朋友 Youth Institute

Have you ever felt anxious about your future and desired clarity on God’s calling for your life?  

Do you want to take the next step in your faith, but you’re unsure of what that is?  

Do you wish you had more friends that helped you walk closer with Jesus? 

If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then we hope you consider joining us at the first-ever 朋友 Youth Institute!

The first 朋友 Youth Institute (FYI) will take place at 大学的朋友 this summer from May 28 – June 1, 2024. FYI is a chance for the class of 2025 and 2026 to come to 朋友 for a time to slow down, 了解信仰, practice the presence of God.  For five days and four nights, students will learn in the classroom, 在小组中, with their peers about how faith can shape all aspects of your life. We intend for this gathering to be a place where youth can encounter God through teaching, 修行, holy conversations that will help deepen their life with God. Our aim is to help students discern their calling within a community of scholars, 老师, like-minded peers that will create enduring spiritual friendships.

是给谁的??

• 学生 entering their junior or senior year of high school, or incoming freshman students to 大学的朋友
• 学生 who have questions about their faith and are ready to go deeper
• Eager learners who want to experience what living out a Christian faith could mean for their lives
• The member of your youth group or church who is engaged, 兴奋, wants to start thinking about their future
• Christians from all denominations are welcome.

〇期待什么

• Exposure to a variety of 修行 will equip students to deepen their faith.
• Intentional time in the Bible, community, practicing silence, class time.
• Small groups led by college student leaders that will listen and care.
• Trained faculty and staff who want to hear and explore questions about faith and its everyday application.
• 有趣的!

接下来是什么?

For students to be accepted into FYI, they must complete an application found at the link below.

If there’s a student or peer you have in mind who would LOVE this opportunity, we have an option for you to endorse a student instead. With your endorsement, we will follow up and contact the student to help them take the next step.

The cost for the week is valued at over $500, but thanks to generous scholarships from the 学徒研究所, the fees to cover expenses for the week are $350 每个学生.

We encourage that the cost for participation is split between the student, 他们的教会, other fundraising methods. Your support will make this experience possible for you and others, enabling us to provide top-notch resources, 专家的指导, unforgettable memories. Your contribution plays a crucial role in shaping the future for all participants Your transformative summer adventure awaits!

If you have interest in attending in 2024, please contact miranda_shackelford@audunberthelsen.com as soon as possible.

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我们的团队

Miranda Shackelford | Director of 朋友 Youth Institute

Mike Jaderston | 敬拜 Coordinator & 课程团队

Wendy Mohler-Seib | 选修s Coordinator & 课程团队

James Bryan Smith | Executive Director of the 学徒研究所

Jacob Smith | Director of the 学徒研究所

Hope Smith-Morris | Recruitment & 运营团队

Bronwyn Redus | Student 领导

Rachel Harvey | Student 领导