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COMPASS

So you’re out of High School… What’s next? Maybe the Compass gap year program is for you! Come and explore the world’s possibilities along with other students in your same shoes. In the Compass program you will have the opportunity to have experiences that will root you in the Lord and equip you for whatever He has in store for your life! Of course, being a part of Expeditions, you can expect great adventures to accompany you on your journey to seek the Lord’s direction for your life!

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-2026 

EXPLORE THE FOUR FOCUSES OF COMPASS

Four Focuses

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide a gap year program that is centered around discipleship in which students are invited to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus. We seek to lead and support them as they consider their future by working to understand who God has uniquely created them to be and how to bring glory to Him.

  Compass was created for students that are trying to figure out what's next and are desiring to deepen their relationship with Jesus, grow personally within community, and adventure in God’s creation. We hope to equip students to be faithful stewards of the gifts God has given them and to use them for His glory. As we disciple, we will have four main focuses: Bible and Life Skills Classes, Missions Education, Wilderness Experiences, and Community

Compass Theme Verse:

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”

-1 Peter 4:10-11 (NIV)

OUR GOALS FOR COMPASS

GROUNDING ​IN JESUS

Being in His presence is the plan for your life. Living in relationship and truth with Jesus

PERSONAL GROWTH

Knowing your identity and how He has gifted you

LEARNING COMMUNITY

How to work with others, be blessed by others and bless them

DECIDING ON AND PREPARING FOR THE NEXT STEP

Where is the Lord calling you? Let's take the next steps to get there!

ADVENTURE AND FUN

Wilderness experiences that will bring about teachable and memorable moments

HOW TO APPLY

Dates and cost of program

prerequisites

Start Date:

September 1, 2025 

End Date: 

May 4, 2026

Cost:

$7,000

  • Must have completed High School.

  • Between the ages of 18-20.

  • Preference is given to students who have not attended college or have not completed one full year of college. 

  • Must have a passport before September 1st

COMPASS THROUGH THE YEARS

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Meet The Team

Our staff is passionate about discipleship and spending time with students! We are excited to be able to adventure with them, explore future possibilities and lead them to grow their relationships with Jesus.

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Rachel Wilkosz

Assistant Director

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Jill Dahlman

Director

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Conner Grove-Fisher

Assistant Director

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