Want to see what everyone is saying about Adventures in Missions and the World Race? Check out some of the reviews linked below!
Is the concept of a Gap Year new to you? Do you have concerns? There is solid research on the benefit of Gap Year programs and many colleges and universities have begun recommending them. If you’d like to explore some articles related to this topic, check out these links:
Is Taking A Gap Year Worth Graduating Late? (Gap Year Association, November 2017)
National Gap Year Association 2015 Alumni Survey Report - very heavy on data/research/numbers
A Gap Year Perspective from a University Career Services Director
Gary Morris is Director of Career Services at SUNY Oswego. He has 30 years in the field and brings a perspective that understands both what colleges are looking for and what future employers are looking for. He’s a big proponent of gap year programs and offers some of his thoughts here.
We want you to feel as supported as possible. Check out these additional resources! If you still have questions or concerns, please contact Betty Means at 770-744-4542 or bettymeans@adventures.org.
WR alumni parents have been through this. They understand the emotions. And they have seen the impact of the WR in their kids' lives and in their own lives.
A video from a WR alumni Mom, click here to view
Words of Encouragement from an Alumni Dad, click here to view
To request a phone call from a current or alumni WR parent, email parentministry@adventures.org
What We Believe About Letting Go, click here to view
This is a longer and more in-depth look at some of the challenges of parenting adult children. What does it mean to “let go” of our children, particularly as they transition to adulthood? What does the parental role look like in this new stage? What do we do with the mixture of emotions? What if we just enjoy being with them and we miss them? What about the fear? The “what ifs?” How is a nurturing, supportive parent different from a "helicopter parent?" When do we extend grace and when do we let them suffer consequences of their decisions?
What does this stage mean for our kids? What do they need from us that is different than what they needed when they were younger? How do we help them develop resilience and other life skills? What if that means solving fewer problems for them instead of solving more problems? What if that means letting them suffer or fail?
What does this new stage mean for us? What does God want to do in us at this stage of our lives? What fills the hole that’s left as our kids move on to more independent lives? When parenting needs to look like cheering from the sidelines instead of directing from center field?
Want to know more about what to expect as your Racer returns home? Check out this resource. Also check out the Parent Ministry Pinterest Board (particularly Months 10-11 (Re-entry) for a number of blogs and other material related to this, written by returning Racers, missionaries and others.
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