We have some exciting news to share! OneLife Institute is launching our 5th Gap Year site in the fall of 2025—OneLife at Buffalo—and we’re enrolling now!
OneLife is growing again! In partnership with Centerpointe Community Church, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our 5th gap year location in Buffalo, NY. Starting 12 years ago with just 14 students, OneLife now enrolls 115 students every year. We’ve come a long way since those early days, but we continue to be dedicated to our mission to develop servant leaders who live out their Christian faith in all areas of life.
This expansion into Western New York offers unique opportunities for service and growth in an urban setting.
As Josh Beers explains,
“Our mission is needed more than ever to prepare students for life after high school. We believe in first discovering who God created us to be before determining what we do in life. The growing demand for this formative experience has led us to Buffalo, where an amazing church partnership and collaborative ministry mindset make this an exciting opportunity.”
With our intentional discipleship model reaching full capacity at other locations, we are excited to welcome students to this new site. Please reach out for more details or to begin enrollment!


