The Big Year Out

Thanks for your patience. Here are the cost components of The Big Year Out for South Australia:
Program Cost: $2500 – this includes the Discipleship Intensive at Victor Harbour, weekly program and resources, and end of year retreat.
Mission Exposure Trip: $2800-$3000 – we will be participating in the About Face overseas program, and the final cost [...]

At the end of the hectic stressbomb that is year 12, and despite being asked by everyone I know, I still had no idea what I wanted to do with my life – let alone what God wanted to do with it. Not wanting to get caught in the school-to-uni deathtrap without a direction, I [...]

The Big Year Out is coming again in 2010. We had a ‘gap year’ ourselves in 2009, but in 2010 it will be happening again! Over the coming weeks you’ll be hearing from previous BYO participants, seeing photos and video, and learning more about what’s in store.
The Big Year Out is a ‘gap’ year for [...]

Have a look here and see what The Big Year Out is all about…..
Parkin-Wesley on YouTube
Also, some new photos of this year’s Philippines Trip at out Flickr page.

After returning from a mission trip it is often difficult returning to ‘normal’ life. Occasionally we experience things that change our mindset or thinking for good. This can make us see things differently and want to change our lifestyle. Some of the participants are now working through how they can make a difference in the [...]

This year can change your life. Give yourself time to do more than just ask the big questions. Give God the space to be part of your search. Experience life in the Big Year Out and let God surprise you!
Peter Riggs,
Youth Pastor, Aberfoyle UC
We interviewed Pete about why he is excited about The Big Year [...]

Are you feeling the need for ‘time out’?
A change of direction…
Space to breathe…