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INTRODUCTION

I am glad that you have decided to investigate "Immersion Discipleship School" (IDS). I believe that IDS is one of the best places for you to invest your time and grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. The heart behind this ministry is very simple; we desire to make disciples who love Jesus in every way and live like Jesus everyday.

Something that sets IDS apart from many other schools, internships, and institutes is that we have specifically designed the program for all ages and stages. If you are 18 and your desire is for vocational ministry - this school is for you. If you are 45 and work a full time job but you want to commit to something that will help you grow in Christ at a higher level in the context of your life - this school is for you. If you are 65 and retired but realizing you would like to take the next step in serving the church and developing your understanding of the Bible - this school if for you. We believe our program will work for every age and stage of life so you don't have to make drastic changes in order to participate.

We are focused on raising up a generation of spiritual leaders and we accomplish this by creating a healthy environment for our students to...

•Grow in the knowledge of God's word

•Gain real-world ministry experience

•Develop spiritual disciplines that are born from a personal relationship with God

•Experience being a vital part of a healthy, growing church community

•Build lifelong relationships with leaders, mentors and peers

•Be transformed more and more in the likeness of Christ

•Experience and walk in the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit

This is an exciting year for Immersion Discipleship School as we are connected to Seattle Bible College (SBC). Upon completion of Immersion Discipleship School, a student will have the opportunity to complete a degree with Seattle Bible College depending on performance within the program and requirements with the partnering school.

I look forward to walking with you through the investigation and application process. As you read the following pages we hope that you can imagine being here with us. If you have any questions I would love to discuss those with you personally so feel free to contact me anytime.

We can’t wait to see what God will do in and through you this year as we grow together!

Ben Dixon - Director

Immersion Discipleship School

425-967-7710 (direct line)

THE MISSION & CORE VALUES OF IMMERSION DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL

OUR MISSION:

Immersion Discipleship School exists to make disciples who love and represent Jesus Christ.

OUR VALUES:

Devotions, Worship, and Prayer

A huge aspect of IDS is about developing a lifestyle of devotions, worship and prayer. We believe that the life Jesus has called us to live is found in intimacy with Him that flows from a secret place of worship. Jesus constantly invites us into a spirituality that is done because we love our Father in heaven and not for the attention of men. This will be a primary point of development at IDS as we teach, encourage and engage in daily devotions separately and together.

Biblical Formation

We believe that the Bible is God's unchanging word for every nation and generation. We will focus on helping you develop a deep knowledge of God's word where it affects every area of your life. Learning what the Bible says is important, but even more important is learning how to study the Bible for yourself. This is what we are after; teaching our students how to study and contextualize the Bible, where it leads to proper understanding and most importantly, life change.

Spiritual Formation

During our School, we provide opportunities to experience God and be used by Him to minister to others through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We emphasize supernatural ministry because we walk with a supernatural God who wants to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Personal Formation

Spiritual doesn’t mean impractical, therefore, we make it a goal to help every student develop personal goals, schedules, good habits and common sense. This can often be overlooked in the Church, but without becoming a person of character, we may never minister to some people who are put off by our lack of practical sense. We believe in helping everyone become the best person they can be, which is fully spiritual and fully practical.

Community Life

Potentially the most powerful aspect of being an IDS student will be the community life and deep friendships created throughout the year. You will live, eat, sleep, serve, love, suffer, fail and succeed alongside other people who have chosen to pursue Jesus together. Students will have many opportunities to gather where we grow together as family.

Serving

In following the example of Jesus, we teach and model a life of serving others. You will have many opportunities to love the church through serving in specific ministries. Most of our growth will happen as we take the principles we are learning and apply them as we serve others. We have found this to be one the greatest developing tools for our students.

IMMERSION DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL - SCHEDULE AND MINISTRY FOCUS

Before you look at the schedule it will be important for you to understand the commitment you will be making in being a part of Immersion Discipleship School. We have a clear mission, with clear values, which will be imparted throughout everything we say and do. However, I want you to know exactly what that will look like for you on a week to week basis.

CHAPEL - Everyone will attend chapel every week on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm - 7:15pm. Chapel is a time where we will worship together, pray together, and have someone share a short devotional with us before class starts. We see this as a vital spiritual component for the School.

CLASSES - Everyone will attend our weekly class on Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Our classes will provide Biblical understanding and practical tools for the specific topics of each class. We will all read 1-2 books for each class as a companion to the Bible. Here is our tentative plan for classes;

January/February - "Understanding the Bible" - You will learn how to study the Bible for yourself!

March/April - "Spiritual Gifts and Callings" - You will learn about EVERY spiritual gift as you discover how God has gifted you for ministry!

April/May - "Missions and Evangelism" - You will learn what the gospel is, how to share the gospel, and what it means to be missional both locally and internationally!

SERVING - Every student will sign up for a ministry focus where they will serve weekly. If you attend Mill Creek Foursquare you will sign up for one of the following areas. If you attend another church you will need to serve weekly at your church and let us know what ministry you are involved in.

1. Children's Ministry

2. Youth/Young Adults Ministry

3. Worship Ministry or Media Ministry (Audio/Video)

4. Frontline Ministry

5. Admin Team (office, admin, support, etc)

IMMERSION DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY (4.5 - 6.5 hours - depends)

8:30am - 9:00am - Prayer with Pastor Ben

9:00am - 1:00pm - Serve at MC4

6:00pm - 8:00pm - Attend MC4 service together **** inquire about this.

