What is GAP?

A year set apart for a life set apart.


Standing in the GAP is an exciting internship program for 18-23 year olds from Kairos outreaches the world over. As a GAP intern, you get to be on the front lines of Kairos' work of building a community of disciples on mission. Practically this means taking a year off from school; moving to an official GAP location; living in household or with a family; and serving in the community, university outreach, and youth programs.

Gap interns are expected to:

  • Set apart this time wholly to the service of the Lord.
  • Strive to live the life of a disciple in a daily way.
  • Love and serve generously from the heart in your assigned community and living situation.
  • Embrace the call of The Sword of the Spirit as an international, ecumenical community.

GAP Essentials

Community, Formation, Service


Community

A GAP year is a year spent in community-with your fellow Interns, housemates, outreach students, and the local Sword of the Spirit community in which you are placed. Interns make a special temporary commitment to the local community where they reside, and participate fully in its life. It is a unique opportunity to gain a broader vision for life in the Sword of the Spirit.

Formation

Each week Interns participate in GAP training. The training is varied, and ranges from reading Chrisitian biographies and theological works, to discussions with Christian leaders from within the Sword of the Spirit and without, as well as practical service activities. In addition to weekly GAP training, Interns participate in the formation program of the local community. The bottom line is that you can expect to have a variety of learning experiences which are challenging, fun and focused on equipping you for the life of a disciple.

Service

To be a GAP Intern is to be a servant. They work many hours for no pay, travel long distances, and get up the next day and do it again. But don't be discouraged! In this way, Interns follow the example of our Lord who came not to be served but to serve. GAP interns have the chance to learn first-hand that in giving more of their lives in the service of the Lord, they find more freedom and joy than they ever thought possible.