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DNA
DNA serves churches, develops leaders and makes 21st century disciples.DNA is an exciting 11 month journey of church based discipleship in the context of mission. It is for those who recognise their desire to be useful and fruitful in the kingdom of God but who are also humble enough to recognise their need for development.
The Eccles has a long relationship with DNA and we have had a number of DNA students at the Eccles.
"I still find DNA to be a hugely important period in my life. In fact it would be difficult to imagine having not done it. There have been building blocks laid down which will serve me well for a long time, and I am certainly a freer person better able to reflect God because of the experience of having done DNA. I was involved in youth work, volunteering with The Besom in Sheffield, working on a homeless food programme, and getting involved in other bits and pieces. I’ve found these practical sides to DNA have played a role in years to come. I work as a youth worker, helped through the experience gained during DNA. I also continue to work with The Besom," Josh Christie
DNA+
DNA+ is DNA's second year programme, set up for the further training and development of those who have completed a DNA year and are growing in their calling and leadership."I ended up doing DNA+ this year because it provided an opportunity to have some extra investment from the DNA team which I knew would be helpful for me, whilst also supporting me in a project at work to provide more in activity and accommodation provision for young unaccompanied asylum seekers...There has been a big focus on really digging up the core of who are, finding out what our root passions are and letting them stir us, finding out something of what God has put in us." Josh Christie
To find out more please visit www.dna-uk.org