
A ten-week discipleship program in Jerusalem.
Acts 1:8 | CCBC Jerusalem
Acts 1:8 Jerusalem is a 10-week Christian discipleship program and gap semester in Jerusalem for young adults ages 18–30 who want to grow in faith, understand the Bible more deeply, live in Christian community, and prepare for ministry, missions, or what comes next.
Students study Scripture, walk the land where it happened, and live in daily discipleship in the Old City of Jerusalem.
This is not just classroom learning, but an immersive season focused on clarity, formation, and direction.
Acts 1:8 Jerusalem is a 10-week Christian discipleship program and gap semester in Jerusalem designed for young adults ages 18–30.
It combines Bible teaching, daily discipleship, and life in the Old City to help students grow in faith, understand Scripture more clearly, and prepare for what comes next.
Rather than continuing into college immediately, students take a focused season to build a strong foundation before moving forward into ministry, missions, or their next step.
Acts 1:8 Jerusalem functions as both a Christian discipleship program and a gap semester for young adults who want to step away from traditional college for a season and focus on spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and direction.
It is designed for those who are serious about their faith and want a clear, intentional starting point before moving forward into their next stage of life.
“You will be my witnesses… in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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“Going through Jesus’ life in the places it happened changes everything.”“The most special part of this experience is the people.”
“You leave with family for life.”

“This trip in Jerusalem was simply the best experience of my life.” “You are constantly challenged and encouraged to bring everything to the Lord.”
“Now when I read David and Goliath, I can picture it.”
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You won’t just visit Jerusalem.
You’ll live here, settle in, and begin to see it as your own.

You begin to recognize what you’ve only read before.
What once felt distant becomes something you can walk through.

You’ll be surrounded by people who are pursuing the same thing with intention.
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Step out of comfort
and into calling

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