Intentional Community. Purposeful Living. Ancient Faith.
Live purposefully as a follower of Jesus among - and for the good of - your neighbors.
Join a community committed to loving God and our neighbors.
The Good Neighbor Fellowship is an eight-month discipleship program for Christians in their 20s to early-30s who live and work in the Lancaster, PA area.
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Purposeful Living
Develop and follow a set of individual and community practices to guard your habits and guide your life. Build life-long habits based on the ancient and true teachings of Scripture and on the way of Jesus.
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Intentional Community
Participate in intentional community by gathering for a Common Meal with your cohort every other week, attending a local church, engaging with your neighbors, and participating in service.
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Transformative Learning
Attend four weekend retreats, read assigned texts, and participate in discussion to deepen your understanding of what it looks like to be a “good neighbor” as a follower of Christ in your current context, giving attention to both your internal and external life. Our learning is guided by the ancient teaching and practices of Scripture.
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Biblical Mentorship
Meet regularly with a mentor for encouragement, guidance, and accountability.
FAQs
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An $1,800 inclusive fee covers all retreats, books, shared meals, and other expenses associated with your participation in the program.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Please contact us if cost is a concern for you!
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The Fellowship is designed with the understanding that most participants are working full-time. Anticipate committing an average of 5 hours each week to the program.
The program runs from September to May. Request more information to receive a calendar.
Classes are taught during four weekend retreats (Friday evening & Saturday) held throughout the year. See retreat dates here.
Students gather every other Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM for a Common Meal and focused discussion with their cohort. Fellows are expected to attend all meals.
Students meet twice per month with their assigned mentor on a schedule they choose.
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In your mid-20s to early-30s (about ages 22-34)
Employed and living in the Lancaster, PA area (or plan to be by the start of the term)
Able to commit to fulfilling all program requirements, including attending all common meals and retreats (4 per year)
Able to affirm their alignment with the Apostle’s and Nicene Creeds
Participants cannot be enrolled in any other schooling while in the Fellowship
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We teach from a historically Biblical viewpoint and adhere to the ancient statements of faith - the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed. Participants do not need to belong to a specific denomination, but will be required to attend a Bible-teaching church while in the program.
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Common meals are held every other week on Thursday evenings and are a required part of the program.
Meals are an opportunity to connect with others in your cohort, practice hospitality and service, share your story, discuss what we are reading and learning, and ask questions.
Contact us if you have allergies or dietary limitations so we can do our best to accommodate your specific needs.
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All participants will be connected with a Mentor for personalized guidance throughout the program. We aim to connect participants with Mentors who attend their church.
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Housing is not provided. Our participants typically live in, or within 20 minutes of, Lancaster city. If you are relocating to Lancaster, we may be able to assist you in locating temporary or permanent housing.
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We expect that our participants will be working at least part-time (and most people full-time) in the Lancaster area. We do not provide job placement services.
Our schedule is built to complement a traditional full-time work schedule with all events happening in the evenings or on Saturdays.
The workload is also built with the understanding that most students are employed full time.
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In order to facilitate intentional community, our cohorts are limited to 12 participants.
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