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Independent Christian ChurchEnterMissionEnterMission helps young adults ages 17–25 grow through gap-year discipleship, community life, mentoring, U.S. ministry exposure,…Independent Christian Church · Missions
EnterMission
EnterMission — Organization Profile EnterMission is a Christian gap-year and discipleship ministry for young adults ages 17–25. A ministry of New International, EnterMission exists to help students enter life on mission through immersive discipleship, hands-on ministry, community life, leadership formation,…
EnterMission — Organization Profile EnterMission is a Christian gap-year and discipleship ministry for young adults ages 17–25. A ministry of New International, EnterMission exists to help students enter life on mission through immersive discipleship, hands-on ministry, community life, leadership formation, and cross-cultural service. Its programs are designed for young adults who want to grow in their faith, discern calling, and gain practical ministry experience before or during college, vocational training, or ministry service. EnterMission is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, on the campus of Johnson University, and serves young adults from the United States and international ministry locations. Its experience begins with community and concept building at Johnson University, where students live together, study the life of Jesus, establish rhythms of…
EnterMission — Organization Profile
EnterMission is a Christian gap-year and discipleship ministry for young adults ages 17–25. A ministry of New International, EnterMission exists to help students enter life on mission through immersive discipleship, hands-on ministry, community life, leadership formation, and cross-cultural service. Its programs are designed for young adults who want to grow in their faith, discern calling, and gain practical ministry experience before or during college, vocational training, or ministry service.
EnterMission is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, on the campus of Johnson University, and serves young adults from the United States and international ministry locations. Its experience begins with community and concept building at Johnson University, where students live together, study the life of Jesus, establish rhythms of shared life, and learn core concepts for discipleship and mission. From there, students participate in ministry experiences across the United States and, for the full gap-year track, overseas.
The ministry offers several program options, including a five-month Gap Semester, a 10-month Gap Year, a Resident Assistant experience, and a second-year Leadership Track. The first semester includes training at Johnson University, mentoring, communal formation, and ministry exposure through U.S. service experiences. These ministry trips often involve inner-city ministries, children’s homes, orphanages, Native American reservations, and service at the International Conference on Missions.
The full Gap Year adds an international ministry experience during the second semester. Students travel to an overseas ministry location, live and serve with local ministry partners, and apply the values and skills developed during their first semester. EnterMission describes this as more than taking a year off; it is a hands-on, trade-school approach to discipleship and ministry development intended to shape students as disciples, leaders, and young adults.
Mentorship is central to the EnterMission model. Each student is paired with a mentor for weekly meetings, encouragement, challenge, reflection, and guidance. The ministry’s core values include Kingdom living, wonder and curiosity, intentional community, spiritual formation, missional living, cross-cultural humility, resilience and growth, and creativity and calling. EnterMission also works with college partners such as Johnson University, Ozark Christian College, and Great Lakes Christian College for possible college credit and scholarships.
People can engage with EnterMission by applying for a Gap Semester, Gap Year, Resident Assistant role, or Leadership Track; giving financially through New International; sponsoring a student or staff member; connecting as a church or organizational partner; inviting young adults to apply; praying for students and leaders; or contacting the ministry with questions. Donations may be made online through New International, and inquiries may be sent to the Knoxville address or email listed by the ministry.
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Church of ChristAfrican Christian CollegeAfrican Christian College (ACC) is a residential Christian college in Eswatini offering an accredited Bachelor of…Church of Christ · Education
African Christian College
African Christian College — Organization Profile African Christian College (ACC) is a Christian higher-education institution offering accredited, undergraduate-level theological training in Southern Africa. The college states that it exists to glorify God by equipping students for excellent service in God’s…
African Christian College — Organization Profile African Christian College (ACC) is a Christian higher-education institution offering accredited, undergraduate-level theological training in Southern Africa. The college states that it exists to glorify God by equipping students for excellent service in God’s kingdom, with an emphasis on developing leaders for church and community contexts. ACC traces its work back to 1967 and notes that it was originally known as Manzini Bible School before becoming African Christian College in 2007. ACC is based in the Kingdom of Eswatini, with its campus located at Past Tubungu Estates, Matsapha, and a mailing address in Manzini (M200). The college serves students drawn from across Africa, describing a multi-nation student body shaped by communal learning, worship, and…
African Christian College — Organization Profile
African Christian College (ACC) is a Christian higher-education institution offering accredited, undergraduate-level theological training in Southern Africa. The college states that it exists to glorify God by equipping students for excellent service in God’s kingdom, with an emphasis on developing leaders for church and community contexts. ACC traces its work back to 1967 and notes that it was originally known as Manzini Bible School before becoming African Christian College in 2007.
ACC is based in the Kingdom of Eswatini, with its campus located at Past Tubungu Estates, Matsapha, and a mailing address in Manzini (M200). The college serves students drawn from across Africa, describing a multi-nation student body shaped by communal learning, worship, and practical formation. As a residential program, ACC’s model includes shared campus life designed to support spiritual formation, academic development, and leadership readiness.
A central academic offering is ACC’s Bachelor of Theology (BTh), described as the college’s flagship program. ACC presents the degree as a fully residential, four-year program organized into three 12-week trimesters each year. The program purpose is clear: equipping transformational leaders for the church and community, with coursework spanning biblical studies, theology, ministry, leadership, and core competencies such as communication, entrepreneurship, and financial accountability.
A distinctive operational feature is ACC’s Tuition Assurance (Work-Study) program. Rather than charging standard tuition, ACC states that a combination of student work and scholarships covers student costs, with students working set weekly hours on campus in exchange for tuition, meals, and accommodation during class weeks. Work assignments include practical campus operations such as orchards, gardens, library, landscaping, market, offices, and cleaning—intended to build real-world skills while keeping higher education accessible.
ACC also describes an approach of entrepreneurial stewardship that supports its educational mission through revenue-generating assets. One highlighted initiative is the Tree of Life project—macadamia orchards on campus that provide student work opportunities and help offset costs. This framework connects ACC’s financial model, student formation, and community engagement in a way that is integrated with its Christian identity and leadership aims.
People who want to engage with ACC can explore admissions for upcoming intakes, connect through campus offices, and support the college through giving channels. ACC also provides public contact options in Eswatini and the United States, along with official social media links for updates and stories from the ACC community.
