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1 BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE READ FULLY THE INFO PACK. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS DOCUMENT IN PDF FORMAT FROM OUR WEB SITE: How to complete this application 1. Fill out all blanks provided. Write clearly using a black or blue ink pen. Do not use pencil. 2. Read carefully and sign all enclosed documents. 3. Attach a recent color photograph to page 1 of the application. 4. Attach a printed copy of your personal testimony. 5. Send all of the above to: Euro Team Outreach Britford Houston, TX THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR CMO 2018 IS APRIL 1 st, Be sure to make a complete copy of this application to keep for your own records. Please allow up to two weeks for a response. If you are accepted for Carpathian Mountain Outreach 2018, you will also be sent further instructions including travel information. If you have any questions regarding the completion or submission of this application, please us at info@euroteamoutreach.org. Thank you! PLEASE NOTE: You need not return this cover page with your application. Thank you!

2 Carpathian Mountain Outreach 2018 APPLICATION 1. Applicant Contact Information Name Street Address City State/ Prov. Zip Attach a recent color photo of yourself here. Home Phone Also, please send a high-resolution digital copy of this photo to: Work Phone info@euroteamoutreach.org Birth Date month - day - year 2. Personal Information When did you become a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ? (give approximate date or age) Have you been involved in other evangelization efforts at home or abroad? q Yes q No (If yes, please explain) Do you have any significant allergies, illnesses, or other health conditions which would prevent you from fully participating in CMO 2018? q Yes q No (If yes, please explain) Are you currently employed? q Yes q No (If yes, what is your job description?) page 1

3 (Personal Information continued) If employed, how many hours a week do you work? Are you currently enrolled in any type of education program? (e.g. high school, college, seminary, etc.) q Yes q No (If yes, please specify: ) Of what country are you a citizen? q United States q Canada q Other: Do you speak Ukrainian, Russian, or any other Slavic language? q Yes q No (If yes, please specify: ) Have you ever been to Ukraine before? q Yes q No (If yes, when? ) 3. Church Information Home Church Church Name Pastor or church leader(s) Address City State Zip Telephone Website or Denomination Included with this application, you will find our Applicant Recommendation Form. Please ask your pastor/church leader to complete this form and send it to our main office. The form must be sent by the pastor/church leader himself and may not be included with your application. If your pastor/church leader is related to you (e.g. father, uncle, etc.) you will need to ask an alternative church leader to complete the form. 4. Financial Information How will you be financially supported during your time in Ukraine? How much money will you have to live on during your stay in Ukraine? (A minimum of $600* is recommended.) In the event of an emergency, who will provide you with financial assistance? Name Address City State Zip Telephone Relationship to you * $600 this is the recommended personal support amount for the entire project but does not include the Operations Fee. Please see the CMO 2018 Info Pack, page 16, for a full breakdown of costs for the project. page 2

4 5. Final Checklist Please complete the following list before submitting this application. q Attach a printed copy of your personal testimony. q Attach a recent, color photograph of yourself and a copy to info@euroteamoutreach.org. q Review and sign the enclosed Liability Release form. q Review and sign the enclosed CMO 2018 Gear List. q Submit the Applicant Recommendation Form to your pastor or church leader.* q I have read the CMO 2018 Info Pack and understood it. (required) q I have read and do affirm ETO s enclosed Statement of Faith. (If you feel you cannot check this box for reasons of conscience, please attach explanation.) q I have read and do affirm the enclosed CMO 2018 Ministry Guidelines. Applicant Signature Date * We cannot approve your application until we receive the completed Applicant Recommendation Form from your pastor/church leader. Please send this completed application, including all signed documents and requested attachments to: Euro Team Outreach Britford Houston, TX USA If you prefer, you may scan your documents and them to info@euroteamoutreach.org. Please make sure all scans are in color and of a high enough resolution to be easily readable. page 3

