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Information For Parents

As parents, our greatest desire for our children is that they develop a vibrant relationship with the Lord; and secondly, to see them developed and positioned to have the greatest opportunities possible. At Rev5, it’s our primary purpose to lead students into a passionate relationship with the Lord, and then to train them in the character and skills that give them the foundations for life.

FAQ

Why should I consider leadership training for my child? Ivy league schools across the country are encouraging their incoming students to take a “gap year” to invest in intentional growth and self-awareness. Gap year students typically make better school selections, have better study habits, and make clearer more focused decisions through this developmental window of their lives. Learn more about why your child should enroll in a gap year program.

What is the mission of Revolution5? The mission of Revolution5 is to disciple, train and develop college and twenty-somethings to love God, love people and lead with purpose and persuasion in every sphere of society.

What will my student be learning? Our school is broken up into four learning modules: family, church, workplace and government. Each module builds on the next to help form a solid identity in Christ, a competence to influence others in any environment and character and courage to live and lead like Christ.

What does a day at Rev5 look like? The crux of Rev5 is our community-life. Each day we work out together, eat together, learn together and go on adventures together. Your student will become intimately known and integrated into our community, just as a family knows, loves and serves one another.

What kind of boundaries are in place? There is no alcohol or drugs allowed during the Rev5 program (this includes visits home). Because we highly value the time of our students and require their full concentration, no dating and other “friendlationships” are also not allowed. We also limit the media and entertainment intake to protect the minds and hearts of our students.

For more information, visit our Overview page or contact us with your unique question.

What other parents have to say

Joe is a wonderful communicator and connects deeply with young adults. He also teaches about leadership, while practicing leadership. Read Full Letter of Reference

Betsy Brown

Revolution Five
2017-07-31T11:54:14-06:00

Betsy Brown

Joe is a wonderful communicator and connects deeply with young adults. He also teaches about leadership, while practicing leadership. Read Full Letter of Reference
https://www.rev5.org/testimonials/betsy-brown/
Joe and Anelise have rock solid biblical values, understand truths of the Word and know how to communicate those truths in real ways that can be caught and implemented. Read Full Letter of Reference

Kurt Snyder

Revolution Five
2017-07-31T11:53:56-06:00

Kurt Snyder

Joe and Anelise have rock solid biblical values, understand truths of the Word and know how to communicate those truths in real ways that can be caught and implemented. Read Full Letter of Reference
https://www.rev5.org/testimonials/kurt-snyder/
Life-changing experience! Joe Couch and his team are exceptional in leading young men and women in building healthy relationships with others and, ultimately, their Heavenly Father. They guide the students in finding out who they are in Christ, their strengths, their life mission, plans for their future, and hope for success. Mix this with a load of adventure and fun, and you have Rev5!

Julie E. Smith
Parent of Alumni, Wes Dunham and Adelie Messer.

Revolution Five
2019-04-24T14:49:57-06:00

Julie E. Smith
Parent of Alumni, Wes Dunham and Adelie Messer.

Life-changing experience! Joe Couch and his team are exceptional in leading young men and women in building healthy relationships with others and, ultimately, their Heavenly Father. They guide the students in finding out who they are in Christ, their strengths, their life mission, plans for their future, and hope for success. Mix this with a load of adventure and fun, and you have Rev5!
https://www.rev5.org/testimonials/julie-e-smith/
We raised our daughter in a Christian home, knowing full well that one day she would have to decide if "our" faith was really "her" faith. We will forever be grateful for how God orchestrated conversations that led our daughter to Rev5. As her mom, I worried about typical mom things - what if she didn't feel at home with the other students, what if she couldn't handle the ruggedness of the adventures, what if she felt that "religion" was being forced upon her. Her Dad was more assured that she would be just fine - he was just going to really miss her! What a gift Rev5 has been! Lindsay returned to us after 9 months of hard work, hard study, and just plain hard stuff! We left a girl who was unsure of herself, who was confused about her future, who was on the fence with her faith. Rev5 returned to us a young woman on fire for God! While she remains unsure of what He has for her in the future, she knows who she is as a child of God and desires to serve Him in all her ways. She is freshly passionate - about her Savior, about her family, about opportunities to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. She endured hard work, persevered through the workouts, experienced the joy of success, worked through the difficulty of doubts and internal struggles. We believe that God, though Rev5, has forever impacted her life. And we believe that because of all that she learned at Rev5, she will impact this world for Christ!

