics
  • Local church engagement
  • Discussions
  • Continued discipleship & mentoring
  •  Celebration

 

 

 

Endorsements

 

We appreciate the work of HEADSPACE in developing a programme that fosters Biblical understanding and spiritual development and hope that many more young lives will be blessed because of the efforts you are making on their behalf.  Down the track, we are also sure that the body of Christ will be stronger.”  Elders 2006 (Ingestre St Bible Chapel)Largely due to the love and teaching that has been generously poured out into my life this year, I’m not ashamed to step hardcore into the continuing voyage of learning who I am, what God’s put me here for and how I can be an effective world-changer...  B. P. 2008 Team.I’ve found what a true relationship is like with our saviour, and I know who I belong to. This has been the year of my life so far, extraordinarily so, and what I’ve learnt this year has been more valuable than all of my schooling years put together. A.S. 2008 Team.

For more information you can:

 

Txt 027 372 971 with your  full name & addy to be sent an info pack


CLICK HERE for an APPLICATION FORM

 

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2012.

Charlie is happy to speak with your youth about mission and the option of doing a GAP year like HEADSPACE.

Charlie Shadbolt
Youth Director
Global Connections in Mission
youthdirector@gcim.org.nz
07 542 2277 or 027 372 971
Or GCiM Office 06 357 8388