COLLEGE DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM GROWING IN CHRIST EXPERIENCING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY & COMMUNITY FORMING LEADERS WHO CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

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1 COLLEGE DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM Christ Church Vienna Vienna, Virginia SUMMER SESSION MAY-AUGUST 2014 GROWING IN CHRIST EXPERIENCING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY & COMMUNITY FORMING LEADERS WHO CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

2 general overview This summer missions program is designed to give you an amazing opportunity to impact the lives of young adults in Vienna for Jesus Christ. At a me when students are not in school and open to spending me together, we hope to launch you into building rela onships that will allow you to encourage students to grow in Christ, and for some, to hear the Gospel for the very first me! Your week is structured to allow for you to minister to students as a part of the Christ Church Vienna staff and for the aspects of personal development as shown on the sample week found on the next page of this applica on. A concurrent goal of this program is to impart to you a ministry philosophy that will not only transform your school year but ul mately change your life. your commitment Because of the intensity of the program, the commitment we require from you is serious. Much me and effort has been invested in preparing everything for this summer. As such, a er you have me to review our complete program packet and before you make a final commitment to the program, we will ask for a signed covenant in which you agree to submit to the summer s plan, as generally outlined in this packet. Not only will we ask you to commit to us but we will commit the following to you: 1) Sound and applicable Biblical studies 2) Structured and biblical pa ern of Discipleship, and 3) Opportuni es to share your faith and serve. program kick-off The Program is designed to begin in mid/late May and proceed uninterrupted un l early August. This eight to ten week cycle will ensure ample me to teach, study, grow and serve this summer. Due to the intensity of the program and the strong emphasis placed on community and commitment, there will be limited allowance for absences through the dura on of the program.

3 typical CDP week Your schedule as a CDP intern will be rigorous. We want you to be prepared for that before you commit. View your par cipa on in this program as you would view par cipa on in an overseas mission trip. Be prepared to give me everyday to grow in your knowledge of the Lord and to serve Him through many different ways. While the actual schedule might be adjusted slightly, the general planned components below will remain the same. CDP components Book Study - This book study will be only for CDP par cipants and will select 2-3 classic and more recent works by Chris an authors. Reading will be completed by par cipants during the week culmina ng in this weekly discussion. CDP Group Study - This bible study will be only for CDP par cipants and will be a deeper study of one book of the Bible, looking at historical context and meaning and applica on for today. CDP Group Dinner - Each week CDP par cipants will take turns preparing a meal that will be shared with the CDP group, enjoying the fellowship of this common meal. College Study and Fellowship Night - This study and worship evening will be coordinated by the CDP par cipants and will be open to all college aged students in Vienna.

4 student ministry components This summer, there will be two student ministry interns that are part of the 2014 CDP summer. They will work for Christ Church Vienna assis ng and helping develop ministry to our Middle school and High school students. This will happen through regularly scheduled large group outreach and trips as well as smaller group bible study and informal gatherings of students as we together model and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the community of Vienna, Virginia. As part of the summer staff at CCV, interns will be expected to keep regular hours, a end regularly scheduled student ministry staff mee ngs and adhere to and obey all policies and guidelines that govern the ministry staff at Christ Church Vienna. There will also be opportunity to assist in leading student missions outreach during the summer and other ac vi es and events as they develop for the upcoming 2014 summer. We consider these leadership roles to be very important and will require commitment and a drive for excellence. The leadership at Christ Church Vienna as well as the families of students at CCV commit to offering an environment where the Gospel of Jesus Christ can be lived out and shared for the benefit of all and we hope and pray that considera on and par cipa on in this internship is prayerfully considered. We will be joining you in praying for this to be a great summer of challenge, personal growth and for the students in Vienna to hear and see the Gospel lived out. contact information To send us your completed applica on, or to ask addi onal ques ons, please contact: Rod Nunez, Minister to Students College Discipleship Program Christ Church Vienna 145 Church Street NW, Suite 101 Vienna, VA (703) Rod@christchurchvienna.com

5 COLLEGE DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM 2013 Summer Internship Applica on Name: Address: Phone: (Please use addi onal pages if necessary) 1) Please share with us of how you came to faith in Jesus Christ. 2) Why do you want to par cipate in this discipleship program/internship? 3) How are your close friends and/or family involved in helping shape your faith? 4) Please tell us about your rela onship with the Lord and the ways in which you have grown and con nue to grow spiritually?

6 5) What ministry experience do you have, if any? (please list from most to least recent) Ministry/Organiza on Dates Posi on Responsibili es Ministry/Organiza on Dates Posi on Responsibili es Ministry/Organiza on Dates Posi on Responsibili es References: Someone who has known you for at least two years or more (please include the person you may have named in ques on number 3 in this applica on) Name Address Please send this application to: Phone Rela onship to you How long have you known them? Pastoral Reference (or other spiritual mentor) Name Address Christ Church Vienna College Discipleship Program c/o Rod Nunez 145 Church Street NW, Suite #101 Vienna, VA Or to: Rod@christchurchvienna.com Phone Rela onship to you How long have you known them? Any Questions please contact at above address or call (703)