For young adults ages 17 to 30

Equipping the next generation to lead with purpose.

Outbound is a launchpad for young adults. We work with young people through immersive internships, trusted mentorship, practical experience, and global opportunity. We aim to turn uncertainty into a next step.

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Potential is everywhere. Opportunity is not.

Young people are not short on potential. They are short on access.

Young leaders need more than information. They need people who will see their potential, invite them into meaningful work, and walk beside them as they grow.

Outbound creates that environment, connecting calling with character, practical responsibility, and a community committed to their future.

We connect emerging adults with mentors who show up, listen, and tell the truth. Through mentorship, service, and structured internships, participants launch from uncertainty into a next step they actually intend to take. Not a five-year plan. One honest step forward.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)

What we cultivate

  1. 1ClarityUnderstanding identity and calling
  2. 2RelationshipLearning alongside trusted mentors
  3. 3ResponsibilityGrowing through real-world experience
  4. 4DirectionTurning insight into next steps
  5. 5FormationBecoming a leader of character

Formation beyond the classroom.

Our immersive program surrounds emerging leaders with the relationships, experiences, and disciplines that help purpose take shape.

Leadership development

Practical formation through mentoring, ministry experience, disciplined reflection, and one-on-one guidance.

Opportunity creation

Housing, transportation, scholarships, job shadowing, conferences, and the relationships that open doors.

Global engagement

Cross-cultural leadership, missions experiences, humanitarian service, and exposure to church planting.

Summer 2026

Our first pilot is complete.

In Summer 2026, Outbound ran its first pilot internship: four weeks with one intern, built around mentorship, hands-on practice, leadership, and a closing capstone.

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Looking ahead

Summer 2027 cohort

We are planning our next internship cohort for Summer 2027: four interns over eight weeks.

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Find your place in this.

Become an intern

For young adults ages 17 to 30 who want mentorship, real experience, and a clear next step.

Interns

Mentor or volunteer

Share your work, your story, and your time as a mentor, job-shadow host, or workshop leader.

Volunteers

Give

Your generosity provides training, mentorship, lodging, transportation, and life-changing opportunities.

Give

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