What is Project Antioch Introduction Video
2025-26 Year in Review
What is
Project Antioch?
Project Antioch is the gap year initiative of the NWSD for students ages 18-23 years old, named after the spirit-filled and dedicated community of disciples in the book of Acts who changed the world by their dedication to following Jesus. Project Antioch seeks to raise up another generation of Christians in the spirit of Antioch by bringing together young men and women from all over the country for a 9-month season of spiritual growth, Biblical worldview training, hands-on ministry, and a capstone mission/service experience in a unique setting.
Project Antioch graduates emerge equipped for service and ministry with clarity about God’s calling for them. Whatever the next phase of their lives may be, whether college, work, or something else, we believe they will have a greater impact on the Kingdom because of their time in Project Antioch. This program exists to raise up generations in Jesus Christ.
Core Elements
Discipleship Classes
Students will take 4-5 classes per term, some that are available for college credit. While some of these courses focus on Biblical text, like Old Testament Survey, others, like Come Follow Me, teach practical, relevant disciplines that can help young people navigate the challenging world they face today
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Service Projects
Each Friday, students will take a pause on their studies and head out to a local Church of Christ building or ministry and serve them through evangelistic efforts, volunteer labor or landscaping, or visiting the elderly or sick. By the end of the program, students will have visited over 20 Churches of Christ around Oregon and Washington.
Spiritual Mentoring
Each student is paired up with an older, same gender mentor that they will meet with each week. Students will spend several hours with their mentor to learn from, study, and pray with them. Each week a new topic will be discussed during mentoring - from staying faithful in the church, to how to foster Christian friendship.
Mission Trip
At the end of the program, students will serve on a capstone 2-week international mission trip. This is always a highlight of the year, and allows students to put into practice all they have learned throughout the year. Whether service children in an orphanage, or teaching alongside Bible students from another country, students will learn what the Christian life looks like on the mission field.
Incoming Class of 2026-2027
