stepping stones offers a variety of opportunities for youth and young adults to serve and learn in a supportive, God honouring environment.

For Complete details read the 2007 stepping stones application kit

CORE Team                                                                        18+ yrs. old
This enrolment level is for those who desire to practice and continue to develop God-directed leadership.  Learn, through study and experience, to be a disciple and to make disciples of Christ.  This challenging program will test and develop its students in a supportive and encouraging environment. *NEW* students finishing grade 12 may apply for Summer Only CORE positions.
Option 1 - Preseason and Summer: May 5th - August 25th
Option 2 - Summer Only: May Long Weekend, June 26th - August 25th
Core team members receive an honorarium and may raise financial support*

Frontline                                        17+ yrs. old    This program puts students on the Frontline of active ministry.  Frontliners play crucial roles in a variety of service areas, while balancing learning, Bible studies, fun and preparing to face the trials and opportunities of finishing high school.  This experience is a great way to step forward in faith and serve Christ.
Term: May Long Weekend, June 26th-September 1st
Frontline team members receive an honorarium and may raise financial support*

STAND (Servants Trained and Now Doing)                                                  16-17 yrs. old   
Continue in the adventure of service and training.  STAND seeks to actively prepare youth for Leadership and Frontline roles, both at Fair Havens Ministries and in the local church.  Learn and develop skills, character, and servant leadership abilities.
Term: May Long Weekend, June 26th-August 11th
STAND Plus: Some STAND participant will be given the opportunity to stay an additional three weeks with stepping stones and will going deeper in their walk with God and continue to serve the summer ministries.
STAND team members receive an honorarium and may raise financial support*

15-16 yrs. old                                                SIT (Servants in Training) 
An exciting mix of service and instructor-led curriculum.  The SIT program wants each and every youth to gain a firm foundation on Christ and His Word.  SITs will serve in a variety of areas, enjoy fellowship of new friends and grow in Christ under the direction of godly leaders; Impacting people of all ages for Christ, including themselves.
Term: May Long Weekend, June 26th-August 11th
SIT Plus: Selected SIT participant will be given the opportunity to stay an additional three weeks with stepping stones and will going deeper in their walk with God and continue to serve the summer ministries.

ChIP (Christian Character In Progress                                   14-15 yrs. old
This 3 week course focuses on following Jesus in all things, whether it be on the climbing wall, in discussion groups, helping children's ministries or on our 5-day canoe trip.  Intentional growth, learning and training, with all the fun of camp.  Session 1: July 1st - July 20th  Session 2: July 29th-August 17th  Cost: $995 tax included
InternChIP opportunities for successful ChIPs are available the week after each session.

*Details on honorariums and financial support programs are outlined in the 2007 stepping stones application kit