CrossWave Celebration Arts Team Crossing Cultures with the Wave of the Gospel! www.crosswave.org Hi potential CrossWave team member! We are delighted to hear of your interest in the CrossWave Celebration Arts team! CrossWave is a team of energetic young people and staff leaders who want to know God, love others and tell the world about Jesus. We want to grow in grace and follow Him wherever He leads. So this is exactly what we try to do! Following Jesus means denying ourselves, picking up our cross, and knowing Him better every day. A true relationship with God not only brings a life of abundance; it also helps you to love others. At CrossWave, you will strengthen your devotion to God, grow in community with other believers, and be equipped to minister and reach your world. We believe you can have a fresh, yet proven knowledge of God, and fulfill His Great Commission, not just in the distant future, but today! Each of our monthly CrossWave meetings (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) is packed with rehearsals, Bible studies, worship, devotionals, prayer, fellowship, play, and ministry. You will miss your own church service once a month, but you will participate with CrossWave as we worship and serve the Lord Jesus in the services of the churches we visit. The CrossWave year begins for new members with an important gathering on July 18 to meet the staff and get oriented with the team. Then on August 9-13 we hold the full Choreography Camp for the whole team to assemble to learn program material, study God s word, and make a lot of new friends! Both meetings are held in Raleigh. There are two fees: $80 due at Choreography Camp (meals, supplies, and performance shirts) and $160 for the whole CrossWave year, due September 1. Also, parents are required to attend the Parent s Orientation on the first night of Camp (Wednesday) to meet the staff, learn about our key operating principles, and sign-up to assist in various areas. Please take the time to carefully read this letter and application to make sure CrossWave is the ministry for you. If you have any questions about the team, please call or text Mary McLaurin at 919-345-0790 for more information. To pursue CrossWave membership, complete the Application Form, have your parent read and sign, have your Pastor or other key spiritual leader who knows you well complete the Reference Letter, and return Pages 3-7 to the address shown. It is very important that you and your parents acknowledge both the COMMITMENT and AGREEMENT statements since they reflect your obligation and affirmation to the team. We believe these commitments are so valuable that failure to honor them could result in removal from the team. We desire to see you grow strong in Christ; therefore, if you cannot honestly commit to these points, then perhaps CrossWave is not the team for you. The Application Deadline is May 31, 2017 timeliness is important! A final note: being a member of the CrossWave team is a privilege. We always want to include those students who want to pursue loving and serving Jesus, but there is a limit to the size of the team, so submitting an application does not guarantee your selection to the team. However, if you truly want to grow in love for Christ and seek to encourage others in the faith, please apply right away! We trust that God will direct your path and confirm it with the CrossWave staff. All applicants or parents will be notified by either by email or phone call by July 3, 2017 concerning your membership acceptance. May God bless your desire to follow Him! Together serving the next generation, The CrossWave Staff P.S. Please attach a recent photo of yourself to the application so we can see your smiling face!