5 CMO 2018 Ministry Guidelines The following is a list of the basic guidelines by which all CMO Team Members must abide while serving overseas with Euro Team Outreach. Violation of these guidelines may result in immediate discharge from the project. 1. Team members must conduct themselves in a professional and Christ-like manner at all times. 2. Team members must follow all instructions given by ETO staff. 3. Team members must participate in all team meetings and ministry functions. 4. Team members must be punctual to all meetings and ministry functions. 5. Team members must maintain good personal hygiene. 6. Team members must dress neatly and avoid sloppy or faddish clothing. 7. Team members must demonstrate kindness and Godly attitudes towards their fellow team members. 8. Team members may not wear earrings, necklaces, or other jewelry while serving with ETO. 9. Team members must use the King James Version of the Bible when participating in group activities. ETO uses the King James Version exclusively in English-language ministry. We also recognize that believers hold a variety of views regarding the Bible-version issue, and we respect your right to read from whichever Bible version you choose. However, in order to avoid confusion and maintain continuity, we ask that you bring a KJV Bible for use during team functions. You are, of course, welcome to use a different version for personal reading or study. 10. Team members may not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages at any time while serving with ETO. The issue of alcohol consumption remains controversial amongst believers, and we recognize that CMO team members may hold opposing doctrinal viewpoints in this area. Therefore, in order to demonstrate deference in the spirit of Romans 14:14-17, we ask that all CMO team members refrain from all forms of alcohol while serving with ETO. 11. Team members may not claim any denominational affiliation when speaking with nationals. We recognize that team members come from various denominational backgrounds. However, experience has shown that while ministering in Ukraine, denominational lines close more doors to ministry than they open. Thus, when speaking with nationals, all ETO team members are expected to claim simple allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ and belief in the Bible as the Word of God. 12. Team members must demonstrate financial responsibility. All team members are expected to cover their own food, travel, medical, and any other personal expenses which they may incur during their service with Euro Team Outreach. Team members are also required to pay a one-time Operations Fee to help cover costs such as housing, utilities, etc. (See page 16 of the CMO 2018 Info Pack for details.) In case financial difficulties arise during the project, ETO staff should be notified immediately. After you have carefully read the above guidelines, please sign your name in the space below. Your signature indicates your complete understanding of the CMO 2018 Ministry Guidelines, and your willingness to fully comply with these guidelines during your service time overseas. If you need further clarification regarding any of these guidelines, please us at info@euroteamoutreach.org. Applicant Signature Date page 4

6 CMO 2018 Gear List The following is a list of the items that you will need to have during Carpathian Mountain Outreach This is not a complete packing list. Basic clothing and toiletry items, as well as medications or other specialty items should be packed at your discretion. Please also note the items in column two which you may NOT bring. Backpacking Items marked with a star (*) are explained in further detail in the CMO 2018 Info Pack. Items marked with a cross ( ) may be purchased in Ukraine to save packing space. q Hiking backpack* q Backpacking tent* q Tent repair kit (may come with tent) q Footprint* q Sleeping bag* q Sleeping pad* q Backpacking stove* q Personal first-aid kit* q Headlamp* q Pocket knife q Rain suit* q Compression shorts* q Waterproof hiking shoes* q Water bottle* q Microfiber towel* q Mess kit* q Eating utensils* q Fleece/sweater q Stocking cap Clothing Items marked with a star (*) are explained in further detail in the CMO 2018 Info Pack. Ministry q Collared shirts q Trail pants/dickies/jeans* q Light jacket (or coat from your rain suit) Recreational q T-shirts q Jeans/trail pants* q Shorts q Athletic shoes Other gear Items marked with a star (*) are explained in further detail in the CMO 2018 Info Pack. Items marked with a cross ( ) may be purchased in Ukraine to save packing space. q Daypack* q Towel/wash cloth q Ukrainian Phrasebook* Electronics (optional) Items marked with a star (*) are explained in further detail in the CMO 2018 Info Pack. Items in this list are recommended but not required. q Notebook or tablet computer* q Smartphone* (strongly recommended) q Smartphone battery pack* q Digital camera* q Flash drive Please do not bring: ³ Video game consoles ³ DVD movies Regarding movies and video games: If you own movies and/or video games on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you need not delete them before coming to CMO. However, we expect you to use discretion in accessing these items and to do so only in accordance with the guidelines specified in the CMO 2018 Info Pack, page 15. Thank you. After you have carefully read the above gear list, please sign your name in the space below. Your signature indicates your complete understanding of the CMO 2018 Gear List, and your commitment to bring or purchase the specified items, except those marked optional. If you need further clarification regarding gear, please us at info@euroteamoutreach.org. Applicant Signature Date page 5

