Inquiry Programs
The Inquiry Programs (Camping, Ministry, Service) of Goshen College give GC students the opportunity to spend three months in a camp, congregation, or service agency with the goal of exploring the intersection of faith and vocation, while also developing skills for leadership.
These goals are achieved through active participation, observation of others, intentional reflection and the tutelage of an on-site supervising mentor.
Learn more about the following programs:
Over the years host sites and mentors have expressed appreciation for the fresh energy, passion, and gifts they have received from the GC students who joined them through inquiry programs. The collaborative nature of these programs builds strong connections among the college, the host site and the student.
Registration Deadlines:
Though we would love to provide placements for all students who apply, we are only able to accept 5-8 applicants per Inquiry Program. There are two deadlines: early-bird (Dec. 1) and final (Jan. 31). Students who complete their applications by the early-bird deadline will be processed (accepted or not accepted) first. Depending on the number of applicants in a given year, the possibility exists that all slots might be filled even before the final deadline. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the student to apply early!
Inquiry Program Administrator
Bob Yoder
Campus Pastor & Inquiry Program Administrator
Office: AD 14A
Ph: (574) 535-7542
robertey@goshen.edu
Student Quotes
“I had one of the most rewarding, life-changing, fantastic summers of my life, working as a rotational summer staff member at Camp Friedenswald in Cassopolis, Michigan.”
– Tasha Friesen, CIP 2012
“I am grateful for my Service Inquiry time at Patchwork Central and would definitely recommend this program to others.”
–Annabeth Tucker, SIP 2012
“The MIP experience has deepened my belief in the value of church and given me a clear sense that I have a lot to offer it – and a lot to receive from it. ”
– Justin Yoder, MIP 2012
