Gateway Church
Sent Initiative
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What Does the Sent Initiative Cost Cover?
World-Class Missionary Training
International Missions with Refugees
Airfare and Travel Costs
Food and Accommodations
What is Sent Initiative?
Sent Initiative is a 4-week immersive discipleship experience for college students designed to catalyze a profound love for the Great Commission. This is not just a program; it’s a movement, compelling college students to go beyond boundaries, impact lives, and contribute meaningfully to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Dates: May 11 – June 8, 2025
Cost: $4,000
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The summer includes:
1. Experiential Training
In partnership with Discovery Ministries in Eminence, MO, participants embark on a multi-day wilderness expedition designed to challenge their personal and cultural values, enhance conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, and refine their ability to function within a team. These experiences foster godly courage, spiritual resilience, and the virtues necessary for effective ministry and mission.
2. Classroom Training
Complementing the wilderness expedition, classroom instruction and group discussions provide a space to process and reflect on what is being learned. These sessions help participants explore biblical truths about identity and humility, laying deep foundations for a life of godly character, purpose, and mission.
3. International Training
Participants are sent beyond their cultural comfort zones, engaging in gospel-centered ministry in global contexts. These immersive experiences shape their hearts for sending, strengthen their identity as Christ’s ambassadors, and deepen their resolve to live faithfully for God’s global mission.
Grow Your Love for Christ
Sent Initiative fosters a deep spiritual growth and maturity in you through comprehensive theological training, discipleship practices, and intentional mentorship. You will become a greater ambassador of hope, love, and justice, creating a ripple effect that resonates globally and advances Jesus’s Great Commission mandate to make disciples of all nations.
Grow Your Love for the World
Sent Initiative cultivates a global perspective by exposing you to diverse cultures, socioeconomic contexts, and spiritual landscapes while promoting empathy, understanding, and a heart for global missions. You will be instilled with a missionary mindset by living out the teachings of Christ in everyday life, seeing every encounter as an opportunity for positive influence and discipleship.
Grow Your Love for Discipleship
Sent Initiative inspires you to become intentional disciple-makers, multiplying your impact with others in your spheres of influence through the Gospel. You will be equipped with leadership skills that empower you to lead with integrity, humility, and effectiveness in various contexts, preparing you to influence and inspire others.
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How long is the Sent Intiative?
Sent Intiative is four weeks long.
Am I required to raise support?
Yes. The total cost of Sent Initiative without a discount is $5,000. The goal would be for you to raise this support with the guidance of Gateway staff.
Will I need a passport that is up to date?
Yes! We will be traveling outside the country and your passport will need to be up to date.
Where will I live over the summer?
While we are in Waynesville, you will stay with at a Gateway member’s house. This is an opportunity for you to get to know our people in a deeper way.
While outside of Waynesville, accomodations will be provided for you.
What does the $4,000 cover?
The $4,000 covers your travel expenses, housing expenses, and most food expenses over the summer.