Application for Summer or Academic Year Apprenticeship Application
Applications for 2016-2017
Email completed materials to:
Personal Information:
Name ______Date of birth ______
Address ______
City ______State ______Zip ______
Phone ______E-mail ______
College you attend(ed) ______Grad year ______
Seminary you attend (if applicable) ______Grad year _____
To which 1001 Apprenticeship Cohort are you applying?*
______Summer cohort in Los Angeles (begins June 15)
______National cohort (s) in my context (begins Sept 6)
* Please note: All 1001 apprentices and residents will take part in a national training event in Atlanta, GA, the eve of June 24 through the morning of June 27.
Questions:
Please answer the following questions, be as clear and concise as possible:
1. Why are you interested in a church planting apprenticeship?
2. What do you hope to give and receive from this experience?
3. Tell us about some relationships or connections you have with people outside the church. Or, tell us about some interests, passions, or hobbies you have that are not church-related.
4. Describe an experience you have had recently collaborating with others. What challenged you? What did you offer? How did you grow?
5. In 2-3 paragraphs, describe the development/journey of your faith.
6. Provide an example of something you have started. Why did you start it? How did you go about it, and whom did you engage? What obstacles/challenges did you need to overcome? Has this project continued?
7. Have you ever intentionally facilitated someone’s (or a group of people’s) faith development or awakening to God? Describe that experience.
8. What do you do on a regular basis to maintain spiritual growth?
List prior work experience: Dates worked: Type of work:
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(CV or résumé attachment is acceptable)
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Letters of Reference
Please attach 2 letters of reference, one from your pastor or the leadership body of the church where you are a member, describing your suitability for this internship. The second letter should come from a friend, co-worker, or peer who knows you well.
Apprentice Code Of Conduct
As a disciple of Christ and a representative of Christ’s church I will:
· Strive to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior
o Acknowledging I will make mistakes but beginning each day with a new commitment to be His disciple.
· Live as a faithful follower of Christ:
o Worship regularly (not just lead worship)
o Spend time in personal and corporate devotions and prayer, and seek opportunities to grow in my obedience to God.
o Use my gifts and talents to the best of my ability to love God and neighbor;
· Strive to live a life above reproach for the sake of the gospel:
o I will not date anyone in the ministry that I am serving as an apprenticeship. I will try to keep all of my relationship with Christ as the center.
o I will avoid gossip by keeping confidentiality about the people I serve.
o I will handle disagreements in a Christ-like manner by avoiding gossip and talking with my supervisor or the appropriate leader, when necessary.
o I will follow the Child Protection Policy of the local ministry.
o I will strive to live my life at all time in a manner that honors Jesus Christ.
I have completed this application answering truthfully. I have read and understand the ‘Apprentice Code of Conduct’. I have read and understand the requirements and expectations of this apprenticeship.
Signature ______Date ______
Print Name ______