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1 EMPOWERED BY ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY Personal Information Last Name: First Name: Middle Name/Initial: _ Gender: M / F Date of Birth: / / Address: _ City: State: _ Zip:

2 Mobile Phone: Home Phone: address: (you check regularly) Home Church: Website: _ Pastor you re most connected to: How long have you been involved there: _ If less than a year, what church were you involved in previously: Age/Year when you prayed to receive Christ as Lord & Savior _ Baptized? _ Please list any ministry experience/positions you feel will help you during this program: Financial/Employment Information Are you prepared to pay for the program? Yes / No Do you need to talk about your financial situation further? Yes / No Employer: Position: Hours/week _ How long have you worked there? Do you plan to continue to work there during the Fall term? Yes / No / Not Sure Do you plan to continue to work there once the term is completed? Yes / No / Not Sure Educational History Circle all that apply regarding your current educational status:

3 Not a student Full-time Part-time Community College Undergraduate Degree program Graduate Degree program What s your anticipated date of completion: High School: Year Graduated: City: State: GPA: College (if applicable): Year Graduated: _ Degree Earned: GPA: Seminary/Grad School : Year Graduated: Degree Earned: GPA: Health Do you have a physical handicap, disability, or disease that may affect your ability to meet all the requirements of the college program? Yes / No If so, please explain: Do you have any chronic illnesses? Yes / No If so, please explain: Are you currently taking medication prescribed by a doctor that may affect your performance? Yes / No If so, please explain: Please inform us of any other personal health information we might need to know: _ Emergency Contact: Name: Relationship:

4 Phone Number 1: Phone Number 2: Spiritual Perspectives Why are you applying to be a part of LEAD College? At this point in your life, describe God s plans for your life to the best of your ability. What s your life verse? Why? Do you see yourself serving on a church staff in the future? Yes / No

5 If so, in what role? Are you currently serving at Church of The King? Yes / No Which Church of the King PATHWAY events have you completed? (Circle as many as apply) 101 Starting Point 201 Dream Team 301 Biblical Foundations 401 Small Group Training If so, please describe the ministry/department and the commitment you ve made: Which ministry/department do you have a heart for? (Circle as many as apply) King s Kids Velocity Jr. High Pastoral Care Global REACH K12 Velocity Sr. High Worship City REACH 345 College & 20 s Production Media / Graphics Other: PERSONALITY AND SKILLS How would you describe yourself to someone you ve never met? (extrovert/introvert, other personality traits) What are your strengths in the work place? Do you have any experience in the following areas? Video Editing Photography Graphic Design Web Design Public Speaking Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) Finance, Money, and Number Crunching Event Planning/Coordinating What other skills do you have that you think would be beneficial for us to know? Rate yourself from 1-5 (5 being excellent, 1 being poor):

6 Communication Work Ethic Administration Detail Oriented Creativity Multi-Tasking Flexibility Teachability Consistency What are your hobbies and passions? ESSAY QUESTIONS Your essays help the admissions staff become better acquainted with you. Please respond to the questions as you would to a senior-level English class or college-level composition assignment. Please treat this like a test with no educational help from anyone else. Typed and double spaced. QUESTIONS 1. In 200 to 500 words, please write what you expect to get out of LEAD. 2. In 200 to 500 words, please give your testimony and describe your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. What does it mean to you to be a follower of Christ? REFERENCES (You may not use a person you are related to) Pastor: Phone: ( ) - _ Small Group Leader: Phone: ( ) - _

7 AGREEMENT Please read agreement in its entirety and sign and date the form below. Church of the King Belief and Core Value Agreement Please read the following vision, core values, and beliefs of Church of the King and then sign and date at the bottom of the agreement form that you accept, understand and agree. Our Vision Our Vision at Church of the King is Reaching People, Building Lives. We seek to extend a hand to those in our region with the life-giving message of Jesus Christ. Our passion is that people live the life God intends for them. Our Mission is found in The Great Commission. The Bible commissions us in the following verses: "And He [Jesus] said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature". Mark 16:15. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age". Matthew 28: Our Goal at Church of the King is people-focused and consists of making a fully devoted follower of Christ - a disciple.

8 Disciples are first: Evangelized, helping them to be Established in the faith through Water Baptism and the PATHWAY, Equipped through sound biblical teaching in Weekend Services and Small Groups, and Expanded to reach the life God intends for them to live by using their gifts to help others. Our Core Values Lordship - the Bible says in Revelation 19:16 that Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords. We believe that wholehearted submission to His will is the starting point of the Christian faith and the foundation of all spiritual growth. Discipleship - God has called every believer in Matthew 28:19-20 to make disciples. Hence, one of our primary focuses at Church of the King is to help people build their lives, both spiritually and relationally. Spiritual Family - The Bible makes it clear that God builds through family, both natural and spiritual. God has called all believers to be a part of a healthy spiritual family. Leadership - The Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:2 that we are to teach and train others who will, in turn, train others. God has given each and every believer gifts and talents and calls us to impart into others. Evangelism - John 3:16 clearly tells us that God loves people sacrificially. God's heart is to reach those that don't know Him. We are passionate about doing the same. Compassion - Matthew 9:36 shows that Jesus saw people and was moved with compassion for them and we desire to have that same compassion and love for others. We seek to extend the grace and mercy of God to those both near and far. What We Believe The sole basis for our beliefs is the Bible, which is uniquely God-inspired, without error, and the final authority on all matters on which it speaks. As the Bible teaches, there is one God, eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - each possessing all the attributes of deity. (2 Timothy 3:16) God created humans to have fellowship with Him, but they defied God by sinfully going their own way. As a result, we need God s saving grace to end our alienation from Him. Salvation comes only through God s grace - not human effort - and must be received personally by repentance and faith. (Genesis 1:26,27; 3:1-15) Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Trinity, lived a sinless life on earth and voluntarily paid for our sin by dying on the cross as our substitute. This accomplished salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone. He rose from the dead and is the only mediator between God and us. He baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit. He will return to earth to consummate history. (2 Corinthians 5:21) The Holy Spirit draws people to Christ and indwells the believer to live an overcoming and victorious Christian life. (Romans 15:13). We believe in and depend on the power of the Holy Spirit to meet our need, in every arena of life. We believe in the present day gifts of the Holy Spirit that empower Christians to live the life God intends for them. I, (printed name) _, accept, understand, and agree with Church of the King s vision, core values, and beliefs. Signature: Date:

