Discovery Experience

If you are at a crossroad in life, and if you believe God is calling you to serve him in ministry, but you aren’t sure what ministry he is calling you to? WGM’s Discovery Experience helps you discover who God created you to be and helps you discern where your gifts and talents make the greatest kingdom impact.

What can I expect?

You will go on a journey to discover where God is calling you to serve him. Along the way you will:

Why should you join?

God has put a desire in your heart to share the love of Jesus, and you desire the opportunity to put your faith into action. Let us help you explore the many ways God is at work and discover where your passions intersect with God’s mission. Discovery Experience is an immersive ministry experience that will provide you with hands-on ministry opportunities and personal mentorship to help you find your role in the Great Commission.

Testimonials

Listen to real stories from participants. 

Their testimonies will inspire you to discover your own calling.

Why Discovery Experience? Hear Ashlyn’s story of why she wanted to move to Peoria, Arizona to participate in Discovery Experience.

What about housing? Ashlyn shares her experience living on campus.

Tanner and Senica talk about how Discover Experience has paved the way forward into career status missions.

Why are mentor meetings with a seasoned missionary such an important aspect of Discovery Experience? Trinity can tell you.

Hands-on Ministry Experience

Discover your call

Join us for a semester you’ll never forget!

Take the Next Step

FAQ:

  • Discovery Experience focuses on providing residences with immersive experiences in ministry with weekly mentoring sessions that help them unpack their experiences.

    Focus: Personal

    Personality assessment

    Discover gifts and talents

    Develop life skills

    One-on-one mentorships

    Explore ministry opportunities

    Focus: Experience

    Volunteering in various ministries associated with WGM Southwest Ministries & Christian Community Center (C3)

    Using your gifts and talents to make a kingdom impact in a ministry

  • Each week will be unique. Typically, Mondays through Thursdays are focused on service and workshops/trainings. Fridays are a flexible day where you meet with your mentor and get prepared for weekend events if they are scheduled. Weekends will be free unless ministry is scheduled.

  • Discovery Experience is for single young adults between the ages of 18–22.

  • What will it cost?

    $5,000/semester

    What is covered/not covered?

    Covers lodging, program activities, and a $350/month stipend for food and living expenses. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the community center.

    Scholarships are available!

  • Fall: August-December

    Spring: January-May

  • You will live and serve primarily on the Christian Community Center (C3) campus located in Peoria, AZ. C3 is a ministry of WGM’s Southwest Ministries field.