Blanchard Alliance Church
Mark Dunning
1766 S Blanchard Street Wheaton, IL 60189 www.blanchardalliance.org
Student Ministries Pastor The Edge Ministry with High School Students
[email protected] Office: 630.653.1555, x222
TRIP PREREQUISITES Students 1. A Christian who is able to articulate how he/she is growing in a relationship with Christ. 2. Faithfully demonstrates a concern for unsaved friends by praying for them and sharing his/her story with them. 3. Approval of parent(s) or guardian(s). 4. Three references (at least one who has seen him/her in a team setting).
Adults 1. A mature Christian, experienced in working with students. 2. A love for Christ and for teenagers. 3. Active in sharing his/her faith with unsaved friends (able to share current stories). 4. Ability to lead a small group of high school aged students (teaching/nurturing). 5. Three personal and one professional reference (at least one who has seen him/her in a team setting). 6. A clear understanding of personal giftedness. 7. Previous cross-cultural experience (preferred). 8. Background Check
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PERSONAL INFORMATION The information contained in this application will be kept confidential. It will be disclosed only to those who have a genuine need to know in order to carry out their responsibilities at Blanchard Alliance Church, or as required by law. Name_______________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ City _______________________________ State _______Zip _________ Home Phone (____) ___________Work Phone (____) ____________ Date of Birth ______________ Email _____________________________
BLANCHARD ALLIANCE CHURCH INFORMATION 1. How long have you attended Blanchard Alliance Church? ______ 2. Have you ever served in a ministry at Blanchard Alliance Church?______ Which Ministry? __________________How Long ____________________ Who was the leader?___________________________________________
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES List the names and addresses of three people not related to you, who have a definite knowledge of your character and your qualifications to serve on this team. 1. Blanchard Alliance Church Staff Member, Elder, Deacon, Ministry Leader, or Small Group Leader. Name _______________ Address ______________________________ City ____________________________ State ____ Zip _____________ Phone (____) __________ Occupation ____________________________ Nature of Association __________________________________________ 2. Name _______________ Address ______________________________ City ____________________________ State ____ Zip _____________ Phone (____) __________ Occupation ____________________________ Nature of Association __________________________________________ 3. Name _______________ Address ______________________________ City ____________________________ State ____ Zip _____________ Phone (____) __________ Occupation ____________________________ Nature of Association __________________________________________ 4. Name _______________ Address ______________________________ City ____________________________ State ____ Zip _____________ Phone (____) __________ Occupation ____________________________ Nature of Association __________________________________________
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HEART
“GOD HAS PUT INTO THEIR HEARTS TO ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSE…” REVELATION 17:17
Name your top three reasons for wanting to go on this trip.
Give two reasons why you think you would do well on this trip.
Are you willing to participate in all team building and training events necessary for this trip? ____ Yes ____ No *schedule of training will be established once the team is finalized. “THERE ARE DIFFERENT ABILITIES TO PERFORM SERVICE…” I CORINTHIANS 12:6
ABILITIES Which special skills do you have that would benefit this trip? Leading a small group Counseling/crisis care Teaching a large group Children’s Ministry Organizational Skills
Discipleship Bible Study Leader Medical Care Sport/Recreation Evangelism
Organizing Arts/Crafts Play Musical Instrument Other Drama
ELL Singing
Do you have any language skills other than English? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ “...EACH ONE HAS HIS OWN GIFT FROM GOD; ONE HAS THIS GIFT, ANOTHER HAS THAT.” 1 CORINTHIANS 7:7
SPIRITUAL GIFTS I sense that my strongest spiritual gifts are:
1. _________________ 2. __________________ 3. ___________________
LIST OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Spiritual gifts that COMMUNICATE God’s Word - Preaching/Evangelism/Missions/Exhortation Spiritual gifts that EDUCATE God’s people - Teaching/Encouragement/Wisdom/Knowledge/Discernment Spiritual gifts that DEMONSTRATE God’s love - Service/Mercy/Hospitality/Giving/Faith/Administration Spiritual Gifts that CELEBRATE God’s presence - Intercession/Healing/Miracles/Tongues/Prophecy
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CHRIST IN ME STORY Please summit a typed copy of your Christ in Me Story with this application.
IF CHOSEN FOR THIS TEAM YOU ARE: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Responsible to pay a portion of the trip expense out of your own pocket. Required to assist in any fund raising events, both individually and as a group. Expected to attend all planning, training, and follow up meetings. To make a covenant with the other members of the team and possibly play a specific role on the team (prayer leader, schedule keeper, etc.). 5. To share about your experiences in several different forums when we return (worship service, student classes, missions night, etc.). If you believe that you can comply with all of the things listed above and you would like to be part of this team, then it’s time for you to pray. If you believe that this trip is God’s will for your life this summer, please show this application to your parents so you can both sign it. Once the application is signed please turn it in to Mark Dunning. Completing this application does not guarantee anyone a spot on this trip. All applicants will be interviewed and notified once the tam has been chosen. SIGNATURE Parent(s)/Guardian(s) signature(s) required for all students. Your Signature ____________________________________
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Parent/Guardian __________________________________
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