Instead of doing things for the poor,
​what if you worked with the poor?

​The In-person Discipling for Development (D4D) Residency is an 11-month intensive hosted in Atlanta and designed to give you a better understanding of whole-life discipleship alongside vulnerable populations by:

Immersing you in the culture, mission, and vision of The Navigators

Deepening your theology and philosophy of poverty and development

Engaging you with principles and practices of community-based development

Equipping you with tools to effectively minister cross-culturally 
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Spurring in you greater personal understanding and character growth
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Key Components 

Curriculum

The “academic” part of the residency. You will engage in reading, book discussions, and workshops led by D4D mentors.

Field Placement

You will volunteer with like-minded Atlanta ministries 10-20 hours a week. 

FielD Exposure and visits

You will learn through one-time visits to various ministries in Atlanta, providing you exposure to vulnerable populations and approaches to development.

​There will also be a mid-program in-person retreat and an opportunity to visit an international D4D Team at the end of the program.

Mentoring

You will gain knowledge and process what you learn through one-on-one coaching and interactive learnings from experienced field practitioners. 
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