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School of Ministry Apprenticeship Questionnaire Please complete these questions before starting the online application form. Once complete, please rename this document to YourNameApprenticeship.doc and upload it when requested on the online application. FULL NAME:

SPIRITUAL JOURNEY 1. Please briefly share your testimony.

2. Please describe the 4-5 most impactful experiences and/or lessons you have learned in your life. Please be sure to include 1-2 recent experiences/lessons.

3. Where are you currently in your spiritual journey with Jesus Christ?

4. We all have things that we struggle with. Is there anything you are currently engaging in (sinful patterns, relationships, or habits) that might hinder you personally or professionally?

5. What do you think God is calling you to do long term? (If applicable, please include which ministry area(s) you feel called to.)

6. Why are you interested in participating in The Church of Eleven22's Apprenticeship Development Program? How do you specifically hope to grow during your time here?

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LEADERSHIP 1. Please define Leadership. Do you consider yourself a Leader? Why or why not?

2. Please describe your ministry leadership experience so far. Please include the top 23 leadership lessons God has shown you through this experience.

3. What are your leadership strengths and gifts? What are your leadership growth areas? (Please be honest!)

BIBLICAL BELIEFS/POSITIONS Please note, these questions are important for the simple fact that we must agree in the way that we share truth to those we work with and minister to. Though not all of these are necessarily essentials of faith and salvation, they do reflect your view of Scripture as it applies to our culture. 1. What do you believe about the authority of the Bible?

2. What do you believe about the triune God?

3. What do you believe about the doctrine of salvation?

4. What do you believe about the person of Jesus Christ?

5. What do you believe about the Christian life and the Holy Spirit?

6. What do you believe about the importance of being committed to a local church? Why? School of Ministry Apprenticeship Program

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7. What is your position on sex before marriage?

8. What is your position on abortion?

9. What is your position on homosexuality? On homosexual marriage?

10. What is your position on what is appropriate / not appropriate physically in a dating/engaged relationship?

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