Stories about Xplore

Quotes from famous people:

"Young people are going off on Xplore and they are changed, and coming back really wanting to change the world. And it is mostly young people at the heart of change in the world today. I root for young people - you are fantastic! Don't allow yourselves to be infected with the cynicisms of oldies like us. Believe that you can make this world a much, much better place and I know you will succeed….God depends on you!" Archbishop Desmond Tutu

"Xplore is an exciting and dynamic gap year for all those wishing to grow deeper in their faith; for those who are passionate to be challenged, stretched and encouraged to live radical, wholehearted lives" Tim Hughes

"Church Army are passionate about training and releasing Evangelists, and so I am delighted to endorse Xplore, and encourage any young person serious about evangelism to sign up" J.John - Evangelist and Director of the Philo Trust

Xplore 2009/10

"Xplore for me is pushing the boundaries, getting out there and telling people about God." Jeni

"I'm on Xplore because God is the most awesome part of my life, and I want to share how wicked he is with everyone." Thom

"For me, Xplore is about having fun, but also learning, improving my relationship with God and learning about people from different communities and backgrounds." Tom

"Xplore is a group of young people really going for God, learning how to tell others about God, having a laugh and becoming good friends." Abi

"Xplore will challenge you from day one. It helps you see what else you might want to do with God." Joe

Xplore 2008/09

"In many ways I don't know what this adventure with Xplore is going to bring because everything is new and exciting." Winnie

"My passion in life is to serve the least, last and the lost and to tell them the good news about Jesus." Ryan

"It's really good, we're getting involved so much and getting closer to God as we do it." Mike

"As soon as I began getting the thirst for Jesus, that's when I really became on fire. That is what I want to happen, people to have a thirst for Jesus." Damien

Xplore 2007/08

Phil Clark, the former prgramme leader, writes about Xplore for Inspire Magazine.

The video below is from the Global Gap Year scheme in Australia - see what their young people have to say: