Be Transformed
Discover your calling and make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Be Transformed is a year where you can grow into the person and leader that God wants you to be as you serve children and young people across the South West.
Be Transformed is more than just a gap year program; it is an opportunity to gain skills that will serve you for a lifetime, and make connections and memories that will last forever. You will leave Be Transformed with a greater understanding of your calling and purpose, as well as increased skills, lasting memories, and new friendships.
New for 2025: Worship Leading Stream
We are launching a new opportunity for applicants to grow in worship leading alongside serving children and young people. This stream will enable you to lead worship in a diverse range of contexts, with a particular focus on enabling children and young people to encounter Jesus and experience transformation through the Holy Spirit.
Core Modules
Introduction to Applied Theology
This unit will examine what theology is and why it is important to understand in ministry. It will identify how an understanding of theology helps us to engage with the culture around us, and to share contextually with children and young people in our local contexts.
Biblical Overview
This unit will give an overview of the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament. It will enable you to relate passages from the Bible to everyday situations, and help you reflect on how you can use the Bible in your personal and spiritual growth.
Mission and Ministry
This unit will help you to explain how you came to faith, and provide an opportunity to reflect on your leadership skills. You will examine what the Bible says about leadership, and develop core leadership skills for working with children, young people, and a range of contexts.
Personal and Professional Development
This unit will help you to reflect on areas of your personal and professional development. You will be enabled to critically analyse your walk with God, and examine the importance of effective line management in professional practice.
Pathway Modules
Working with Young People
This unit will help you to identify what you need to consider when working with young people in evangelism and mission. It will give you an understanding of the importance of reflecting on your own work with young people. You will also examine areas of risk when working with young people, and learn how these risks can be minimised.
Worship
This unit will help you to explore a biblical theology of worship, looking at the values and principles of Christian worship in intergenerational contexts. It will train you in practical and organisational skills applicable to worship and music ministries, such as planning and leading services and rehersals.
Please note – international trainees on a volunteer visa will complete Be Transformed without registration to the Engaging with Applied Theology course.
Ready to Apply?
I am so excited to see the launch of the worship leading stream as part of Be Transformed. There is such a need to see worship leaders trained up, not only practically, but also in their theological understanding and spiritual formation. This is going to be amazing for churches to invest in young leaders and the worship life of the local church.