Grant & Anette Versaw
Parent of Alumni, Lindsay Versaw

Revolution Five
2019-04-24T14:48:35-06:00

Grant & Anette Versaw
Parent of Alumni, Lindsay Versaw

We raised our daughter in a Christian home, knowing full well that one day she would have to decide if "our" faith was really "her" faith. We will forever be grateful for how God orchestrated conversations that led our daughter to Rev5. As her mom, I worried about typical mom things - what if she didn't feel at home with the other students, what if she couldn't handle the ruggedness of the adventures, what if she felt that "religion" was being forced upon her. Her Dad was more assured that she would be just fine - he was just going to really miss her! What a gift Rev5 has been! Lindsay returned to us after 9 months of hard work, hard study, and just plain hard stuff! We left a girl who was unsure of herself, who was confused about her future, who was on the fence with her faith. Rev5 returned to us a young woman on fire for God! While she remains unsure of what He has for her in the future, she knows who she is as a child of God and desires to serve Him in all her ways. She is freshly passionate - about her Savior, about her family, about opportunities to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. She endured hard work, persevered through the workouts, experienced the joy of success, worked through the difficulty of doubts and internal struggles. We believe that God, though Rev5, has forever impacted her life. And we believe that because of all that she learned at Rev5, she will impact this world for Christ!
https://www.rev5.org/testimonials/grant-anette-versaw/
What Joe is seeking to build in Revolution5 is a program that will shape the worldview, character and faith of a younger generation. I am confident that Joe and his dear wife will develop a program that glorifies God and allows HIs Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. Read Full Letter of Reference

Glenn Packiam

Revolution Five
2017-07-31T11:54:30-06:00

Glenn Packiam

What Joe is seeking to build in Revolution5 is a program that will shape the worldview, character and faith of a younger generation. I am confident that Joe and his dear wife will develop a program that glorifies God and allows HIs Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. Read Full Letter of Reference
https://www.rev5.org/testimonials/glenn-packiam/
As a parent of a 2012/2013 Rev 5 student, I highly endorse & recommend Revolution5.
The experience was life changing to my son and to our whole family as we watched him walk out his journey.
The staff is so amazing & committed to pouring all that they are & have to their students & they will walk through life experiences with them to see that they become & fulfill all that Christ has for them.
My son entered Rev5 as a boy not knowing who he was and I can say with full confidence that he left as a man knowing who he is in Christ and understanding the call & purpose of his life.
I highly recommend Rev5 to everyone who wants to grow in their relationship with Christ & to learn how to live a totally surrendered life & desire to walk in your calling to the will & purpose of the kingdom of God.
I completely trust Rev5 & the staff with my son, and I have full trust that they are faithful & trustworthy to love, care for, disciple & support your child in every way.
With sincere gratitude...

Melanie Taylor
Parent of Alumni, Lucas Taylor

Revolution Five
2019-04-24T14:49:04-06:00

Melanie Taylor
Parent of Alumni, Lucas Taylor

As a parent of a 2012/2013 Rev 5 student, I highly endorse & recommend Revolution5. The experience was life changing to my son and to our whole family as we watched him walk out his journey. The staff is so amazing & committed to pouring all that they are & have to their students & they will walk through life experiences with them to see that they become & fulfill all that Christ has for them. My son entered Rev5 as a boy not knowing who he was and I can say with full confidence that he left as a man knowing who he is in Christ and understanding the call & purpose of his life. I highly recommend Rev5 to everyone who wants to grow in their relationship with Christ & to learn how to live a totally surrendered life & desire to walk in your calling to the will & purpose of the kingdom of God. I completely trust Rev5 & the staff with my son, and I have full trust that they are faithful & trustworthy to love, care for, disciple & support your child in every way. With sincere gratitude...
https://www.rev5.org/testimonials/melanie-taylor/
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