A happy life is what the world tells us we should be striving for. But how can you know what will satisfy you for the rest of your life? Living for Jesus is of course the answer but that leads to yet another question: HOW?
How will you/should you/could you live your life for Jesus?
Yes, a good education and successful career should set you on the path to:
- A job that you enjoy
- Making your parents proud
- Buying a home
- Starting a family
- Paying your bills and mortgage
- Enjoying great holidays with good friends
- Dying debt-free…
That’s what the world has to offer you (best case scenario) – and you can probably have it all – maybe.
But what would your life look like, feel like and be like, living for Jesus – putting Him at the centre of your education, career and relationships?
People use their gap year to find out for themselves what the world might hold for them. Now you can take a year, with us, to help find out what Jesus has for you.
So, what exactly is a Gospel Gap Year and why should I really care?
Good question, here’s the answer in one simple sentence:
Gospel Gap Year is a discipleship and ministry service gap year for NCC school leavers that disciples and grows you in your walk with Jesus, equipping you to live for Him in whatever walk of life you choose.
4 features of a Gospel Gap Year full of Jesus
This opportunity takes the form of structured one-to-one discipleship, ministry service and practical training, fully equipping you to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of God’s word through reading, sharing and explaining the Bible with others
- Develop practical skills like sharing your testimony and the good news of Jesus
- Serve as part of the gospel work that God is doing at NCC, focusing on our kids and youth ministries
- Contribute in areas that particularly interest you e.g. music, media and stage production, social media.
Your Gospel Gap Year Q&A
School leavers who attend NCC
If you want to build a firm foundation for loving and living for Jesus for the rest of your life, this is definitely for you
25 hours spread over 3-5 days of the week
We are now open to expressions of interests – simply complete the form below by 30 November 2026 to register your interest
27 January 2027
- Participating in the weekly NCC Team Talk meetings
- One-to-one Bible reading sessions with your mentor
- Practical ministry skills e.g. writing & sharing your testimony, sharing the gospel etc.
- Peer learning – working through recommended books
- Assisting with the preparation and running of:
- Pipeline or North Coast Youth on Friday afternoon/evenings
- North Coast Kids lessons on Sunday mornings or evenings
- Other areas of particular interest e.g. music, AV, IT, social media, videography, photography etc.,
- Winterfest and/or Camp 180
- And more!
Yes, you will generally get most school holidays off
Yes, you are free to work a job outside the 25 hours/week time commitment.
No, your time spent at NCC is voluntary. But we will provide you with some books and pay for you to attend some ministry conferences
