A1EIGHT PROJECT SUMMER 2015 APPLICATION

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1 A1EIGHT PROJECT SUMMER 2015 APPLICATION Your Name: Please this completed application to:

2 A1eight Project: Summer 2015 Application Please this completed application to: Step 1: About Me Full Name (First, MI, Last): Mailing/Permanent Address: Phone: Gender: Social Media Profiles: Skype Name: T-Shirt Size: Occupation: College/University: Major: Year in School: GPA: Church: Church City/State: Do you currently have a passport? (Expiration date?) Ever convicted of a crime? (If so, please explain.) Are you currently taking any prescribed medications? Please list any allergies you may have: 2

3 Step 2: More Info In your own words, what is the gospel? What are your thoughts and understandings of Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:18-20? Tell us how you came to know Christ as your Savior. What makes a quality team? How do you deal with conflict? 3

4 What are qualities of a good leader? Any schedule conflicts or concerns for this summer-long commitment? Please check all of the following events or traits that you have personally experienced: o Gang-related activities o Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional) o Depression o Bipolar o Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts o Self Harm o Eating Disorder o Schizophrenia o Pornography o Alcoholism o Tobacco Use o Homosexual Feelings/Activity o Pregnancy o Rebellion o Negativity/Pessimistic o Worry/Stress o Dishonesty Tell us about your family. 4

5 Describe how your family feels about the possibility of you serving in another part of the USA or world this summer. If you were selected for this position, how would you prepare for it spiritually, mentally and physically? Do you like change or stability? Do you like structure or freedom? 5

6 Step 3: Experience Have you ever traveled internationally? If so, where and for what? Have you ever been on a mission trip? If so, where and what did you do? Have you ever been a Bible Study leader, D-Now leader, or small group leader for any events? Have you ever had any leadership roles while serving on a mission trip? What kind of leadership positions/opportunities have you had at any level? Are you involved with any non-profit or missions organizations? If so, who, and what is your involvement with them? 6

7 Are you currently engaging with any internationals of any kind in your current context? If so, how? Know any other languages? (If so, please explain.) What would you like to do as a future career? Tell us why you want to serve in a foreign context this summer. List your most recent employers: Company: Title: Address: Phone: Supervisor: Start/End Date: Reason for leaving: Responsibilities: 7

8 Company: Title: Address: Phone: Supervisor: Start/End Date: Reason for leaving: Responsibilities: Company: Title: Address: Phone: Supervisor: Start/End Date: Reason for leaving: Responsibilities: 8

9 Step 4: Where You Want to Serve Below you will find a listing of all mission partners for the summer of 2015, and we would love to know where you desire to serve. Please rank your top four choices ( 1 being the most desirable, 4 being the least desirable), and we will do the best we can to place you in your top choices. Please be flexible as we are trying to meet the needs of the missionaries we partner with. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: INTEGRAL CHRISTIAN MISSION Estimated Cost: $3,000 plus airfare REASON FOR CHOOSING DOMINICAN REPUBIC: HAITI: INTEGRAL CHRISTIAN MISSION Estimated Cost: $3,000 plus airfare REASON FOR CHOOSING HAITI: KENYA: SWAHIBA YOUTH NETWORKS Estimated Cost: $4,000 plus airfare Estimated Schedule: June 5th-August 5 th REASON FOR CHOOSING KENYA: ENGLAND: UK-USA MINISTRIES Estimated Cost: $3,5000 plus airfare Estimated Schedule: May 18th-July 31st REASON FOR CHOOSING ENGLAND: GUATEMALA: CLUBHOUSE GUATEMALA Estimated Cost: $2,000 plus airfare REASON FOR CHOOSING GUATEMALA: 9

10 ECUADOR: UNPES Estimated Cost: TBA plus airfare REASON FOR CHOOSING ECUADOR: UKRAINE: RADOOGA Estimated Cost: $4,500 plus airfare REASON FOR CHOOSING UKRAINE: TORONTO, CANADA: TORONTO CHURCH PLANTING Estimated Cost: TBA plus airfare REASON FOR CHOOSING TORONTO, CANADA: HOUSTON, TEXAS: LINC Estimated Cost: TBA plus travel REASON FOR CHOOSING HOUSTON, TEXAS: DALLAS, TEXAS: SERVE DALLAS Estimated Cost: TBA plus travel REASON FOR CHOOSING DALLAS, TEXAS NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: URBAN NATIONS OUTREACH Estimated Cost: TBA plus travel REASON FOR CHOOSING NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 10

11 Step 5: References Please list 3 individuals who can easily answer a questionnaire about you. This questionnaire will involve questions about your working experience, social abilities, etc. Please only list references that have been previous employers, professors, or leaders who have impacted you. A survey will be sent to the address you provide. Please contact the individuals you list, letting them know that they will be receiving a survey to complete. Failure to have all surveys completed by your references could effect the decision of your qualification into the A1eight Project. Name: Telephone: Address: City: _ State: Relationship/Length of Time: Name: Telephone: Address: City: _ State: Relationship/Length of Time: Name: Telephone: Address: City: _ State: Relationship/Length of Time: 11

12 Step 6: Letter of Recommendation In order to be considered for the A1eight Project, all applications must have a letter of recommendation from a pastor of their local church. Please list the pastor who is willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. This pastor can be any pastor from your local church, not just the lead pastor. An with the Letter of Recommendation Form will be sent to the address you provide. Name: Telephone: Address: City: _ State: Title: _ Church Name: Please this completed application to: angela@servantlife.com 12