The core of the GO Year’s educational focus is centered around the pursuit of a deeply Christ-centered worldview, rooted in the truth of the Gospel. We will build a strong Biblical foundation as we strive to digest and love the Word of God.
We are partnering with Biola University to provide our Core Curriculum. Each of the experiences below are semester long, college level biblical courses that provide a foundation for the entire year. The 4 classes are:
Each class will be taught on site with regular course time, in-person discussion-style learning, as well as group and individual study. Upon the completion of the GO Year, participants have the option to apply for prior-learning credit (a total of 12 credit hours) through Biola University towards their 4 year degree.
In addition to the Biola 4, GO participants will engage in 12, 2-week Modules led by various theologians, pastors, and professors who will come to Forest Home from all over the nation. Each Module will be a hyper-focused deep dive into an important aspect of a Biblically-based worldview. Modules include, but are not limited to:
In addition to the 12 major learning Modules, each participant will also experience a number of sub-modules that will be presented on a weekly basis. These topics include:
The GO Year of Discipleship will ask participants to engage in Biblical community in ways that are challenging, foundational, and transformational. This will be done through the way participants live, study, eat, and recreate together. The program will accept 40 young men and women, all believers in Jesus Christ, that will engage intentionally with one another and the Forest Home community. These 40 men and women will become your closest friends, confidants, brothers and sisters, and co-laborers. The following aspects will shape the relational growth of each participant:
For the majority of the GO Year, participants will live and learn together. Students will live with three other roommates for the first 9 months of the program and will relocate to their summer service assignments from late-May through early-August. Each participant will experience the following:
The GO Year of Discipleship has a full time staff of 5 individuals consisting of the Director and 4 Mentors. The Mentors provide both intentional discipleship as well as 1:1 leadership throughout the year, creating a safe and healthy growth environment.
GO Year participants will engage in required, optional, and organic activities and events throughout their year at Forest Home. Some of these events are:
The GO Year is more than just a year of studying the Word of God. It is also about learning to LIVE the Word of God. The GO Year is named after Matthew 28:19, where Jesus instructs his followers to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” To GO and make disciples, Jesus’ followers had to become disciples themselves. But what does this look like vocationally? The word “vocation” is usually used in reference to an individual’s trade or profession. As Christians, we are all called to make disciples, no matter what we do for a living. In other words, the Great Commission is relational, but it’s also vocational.
Participants will be given the opportunity to observe and serve, in diverse ways, alongside seasoned professionals in both direct and indirect ministry areas.
Forest Home is a Christian Camp that has been serving the Lord’s purposes in Forest Falls, CA since 1938. During the GO Year of discipleship, participants will gain valuable on-camp vocational experience by:
GO Year Participants will experience several short-term excursions that will coincide with each of the 12 modules as a part of the educational aspect of the program. Participants will embark on field trips that will allow them access to:
As a part of the educational opportunities, the GO Year will provide a focus that isn’t usually provided in a typical college experience, including but not limited to:
Don’t spend another year wondering. Come find the clarity and community you’ve been praying for.
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