The Found and The Free Ministries- Leadership Team
2017/18 Application
for applicants out of high school between the ages of 17 and 35
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Date of Birth______
Age______Home Address______
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PLEASE READ EVERYTHING THOUROUGHLY
Following this page are several questions we ask so we can get to know you. Please be honest in responding to these questions, these applications are completely confidential to the leaders and board members of the group. (And please write as neatly as possible :) Thank you!
Team Questions
Why do you want to be a part of The Found and The Free? How do you see yourself contributing to the team?
Have you had any prior dance, or drama/acting experience? If so, please explain.
What is your schedule like? What other activities/schooling/work are you planning on being involved in? When will they be occurring?
We are asking that this team be a priority (after God, family and school) in your schedule. All practices and shows are mandatory: Are you willing to make this team a priority? If no to any of these, please explain.
There will be a $100 team fee to pay for team uniforms, team activities, and other financial needs. Would you be willing/able to afford this cost? If no, please explain.
Would you be willing to share your testimony with your team members? If no, please explain.
Could transportation to and from practice be an issue? We meet at Woodside Bible Fellowship in Elmira, ON. If so, please explain.
As a member of the leadership team these are the things we would be asking of you. Please note if any of these things are a concern and please explain.
-Bootcamp: 5 full days of dance practice to learn our show and prepare for touring. Dates to be confirmed- Likely July 31- August 4 10am-6pm.
-2 Evening practices per week (Monday and Wednesday)
-available on weekends and the occasional weekday evening for shows
-open to touring
-available for team events such as team parties, meetings, and retreats.
Personal Profile
These questions are to help us understand you and your background better so we can get to know you right away, and know how to challenge you to grow in the best way for you. Please be honest in your answers.
Have you ever struggled with suicidal thoughts/acts, depression, eating disorders, or self injury of any form? If so please explain. (please understand that we only ask these questions to ensure your safety and care while on the team. There is no judgment in having struggled with any of these things)
Describe your relationships with your friends. What are your relationships with the opposite gender like?
What are your strengths, gifts, talents and abilities? What are your weaknesses, or describe areas in which you feel you need to grow or change?
What ministries have you been involved in: in your home church? Missions trips? Leadership? Camp? Other? What was your involvement?
Explain your personality (introverted/extroverted). Would you be comfortable in a large group of people?
3 Personal References- a reference can be anyone who knows you well who would be willing to speak about your character. A reference can not be a family member.
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Reference #2
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Further Information You May Be Wondering About:
After review of your application you may be called for a personal interview and group audition held on May 13 and June 10. In the group audition you will be taught a small section of choreography. Our ministry year runs from August-May with a month long break in December. If accepted we ask that you make a strong commitment to the ministry and your team mates. All practices, shows, and team events are mandatory with few minor exceptions. 5 days of dance boot camp will run from July 31- August 4 (boot camp dates may be subject to change). You will be expected to take time off from work or other commitments to be able to attend this week. Practices will be held 2 days/week in the evenings and may go down to 1 practice/week in the new year. Practices will most likely be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings and may be subject to change depending on team availability.
If you have any further questions please contact Alee Wiens at .
Statement of Faith-PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY
We believe that the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments only, is inspired by the Holy Spirit, is free from error in the original manuscripts and is the perfect and authoritative Word of God.
We believe that the one triune God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Adam, created in the image of God, was tempted by Satan, the prince of this world, and fell. Because of Adam’s sin, all people are guilty of sin, are totally corrupt, and need to be born again into the resurrection of Jesus, and through the power of the Holy Spirit to be saved.
We believe that Jesus Christ is God, was born of a virgin, died vicariously, shed His blood as man’s substitutionary sacrifice, physically rose from the dead back to life, and ascended to heaven where He is presently exalted at the Father’s right hand.
We believe that we are saved by the forgiveness of our sins which is only achieved through the blood of our perfect Saviour, and that we can have eternal life because He was raised from the dead. We believe that we receive this eternal life by faith alone, apart from works.
We believe that the return of Jesus Christ is imminent and that it will be visible.
We believe that the saved will be raised to everlasting life and blessedness in heaven living eternally with God, and that the unsaved will be raised to everlasting and conscious punishment in hell, eternally separated from God. We believe that God is just in both.
We believe that the Church, the Body of Christ, consists only of those who confess that Jesus is Lord, and believe in their heart that God raised him from the dead.
We believe that the holy life, lived in the power of the Holy Spirit, is necessary for fruitful witness and service in the Body of Christ.
We believe that Christ commanded the Church to go in to all the world and preach the Gospel to everyone, baptizing, teaching, and discipling those who believe.
I agree wholeheartedly with the above statement of faith.
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I, ______certify that all of the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
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We want to THANK YOU for sharing your life, heart, and desire to dance for God and be a part of this team. After review of your application you may be called for a personal interview and group audition held on May 13th or June 10th. Unfortunately, we might not be able to accept all applicants but we encourage you to keep serving Jesus. Thank you again.
Alee Wiens
Director of The Found and The Free Dance Ministry
My Personal Faith Story
Please write out your personal story describing the events that led you to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior. How you accepted Jesus as your Savior, and some examples of how you have grown in your Christian life since then.
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