The Bridge
A foundational year to set you up for a lifetime of following Jesus.
SMBC’s gap year program, The Bridge, was established in 2015 with the aim of bridging the gap between school and adult life for young Christians. The program runs for three days per week at SMBC’s second campus in Croydon Park. There’s also cultural trips around Sydney and a three week cultural study tour to South East Asia.
Are you an 18-21 year old who wants to:
- Discover God’s purpose for your life
- Study God’s word in community
- Experience different cultures in Sydney and overseas
Why Do The Bridge Gap Year?
Deepen your faith
Discover God’s character and purpose through Old Testament, New Testament, and Mission lectures from our world-renowned SMBC lecturers.
Expand your ministry skills
Get equipped with practical life and ministry skills from Bible talks, to barista coffee to first aid courses.
Grow your heart for mission
Engage with different cultures, learn what God is doing here and across the globe, and go on a cultural study tour overseas.
Become more like Jesus
Turn your head knowledge into heart knowledge through extended times of reflection, worship and prayer.
Upcoming Info Sessions
The Bridge May Info Morning
A great opportunity to check out The Bridge, SMBC's gap year program for 18-21s
Be A Bridgie For A Day
A great opportunity to try out The Bridge gap year program for a day
The Bridge August Info Evening
A great online opportunity to check out SMBC's gap year program for 18-21s, The Bridge.
The Bridge October Info Evening
A great online opportunity to check out SMBC's gap year program for 18-21s, The Bridge.
The Bridge November Info Morning
A great opportunity to check out The Bridge, SMBC's gap year program for 18-21s