For whom is this residency?
  • The In-Person Residency is an especially good fit for people who are in a season of transition (graduating college or grad school, in a job transition, etc.) and/or have the flexibility to move to Atlanta for an eleven-month immersive learning experience. 
  • The Online Residency is a great fit for anyone seeking to make an impact in their community in a holistic and mindful way.
  • Key desired qualities are that you have a love for Jesus, a heart for the poor and unreached, a learner's disposition, and are willing to step out of your comfort zone to engage in your community.
  • We also ask that you are able to commit to an eleven-month residency program.
When is the residency?
July 2021 - May 2022
At the end of eleven months, what will I have gained if I go through the curriculum and experiences?
  • Exposure to the “vulnerable four”  (the poor, immigrants/refugees, widows, fatherless)
  • Knowledge about and a set of skills for implementing a whole-life discipleship approach
  • Resources and contacts -  both within D4D, the Navigators, Atlanta, and your cohort 
  • A holistic theological paradigm
  • Field/work experience in a type of development work
What does the residency cost?
  • The eleven month residency program itself will cost $1,000/semester.
  • The full-time in-person program will have additional costs of living; we will work with you to determine your budget depending on your specific needs. 
  • Most participants choose to raise funds through The Navigators to cover the costs; however, fundraising is not required. For those who choose to raise funds, fundraising training will be provided to help make support raising as fruitful as possible.
Can Married or Engaged Couples Participate in the Residency?
Yes. We welcome singles, engaged, and married couples.  Spend some time talking it over with your significant other and praying together about coming.  Engaged couples will be housed separately for the in-person program.
Are we required to find housing for the in-person program?
We will work with you to find a suitable living location. Housing will be located within 10-30 minutes of the field experiences.
How Many People will participate in the Residency?
We are looking for an online cohort of twelve participants and an in-person cohort of two to six participants. 
What is the Field Placement?
  • The field placement experience will be with a vulnerable population within your local context.
  • For those in the online program, we will work with you to determine where your passions, giftings, and the needs of your local community intersect to determine your field placement experience.
  • For those in Atlanta, we have local contacts and opportunities available to you, including our own D4D Team working among immigrants and refugees. 
What is the Application Deadline?
  • In-person: January 1, 2021
  • Online: May 1, 2021
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