Christ the King Presbyterian Church

Coordinator of Student Ministry Candidate Application

Name:______

Current Address:______

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Home Phone: ______Work Phone:______

Cell Phone:______Email:______

Marital Status: Single Date of Birth:______

Married

Remarried

Spouse’s Full Name if married: ______

If you have ever been divorced, please attach a written explanation of the circumstances.

Children:

Name:______Age: ______

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Education

Name of Institution Years Attended Degree

College:

Seminary:

Other:

Are you under care, licensed, or ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America?______

Presbytery: ______

Ministry Experience and position held: Please begin with the most recent experience and go back to the year of college graduation accounting for any periods of unemployment:

Began Ended Position Held Church/Organization City/State Presbytery

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Present Ministry Position:

Please give a brief testimony of your Christian experience:

Personal

  1. Regarding your devotional life, briefly describe your approach and practice.
  1. What are your hobbies and special interests?
  1. What are two of your favorite movies?
  1. Please list books you have especially enjoyed reading in the last year (Christian or secular).
  1. What has been the clearest evidence of God’s blessing on your ministry?
  1. What particular areas of ministry have been especially rewarding to you?
  1. Would those who know you well characterize you as a person of grace?
  1. In what areas do you have particular weaknesses?
  1. Would you consider yourself to be a teachable person?
  1. Have you had any serious personal, financial or domestic issues that, if known, would embarrass you or Christ the King?

Theology

  1. Have you read the Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechisms? If so, where do you take exception to it?
  1. Do you know the “Five Points of Calvinism?” Do you believe they are an accurate explanation of biblical teaching? Please articulate any disagreement you have with them.
  1. Christ the King embraces covenant theology and does not teach or believe in the distinctives of dispensational theology, including the notion that Israel and the church are two different peoples of God, as well as the “secret rapture” of the church. Do you agree with our church’s position on these matters?
  1. We believe in the importance of reading and teaching the Bible according to a redemptive-historical framework; i.e., that the entire Bible is fundamentally about the person and work of Christ. We believe it is vital for this to be reflected in all our teaching and curriculum so that our children are encouraged to see Jesus in all the Scriptures. Do you agree?
  1. Do you agree with infant baptism?
  1. Very briefly, please describe what you believe spiritually takes place when a child is baptized?
  1. Do you believe infants or children who have not made a profession of faith should partake in the Lord’s Supper?
  1. What is your position on the so-called charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit?
  1. How much should a Christian expect to struggle in this life?
  1. Briefly describe how you understand the biblical relationship between the family and the church.

Philosophy of Ministry

  1. What goals do you have for your ministry?
  1. What excites you about the prospect of being in ministry?
  1. What fears do you have about the prospect of being in ministry?
  1. Click here and watch this presentation. Would you be able wholeheartedly to embrace the philosophy of ministry articulated in this presentation? Please provide very specific feedback on any areas of disagreement you have with these documents.
  1. If asked, briefly describe how you would help a parent think through educational options for their children (including private Christian, private secular, public and home school)?
  1. Is it OK for a Christian to drink alcoholic beverages?
  1. What churches, ministers, and/or ministries have most influenced your philosophy of ministry?
  1. In which areas are you happiest and do your best work? (Rate 1-5: 1=poorest; 5=strongest)

_____ Preaching_____ Teaching_____ Evangelism

_____ Counseling_____ Crisis intervention_____ Hospital

Visitation

_____ Curriculum_____ Personal Discipleship_____ Conflict

Writing/Development Management

_____ Administration_____ Leadership_____ Developing

Lay Leaders

  1. Briefly describe what it means to be a leader. What is your leadership style?
  1. What is the role of the gospel in how people change? What is the relationship between the gospel and good works?
  1. What is your view regarding ministry opportunities for women in the church (including the worship service and teaching)?

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AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

I certify that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions and the statements made by me are complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false information, omissions or misrepresentations of facts called for in this application, whether on this document or not, may result in rejection of my application or discharge at any time during my employment. I authorize Christ the King Presbyterian Church and its agents to verify any of this information. I authorize all former employers, persons, schools, companies and law enforcement authorities to release any information concerning my background and hereby release any said persons, schools, companies and law enforcement authorities from any liability for any damage whatsoever for issuing this information.
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