The Cast Iron Park Bench

Numerous individuals end up at a time in their life where future is unclear. You might be a student who’s recently got your degree, or maybe you’ve recently retired from work. Possibly you’ve been laid off from work and feel discouraged at having no job, but equally demoralised by the sort of work opportunities available. During times like these, we often look for a different course of action. An organization called DNA (dna-uk.org) are proffering a “third way” – to spend your Youth Work Gap Year in a Christian church.

DNA offer placements in Christian churches, ranging from October to August. This is seen as a “year in with God, not a year out.”, requiring the enrollee to dwell in a Christian environment – either inside your own church if you presently belong to one, or a specified church if you are not presently a member of a church. Your typical day will require assisting with the everyday activities of the church, and to be schooled by its fellow members in bible studies. The course promises faith in action, so those who enroll can anticipate a really practical experience of Christian faith, and not only the theoretical study.

More plus points of the placements include:-

• being risky, radical and life altering
• preparing you for church-based leadership
• preparing you for work
• dependence on the person and might of the Holy Spirit in and through you

There are 3 varieties of course available : Track 1 is the most popular access point to DNA – it is the most complete DNA expereince. The overwhelming majority of people decide that this is the best-fit option for them. Track 2 is more appropriate to you if taking a whole “year-out” is not practically achievable. This could be for reasons like work or family commitments. Track 2 consequently offers some flexibility. Track 3 offers people the opportunity of coming in to be with us for as many specific training sessions or days as they want.