GAPP

In 2020, we launched the first session of a twelve-month vocational/discipleship-based apprenticeship program in which young adults not only gain leadership skills but learn valuable vocational skills in the church setting. To date 12 students have graduated from the program. While some have continued their education, others have moved on into their careers.

In 2020, we launched the first session of a twelve-month vocational/discipleship-based apprenticeship program in which young adults not only gain leadership skills but learn valuable vocational skills in the church setting. To date 12 students have graduated from the program. While some have continued their education, others have moved on into their careers.

To begin with, each apprentice is guided throughout the program by the support of a mentor, an assigned ministry supervisor, and the GAPP Director. In addition, apprentices participate in a weekly "Download". During these “downloads” apprentices hear from various Pastors, staff members, and marketplace leaders as they offer practical ministry and professional insights that will serve the apprentice well into their future.

This all depends on the ministry area each apprentice is assigned to. In addition to the weekly two-hour “download” session an apprentice will have responsibilities on Sunday and on assigned days during the week working in their ministry area.

The Northwest Partnership program (NPP) is a new and unique partnership between Northwest University and Grace Covenant Church. As a result of this new partnership students have the ability to stay local, earn college credits toward AA, BA, and MA degrees while learning leadership and vocational skills as a Grace Covenant apprentice. In exchange for their time and service in a specific ministry area scholarship dollars are paid directly to Northwest to offset the cost of tuition.
To learn more about this program specifically, check out the Northwest University Partnership Program FAQ.

NU is a Christian university affiliated with the Assemblies of God located in Kirkland, Washington. Founded in 1934, Northwest University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities. Regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation available. As a university they have more than 20 years in nontraditional education.

The goal of NU is to help develop a new generation of leaders with accessible, low-cost, high-quality education from a faith-based perspective. More specifically, NU has a desire to partner with the local church to help the next generation of leaders discover their call while cultivating the Christian perspective and leadership skills to carry out that call.

Why not! You’ll experience a life-changing blend of high-quality, low-cost academics with hands-on leadership development and vocational skill training in the highly relational environment of the church.

• Strong and growing program: 400+ students from 75+ partners in 19 states.
• All courses have the highest level of accreditation, (regional accreditation).
• Degrees and courses transfer to other regionally accredited institutions
• All tuition costs and program fee are eligible for federal financial aid (loans and grants)
• Transfer credits taken from other institutions
• Flex Students (adult learners) with college experience but no degree are welcome.
• No asterisks on NPP Diplomas (NPP degrees and NU Traditional Degrees are identical)

To learn more about this program specifically, check out the Northwest University Partnership Program FAQ.