15 Feb 2008
Author: Nate Irvine | Filed under: Band of Survivors

Band Of Survivors 2008

The time has come to apply for Band of Survivors 2008!

Description:

Band of Survivors is a month long summer mission school that aims to see youth love God and serve their neighbors. With a skilled and motivated team, Band of Survivors will provide access to relevant training, significant mission and authentic discipleship for the youth of the Metropolitan Division.

The project will take place from June 23 through July 20 and will be located in a safe urban environment in Chicago that will be disclosed shortly. Survivors will live in community with one another: work together, prepare meals together, pray together, worship together and serve together. There are essentially two parts to the program, teaching (studying the Bible and the history of The Salvation Army, 24/7 prayer, cell groups) and service (evangelism, youth work, supporting the Corps).

Requirements:

Applicants who are prepared for an intense month of mission, and who are passionate about God will be admitted to the program. We have space for 14 high school students (ages 14+) and 5 young adult leaders. Those who are accepted must also attend orientation on Friday, June 13 from 9:30am-3:00pm at Metropolitan DHQ.

When:

-Applications Due: before Friday, May 9

-Orientation at DHQ: Friday, June 13 from 9:30am-3:00pm

-Band of Survivors 2008: Monday, June 23 – Sunday, July 20 2008

Where:

Salvation Army Corps and Institutions within the Metropolitan Division.

Cost:

Tuition is $200; this includes all training, food, and accommodation.

Application:

2008 Band of Survivors Application (Click here to download)

Links:

http://bandofsurvivors.com

http://justiceminute.com


About the Author

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Nate Irvine

Nate Irvine works as the Director of Youth Evangelism and Discipleship for the Metropolitan Division of The Salvation Army. He makes his home on the north side of Chicago, and attends the Irving Park Corps. Graduated from Trinity International University with a BA in Biblical Studies and a minor in Spanish in 2006, he lives to see God's Kingdom here on Earth, and The Salvation Army live true to it's calling. When he's not working, he can probably be found watching hulu, enjoying music, or just hanging out.

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