The Kineo Institute is an 8-month-long, hands-on gap year school of discipleship for young adults. Students will be challenged to grow through a variety of internships, ​while being led through Biblical training and personal discipleship.
Everything about the Kineo Institute - the living quarters, the ministry opportunities, and the offsite activities - is created to invoke change. Kineo is looking for young adults who want to be constantly challenged to grow - Kineo is for those who are ready to move.

First Semester:
August - Decemeber

​Second Semester:
January - May

our mission

Equipping young adults to passionately follow Jesus.

Tuition

1st semester

$5,000

​2nd SEMESTER

$6,500
​(INCLUDES COST OF MISSIONS TRIP)

total

$11,500*

what does it cover?

*The Kineo program is designed for students to complete the program debt free. Here's how:
  • Through the internship portion of the programs students can raise at least $5,000 dollars toward the programs cost.
  • Room, board, and all activities
  • Guatemala Missions Trip (Second Semester)
  • Students will begin raising financial support immediately after acceptance into the program through our Fund Easy program.
  • Several missions support check points will be in place to challenge students in their efforts
  • Thousand Pines will provide support, coaching, and resources to aid students in their missions support goal

in the CLassroom

certifications

Certificate of Biblical Studies

Skills Training Certificates

First Aid and CPR Certification
Food Handlers Certification
High Ropes Certification (Fall Semester)
Lifeguard Certification (Spring Semester)

biblical teaching 

OT Survey
NT Survey
Bible Doctrines
Apologetics
The Gospels
Individual Books of the Bible
Evangelism
How to study the Bible
Spiritual Gifts
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Life Skills

Strengthsfinder
Personality Test
Conflict Resolution
Worldviews
Resume Building
Personal Fitness
Budgeting and Finances
Book Discussions
Cults and World Religions
Leadership

THE 5 pillars OF KINEO

Discipleship

Biblical Training

Internships

Ministry
​Projects

Intentional
​Community

THE 5 pillars OF KINEO

Discipleship

biblical training

internship

MINISTRY
​PROJECTS

INTENTIONAL
​COMMUNITY

DISCIPLESHIP

Through the lessons of guest teachers, books and assignments, group projects, personality strength training, and more, individuals in the Kineo Institute are challenged to develop habits that will produce spiritual maturity.

biblical training

The Kineo team is passionate about training up students towards maturity in their faith so that they are best prepared to transition into their next step of work or college. We believe that taking the time to teach students about God and His word is vital to letting God saturate every area of college-age student’s lives. 

internship

​Individuals will have the opportunity to work with each of the eight departments - both daily tasks and larger jobs - as well as develop a broader overview of how every department affects the ministry of Thousand Pines as the whole, while working closely with management. This allows our students to pay their way through the program, making sure the program costs are met.

ministry projects

We believe in making a lasting affect wherever we are - not just for those who walk onto our campsite, but for those in our community as well. Each month, our students participate in a local ministry project providing opportunities for them to apply what is being learned in the classroom setting while serving the community.

intentional community

The onsite housing provided for our students presents a continued challenge for growth in interpersonal relationships, and with personal responsibility, all while surrounded by a system of accountability. Female and Male students are housed separately in housing that comes with full amenities, including in-house bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry. Each house has 3-6 bedrooms, which can allow anywhere from 3-4 roommates. Every student must comply with Thousand Pines' standard-of-living agreement, all while taking ownership and responsibility of their living spaces and growing in community.

2020-2021 KINEO APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Meet The Team

Tom Raisbeck
​staff development coordinator