A Brief Introduction to the CrossWave Celebration Arts Team (also see www.crosswave.org) Our hope is to love and enjoy God forever, with a vision to teach and show Christian teens how to know God, love others, and proclaim Jesus to all. As a ministry team, we seek to glorify Christ by developing and exercising our God-given creative skills through speech, music, drama, dance and art. By encouraging the next generation to begin their ministries now, we battle the current culture that says teens are too young to serve God! Here teens learn to engage their heart and mind to the work of God that equips, transforms, and calls them to serve. CrossWave Celebration Arts is sponsored by Gateway Christian Fellowship of Raleigh, NC. We want to disciple teens to: Treasure, marvel in, and worship Jesus, our Savior and Lord, the perfect revelation of the Father Believe, trust, and delight in God s Word and Gospel, transforming thoughts, actions, and desires Love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. Fight every sin, snare, and lie to gain freedom from bondage and pursue God s righteousness Trust God s purposes for you, running with courage and endurance while the Spirit yields His fruit Proclaim persuasive answers for everyone who asks why your hope and joy is found in Jesus Passionately proclaim the Gospel to people everywhere, explaining how to find salvation in Christ The CrossWave staff is committed to: Teach you what the Scripture reveals about Jesus, and help you know, trust, and want Him more Although we are not perfect, model a trustworthy lifestyle that honors and glorifies Jesus Provide guidance and accountability for your choices to turn from sin and follow Jesus Help you find your identity in Jesus, not in any skill, gift, or failure, you have experienced Train you in celebration arts to prepare and equip you to serve Jesus and minister to others Show you how to share your faith in Jesus and the Gospel to your friends and in other cultures Encourage you to serve and help your families grow stronger in Jesus Basic truths we believe: The Holy Bible is the infallible inspired Word of God, God s living witness and testimony to the glory of Christ. It is to be trusted and believed as the supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice. All wisdom, guidance and counsel are to be tested according to Holy Scripture One living and true God exists in three eternal perfect persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Our Lord Jesus Christ, God in flesh, born of a virgin, lived without sin, performed divine miracles, died as a substitute in our place, rose bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven where He rules all creation and prays for His people, and will return to the earth in power to reign forever Salvation is the redemption of sinful man; accomplished through the perfect life, sacrifice on the cross, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, being regenerated and filled by the Holy Spirit, received through grace alone, by faith alone, apart from works, for the glory of God alone The Holy Spirit indwells each believer, enlightening, equipping and enabling them to believe God, to unite them to Christ, and to live a holy life, sealing them forever with power to witness, serve and exalt the Lord Jesus... The unity of the Spirit of all believers in partnership for the Gospel, revealed in the Church, the Body of Christ... The resurrection of the dead to the judgment of Christ, the Unsaved to be consigned to Hell to receive God s eternal wrath, the Saved be glorified and receive God s eternal reward in Heaven All Christians are called to love God, to love others, and to make disciples in all the nations In summary, the CrossWave Celebration Arts team Seeks to glorify Jesus Christ in all that we think, believe, say, and do, everywhere we go, encouraging and training Christian teenagers to develop a proven faith and living relationship with God! Page 2 of 7
CrossWave Celebration Team Candidate Application and Medical Release Form ( **** P L E A S E P R I N T N E A T L Y A N D C O M P L E T E L Y! **** ) * New Member s Day is July 18, 2017 ** Choreography Camp is August 9-13, 2017 PERSONAL INFO Your Name Preferred Name Gender Address City Zip Age Birthday / / Birthplace Tee-Shirt Size Email Who referred you? Your School Home Phone Facebook Name Favorite Subject Grade next year Your Church Pastor Phone PARENT INFO Father s Name: Father s Cell Phone: Mother s Name: Mother s Cell Phone: Health / Accident Insurance Coverage Policy # Father s E-Mail: Father s Work Phone: Mother s E-Mail: Mother s Work Phone: Your Blood Type The contact information of the pastor or church leader who will provide a personal reference for you (see page 7): NAME : Position Phone / Email: EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO 1. Please provide contact information for the parent or guardian to be notified in case of an emergency: Name : Address: Relationship: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Other Phone: 2. Please provide contact information for an ALTERNATE contact to be notified in case of an emergency: Name : Address: Relationship: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Other Phone: FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS The following questions are intended to help us get to know you better. Your acceptance to join the team does not depend solely on your answers. We will review your responses and ask God if CrossWave is for you this year. Now is the time for you to be completely open and honest with us! If your answers need more room, please attach another sheet. 1. Do you have both parents? (If no, please explain your circumstances) Circle One: 2. Do you and your parents attend church regularly? Church name: If no, please explain: 3. How well do you get along with your father? Circle One: Great Okay I d like it to be better How well do you get along with your mother? Circle One: Great Okay I d like it to be better 4. If you could improve one thing about your relationship with your parents, what would it be and why? Page 3 of 7
5. Please list your brothers and sisters by name and age: 6. How well do you get along with your brothers and/or sisters? Circle: Great Okay I d like it to be better 7. If you could improve one thing about your relationship with your siblings, what would it be and why? PERSONAL GUIDANCE 1. Why do you want to be a member of the CrossWave Celebration Arts team? What do you look forward to? 2. Do you have any specific verses or thoughts that God has given to confirm your application to CrossWave? 3. How much of your decision to apply to CrossWave is your own idea and how much of it is your parent s? Please circle one: A. All mine B. Mostly mine C. Half and Half D. Mostly parents E. All parents 4. Describe your relationship with Jesus. And tell us how He is changing you and where He is leading you: 5. Deep in your heart, do you want to be instructed to become more like Jesus and glorify Him? What is your goal?: 6. Based on what you know about CrossWave or King s Kids, what do YOU think are important parts of this ministry? 7. Tell us three things about yourself that you like: 8. Tell us some things about yourself that you want to change: 9. What are your expectations for the next year? What do you hope will happen in and through your life? Page 4 of 7
10. If you have been on a Christian Mission outreach before, please tell us with whom you went, when and where it occurred, the things you personally did, and in which areas of your life this experience has helped you to grow: CELEBRATION ARTS SKILLS 1. Have you ever spoken in front of a large group of people? Circle One: Do you have any fear of speaking/performing in front of people? Do you like to express yourself by writing? (Writing stories, poems, letters, diary?) 2. Do you like to sing? Circle One: Have you ever sung in a group before? If yes, please explain and give details below: Have you ever sung a solo before? If yes, please tell us where: Circle One: 3. Do you play a musical instrument? If yes, which one? Have you had lessons? Circle One: 4. Have you ever danced or been in a drama production, skit, or mime?? If yes, please explain below: 5. Are there other creative arts you enjoy? (Painting, sewing, drawing, etc.) Please explain: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS 1. Are you able and willing to physically work? Circle one. If no, please explain any limitations below: 2. Will working in poor health conditions bother you? Are you willing to try new foods? 3. Your normal bed time? Your normal wake-up time? Do you take naps? 4. Please list any sports, exercises, activities, or hobbies in which you enjoy and how often you participate: 5. Do you have any food or medical allergies? Circle one, if yes, please explain below: 6. Do you have any current medical conditions (diabetes, anemia, etc)? If yes, please explain: 7. Have you been exposed to or now carry any contagious diseases or infections? If yes, please explain: 8. Circle any devices that you have: Eye glasses Contact lenses Hearing aid Orthodontic braces Corrective shoes Page 5 of 7
9. Do you take any medications regularly? If yes, please provide details. PERSONAL COMMITMENT (please circle your answer and explain any no replies in the space provided) 1. Are you willing to go without electricity (hair dryers, shavers, etc.) and running/hot water (showers) if necessary during CrossWave events? Also, use of electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, ipods, and computers) is restricted during CrossWave weekends. If needed for emergencies, the staff will have phones that may be used. If you are not willing to comply, please explain below: 2. In some cultures, certain jewelry, make-up, hair styles and colors, clothes, cards, games or music are offensive to others. Are you willing to give up your rights to these items at CrossWave events if required by the staff? If no, please explain why below: 3. Relationships are vital! At our meetings, we do not allow boy/girl couples, cliques, rude speech or bullying, and we respect confidentiality. Will you accept our guidance in this? If no, please explain: 4. Your commitment to prepare for and participate in each CrossWave meeting is necessary for you and the team to grow spiritually and relationally. Will you make attendance of the scheduled CrossWave meetings and completion of all Quiet Times a priority OVER other activities each month? If no, please describe below the activities that you think may conflict with your full commitment to CrossWave: FINANCIAL AGREEMENT The CrossWave camp