Tag: Act Five

Act Five: Scene Two

As Act Five prepares to operate independently, director Jon Berends spoke with Resound about the program’s history and next steps.
March 20, 2023

Act Five Becomes Independent Organization

After a successful three-year pilot, Act Five is set to become a permanent, independent Christian organization, operating its gap year program beginning in May 2023. The program, which launched in 2018 and hosted its first class in...
May 6, 2022

A Tech-Free Month: Weaning Ourselves Off Our Digital Pacifiers

Act Five student Allie Buist reflects on a month-long tech fast as part of the Act Five gap year program.
March 29, 2022

Act Five 2020-2021 Capstone Projects

As a final piece of what has been a transformative year, the Act Five '20/'21 cohort has completed Capstone projects that connect to some of what this year has been for them. They have significantly invested in these projects and we want...
April 16, 2021

Does a Christian Gap Year Program Make Sense During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Act Five Director Jon Berends shares his thoughts on the future and mission of Christian gap year programs amidst the uncertainty of a global pandemic.
June 16, 2020

Act Five in Zambia

Alyssa Zilney ’19, Act Five resident staff member and Zambia trip leader, reflects on the work God is doing in Zambia and how it impacted the inaugural students of the Act Five gap year program.
March 10, 2020

Announcing Act Five

Redeemer and five Christian high schools are together launching Act Five, an eight-month Christian gap year program, in September 2019.
March 11, 2019