*** If you attend another church this will change, please inquire about this.

*** Sunday schedule may change for you depending on which ministry you are committed to.

*** Please inquire about this if you have special circumstances with family or other commitments.

WEDNESDAY (3 hours)

6:30pm - 7:30pm - Chapel (worship, prayer, ministry)

7:30pm - 7:45pm - break

7:45pm - 9:00pm - Class

OTHER WEEKLY EXPECTATIONS:

- Additional Homework and Reading | Plan on 1-2 hours a week of homework outside of allotted times.

- Monthly events whenever possible (Speaking engagements with Pastor Ben, other events, etc).

- Monthly Worship and Prayer Gatherings or School of the Spirit gatherings at MC4.

- We plan to have 2 retreats and students are invited and encouraged to attend if at all possible.

- Any commitments you have made to your respective ministries.

2014-2015 CALENDAR DATES - (subject to change)

Beginning of First Semester

January 13th 2015 (6:30pm)

Immersion Retreat

January/February 2016 (Dates TBD)

Represent Conference

February 12-13th 2016

Last Day of First Semester

March 23rd 2016

Spring Break

March 24th - April 1st 2016

Beginning of Second Semester

April 6th 2016

Student Celebration/Ceremony

May 29th 2016

Last Day of Internship (Intern Celebration)

May 29th 2016

Mission Trip to Tecate Mexico (optional)

Dated TBD (somewhere around March - May)AFFILIATION, ACCREDITATION, TRANSFER OF CREDITS

Students who complete Immersion Discipleship School's one year program are eligible for earning up to 36 quarter-hour credits through Seattle Bible College. In order to receive these credits a student must complete all requirements in an excellent manner through IDS. Also, each student must apply to Seattle Bible College and apply the approved credits toward a Bachelors of Applied ministry degree. Formal statement from Seattle Bible College is below;

"In relationship with ImmersionDiscipleship School at Mill Creek Foursquare Church (1415 164th ST SW, Lynnwood WA), Seattle Bible College (11625 Airport Rd, Everett WA) will recognize the Prior Learning Experience of a qualifying student who successfully completes the program requirements of Immersion Discipleship School towards a degree program at Seattle Bible College. This recognition and transfer affords the qualifying student and advanced standing in the Bachelor of Applied Ministry degree program. Any student desiring to apply such experience to an SBC program is invited to contact the SBC office for further details regarding the provisions of and processes for recognition."

FINANICAL INFORMATION

The cost for Immersion Discipleship School is extremely affordable. We charge $100 per semester. This fee is inclusive of all classes, books, and materials that you will need for the program. This fee DOES NOT include retreats, conferences, additional SBC classes, mission trips, or any additional trips that IDS students are invited to participate in. All extra fees are related to NON-MANDATORY activities.

Tuition is due before each semester starts. There are several ways you can pay your tuition;

1. You can write a check to "Mill Creek Foursquare Church" with "Immersion Discipleship School" in the memo or a separate note attached indicating the school.

2. You can go to - and using the drop down menu you can click the link "Immersion Discipleship School" and make your payment.

3. You can always give a cash payment as well.

- For cash and check, please make sure that these are given to Pastor Ben Dixon.

If you have any questions about the financial component of IDS or you would like to donate money toward future projects or student scholarships, please contact Pastor Ben Dixon.

IMMERSION DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL APPLICATION

Personal Information

1.Name: (last) ______(first) ______

2.Home Address: (street) ______

(City) ______(state) ______(zip) ______

3.Phone Numbers: (home) (______) ______(cell) (______) ______

4.Email: ______

5.Current Age: ______6. Birthday: ______/______/______

7.Driver’s License Number(background check) # ______

State in which License was Issued: ______exp date: ______

8.Social Security Number (for background check): #______

9.Parent’s / Guardian’s Name: ______

10.Spouse Name: ______

11.Which of the following areas of ministry would you like to serve in as a part of IDS? (Use number 1 for most ideal and number 6 for least ideal)

Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
Worship Ministry
Media Ministry
Frontline Ministry
Administrative Support

Educational and Academic History

12.Year of your high school graduation: ______

13.Did you graduate college? If so, what degree did you obtain? ______

14.Describe your academic strengths and weaknesses: ______

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Personal History

15.When did you decide to become a follower of Jesus? ______

16.Have you been baptized in water? If so, when? ______

17. Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit? If so, when? ______

18. Please describe what the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is. ______

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19. What is the name of your current local church? ______

20. Please share the name, number and email address for a pastoral reference: ______

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21. Please share the name, number and email address for a personal reference: ______

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22.Please write the story of how you met Jesus in one hundred words or less: ______

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23.What makes you want to join Imersion Discipleship School? ______

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24.If you know, what do you believe God has called you to in your future? ______

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25.Please describe any conditions you have (or have had in the past two years) that affect your relationships, ability to study, or other areas of life (depression, anxiety attacks, attention deficit disorder, etc.): ______

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26.Are there any current situations in your life that may propose a problem living as an example of Christ towards others? ______

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Immersion Discipleship Student Agreement

I agree to fully comply with all program rules, guidelines and policies. I agree to honor the leadership of Immersion Discipleship School by resolving any and all conflict with direct leadership if something should arise. My commitment is to Christian character and therefore I will endeavor to speak well of others, love well, resolve conflict through forgiveness and repentance, and promote a spirit of unity in and around IDS. I do this not because I am bound by a program but because this is what pleases the Lord Jesus Christ.

(Circle one) YES / NO

All information provided in this Application is complete and accurate. I realize that supplying incomplete or false information in this Application may result in my failure to be accepted into the program, or may result in being dismissed from the program.

I consent to the sharing of information written on this Application as well as the information I will share during my Application Interview, with the staff of The IDSand Mill Creek Foursquare Church when and where it is applicable.

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Applicant’s SignatureDate

IMMERSION DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL

1415 164TH ST SW

LYNNWOOD, WA 98087

425-967-7710