fee of $80 is due at camp arrival, and the annual fee of $160 is due September 1, 2017. If you will not be able to meet these costs in full by these dates, please contact Mary McLaurin at mary.mclaurin@gmail.com to discuss a payment plan to manage the costs over time. Scholarships may also be possible. APPLICANT AGREEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT As an applicant for the CrossWave Celebration Arts team and if selected for the team, I commit to pursue Jesus through consistent Bible study and prayer outside of the monthly meeting. I also commit to follow and obey the instructions of the CrossWave staff as they help me grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. I will seek to honor, respect, and serve all other team members in such a way as to make each ministry opportunity meaningful and successful for all participants. I take responsibility to joyfully meet the expectations and guidelines governing my behavior at each CrossWave event. I also grant permission for any emergency treatment that may be required in the case of an accident or illness wherein I am rendered unconscious or unable to approve of the required medical treatment. Applicant to Sign and Date Here: PARENTAL AGREEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT I have read this application and give permission for my child,, to participate on the CrossWave Celebration Team if he/she is accepted as a member. I also release CrossWave and Gateway Christian Fellowship and all employees or volunteer workers from liability concerning my child while attending any activity. As parent/guardian, I give permission for emergency treatment to be given to my minor child if I am unable to be reached or contacted. 1. If my child is accepted on to the team, I agree to assist the staff on at least one CrossWave weekend or event. My involvement may include any of the following: helping drive to transport the team, serving in the kitchen, assisting in cleaning host church facilities, preparing, washing, and repairing costumes, providing special emphasis classes at camp, supporting website maintenance, assisting the sound technician or in photo/videography capture and editing. 2. In addition, the staff requests that each family provide a snack for one CrossWave weekend in the year, and a dessert at the end of the year celebration. 3. Parents, are you interested in joining a family and parenting discussion group with CrossWave staff? Parent to Sign and Date Here: Mail Application and Pastor Reference Letter by May 31, 2017 to: CrossWave, 313 Hunter Street, Cary, NC 27511 CrossWave, a Youth Discipleship ministry of Gateway Christian Fellowship, is a member of the King s Kids International Go Network Page 6 of 7
Pastor s Reference Letter CrossWave Celebration Arts Team APPLICANT Instructions: Please write your name and date below, then give this form, along with a stamped envelope addressed to: CrossWave, 313 Hunter St, Cary, NC 27511, for your pastor to complete and mail by May 31, 2017. APPLICANT Name: REFERENCE Provider Instructions: The above applicant has applied for admission to CrossWave, (www.crosswave.org) a Wake County based discipleship team serving with about 50 teen and college aged youth from over 20 different churches. CrossWave is based on spiritual principles from King s Kids International of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), and is a ministry of Gateway Christian Fellowship, a local church in Raleigh, NC. Your responses are completely confidential. Serious consideration will be given to your comments; therefore, we ask that you complete this form carefully. Your prompt attention in returning this form (within 7 days) is appreciated. Just place the completed form in the envelope the applicant provided and mail. Thank you for your assistance! REFERENCE INFORMATION Your Name Address Phone Date: Your Church Position Email 1. How long have you known the applicant? Years Months 2. On a scale of 1-10, how well do you feel you know the applicant? (1 is very little, 10 is very strong) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. As you have observed it, please describe their relationship with Jesus: 4. When you have worked with the applicant, what character traits have you seen displayed? 5. How have you seen faith expressed through love in his/her life? 6. Please comment on any strengths or challenges you have recognized in the applicant: Strengths: Challenges: 7. Please comment on any other gifts you have observed: 8. In what areas of growth would you pray for the applicant? 9. Is there any additional information about the applicant that would be helpful as we consider having this person join the CrossWave team? (Concerning medical, psychological, substance-abuse, or any other difficult life situations) 10. Please comment on the applicant s family background, if known: CrossWave requires teens to be able to focus on teaching, discussion, practice, praying, worship, and in relating to other teens and adults. Is there any concern about the applicant s ability to devote themselves to a ministry like this? Would you recommend the applicant for acceptance by CrossWave? Yes, unreservedly Yes No I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate according to my knowledge of the applicant. Signature Page 7 of 7 Date: