Tahoe Resident Leadership Program
Vitals
- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
- COVID-19 Plans: In-person only
- Enrolling:
- App Deadline:
- Next Available Departure? Sep, 2024
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Mission Statement:
We exist to grow and guide aspiring leaders in their faith with God and their role in ministry
- Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
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W e e k 1 |
Ministry work, anchor text discussions, | Flex-Day (academic work, part-time employment) | Staff meetings, program meeting, youth night, | Flex-Day-Mentor meetings, capstone projects | Staff meetings, individual program check-ins | Adventure day or free day | Tahoe Adventure/Exploration (Fly fishing, rafting, rock climbing, skiing) |
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W e e k 2 |
Ministry work, anchor text discussions, | Flex-Day (academic work, part-time employment) | Staff meetings, program meeting, youth night, | Flex-Day-Mentor meetings, capstone projects, part-time work | Staff meetings, individual program check-ins, leadership series | Adventure day or free day | Tahoe Adventure/Exploration (Fly fishing, rafting, rock climbing) |
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Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Summer
- Program Duration: Semester, Yearlong
- Program Cost: $4500
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
Program Learning Outcomes
- A transformative life-changing experience
- Growth in spiritual maturity
- Increased self-reliance and direction
- Improved self-awareness in leadership skills
- Life-long relationships
- Preparedness for real-world work
- Development of purpose and meaning
Experiential training in spiritual disciplines
Leadership Development - Leading while learning
Completion of a capstone ministry project
Unique and meaningful service projects (local, regional, global)
Inclusion in a dynamic and healthy church, located on a 52 acre campus
Network with multiple churches, leaders and pastors from all over United States
Immersive, authentic, experiences that pushes boundaries
300 days of sun
Outdoor Skill Training/Certification
Theological, spiritual, and life mentorship from TFC Staff and Mentors
Staff Training and Certification
The Program Director holds a bachelors in psychology from Colby College, a masters from The University of Denver in higher education administration, and is a Certified Educational Planner. Volunteer work- Trip leader and volunteer for refugee camps in Athens (2017), Volunteer Leader for 3-week service trip to Nepal
Sports: Varsity College Football (4 years), All-American 1999, All-New England Team, All-NESCAC Team,
Wilderness First Responder (2011) and Level 1 Avalanche (2007), Professional Ski Instructor Level 1 (2012)
Travel: Traveled to 39 countries; extensive travel in Australia, Nepal, New Zealand, Turkey, South America, Europe
Hobbies: Mountaineering (climbed all CO 14ers and NH peaks), backpacking, telemark skiing, mountain biking