LTN INSTITUTE

AN URBAN MISSIONS GAP YEAR PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS

SERVICE

Bring social change with the gospel by working with an innovative nonprofit and serving your urban neighbors.

COMMUNITY

Experience community like never before as you live and do ministry with other Christian young adults.

DISCIPLESHIP

Grow in your faith by walking in the life and lifestyle of Jesus and being a part of a vibrant, healthy church.

My LTN community became my family - some of the strongest friendships I've ever had. I have never felt so supported and known!

DaniInstitute Alumni

God used LTN to foster a love for Christian community, a desire to live like Christ and an ability to see the dignity of ‘the least of these.’

CameronIntensive Alumni

God used my time in the LTN Intensive to build my boldness. This has shaped my relationships with neighbors, friends and family.

HeatherInstitute Alumni

SERVICE

As a part of the LTN Institute, you’ll be able to make a significant contribution to the work of a local nonprofit ministry through serving 20-30 hours per week over a year. In this time, you’ll be able to dive deeply into relationships with the people you’re serving as well as the people you’re working alongside. You will also have time devoted to building relationships with people in the neighborhood in which you live.

COMMUNITY

Spend a year sharing almost every part of your life with 2-3 other Christian young adults in your triad. The relationships you build will shape you for life. By God’s grace and through prayer, intentionality, sharing, and conflict resolution, you will learn how to care for one another despite differences in background or personality. In addition to growing alongside your triad, you’ll spend regular time with the whole team worshiping and sharing how you see God working.

DISCIPLESHIP

To experience the life of Jesus, you have to walk in the lifestyle of Jesus. Learn what this looks like through extensive coaching on how to set goals and be intentional about how your life is structured. On top of this, you will have regular meetings with a Christian mentor, read and discuss curriculum with your team members, practice silence + solitude daily, and receive regular teaching from pastors, authors, and non-profit leaders on a wide range of topics.

LTN INSTITUTE EXCLUSIVES

The LTN Institute offers unique opportunities not offered in the LTN Intensive. These include:

• Specialized Leadership Development Plan
• Receive Mentoring from an Older, Mature Christian
• Regular Life Coaching on Discipleship and Goal-Setting
• Local Church Small Group Involvement
• 4 Educational Trips
• 3 Seasonal Retreats
• Nearly 1 Month of Vacation Time

HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI

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What do our alumni have to say about their experience serving with Love Thy Neighborhood? How does LTN shape the lives of young adults in the years following their service?

BENEFITS

CHRISTIAN COMMUNAL LIVING

Experience intentional life with other Christian young adults as housemates, friends and teammates.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Engage in a journey of self-discovery and skill enhancement with seasoned Christian leaders guiding you into your potential.

DISCIPLESHIP & MENTORING

Delve deeper into your faith, apply its teachings in everyday life, and foster a nurturing mentor-mentee relationship with a seasoned Christian.

WORLDVIEW TRAINING

Receive insightful teachings on contemporary cultural challenges, aiding you in forming a nuanced Christian perspective.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Acquire hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact as you serve with an innovative nonprofit at the forefront of change.

CULTURAL IMMERSION

Learn more than theoretical understanding as you immerse yourself in diverse cultural settings and enrich your life experiences.

CAREER EXPLORATION

Explore your personal interests and skill sets, see how they align with real-world vocations and develop them serving at an innovative nonprofit.

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Engage with the world around you, learning more about your own perceptions, responses, and relational dynamics in practical settings.

HOW DOES LTN COMPARE TO OTHER OPTIONS?