INDIVIDUAL VOCATIONAL MISSIONARY SUPPORT APPLICATION Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20 Prairie Lakes Church offers financial assistance to help cover personal expenses of vocational missionaries. To be considered for a year of funding, complete and return the attached application on or before September 1st. If you are seeking funds for a project that improves the quality of life for many people in your community complete a Missionary Project Support Application. We are grateful for individuals like you who choose to spend their lives including and blessing others with what God has taught them. What you do matters, and we pray the impact you are making will point people to Jesus. Thank you for taking the time to inform us about your ministry. We trust that God will use how he has uniquely created you to make an impact in His kingdom. Missions Advisory Committee Prairie Lakes Church Application Directions: Honestly and thoroughly answer each question. Send your completed application to missions@prairielakeschurch.org or mail to Missions at Prairie Lakes Church 1907 Viking Road Cedar Falls, IA 50613 1907 Viking Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319.266.2655 missions@prairielakeschurch.org
VOCATIONAL MISSIONARY SUPPORT APPLICATION CONTACT INFORMATION Applicant Name DOB Email MINISTRY INFORMATION Ministry Location Partner organization you work with or through. Must be classified a 501(c)3. Agency Name 501(c)3 Number Website Contact Person Email Title How long do you plan to be a part of this ministry in this location? Are you open to teams from PLC serving with your ministry? Yes No If yes, briefly describe some of the things a team could do : CHURCH AFFILIATION Member Attendee Visitor I attend PLC. Campus: I attend a church other than PLC. Church name: I do not have a church home. List and describe all ministries you have been involved with at PLC or your home church. Provide general dates when possible. (Bible studies, volunteering, specific ministry)
EDUCATION List any schools you have attended (vocational, college, seminary, etc.). School Name School Location Degree(s) Earned School Name Degree(s) Earned School Name Degree(s) Earned Year Graduated School Location Year Graduated School Location Year Graduated EMPLOYMENT List any employment you have had in the space provided (may provide resume if desired, not required). Employer Dates of Employment Responsibilities Reason for Leaving Employer Responsibilities Dates of Employment Reason for Leaving Employer Responsibilities Dates of Employment Reason for Leaving CHURCH LEADERSHIP List any leadership experiences or positions you ve had in the church. Experiences/Position Dates of Experience Skills Developed Experiences/Position Dates of Experience Skills Developed
PERSONAL MINISTRY Why do you believe God has called you or is leading you to full-time ministry? What is the nature and purpose of your ministry? Include vision, mission, implementation strategy, etc. Describe your current ministry goals, and how they will be measured over a specific period of time. How does your intended ministry relate to the local church, specifically in the area of the world you plan to minister in/to?
LEARN RHYTHMS Spending time with God to become more like Jesus. How are you allowing God to shape your image of who He is? Are you learning anything new about Him? How are you becoming more like Him? How are you learning with other believers? Define Discipleship. INCLUDE RHYTHMS Inviting people into my life so they can see Jesus at work in me. How are you including someone in your life who doesn t know Jesus? How are you investing in a fellow Christ-follower?
BLESS RHYTHMS Demonstrating God s love with no strings attached. What part of your community do you feel called to show God s love in? How are you involved in the redemption story God s writing? How are you holistically (spiritually, emotionally, physically) coming alongside those who are facing material poverty? PERSONAL REFERENCES Provide two references who know your abilities, strengths and weaknesses. Each reference should complete the attached Missionary Reference application and send to missions@prairielakeschurch.org Reference One Name Email Relationship Reference Two Name Email Relationship
SUPPORT TEAM A support team is responsible for supporting you by raising support, logistical needs, prayer, encouragement, on-going communication, etc. Prairie Lakes Church believes this is a vital need for missionaries. Do you already have a support team assembled? If so, how many people are on your team? Yes No How often do you hear from members of your support team? Describe the type and nature of support provided by your support team. PRIMARY SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION Name DOB Email Relationship Gender Male Female
FINANCIALS Total Monthly Amount Already Pledged Expenses Amount (per month) Checking Account Balance Savings Account Balance Amount (per month) Housing Utilities Home Cell Income Car Payment 1 Applicant Wage Car Payment 2 Child Support Family or Friends Other Agencies Other: Gasoline Auto Insurance Health Insurance Groceries Childcare Child Support Loans Credit Cards Memberships Other: Total Income Total Expenses Has anything changed in the past year as to why you are requesting funds from Prairie Lakes Church? One-time personal expenses for this upcoming year (car, computer, etc.). Does your personal budget include a plan for retirement savings? Do you have other resources of revenue not included in the support listed above? (pension, extra job, etc.) If so, please describe: Submit current year-end financial report on how ministry funds have been used.
FINAL DETAILS FUNDS PAYMENT Provide information as to how funds should be given if approved. Payable To Memo Line Online Directions FINAL AGREEMENT I have understood and answered the above questions completely and honestly. I am in agreement with the doctrinal beliefs of Prairie Lakes Church (found on prairelakeschurch.org). I commit to using any funds given for my personal family expenses, not my ministry expenses. I attest that everything in this application is true and accurate. I commit to notifying Prairie Lakes Church of any change in vocation, belief or need for early termination of funds. Applicant s Signature Title Date Submit to: missions@prairielakeschurch.org or Missions at Prairie Lakes Church 1907 Viking Road, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Application Received (date, person) Notes Approved. Explanation: Declined. Explanation: Check Request Date Requested By