What to expect as a GIT student :

The first and most important part to becoming a student volunteer is to have a deep desire to be a blessing to the greater community and to pray and ask the Father if this is something He would have you doing at this point in your life.  Next would be to be prepared to be a servant!  That is really at the core of farming and helping others.  Finally, be prepared to be taught and to learn!  It is so important that you come with a heart to learn.  The Creator saw fit to start man out in a garden. I believe He was teaching Him during that time.  No matter if you are simply in the field weeding, or in the classroom, or around the dinner table, there is always opportunity to learn if you are looking for it.

Farm work can be very hard, yet it is also very rewarding as you see fruits of your labor grow to nourish yourself and others. Here at GIT we have the added benefit of being able to bless Elohim’s people as we work for the Kingdom. As I read Nehemiah chapter 3 recently, it struck me as a beautiful thing that all these people who were working to rebuild the wall in Jerusalem were just normal people – people who took the initiative to work for the people of Elohim and for the land. YHVH saw fit that their names would forever be remembered in His scriptures. It makes me wonder if what I do, no matter how mundane or exciting it may seem, will be something to be remembered. I believe that as we work to prepare to be a blessing to the people whom YHVH has called to be His, it will be remembered.

It will be common for our days to start around 5AM, beginning a personal time of prayer and reading in the Word.  On to morning chores after that and breakfast at 8AM when we have also have a time of prayer and devotional teaching as a group. The main work day begins after that and lunch at 12.  Classroom studies will be around 1 – 4PM, and free time till dinner at 6.  Our evenings will worship, or other activities or rest.  Is it Shabbat yet? This is a very general scenario. There are too many things that will need to be done to list them here, ie. delivering produce, going to market, etc.

Our vision at Growing in Torah is not only that our students grow in the principles of Torah and learn how to implement those principles into their daily lives, but to be able to sustain and bless their own families and those around them in their communities and in the Land of our inheritance.  Thus one of our favorite mottos – To bless the land and the people of the land.  Like so many things in Torah and GIT, there is a double meaning there – the land and the people right here, right now to be a witness to the nations, but also the land of inheritance and the people there also to be a light and hope to our brothers.

Here are some of the areas we will be focusing on:

Farm Areas of Training

Food preservation

•               Canning
•               Dehydrating
•               Root Cellaring
•               Seed Banking
• Construction (dorms, green houses, various projects)
• Welding (farm equipment manufacturing)
• Beekeeping
• Poultry (eggs, meat, )
• Beef
• Lamb
• Soil analysis and fertilization
• Marketing value added products of all areas via
•               Farmers Market
•               Direct Farm sales
•               Internet marketing

Biblical Academic Areas of Training

• Hebrew Language – speaking and reading
• Agri-bio Linguistics – word study principles
• Torah Studies/Life skills and application
• Worship
• Prayer
• Leadership skills

Become a student:

There are a couple of options to choose from. For more info on becoming a student.

Age: We accept students on an individual basis through application and interview process. Generally speaking though, you should have graduated from high school or equivalent, and usually between the ages of 18-25.

Cost:  

• The cost to attend as a “Full Time Student” is $4,200.  This covers – Tuition, Room and Board.  You will only be responsible for your incidentals such as any snacks, toiletries  and any study incidentals such as pens, pencils etc.  A full list will be sent to you upon your acceptance.
• The cost to attend as a “Part Time Student” is $3,000.  This covers – Tuition, Room and Board.  You will only be responsible for your incidentals such as any snacks, toiletries  and any study incidentals such as pens, pencils etc.  A full list will be sent to you upon your acceptance.  If as a “Part Time Student for 3 months you choose to stay longer, a remaining balance of $2,000 will be required to transfer you to a “Full Time Student” status.

Fees are due in full 30 days prior to arrival unless previous arrangements have been made. Financial aid is sometimes available; however, we strongly encourage you to work hard to secure any monies necessary.  We are happy to help in this endeavor with letters, brochures and other resources.

What next? – Let us know if you are interested! You must submit an application by no later than Jan. 15th so we can let you know if you are accepted by Feb. 1st.  We currently have very limited space, so get your application is as soon as possible.  Full time students will have priority.

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