Student Online Application
Mission Statement
The Passage is a ministry training tool of the North American Missions Department of the Pennsylvania District of the United Pentecostal Church designed to help develop Kingdom-minded leaders equipped for ministry in their local churches and to broaden the potential labor pool of future church planters in Pennsylvania.
Trip candidates will participate in classroom education, hands-on training, and camp involvement. They will benefit from the ministry of district officials, church planters, and guest ministers. They will also be a blessing to our current North American Churches where they will be involved in evangelism, Bible studies, and services.
Age Requirements
The Passage is open to applicants 16-25 years of age. If an applicant is 15 but will turn 16 by the start of the trip, they may also qualify.
Applicants must be US citizens.
Application Process
Candidates for The Passage must complete and submit an application before the deadline of April 30th. There is a non-refundable application fee of $100.00 that goes toward the total cost of your trip.
The application must have the approval of the candidate’s pastor and will be evaluated by the PA Nam Director and The Passage Committee for approval. A pastoral reference form will be required once the application is received.
Budget
The trip budget is $750.00. Each participant of The Passage must raise his/her own budget. Support may be acquired from relatives, friends, and the local church. The budget includes lodging, meals, onsite transportation, and sightseeing.
Souvenirs and snacks between meals are not included. The budget includes registration to the PA District Camp where participants will be involved as workers. Pricing is subject to change.
Payment Schedule
Online - Click Here for Online Payment (Select "The Passage Payments" from the dropdown)
or
Mailed - to the PA NAM Director, Rev. Michael Wright at 2709 Grand St. Williamsport, PA 17701.
The first $100.00 is the non-refundable application fee that must be submitted by April 30th. The second payment is due by May 28th for $325.00. The final payment of $325.00 must be postmarked by June 25th.
Contact Information
Questions regarding The Passage can be directed to the PA NAM Director, Rev. Michael Wright by calling 570.367.9942 or emailing mrwright.pa@gmail.com.
2024 Snapshot
Participants will get to engage in 4 days of classroom teaching and impartation challenging them to grow in their faith and leadership. There will be 4 days of hands-on ministry and fun-filled activities as we partner with the following church-planting families in the Central PA area.
The second full week will be an exciting week of worshiping and serving at PA District Camp. Following the trip, participants will be encouraged and equipped to be a blessing as they serve in their local church under the direction of their pastor.
The final part of the program is monthly Zoom training sessions required for all Passage participants beginning in August 2024 through June 2025.
Click Below to complete the Registration Process (You will be prompted to create an account):
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