A year to grow in faith
Woodlands Church Family Discipleship Year is a one-year commitment where we invest in your spiritual formation to help you become a more effective follower of Jesus, someone who is secure in the love of God and equipped to sustainably pursue the Kingdom for your lifetime.
Starts in September 2024 and finishes in July 2025

What Is WDY All About?

Who is Discipleship Year for?
WDY is open to people of all ages and stages of life (18+). It is ideal for those looking for a gap year between school and Uni or between Uni and the workplace.

Or you might be exploring a sense of call to leadership and ministry, but you are early in that journey. WDY is an opportunity for those with capacity to give some time to church and deepen in faith.

Where does WDY happen?
Woodlands Church Family has multiple sites across the city of Bristol that you can choose from.

What time is required?
WDY requires a part-time commitment with core activities happening on Mondays and Tuesdays. Plus you would ideally also serve on a Sunday team.

Watch this short video to find out from Dan and Amy what their experience of doing Discipleship Year was like…

What Will The Year Include?

Local Ministry Placement
You’ll choose a ministry area to serve in such as children, youth, worship, tech, leadership, social action, etc or a geographical congregation (Southmead, Sea Mills, Henbury or South Bristol).

Practical Training
You’ll receive practical theology and ministry training provided by the Woodlands Church Family senior leaders. You will be part of a team which will meet regularly and will have times of reflection and retreat together.

Overseas Mission
There will be an overseas ministry trip in the summer term to work alongside one of our Global Partners, who are based in places like Peru, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Want To Find Out More?

What does WDY cost?
There is no cost for WDY, but you will have to find and fund your own accommodation and living expenses. There are a number of Christian Community houses in Bristol that we can connect interested people with.

Find out more about WDY
Please feel free to email Tim Dobson with any questions you might have.

How do I apply?
Simply download the Application Form below and return it to us.