SoulFire Summer Student Missions Experience Return completed applications by March 20 to: Northeast Atlantic Foursquare NextGen Ministry Lesli Klingenmeier, Northeast Atlantic NextGen Director c/o Family Fellowship PO Box 146 Amherst, OH 44001 PERSONAL INVENTORY First/Last Name Street Apt. # City State Zip Parent s Names: T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL Gender: Male Female Age: Date of Birth: / / Current Grade: Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) E-mail _ Social Media Contacts: If you have more than one account, please list contacts for each Facebook Name: Facebook #2: Twitter Name: Twitter #2: Instagram Name: Instagram #2: Snapchat: Snapchat #2: SPIRITUAL INVENTORY What church do you attend: How long have you attended this church? Years Senior Pastor's Name: Youth Pastor s Name: Do you attend church regularly? Yes No Do you attend youth group regularly? Yes No Year that you were saved: Have you been filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues? Yes No If no, is it something you desire? Yes No Have you been baptized in water? Yes No: Very Comfortable/Have experience before Comfortable/ But not much experience Uncomfortable/would be a big stretch for me Not comfortable at all Leading a child in the prayer of salvation Praying with someone to be filled with the baptism of the Holy Spirit Praying out loud in front of a group Praying for adults
PERSONALITY/TALENTS/GIFTINGS INVENTORY How would you describe your personality? I m the quiet one I m outgoing, I like large groups the best I prefer one on one interaction more than large groups I m outgoing, but only in small groups Which of the following do you have experience and enjoy doing? Video Sports Photography/Video Music: Vocal Dance Acting Puppetry Music: Instrument: Administration Crafts Sound Tech Leading Games Cooking List any additional special skills or talents you have: List the areas where you currently serve in your local church or youth ministry? (Worship team, tech, usher, Children s Ministry, Student Leader,...etc.) CAMP EXPERIENCES Have you attended kids or youth camp as a camper? Yes No If so, where and how many years: Have you ever served at a Kid s Camp before? Yes No If so, where and how many years: HEALTH INFORMATION Have you been to a doctor in the past two years? Yes No If so, for what reason: Are you presently taking any form of medication? Yes No If so, for what reason: Have you ever been treated for alcohol or drugs? Yes No Are you unusually sensitive to heat? Yes No Will you have any problems related to hard physical labor? Yes No Do you have any allergies? Yes No If any of the above were answered yes, please give a brief description on the following page.
KIDS CAMP AVAILABILITY Indicate below your preference for which Kids Camp you would like to serve at: Northeast Kids Camp July 5 9 Ohio Kids Camp July 11-15 Metro Kids Camp July 18 22 Virginia Kids Camp July 30 Aug 2 I can serve any of the weeks I marked I can only serve the week I marked I am interested in serving more than one week APPLICATION QUESTIONS Answer the following questions in the spaces below. This is our opportunity to hear from you and your heart to serve at Kids Camp this summer. Describe how you keep growing in your relationship with Jesus? (Prayer life, scripture reading/memory, devotions, part of a discipleship group, who are you accountable to...) (Use a separate sheet if necessary) Why are you interested in serving with SoulFire this summer? What do you most want to gain from serving? What is your biggest struggle in living out your faith at home, school, among friends,? Any additional comments you would like to add:
For Returning SoulFire Applicants What do you feel you gained the most through serving in SoulFire and how has the SoulFire experience helped you in growing in your spiritual life in this past year? What area of SoulFire would you like to grow more in or gain more experience?
MINISTRY TEAM COVENANT 1. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District and SoulFire Student Home Missions Experience. I also understand that rules or policies may change from time to time due to circumstances that dictate such changes. If I have a disagreement with the program, I will bring my concerns directly to the Leadership Team and will not discuss it with anyone not in leadership. 2. I will abide by the standards of SoulFire that do not allow any of its leadership team or students to be involved with smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, or using illegal drugs. Also, theft, damaging property, physical injury to others, deception, and other forms of socially unacceptable behavior will be causes for dismissal. 3. My parents and I have both read and we agree to abide to the SoulFire cell phone/electronics, dress code and dating policies. (See attached) 4. I agree to fully support the SoulFire leadership team in my word and conduct. I will remain positive and flexible. 5. I will attend and participate in all aspects of required ministry. This includes daily devotions, team prayer, worship, services, games and activities, clean up duties and all other duties as needed. 6. I understand the importance of SoulFire establishing a family atmosphere amongst the leaders and students in order to minister most effectively, therefore I will do my best to not establish exclusive relationships within the SoulFire team during our mission experience that would cause others to feel excluded or not a part of the team. I will do my best to look out for the needs and feelings of others in my attitudes, actions, and behaviors. 7. I acknowledge the information I provided in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any references, churches and background checks listed in the application to give you any information they may have, regarding my character and fitness for working with children and I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations to the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District. I, the undersigned, (and we the parents or legal guardians and/or custodians of the undersigned if a minor or under legal disability) in consideration of the services and sponsorship of the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District, and all other valuable consideration and permission of the SoulFire Summer Student Missions Experience for me to participate as on the Ministry Team, under its auspices, HEREBY RELEASE AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District and all of its officers, employees, agents and servants from any liability whatsoever that might involve me or any other person, corporation, agency or governmental unit whatsoever, as the result, whether immediate or proximate or not, of my participation on the SoulFire Summer Student Missions team, sponsored by the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District; and I specifically agree to provide any and all insurance protection that may be necessary, helpful, or desirable for my participation and that I will not rely upon the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District for such protection. Furthermore, the signing of this document also grants permission for the participant to receive medical care as needed while at a SoulFire ministry event during the calendar year of 2016. Applicant Name (Print): Applicant's Signature: Date Parent s Name (Print): Parent s Signature: Date
