Episcopal Diocese of Texas

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Episcopal Diocese of Texas Happening Rector Application Guidelines & Information Sheet Thank you for taking time to fill out this application and considering the position of Rector. Before you begin, take a moment to pray and ask God to take you through this process. Try to let go of what you want and try to be open to what God wants. Recognize that God has a place for you to minister, whether He wants your role, at this time, to be Rector. Maybe it is going through the application and interview process and maybe it is to be a support through prayer or in action through staffing or attending Lock-In. In any case, it is God’s plan and our prayer for you that you feel a sense of excitement and peace through it all. Make sure that you have the following items included:    

Completed Application (please type or use black ink) - Make sure that you complete the entire application and try and be as thorough as possible so that the committee can get an idea of who you are and why you have been called to this process and position. Picture – Please attach a recent picture of yourself to the top left corner of the application. Letter of Recommendation - Ask your youth minister, parish priest, or an adult that is familiar with your walk with Christ to submit a letter of recommendation. Please have them send it to Kim Rogers at the address listed below. Big Choice – As you know, Happening is youth-led and adult-supported. We ask that you please provide us with three names of people that are currently active in the Happening community, a member of the Episcopal Church, and are over 25 years old. If you don’t have three people in mind, please make note of that on your application and Kim or another steering committee member can assist you with some names as possible candidates. Please note that the steering committee cannot guarantee your choices will be selected as Big. Please mail the completed application by the deadline to: Kim Rogers 3816 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, TX 77025

**Note – The April Happening is the last weekend for a graduating senior to be chosen as Rector. Things you should know about being a Happening Rector before applying: (Please read this section completely.) Being a Happening Rector is fun and very rewarding. However, it will require a huge commitment on your part. These are some things you should know before applying. 1. The Happening Steering Committee will interview Happening Rector candidates at the steering committee meeting prior to the Happening in which you will be announced. 2. Happening Rectors must be in their senior year of high school and a member of the Episcopal Church. 3. Being a Happening Rector will place a significant demand on your time. 4. There may be several meetings prior to your Happening that will require travel to meet with your Big, staff members, steering committee members, etc. (6+ hour staff meeting, multiple meetings with your Big, etc.)

Please prayerfully consider this commitment. If you’re still fired up, then complete the application. Should you have any questions concerning this process you may call Kim at (713)-644-3466. In Him, The Happening Steering Committee Sponsored by the Division of Youth Ministries Episcopal Diocese of Texas www.epicenter.org/happening

Episcopal Diocese of Texas Happening Rector Application Name:__________________________________________

Gender ______

What you go by: __________

Address:____________________________________ City:__________ State:___

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Home Phone:_________________ Cell:_________________ Parent/Guardian Cell:_______________ Home Church:____________________ City: __________________ Phone:___________________ Age: ________ Birth Date: ____/____/____

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Email: ___________________________________ Parent Email:____________________________ Attended Happening #_____ Attended Lock-In #(s) _____________ Staffed #(s)_______________ Positions held:

Family Guide

Gofer

Silent Servant

Cook

Indicate the Happening that you are applying for: #146 January 9-11, 2015 in TYLER, TEXAS (deadline November 1st) #147 April 17-19, 2015 (deadline December 18th) #148 September 11-13, 2015 (deadline April 1st) **Note – The April Happening is the last weekend for a graduating senior to be chosen as Rector. List all leadership positions you have held in your church, school, and community: ________________________________________________________________________________ What school and community activities are you involved in? ________________________________________________________________________________ What areas are you active in your parish? ________________________________________________________________________________ What areas are you active in the diocese? ________________________________________________________________________________ BIG CHOICE:

1)___________________ 2)__________________ 3)___________________

Please answer the following questions thoroughly on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Why do you wish to be a Rector for Happening? 2. Which of your strengths would make you a good Happening Rector? 3. What personal areas of weakness will you have to work on to insure the success of Happening? 4. In your opinion, what is the best thing about Happening? 5. In your opinion, what is the thing in most need of improvement at Happening? 6. What else do you want us to know about you?

Sponsored by the Division of Youth Ministries Episcopal Diocese of Texas www.epicenter.org/happening