7 Euro Team Outreach Liability Release Form Carpathian Mountain Outreach 2018 will be a rigorous, physically demanding project, potentially requiring long hikes through mountainous areas of Ukraine. Injuries are a possibility. In the event of an emergency, the following information will help us know how to best help you. Also, please read carefully and sign the legal release at the bottom of this form. Applicant Information Name Address City State/Prov. Zip Birth date Insurance carrier Policy # Emergency Contact Name Address City State/Prov. Zip Telephone Alt. Telephone Relationship to you I, the undersigned, *being at least 21 years of age, wish to participate in Carpathian Mountain Outreach 2018 (hereafter referred to as CMO 2018), which is organized and conducted by Euro Team Outreach, Inc. (hereafter referred to as ETO) in Ukraine. *I understand that if I am less than 21 years of age, my parent or legal guardian must also sign below. I have chosen to participate in CMO 2018 of my own free will, and I am fully aware of the potential risks inherent in participating in CMO 2018 including illness, physical injury and possibly death. I agree to accept full responsibility for such risks. I agree to advise ETO Staff of any physical or mental limitations I may have prior to or at any time during CMO I understand that CMO 2018 will take place in Ukraine, and thus will necessitate international travel. I agree to make all necessary medical preparations for such travel, which may include recommended vaccinations. I affirm that I am in good health, and do not suffer from any illness or medical condition which would render international travel unsafe. I hereby release and indemnify ETO and ETO Staff of any and all liability, claims and causes of actions arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in CMO I agree to allow ETO Staff to authorize medical treatment on my behalf should I or my above named Emergency Contact be unable to do so. I also agree to accept full responsibility for any and all medical costs which may result from my participation in CMO I further agree to pay for any ancillary costs that arise because of a medical emergency, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, housing costs, extra food costs, etc. I have read this release and understand its meaning. I have also read and understood ETO s Ministry Guidelines (see attached), and agree to abide by them at all times during my participation in CMO Applicant Signature Date IF THE APPLICANT IS UNDER 21: I, the parent or legal guardian of the above named Applicant, hereby grant my permission for him to participate fully in CMO I have read and understood the above release, and my signature below indicates my full consent to the terms stated therein. I hereby release and indemnify ETO and ETO Staff of any and all liability, claims and causes of actions arising out of or in any way connected with the Applicant s participation in CMO I agree to allow ETO Staff to authorize medical treatment on my behalf should I or the above named Emergency Contact be unable to do so. I also agree to accept full responsibility for any and all medical costs which may result from the Applicant s participation in CMO I further agree to pay for any ancillary costs that arise because of a medical emergency, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, housing costs, extra food costs, etc. Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date page 6

8 Scripture We believe that the sixty-six books of the King James Holy Bible constitute the perfectly preserved, inspired, and infallible Word of God to English speaking people. As such, we hold it to be the highest authority for our lives. Furthermore, we believe that all Scripture is profitable to us today for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. 2 Tim. 3:16 2 Peter 1:20-21 Proverbs 30:5 Hebrews 4:12 God We believe in the One True and Living God, Creator of all that is. We believe that He is Father, Son, and Holy Ghost - three distinct persons and yet one God. God is the Just Judge of all the universe, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty. (Exodus 34:7) 1 John 5:7 1 Timothy 2:5 Deuteronomy 6:4 Romans 11:33-36 Isaiah 45:5-8 Sin We believe that sin is the willful act of transgressing the eternal Law of God, which Law is inherent within every human being. 1 John 3:4 James 4:17 Romans 1:18 Romans 5:13 Euro Team Outreach Statement of Faith The following statement is a summary of the Biblical doctrines which we hold as fundamental to the Christian faith. To view this document online with clickable Scripture reference links, please visit Man We believe that man was created by God, in God s image, for God s glory, and given freedom to choose between good and evil. In the garden of Eden, Adam made a choice to turn away from God and follow Satan. That day, through the offense of one man, all men were separated from God, and from all the blessings of His divine presence. We furthermore believe that while all are separated from God because of Adam s sin, they do not bear responsibility for his decision. Adam acted alone. Although separation is universal, guilt is personal, based on the daily choices of the individual. God holds every person individually accountable for his own actions, page 7

9 inasmuch as every person has retained his free will to choose between good and evil, guided by his own conscience. When a sinner is condemned to hell, he is not condemned for the state in which he was born, but because he chose to follow evil, as did his father Adam. Finally, we believe that all have sinned through personal choice with the exception of One. Man s only hope of reconciliation to God is through faith in the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Genesis 2:1-3:24 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:12-21 Romans 9:11 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Ezekiel 18:1-32 Ecclesiastes 7:29 Psalm 33:15 Jesus Christ We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, God manifest in the flesh, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the Savior of all those who believe on His Name. He is the only Mediator between God and man. 1 Timothy 2:5 John 1:1-3, 14 Isaiah 9:6 1 Timothy 3:16 Salvation We believe that through His love for the world, God has provided one way for sinners to be cleansed from their sin, and thus delivered from impending damnation in hell. Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and died on a Roman cross, shedding His innocent blood as a substitute for sinners. This blood was then placed on the heavenly mercy seat before God as the final atonement for the sins of all mankind. Any person, who turns from faith in his own dead works, to faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ will be delivered from condemnation in hell, and granted eternal life. At the moment of salvation, God imputes the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ to the sinner, translating him from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of God. From that moment forward, he is no longer counted a sinner, but a saint and a joint-heir with Jesus Christ. We furthermore believe that this salvation is completely separate from any work (past or future) of the individual, and can only be obtained through faith. John 3:16 Romans 10:8-11 Romans 4:4-5 Titus 3:4-5 Acts 16:30-31 Security of the Believer We hold that all believers, and only believers, have eternal security, being kept by the power of their Savior, Jesus Christ. page 8

10 Romans 8:38-39 John 10:27-29 Ephesians 1:13 Hebrews 3:14 Ephesians 4:30 Colossians 1:21-23 Sanctification of the Believer We believe that sanctification that is the separation of a believer to holy living is by faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. All believers, regardless of their understanding or experience, are forever free from all sin based on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We furthermore hold that all believers, based on their freedom in Christ and the clear commands of Scripture, are both able and obligated to walk in complete holiness before God, and to refrain from all acts of sin. Colossians 2:6-14 Romans 6:1-23 Romans 7:4-6 Romans 8:1-4 Hebrews 12:14 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 7:1 2 Corinthians 13:11 Future Judgment We believe that there is an appointed day in which every man and woman will stand before God and give account of their deeds, whether good or evil. The righteous will be rewarded with life eternal, and the wicked will be damned to everlasting torment in the lake of fire. Hebrews 9:27 Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew 7:1-2 Matthew 13:49-50 Revelation 20:11-15 Creation We believe that the universe was created in six, literal, twenty-four hour days by the Word of God, in accordance with the account given in Genesis chapter one. Genesis 1:1-31 John 1:1-5 Hebrews 11:3 Hebrews 3:1-4 Psalm 102:24-27 Isaiah 45:5-8, 12 The Holy Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost) is God Almighty, the third person of the God-head. He is the page 9

11 Comforter promised by Jesus when He was with His disciples, sent into the world to teach us the ways of God. The Holy Spirit indwells every true believer from the moment of salvation. Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26 John 14:26 The Church We believe that the Church is the body of our Lord Jesus Christ, made up of all those who have believed on His Name. We furthermore believe that the Church operates in the world as multiple, autonomous groups of believers, who assemble for the purpose of fellowship, teaching, worship, and edification. We believe that the Church is called to holiness, and is commissioned to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every creature. Colossians 1:18, 24 Ephesians 5:23 1 Thessalonians 2:14 2 Corinthians 8:18 1 Corinthians 12:28 Baptism We believe that all those who believe on the Name of Jesus Christ are baptized spiritually into His death. Following this conversion, believers are commanded to be physically baptized (immersed) into water as an outward testimony of their death, burial, and resurrection with Jesus. We believe that while water baptism is commanded in Scripture, is not a requisite to salvation. Matthew 28:19 Acts 8:36-38 Romans 6:3-7 1 Corinthians 12:13 Heaven We believe that heaven is a literal place where God dwells, and where believers will one day be united with Him. It is a place of indescribable beauty, free of all evil and sadness. Revelation 21:10-27 Isaiah 66:1 Revelation 21:4 Isaiah 25:8 John 14:2-3 Revelation 22:3-5 Hell We believe that hell is a literal place of eternal judgment and torment created by God for the devil and his angels. All men and women who have sinned against God, and who refuse to believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, will be condemned to hell without hope of deliverance. On judgment day, the dead in hell will be raised, judged for their deeds, and cast into a lake burning with fire and brimstone. The smoke of their torment will rise up forever before the Lamb of God, whose mercy they rejected. page 10

12 Psalm 9:17 Matthew 5:22, Matthew 10:28 Mark 9:43-45 Luke 16:19-31 Revelation 1:18 Revelation 20:14-15 Revelation 19:20 Revelation 20:10 Revelation 21:8 After you have carefully read the above Statement of Faith, please sign your name in the space below. Your signature indicates that you have read ETO s Statement of Faith and affirm its major tenets. If you need further clarification regarding this Statement of Faith, please us at info@euroteamoutreach.org. Applicant Signature Date page 11