GroshLink

Passed along to me by my friend Miller.  Looks great!  Wish this would have been in motion when I was in the 'da Burgh. 

WCD is a one year program in pittsburgh... live missionally in community, work part time, study, minister in multi-cultural East End ..scott sunquist, of pittsburgh seminary, is the director..

The World Christian Discipleship Program is designed for young university graduates who are interested in discerning and preparing for Christian vocation, regardless of occupation (church planter, lawyer, teacher, pastor, etc.). The program is non-traditional so students should be prepared to live a simple life, live in community, serve the East End communities, and live according to a  religious rule.

The WCD program is located in the East End of Pittsburgh, a multi-cultural area. Participants in the program live in the homes of local church members, work in local businesses, and share in the lives and  experiences of people in East Pittsburgh. The “classroom” is the community: its businesses, homes, parks and schools. Disciples meet in homes for meals, worship, discussion and community building.

Disciples work 15-20 hours per week in local businesses. They are to see themselves as a  missional presence in the East End. In addition they will be volunteering with local ministries (homeless, housing, etc.) and be assigned to a local church plant or a church in redevelopment. A one year commitment is expected.

PS.  It's great to see Scott Sunquist, W. Don McClure Associate Professor of World Mission and Evangelism at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and B.J. Woodworth, lead pastor of Open Door (PCUSA church plant in Pittsburgh's East End), bringing together the World Christian Discipleship Program.  Please forward to those with possible interest.  Note:  Application due by June 1.