STUDENT LEADER APPLICATION Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
LEADERSHIP IS A CHOICE and it is one I hope you'll make. Leadership isn't another program to attend. Our student leadership team isn't just for a select few. It isn't just for the cute, fun, or popular. Leadership isn't about having an extroverted and outgoing personality. Being a leader is a personal commitment to carry out a cause. For us at Extreme, that cause is Jesus. The most meaningful commitments are tough to keep, but they are worth the effort because our priorities determine who we are and who we are becoming. This team will be an incredible opportunity for you to grow as a leader and learn how to follow through on commitments. Each student will learn how to take ownership and be a part of a cause greater than themselves. Maybe you re thinking, being a leader at Extreme is only for those who have leadership skills already? Not necessarily. A leader is committed to the cause, serves others, sees what needs to get done to make Extreme better and does it. We see a great example of that from Jesus in Matthew 20: 25-28: But Jesus called them (the disciples) to him and said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. This application will help you understand the leadership commitment, and it's our hope that you'll reach for this high standard. I expect a lot from our leaders because this was the model Jesus taught for leadership. Interested? Good! Keep reading to find out more. I'm praying for you and hope that you choose to make a commitment to serve. Blessings, Ryan Palmer Director of Student Ministries and Middle School Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church 2
General Information Date: Male or Female: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: School: Grade: Home Phone: ( ) - Cell Phone: ( ) - Instagram handle: E-mail: Do you have a driver s license? Yes No Personal Description Why do you want to serve as a student leader in Extreme? Briefly describe your home life, your relationship with your family, and how that impacts you today. List three things you enjoy doing in your leisure time: What are your weaknesses that would challenge you as you serve other students? 3
With 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, please rate yourself in the following: Committed Flexible Laid-back Strong-willed Team player Thorough Honest Compassionate Teachable Servant Sensitive Patient Energetic Risk taker Trusting Friendly Spiritual History When and how did you become a Christian? Describe your faith. In what ways have you grown spiritually over the last six months? What personal gifts, abilities, and passions do you possess that you feel could be used in a positive way within Extreme Middle School Ministries? How would your non-christian friends describe your relationship with God? 4
How would your Christian friends describe your relationship with God? How would your parents describe your relationship with God? Who presently holds you accountable in your spiritual walk? How comfortable are you talking about your faith? Church Affiliation Do you regularly attend CHPC on the weekend services? Yes No If no, where? If yes, which worship service do you normally attend? (please circle) Sat 6:30 Sun 9:00 / 10:45 What other ministries/classes are you involved in? Have you read CHPC s Essentials of the Faith? Yes No Are you supportive of this belief statement? Yes No List any significant disagreements you might have with the beliefs of CHPC. Other Information Is there any other information that you would like us to know about you? Is there any other information that could come to light later in your ministry as a student leader at CHPC that might reflect negatively on the name of Christ and His church? 5
References Please list references that have seen you up close and in ministry that we can contact: (please include a pastor, past or present employer, and a close friend if possible). Name: Relationship: Phone: ( ) - Name: Relationship: Phone: ( ) - Name: Relationship: Phone: ( ) - 6
What A Student Leader Is Committed To Committed to a Relationship with Christ: - I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and He is Lord over my life. Committed to Growing in Christ: - I am committing to involvement with a LIFEgroup, accountability partner or mentor. - I am committing to spiritual growth through the following habits of: o Getting connected with HILL Sundays o Reading God s word daily o Offering my tithe o Worship all the time o Talk with God o Help others Committed to Serving Because of Christ: - I am committing to serve the Extreme ministry on a consistent basis. Committed to Living a Fully Devoted Follower Lifestyle: - I am committing to a lifestyle that includes my choices, actions, words and attitudes that are reflective of Jesus. Committed to serving my school campus: - I am committing to serve my school by displaying the love of Jesus through my life. I have a desire to see revival at my school for the expansion of the Kingdom of God. Commitment of being a Student Leader: - I am committing to attend Wednesday nights and serving other students in order to expose everyone to a loving community. - I am committing to attend all scheduled student leadership meetings. - I am committing to be a raving fan of the Extreme ministry. - I am committing to pursue dating relationships with other Christians (if you plan on dating that is). In my dating relationships we will be pursing and honoring God. - I am committing to honor God in all of my posts on social media. - I am committing to honor and respect the Extreme adult leadership staff. - I am committing to attend one CHPC weekend service every week. - I am committing to maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA at all times. I understand that I am a student first and leadership on this team is second. Your signature: Date: 7
Applicant s Statement We re asking a lot from student leaders and because of this, we realize leadership isn t for everyone. Many people won t want to rise to the high level of commitment we are expecting. Others might not have enough time to commit to the requirements for Extreme student leadership. If student leadership isn t for you, don t worry about it. Also you do not have to be a student leader to help out. Please help us continue to reach our vision and consider applying at a later time. Not being involved in Student Leadership isn t necessarily a measure of your spiritual maturity or your commitment to Chapel Hill Student Ministries. We are committed to you and want to help you continue to grow spiritually regardless of your involvement with Extreme Student leadership. Although we re asking for a considerable commitment from our student leaders, there are also benefits. Student Leadership has high requirements, but it also has high rewards. Part of the high reward student leaders receive is personal time with the Extreme staff. We want to invest in the lives of our leaders. In addition to this, you ll have opportunities for training and service in Extreme that will only be available to student leaders. Finally, as a member of the Student Leadership team, you ll be connected to an outstanding community of believers who strive to put God first and serve the Kingdom. This community can be a powerful resource for laughter, encouragement, support and being challenged in your faith. I declare by my signature below that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my recollection and knowledge. I further authorize CHPC to contact all references listed here and to verify all information is valid. My signature below also indicates I have read through the following documents and understand them. I will commit myself to follow these expectations, guidelines, and policies as presented by Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church and Extreme Middle School Ministry. Your signature: Date: 8