Mission & Vision

Four young people standing outdoors among trees, smiling at the camera. One person is wearing a shirt with the text "THRESHOLD GAP YEAR."

Mission
Threshold exists to form resilient disciples of Jesus with curious
minds, humble hearts, and courageous lives.

Vision
Launching generations of disciples towards shaping the world with
clarity, humility, and courage.

Core Values

Radical Responsibility: We Take Ownership

We take responsibility for our growth, mindset, and contribution, believing that healthy communities start with people who show up fully and give their best.

Kaizen: Growth Without Ego

Literally “change good” in Japanese. Our value of Kaizen is about growing every chance we get, while rejecting anxious perfectionism and embracing the steady, hopeful pursuit of growth.

Clear is Kind: Clarity = Kindness

When things are left unclear or go unsaid, misunderstandings grow. We believe clarity is one of the kindest things we can offer. Truth spoken in love builds trust and breaks tension.

Be Curious, Not Judgmental: We’re Always Learning

We lead with questions, not assumptions — staying humble, open, and grounded in truth.
You’re never wrong for asking, as long as they’re never wrong for saying “no.”

Meet Gavin Potter
Founder | CEO

Gavin Potter brings a decade of experience working with gap year programs. In key leadership roles, he oversaw residence life, designed and taught courses, implemented data-driven systems to support student growth, and contributed to student recruitment efforts.

His work reflects a strong commitment to student development, integrity-filled leadership, discipleship, and formation.

Gavin is a long-suffering Atlanta Braves fan, a church softball enthusiast, and loves spending time with his wife and friends. He and his wife Anna live in Central, South Carolina, and they met while working for a gap year program together. 

BA in Ministry
MA in Organizational Leadership

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