Summer Grove Baptist Church

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If you have children please list their name(s) and age(s)

Education:

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Personal Spiritual History:

Please write a brief testimonial explaining how and when you became a Christian. Also include a brief chronology of your spiritual growth since that time.

Are their any special issues or concerns happening in your life right now that might have a negative impact on your commitment and involvement in student ministry? (i.e. relationships, other commitments, etc.) If Yes, please explain below, and if no put none.

Legal and Lifestyle Concers:

In caring for students, and working to provide healthy, safe, and nurturing relationships it is our legal and ethical responsibility to document a screen process for all adult staff. Thank you for answering the following questions accordingly:

Are you using illegal drugs? *
Yes   No  

Are you using tabacco? *
Yes   No  

Have you ever gone through treatment for alcohol or drug abuse? If yes, please explain, if no please put no. *

Will you agree to abstain from use of alcohol? *
Yes   No  

Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain, if no put no. *

Have you ever had sexual relations with any minor after you became an adult? *
Yes   No  

Have you ever been accused or convicted of any form of child abuse? If yes, please explain, if no put no. *

Ministry:

Are you a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church?
Yes   No  

Do you practice tithing?
Yes   No  

Are you currently involved in other ministries? If yes, please list.

Have you ever been trained in how to lead someone to Christ? If yes, please explain when, where, and how.

If no to above question would you be willing to enroll in training next semester?
Yes   No  

Would you consider yourself teachable?
Yes   No  

Why do you want to participate in student ministry?

Please record any previous experience you may have had working with students?

References:

Please provide the names, addresses and phone numbers of two personal references.

Reference #1

Reference #2

Questions for Staff Applicants:

Do you strive to practice a daily quiet time?
Yes   No  

What books have you read in the last 12 months?

Do you consider yourself flexible?
Yes   No  

Would you be supportive of our pastoral staff and their philosophies of ministry?
Yes   No  

What frustrates you about ministry?

Student ministry can be summed up in one concept - building vital relationships with adolescents. Are you willing to grow close and share your life with students?
Yes   No  

Do you feel students will trust and respect you?
Yes   No  

Do you feel as though you are called of God to work with students?
Yes   No  

Do you know your spiritual gifts? If not take a few moments to take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment below and tell us your three strongest gifts.

What are your 3 strongest gifts?
Administration  
Apostleship  
Discernment  
Evangelism  
Exhortation  
Faith  
Giving  
Hospitality  
Knowledge  
Leadership  
Mercy  
Prophecy  
Shepherding  
Helps  
Teaching  
Wisdom  

Do you understand biblical family roles? (Colossians 3:19-21)
Yes   No  

How do you feel about being asked to be faithful to church services?

What causes you to respect and admire an individual? Who would be an example?

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I give my authorization to Summer Grove Baptist Church or its representatives to release any and all records or information relating to working with minors. I understand SGBC may contact my references and appropriate government agencies if deemed necessary in order to verify my suitability as a youth worker. I understand that the personal information in this application will be held confidential by the professional Church Staff.

By entering your name in the box below you are agreeing to the above information.

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