9 Please read the following requirements for the LEAD College then sign and date that you agree to the requirements. FEES and EXPENSES I understand that I must raise all of the money necessary for my participation in the LEAD College by November 16. Such costs are outlined in more detail in the LEAD College Catalog under Tuition and Fees. I understand that once any fee or expense is actually paid, unless not spent, I will not be refunded any such amounts regardless of the reason why I am no longer enrolled in the LEAD College. I understand that even if I am given days off, no prorated discounts will be given. HEALTH INSURANCE and MEDICAL EXPENSES I have been asked to obtain, at my own expense, basic health and medical insurance coverage before the LEAD College begins. Whether or not I obtain medical insurance, Church of the King will not be responsible for any of my medical expenses whatsoever during the LEAD College and I understand that I must cover all of my medical expenses and related costs. VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT I understand that Church of the King is in no way liable for theft, loss or damage of any of my personal property. I agree to not bring a weapon of any kind on school or church property. I understand this includes weapons used for self-defense and hunting of animals. I understand that I may date during the LEAD College but must adhere to certain guidelines and be held accountable by LEAD ministry staff. I understand that since this is a Full-Time College, my number one time commitment will be to the schedule set by the LEAD College staff. I understand that by applying for and participating in the LEAD College, I am obligating myself to behave in compliance with the mission and standards set by Church of the King. Although I will not be an official agent, representative, or ambassador of Church of the King, my position as a LEAD College participant will require that I behave myself as if I were. I have carefully and fully read this Agreement and the other materials in this packet and I agree to fully uphold all the LEAD College guidelines presented therein and any further guidelines that may be given to me from time to time during the LEAD College. II further agree to comply with all Church of the King guidelines and regulations. I (printed name): understand that if I fail to comply with any of the above guidelines or for any reason, I am subject to immediate dismissal from the LEAD College and will not be entitled to a refund of any fee or money paid to LEAD College at that time. I understand that given the high profile and public nature of my position as an intern in the LEAD College, Church of the King reserves the sole and absolute right to dismiss me from the program for any reason and at any time.

10 Signature: Date: RECOMMENDATION FORM Section to be filled out by the applicant Applicant s Name First Middle Last Check one: I waive my right to review this completed document. I do not waive my right to review this completed document. Signature Date Section to be filled out by your Pastor or small group leader Check one: I am the applicant s Pastor I am applicant s Small Group Leader (NOTE: The admission process requires your insight regarding this applicant. If the applicant does not waive his or her right to review this document, he or she has permission to read this recommendation.) Thank you in advance for your help. Each LEAD applicant must submit a pastor s recommendation. We are interested in your assessment of this student s spiritual development. Serious consideration will be given to your comments; therefore, we ask you to

11 complete this form carefully. Please comment on the student s level or commitment to spiritual growth, participation in a church or organization and potential to contribute to a Christian community, keeping the following community lifestyle expectation in mind: LEAD College seeks to admit students who will thrive in a distinctly Christian learning community. Members of LEAD College are committed to Christian values and actively participate in the integration of faith and learning. LEAD College students commit to specific standards. Students are required to refrain from the possession and use or being the influence of alcohol, tobacco and non- prescriptive drugs during their time as a student in the College. In addition, students must refrain from immoral sexual behavior and from the possession and use of obscene or pornographic images or literature and will strive for an attitude of purity. Students will be coached and counseled if they struggle with these matters. These standards are established in order to provide a healthy environment for growth and learning. Name Church Phone Church Name Address Church Address Number and Street City State ZIP How long have you know the applicant? How well do you know the applicant? Very Well Well Casually Do you feel the applicant possesses the necessary qualities to succeed in LEAD College? Yes No Do you believe the applicant has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Yes No Explain: To your knowledge, is the applicant s present conduct consistent with the lifestyle described above? Yes No What evidence have you observed? Briefly identify the applicant as either an active, average or an indifferent participant in the activities of the church/organization Based on your knowledge of the applicant, would he or she likely profit from LEAD College? From your perspective, please identify several of the applicant s strengths and weaknesses

12 Based on the applicant s God-given talents and gifts, how do you see him or her specifically contributing to LEAD College? Rank the applicant in the following areas: Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Emotional Stability Leadership Ability Peer Relationships Spiritual Maturity Social Skills Comments: Based on the above information, I support the following recommendation regarding the applicant s admission into LEAD College: strongly recommend recommend do not recommend Are you familiar with LEAD College? Yes No Would you like to discuss the applicant with our staff? Yes No You can reach me at _ Signature Date After completing this recommendation, please return to: LEAD College Office of Admission Little Creek Road Mandeville, LA If you wish to make additional comments about the applicant, please contact an admission staff member at LEAD College reserves the right to select students on the basis of academic performance and personal qualifications. LEAD College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or national or ethnic origin in its programs and activities.