NG Bridge - Narrow Gate

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From Formation to Leadership

“Leadership and discipleship are synomous.”

How do we equip young leaders to build a world that looks more like the Kingdom?

Narrow Gate Bridge was designed to take young leaders who’ve learned to lead themselves and equip them to lead others with courage, humility, and purpose. Through our 36-week hands-on leadership development curriculum implemented in real-world environments, deep discipleship, and Christ-centered community, NG Bridge students grow into leaders who serve faithfully—at home, in the Church, and in the world. This is more than training; it’s the next step in becoming who God designed you to be.

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And while our focus at NG is about making disciples, the natural outcome of that process is that some of those disciples will display leadership potential and aspire to be leaders. But the desire to lead isn’t enough. Leadership takes intentionality. It takes experience.

That was the vision that inspired the creation of Narrow Gate Bridge.

NG Bridge is an immersive 8-month internship for young men who are ready to lead—not from a platform, but from the trenches of life.

This is where transformation becomes traction. Where what you’ve learned gets lived. Where your calling begins to take shape.

This isn’t just about what you learn.
It’s About Who You Become.

Through a combination of Biblical leadership principles, practical challenges, and personalized mentorship, each young leader is invited into a rhythm of learning and leading.
You won’t just talk about conflict resolution—you’ll walk through it. You won’t just study leadership—you’ll live it.

Core Focus: Spiritual & Leadership Formation

Discipleship-Driven Leadership Training

Understand the connection between following Jesus and leading others with grace, truth, and courage.

Character Development

Practice humility, sacrifice, service, & perseverance in real situations—not hypotheticals.

Learn to Lead Yourself… Then Others

Start by mastering your own habits, mindset, & identity. Then step into team leadership roles that stretch and refine you.

Real Feedback, Real Growth

This is leadership in action. You’ll receive regular coaching, be challenged to reflect, & be encouraged to rise again.

Foundational Skill Building

Conflict resolution

Communication under pressure

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Team dynamics & leading from within

Stewardship of time, resources, & relationships

How You Will Learn

Weekly leadership labs and group discussions
Peer-led “Late Night” sessions to teach and disciple others
One-on-one mentorship with seasoned leaders
Assigned leadership roles within team environments
Guided journal prompts and self-assessments
Reflection > Action > Feedback > Repeat

Support Along the Way

all housing & meals provided

$200 Weekly stipend

$1,500 transition gift (upon successful completion)

36 weeks of full-time investment in your future

You’ll rotate through and lead in real business and ministry environments that challenge and grow your leadership style:

Woodworking & Craftmanship
Leather crafting & Bible finishing
Specialty coffee roasting & business ops
Hospitality & guest experience
Admissions & nonprofit administration
Marketing & storytelling
Facilities & property management

These workspaces aren’t the goal—they’re the proving grounds. They teach you how to lead in real-time, influence others, and operate with excellence.

Real Talk from the Journey

“I didn’t just get information—I got refinement. This is where my faith became action. Where I failed, tried again, and actually grew.”

“My son came home with a new level of maturity, clarity, and confidence. I saw the fruit of leadership that had been tested and forged.”

Narrow Gate Bridge has helped me grow in my leadership abilities by giving me the space and mentors to learn how to lead others, specifically in work crews and group studies. I am now more confident in my leadership abilities .

NG Bridge has helped me grow by making me more aware of what God is doing in my daily life and the lives as those around me. I have learned to find God in daily events, like conversations with students or through work. I think what has helped the most in this program has been the idea of doing hard things to grow, embracing the uncomfortable and taking challenging situations as an opportunity for God to grow me.

NG Bridge has been my favorite part of learning what true leadership looks like. It’s given me the language to communicate what leadership really is. Every week I grow in my ability to teach, because every day I’m in an environment that consistently puts NG’s lessons into practice.

Narrow Gate Bridge has been a great way for me to learn and put into practice what being a Christ centered leader actually looks like and shown me that leading through everyday life is a lot more important than I ever realized. I love being continually pushed to be better week by week.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a Lodge grad—or a young man looking for a deeper, more intentional path toward your God-given purpose—reach out.

Contact Charlie Peters at charliepeters@narrowgate.org to learn more or explore applying.

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NG Bridge is sustained by generosity—not tuition.

Every intern’s journey is made possible by people who believe in the power of transformation and leadership grounded in truth.

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