Here is a synopsis from our school's website about the specific program we will be participating in:
Axiom Five Month Justice and Mercy DTS
Axiom’s 5 month Justice DTS has 3 areas of emphasis:
Encountering Christ:
Our ultimate desire is for the Justice DTS to be a journey into the heart of the Lord where together we can experience the depths of His love and passion for mankind. The first three months of this school concentrates fully on developing a dynamic love relationship with the person of Jesus, through in-depth teaching on various topics, such as: Father Heart of God, Passion for Christ, Relationships, Christ in Community, Justice and Mercy, etc.
Engaging Culture:
During the first three months, we also enjoy times of worship, intercession and focus groups. Weekly, you will enjoy “being justice” at The Space (a cultural arts venue), distributing clothing to the poor, working at a soup kitchen--- joining with others within the community to find creative ways to bring the healing touch of Christ to those around us.
Emancipating the Oppressed:
India “Slumdog” Outreach, the second phase of the school, will focus on India. The numbers of orphans and children-at-risk are the greatest in history. India is experiencing a fierce attack on children right now (from sex-trafficking, abandonment, AIDS, etc.) We will make a difference by going to Pune and Chennai and working with street children’s ministries, HIV homes and orphanages. We can take a child off the street before they become another trafficking statistic. Come with us!
Many Indian children suffer from poverty. More than fifty percent of the total population lives below the poverty line, and more than forty percent of this population are children.
Being born in India is a big challenge for children whose parents can't afford even the basics, like housing, food and education.
The young girls of India are in the most vulnerable position as they are all low-caste and will most likely prostitute themselves or be sold to someone by the family in order to get money. The young street children, especially girls, are in the most vulnerable position. They are considered low-caste and will often prostitute themselves if they are not sold or kidnapped into sexual slavery first. Human trafficking is epidemic.
Can you imagine being in this world and having no one who loves you? No place to call home? No one to tell you that you are of value? It is unthinkable that we, as Christians, could ignore these children.
Requirements:
Applicants must be 20 years of age or older. (Exceptions may be made upon application approval.)
Dates and Costs:
The lecture phase runs from Sept.11 to Dec. 4th. The outreach phase is Dec. 28th- Feb. 22nd. The total cost is $6,200. (this is the total for the lecture and outreach phase including all housing, food, classes and transportation).
If you are interested in participating in the India outreach alone, we would love to have you with us! The cost is $2,800, and the date is Jan. 15-25th, 2010.
Axiom Five Month Justice and Mercy DTS
Axiom’s 5 month Justice DTS has 3 areas of emphasis:
Encountering Christ:
Our ultimate desire is for the Justice DTS to be a journey into the heart of the Lord where together we can experience the depths of His love and passion for mankind. The first three months of this school concentrates fully on developing a dynamic love relationship with the person of Jesus, through in-depth teaching on various topics, such as: Father Heart of God, Passion for Christ, Relationships, Christ in Community, Justice and Mercy, etc.
Engaging Culture:
During the first three months, we also enjoy times of worship, intercession and focus groups. Weekly, you will enjoy “being justice” at The Space (a cultural arts venue), distributing clothing to the poor, working at a soup kitchen--- joining with others within the community to find creative ways to bring the healing touch of Christ to those around us.
Emancipating the Oppressed:
India “Slumdog” Outreach, the second phase of the school, will focus on India. The numbers of orphans and children-at-risk are the greatest in history. India is experiencing a fierce attack on children right now (from sex-trafficking, abandonment, AIDS, etc.) We will make a difference by going to Pune and Chennai and working with street children’s ministries, HIV homes and orphanages. We can take a child off the street before they become another trafficking statistic. Come with us!
Many Indian children suffer from poverty. More than fifty percent of the total population lives below the poverty line, and more than forty percent of this population are children.
Being born in India is a big challenge for children whose parents can't afford even the basics, like housing, food and education.
The young girls of India are in the most vulnerable position as they are all low-caste and will most likely prostitute themselves or be sold to someone by the family in order to get money. The young street children, especially girls, are in the most vulnerable position. They are considered low-caste and will often prostitute themselves if they are not sold or kidnapped into sexual slavery first. Human trafficking is epidemic.
Can you imagine being in this world and having no one who loves you? No place to call home? No one to tell you that you are of value? It is unthinkable that we, as Christians, could ignore these children.
Requirements:
Applicants must be 20 years of age or older. (Exceptions may be made upon application approval.)
Dates and Costs:
The lecture phase runs from Sept.11 to Dec. 4th. The outreach phase is Dec. 28th- Feb. 22nd. The total cost is $6,200. (this is the total for the lecture and outreach phase including all housing, food, classes and transportation).
If you are interested in participating in the India outreach alone, we would love to have you with us! The cost is $2,800, and the date is Jan. 15-25th, 2010.
