IMPACT 360 commissioned 31 students on May 11, bringing its sixth year to a celebratory close.

A pioneer in the gap-year experience, IMPACT 360 is part of a burgeoning movement among high school grads seeking a structured way to grow in faith and real-world experience before continuing on the traditional university path. The Pine Mountain, Ga., program’s innovative “living and learning” philosophy allows participants the chance to fully integrate their daily lives with …