But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15: 57

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1 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15: 57 Dear Applicant, February 1, 2015 Power Camp will be here soon and we are beginning the application process for Huddle Leaders and Junior Huddle Leaders. This year s Power Camp will be June 22 nd 26 th, 2015, at Fredericksburg Christian High School. We are looking for middle school, high school, and college students (ages 14+) to serve as leaders for the 8-12 year old campers (13 year olds can apply if they plan to attend FCA Leadership Camp in North East, MD (May 29 th to 31 st, 2015). Please prayerfully consider this Call to serve at Power Camp. We are looking for students who demonstrate that they want to be leaders by: 1. Filling out your own application: Applications that are filled out by parents will not be considered. 2. Corresponding with FCA: If you are filling out an application and have a question, we want to hear from you. Contact from parents of campers is appropriate, but for leaders, we want you to show initiative and leadership by contacting me directly. You may Greg Brock (Huddle Leader Coordinator uth4hym@comcast.net - (540) You will need to stay in contact with Greg Brock during the application process by . Almost every year we have more applicants than positions available, so special consideration will be given to applicants who are: 1. Involved with the FCA ministry throughout the school year, including your campus huddle (if one is available), attended or attending FCA Leadership Camp in North East, MD and attending/volunteering at area-wide FCA events during the school year. 2. Member of a high / middle school or travel sport s team. 3. Available to attend the training scheduled for Thursday, June 18 (plan to be there the whole day/evening). All huddle leaders and junior huddle leaders are required to attend this training/teambuilding session. More details will be given upon selection. 4. Servants: Being a huddle leader will likely involve having a lot of fun, but the primary reason to apply and the #1 attribute that the FCA staff is looking for is a servant s heart. Campers get to focus on having fun, leaders must focus on serving. 2 Corinthians 4:5 For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus sake. Serving at Power Camp is a volunteer position, but there are many benefits to you being there for the week: - Your week of serving, growing, stretching, and fun counts toward your community service hours for school (about 55 hours). - Every leader receives a $50 scholarship to go to FCA Leadership Mini-Camp, North East, MD (May 29-31). - Great time of fellowship and building lasting Christian friendships with other leaders your age! - The opportunity to be used by The Holy Spirit to pour into young athletes (they say their favorite part about camp was their huddle leader!) After praying about this, mail your application to the FCA office by Sunday, March 1, 2015 (10835 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408). Positions are limited. Your application will be reviewed and personal interviews will be scheduled for all applicants the week of March 23rd. We will prayerfully make placements after reviewing all applications. You will be notified by on May 3, Serving Christ Together, Greg Brock Battlefield Area FCA FCA Power Camp Tidewater Trail Huddle Leader Coordinator Coach Fredericksburg, VA Check out our website: uth4hym@comcast.net

2 Print (2) Copies: one for your Application Received on records. Initial, sign & mail a copy with application Interview Place, Date & Time Power Camp 2015 Huddle Leader/Junior Huddle Leader Application (Please print clearly; use additional sheets, if necessary) Name Date of Birth Sex: M F Grade (current): School School attending Fall 2015 Mailing Address: City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Parent Cell( ) (Print clearly; you will be notified by of decision) Parent (Print clearly) Twitter name: Facebook: Instagram: (Print clearly) Athletic Experience (sport, level, years): Choose a sport for which you would like to be a huddle leader: (Label 1 st, 2 nd & 3rd Choices) Boys Baseball Boys Basketball Boys Football Girls Basketball Girls Cheerleading Girls Field Hockey Girls Volleyball Coed Soccer Coed Triathlon Coed Swimming (must have experience in Competitive Swimming - swim test required) Coed Olympic-Style Archery Coed Canoe/Kayak (swim test required) Coed Survival Skills & Fishing (swim test) Power Kids (Daycare for Coaches/Volunteers children under 8 years old) *Sports will be assigned the day of orientation training. Every effort will be made to place you in one of your top choices. A willingness to have a servant s heart and being flexible is very important on the part of every FCA leader.

3 Training & Orientation is Thursday, June 18. Location: Fredericksburg Christian High School and Pitt s Pond. Plan on the whole day and evening. The exact time will be announced later. Swim test will be required for Pitt s Pond Are you able to attend training all day/evening on June 18? Are you available to attend post camp evening pool party Monday June 29 th? Are there any conflicts in your schedule for the week of camp? Have you been a Huddle Leader/Junior Huddle Leader before? What year(s)? All Huddle Leader applicants: are you able to attend FCA Leadership Camp in North East, MD? (Required for all 13 year old applicants) STATEMENT OF APPLICANT S CHRISTIAN FAITH: FCA s Statement of Faith: What the Fellowship of Christian Athletes believes: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) We believe that there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19). We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Deity-John 1:1) (Atonement-Hebrews 9:15-22) (Virgin Birth-Matthew 1:18, 25) (Bodily Resurrection-1 Corinthians 1:1-8) (Sinless Life-Hebrews 4:15) (Personal Return-Hebrews 9:27-28) We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful men and women regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. (John 3:16; John 5:24; Titus 3:3-7) We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (John 14: 15-26; John 16: 5-16; Ephesians 1:13-14) We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. (Matthew 25:31-46; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) We believe in the spiritual unity of believes in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 2:1-4) Do you agree with FCA s Statement of Faith? Yes No 1 Timothy 4:12 Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. I understand that as a leader in FCA my life is an example to others. FCA s Sexual Purity Statement God desires His children to lead pure lives of holiness. The Bible is clear in teaching on sexual sin including sex outside of marriage and homosexual acts. Neither heterosexual sex outside of marriage nor any homosexual act constitutes an alternative lifestyle acceptable to God. While upholding God s standard of holiness, FCA strongly affirms God s love and redemptive power in the individual who chooses to follow Him. FCA s desire is to encourage individuals to trust in Jesus and turn away from any impure lifestyle. 1. Will you conform to the FCA s Sexual Purity Policy? Yes No 2. Have you, or will you at this time commit to living a drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free life? Yes No As a Huddle Leader, I will be accountable to God & the FCA staff. I understand that if I am found being involved in a lifestyle that does not conform to the FCA s Sexual Purity Statement, or break my commitment to living a drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free life, that it means that I will need to step down from my leadership position with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This does not mean that I am a bad person and that the FCA does not love me and want me involved; this is in order to protect the integrity of the ministry and to protect the ones to which we are ministering. Signature Date

4 1) Explain when and how your walk with Christ began? (use back as necessary) 2) Do you know for sure you are going to heaven? Yes No Maybe 3) If you were to stand before God and He were to ask you, Why should I let you into heaven? what would you say? (use back as necessary) 4) What has God been teaching you lately? (use back as necessary) 5) Why do you want to serve as a leader at Power Camp 2015? (use back as necessary) Power Camp Staff Overview Qualifications: A personal relationship with Jesus Christ An active member of a FCA Huddle An athlete A growing faith Actively involved in a local church A team player and a servant Huddle Leader Job Description (HL) Print (2) copies one for you & mail copy to FCA with your application. (Initial that you agree where needed) - Attend Pre-Camp Training Session and Orientation (June 18 day & evening) (initial ) - Be on time for daily pre-camp HL Meeting (7:45 am) (initial ) - Assist as necessary during Camp Registration - Be a Christ-like example at all times - Monitor your Huddle s needs at all times - Be responsible for Huddle members at all times - Keep Huddle on schedule - Keep Huddle attendance/records (training provided) - Lead Huddle Times (training/material provided) - Mentor your Junior Huddle Leader. - Maintain group and individual discipline - Eat meals/snacks with your Huddle - Keep Huddle Room/Hall/Area neat and orderly - Follow the direction of the head coach during practice times - Participate in Clinics/Competition/Worship be a role model (initial ) - Be a Christ-like example during competitions - Enforce POWER CAMP rules (hand-out provided in training) - Be available to counsel Huddle members if necessary/refer individuals with counseling needs to the appropriate staff persons - Attend daily End-of-Day Huddle Leader Meeting (initial ) - Stay to help clean up until 5:30pm on Friday June 26 th (initial ) - Function within all FCA policies and staff guidelines - Remain on campus during camp hours unless the camp staff has been notified (initial ) Junior Huddle Leader Job Description (JHL) - Serve as assistant to HL and complete assignments in addition to Huddle responsibilities - Become familiar with all HL responsibilities and work under the direction & supervision of HL - Attend Pre-Camp Training Session and Orientation Thursday, June 18 day & evening) (initial ) - Be on time for daily pre-camp HL Meeting (7:45 a.m.) (initial ) - Assist during Camp Registration as assigned - Work with your HL to monitor your Huddle s needs - Be a Christ-like example at all times - Be responsible to the HL at all times - Help keep Huddle on Schedule - Help maintain group and individual discipline as directed by the HL and/or Camp Staff

5 - Eat snacks with Huddle and HL - Be available to assist HL at all times - Participate in Clinics/Competition/Worship (initial ) - Assist as directed by Head Coach - Be a Christ-like example during competitions - Function within all of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes policies and Staff guidelines - Remain on campus during camp hours unless the camp staff has been notified (initial ) - Attend daily End-of-Day Huddle Leader Meeting (initial ) - Stay to help clean up until 5:30pm on Friday June 26th (initial ) X I understand and agree to the above FCA s ministry presents Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior by evangelism through fellowship. FCA centers on our relationship with Christ and others rather than promoting any particular denominational issue. Certain doctrinal issues (such as speaking in tongues, healing, prophesying and baptism) are a part of the Christian experience for many; however, FCA chooses not to focus on these but on the Gospel of Christ. Do you agree to follow FCA s policy on this issue? Yes No FCA AND CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: Church: Church Involvement: Out of 4 Sunday church services each month, circle the number that you typically attend: Out of 4 church youth services each month, circle the number that you typically attend: Besides attending services, how have you been involved or served at your church? How have you been involved in FCA at your school over the past year (if there is a huddle there) and in the area? If you play on a sports team, describe how you have tried to be a Christian influence to your coaches and teammates. Applicant Checklist: I have prayed about this opportunity I have read the job description and qualifications I have given the reference form to Applicant Signature: Date: Thank you for applying. Each year, we have more applicants than positions available; therefore, not every applicant will be selected. The camp staff will prayerfully review all applications and make the selections for HL and JHL. You will be notified by on May 3, 2015.

6 Please complete your application by Sunday, March 1 st and mail to: FCA Power Camp Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg, VA Reference for Fellowship of Christian Athletes POWER CAMP HUDDLE LEADER/JUNIOR HUDDLE LEADER You have been requested as a reference for a student who is being considered as counselor (Huddle Leader) for our 2015 Power Camp. Power Camp is a Fredericksburg Area sports day camp for 8-12 year old boys and girls. By completing the following recommendation form, you will help us to make an assessment of the applicant s qualifications for this select position. Please be aware that your information will be kept confidential. As a Huddle Leader for Power Camp, the applicant will (1) Attend pre-camp training sessions; (2) Monitor group up to ten 8-12 year olds; (3) Lead Small group discussions and help campers apply Biblical lessons; (4) Assist a Head Clinician during sports practices; (5) Be willing to set aside their wants and desires to serve others; (6) Show the Lord s kindness, patience, and love to the campers; (7) Serve as a spiritual leader and role model for Campers. Thank you for taking the time to assist us in this application process. Your input will be beneficial as we prepare to minister to more than 300 Power Campers this summer. Please mail to the address below by March 1, Serving Christ Together, Greg Brock FCA Power Camp Huddle Leader Coordinator Coach Fredericksburg Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camp Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg, VA

7 HUDDLE/JUNIOR HUDDLE LEADER Recommendation Form Name of Applicant How long have you known the applicant? What is your relationship to the applicant? Athletic Coach Huddle Coach Pastor FCA Staff Other - CONFIDENTIAL - CONFIDENTIAL - CONFIDENTIAL - CONFIDENTIAL - CONFIDENTIAL - CONFIDENTIAL - Please evaluate the applicant in the following areas: Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Don t know SPIRITUAL MATURITY/LEADERSHIP Spiritual role model, reflects Christ in daily life Respects authority, works well under authority Works well with students where they are in relation to denominational background and spiritual commitment Applies faith in athletics Is an athletic role model LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL Shows initiative, insight, willingness to assume responsibility Has ability to make decisions within specified guidelines Is punctual, dependable COUNSELING SKILLS Can initiate/lead a small group discussion Shows sensitivity/empathy to others Demonstrates listening skills Is enthusiastic, friendly In Summary, I: Strongly recommend, Recommend, Recommend with reservation, Do not recommend this applicant for a position on the 2015 Power Camp staff with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Please add any comments that might assist us in evaluating this applicant for leadership. Attach a separate sheet if desired. Name of reference Title/Position Address Telephone ( Signature ) Date Please return by March 1 st to: Fredericksburg Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camp Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg, VA