Live Adventurously
Establish a Firm Foundation

Discover Your Identity. Deepen Your Faith. Grow in Community.

Three Peaks is an 8-month, part-time discipleship program designed to help young adults in Abbotsford to establish a firm foundation for faith through biblical teaching, service, and outdoor experiential learning. This part time program allows the student to merge classroom learning and service opportunities with deep engagement in their local church and community. Our holistic approach aims to equip young adults for lifelong discipleship and a deeper love for God, the Church, and others.

Our mission is to help young adults establish a firm foundation for their faith through biblical teaching, service, and outdoor experiential learning

Whether you're exploring your faith or seeking deeper community, Three Peaks provides an intentional community where you can grow alongside others who share the same desire.

What You Will Experience

The Three Peaks: Community, Identity, Faith

What Makes Our Program Unique

  • At Three peaks we believe the Word of God is the sufficient source for guiding life. That’s why you’ll find our teaching and faith experiences are intentionally rooted in scripture

  • Faith is meant to be lived out, not just learned. Through outdoor adventures, teaching, and service opportunities, you will have the chance to put biblical truths into practice. Our part-time program will also allow you to stay connected with your church, family, and friends while continuing to grow. And you can even complete the program while working!

  • Our goal is to equip participants with the tools, relationships, and support they need to thrive beyond the program. Through connections with the local church, community and mentors our hope is that you’d continue to grow spiritually long after the program is complete.

  • We believe growth happens best in community. Our program is focused on maintaining a small enough class size to ensure you are known and intentionally discipled. As a local program, we hope to build lasting relationships that continue long after the program is done!

Pilot program

This year we will be running our first ever pilot program! This will be an opportunity for you to experience a condensed version of our programming over a 4 month period from January to April.

Join us on this journey of faith and adventure!


Become a Student

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Three Peaks is designed for young adults ages 17–25 who are eager to grow in their faith, serve others, and be discipled in a Christ-centered community. If you're excited by outdoor adventure, eager to challenge yourself, and ready to invest in your spiritual growth, this program is for you.

    Because Three Peaks is a part-time program, it's also a great fit for students who plan to work or attend school part-time while participating. While our program is rooted in biblical teaching and Christian discipleship, we also welcome those who are genuinely invested in exploring the Christian faith.

    If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

  • No prior outdoor experience is needed! Our primary goal at Three Peaks is to grow in your faith, any outdoor experience is a bonus!  We'll provide the training, guidance, and support to help you build confidence and develop outdoor skills throughout the program. So whether you have never hiked before or you are an experienced hiker, there is a place for you at Three Peaks. 

  • Students can expect to participate in approximately 12 hours of programming each week, including a blend of classroom teaching, practical service opportunities, and outdoor experiences. Each month we will take our learning into the wilderness for an overnight outdoor adventure.

    In addition to weekly programming, students meet regularly with mentors and complete short assignments throughout the month to further support their personal and spiritual growth.

  • At Three Peaks we believe the outdoors provide a unique environment for learning, growth and connection away from the distractions of everyday life. The outdoors offers a great environment to strengthen relationships in community through shared challenge while connecting spiritual lessons to lived experience.

  • By the end of the program students will experience increased growth in these key areas: 

    • Love for God and His Word

    • Healthy spiritual disciplines

    • Commitment to the Church 

    • Desire to engage in outreach and service

    • Competency in sharing the Gospel and personal testimony

  • Students will participate in monthly practical outreach opportunities with local churches and partner organizations. These opportunities are intentionally designed to give participants a way to put their faith into action and express their love for God and others while growing together through shared service and team-building.

  • The 4-month pilot program costs $2,500. This program fee helps cover the costs of running the program, including transportation, meals on overnight trips, outdoor equipment, learning materials, permits, and other program expenses and is heavily subsidized by our generous donors

  • We expect students to attend weekly classes, service opportunities, and outdoor activities on Mondays and Fridays with one additional multi-day trip per month. We have intentionally designed our programming so that you can take your learning to a deeper level through these outdoor experiences and is why we strongly encourage you to make this program a priority in your schedule.

  • Yes! The part time nature of the program is intentionally designed to allow for students to work or study part time while engaging in a discipleship community. We meet on Mondays and Fridays during the day with one multi-day trip a month over the weekends. If you have questions about your specific situation, we'd be happy to talk through it with you!

  • At Three Peaks we value putting what we learn into practice. That is why you’ll find small assignments along the way. Homework might not look like a five page paper but it may look like getting more involved at your church or incorporating spiritual practices into your daily rhythm. Our goal is to help you grow and gather the tools that will help you persevere in your faith and homework will be tailored to this end.

  • Participants will enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking, canoeing, and camping depending on the season and weather.

  • Appropriate outdoor (non-cotton) clothing will be an asset! However, most technical equipment, such as tents, backpacks, cooking gear, and snowshoes, will be provided. A detailed packing list will be provided to students prior to the start of the semester.