InterVarsity

GAPS

GAPS

GAPS

To help InterVarsity systematically prepare, invite and engage our alumni to Give, Advocate, Pray and Serve to see the Gospel go forward on every corner of every campus.

Description

The GAPS course is designed to address the challenge of engaging InterVarsity alumni in ongoing support of campus ministry. It systematically guides staff and volunteers in preparing, inviting, and involving alumni as key contributors in giving, advocacy, prayer, and service. Through structured lessons and practical tools, the course aims to strengthen relationships with alumni and harness their potential to further the mission of InterVarsity. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, organized follow-up, and providing actionable opportunities for alumni involvement. By completing this course, participants will be better equipped to mobilize alumni to help spread the Gospel across college campuses.

Learning Objectives

  • To help InterVarsity systematically prepare, invite, and engage alumni to Give, Advocate, Pray, and Serve (GAPS) in order to advance the Gospel on every corner of every campus.

Course Details

8
chapters
27
lessons
3
content types

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Introduction to GAPS

1Lesson 1: Getting Started
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: Videos
Text lesson
3Lesson 3: GAPS and the Future of MPD
Video lesson
4Hope in MPD Handout
PDF

Chapter 2: The Four Core Actions of GAPS

1Lesson 1: A Discipleship and MPD Opportunity
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: GAPS Core Calendar
PDF
3Lesson 3: GAPs Calendar Checklist for Directors
PDF
4Lesson 4: Testimonies
Text lesson

Chapter 3: Senior Programming

1Lesson 1: A Key Discipleship Opportunity
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: Tips and Resources
Text lesson
3Lesson 3: Testimonies
Text lesson

Chapter 4: Transition Interviews with a GAPS Ask

1Lesson 1: Vision for Transition Interviews
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2Lesson 2: Transition Interview Role Play
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3Lesson 3: Planning and Timing
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Chapter 5: GAPS Asks

1Lesson 1: Easiest MPD We Do
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: GAPS Asks Tools
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3Lesson 3: Alumni Data
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Chapter 6: Follow Up

1Lesson 1: Follow Up Vision and Planning
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2Lesson 2: Follow Up Training and Resources
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3Lesson 3: You Need A System
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Chapter 7: Thank and Report

1Lesson 1: Healthy Rhythms of Communication
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2Lesson 2: Resources
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3Lesson 3: GAPS Premium
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Chapter 8: Advocacy, Volunteers, and Additional Resources

1Lesson 1: Advocacy
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2Lesson 2: Volunteers
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3Lesson 3: Parent MPD Partners
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4Lesson 4: Teaching on Stewardship and Generosity
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