SoulFire: Summer Student Missions Experience Cell phone/electronic devices/dress code/ Dating policy for the Ministry Team Students/Parents please read below: We must remember that the first and only focus of SoulFire is on ministry. We want to minimize anything that distracts us from our sole focus of ministering to kids. SoulFire understands the day-to-day basic needs of communication and we realize that cell phone/electronic devices usage for young people can be a very difficult distraction. In order for our students be fully present during all SoulFire and camp activities, the following guidelines have been established. 1. During SoulFire, we strongly encourage you to be single focused on ministry and building relationships with other members of the SoulFire team. Thus, we want to be cautious in our use of Facebook, texting, Twitter, e-mail, snapchat, etc, while a part of the SoulFire team and restrict any social media communication until the end of the SoulFire Missions Experience. 2. Cell phones/electronic devices will be turned off and left in rooms during daily activities or otherwise specified time by SoulFire leadership. Students will have flexibility to call home or return calls during established free time. Parents please be patient and expect return calls after 9 pm. 3. In case of an emergency, students can be contacted only through SoulFire leadership personnel; please do not attempt to contact your student at camp during the day. All SoulFire leadership will have quick access to your students at any time of the day. SoulFire leadership contact information is listed below. This again is only for emergency contact. Dress Code Policy Realizing that there are many definitions when it comes to modest dress and we do not want to offend anyone as we minister, we have outlined some basic policies related to acceptable clothing during SoulFire activities. If you should decide to wear clothing that does not meet the guidelines listed below, you will be asked to change. Guys Guys, please wear clothes that are loose fitting and long enough to come down over the waistband of your pants or shorts. This will eliminate your stomach area from showing and keep your underwear from being seen. We want to make sure we do not offend anyone as we minister. Also all swim suits must be pulled up and tied. If you have a problem with the swim suits still coming down you will need to wear a shirt. Girls Girls, please understand that you will be ministering and actively playing with children, therefore shirts are not to be cut low enough to see your cleavage. Tank tops must have a two finger width strap with no bra straps showing. Pants, shorts and dresses that are so tight that your underclothes can be seen through them are not allowed. Also your shorts must be finger length. Also all girl swim suits need to be one piece. No two pieces. Tankinis are allowed but your stomach area must be fully covered or you will be asked to wear a t-shirt over your bathing suit. Bathing suits should also not be so low cut that your cleavage is showing. See Reverse Side for More Information
Dating Policy Again, we must remember that our first and only focus for SoulFire is on ministry. Therefore, a potentially HUGE distraction is one of dating or going out with someone on the SoulFire team or someone at a camp that is not a part of SoulFire. You will not be allowed to date (or go out with ) a person on the SoulFire Ministry Team. If you do make that decision to pursue an exclusive relationship with a person on the SoulFire team during our kids camps, both of you will be asked to leave the team. We feel strongly that this kind of commitment would definitely be distracting from the purposes of the team. Remember, your fellow teammates are your brothers and sisters in Christ. Therefore, all interactions within our team should be conducted in a brotherly/sisterly manner. Specifically, the following actions cannot and must not take place during our SoulFire experience: 1. No Holding Hands 2. No hugging (except for a brief, side arm hug) 3. No kissing 4. No sitting on each other laps 5. No being alone with a person of the opposite sex. Please understand that our goal is not to police your every move while you are a part of SoulFire. Our goals are that you would first fall more in love with Jesus and have a passion for Him. Secondly, we want to create a family atmosphere on the team where no one feels left out. Finally, we want you to be an example to everyone you come in contact with from the kids, the young people and the adults. I Timothy 4:12 gives us a great guide - be an example in everything! This policy is intended to support our goals for you while you re a part of the SoulFire Ministry Team. Please feel free to speak with us if you have any questions. Lesli Klingenmeier Becky Phelps Northeast Atlantic NextGen Director Mybeckyrose@gmail.com Lklingenmeier@foursquare.org (859)771-0406 (440)864-7534
YOUTH PASTOR CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION Applicant, please fill out all the information about yourself before you give it to your youth pastor. Applicant s Name YOUTH PASTOR: Please complete the recommendation, place it in an envelope, seal and return it to the applicant. Youth Pastor's Name Youth Pastor's Phone ( ) Youth Pastors/Leaders strong consideration is given to your recommendation of this applicant s character and spiritual maturity to serve on the SoulFire Ministry Team. The main qualities we are looking for are strong followers of Jesus with leadership potential who display a desire to grow in their faith, are transparent with their strengths and weaknesses, and have shown loyalty to church leadership while being active in their youth groups. Your responses will be held in strict confidence. If you have, any questions please feel free to call us at 301-284-0177 x 107. How long have you known the applicant? Is the applicant active in his/her church and youth group? Yes No Have you ever had any reason to question the applicant's morals? Yes No Is the applicant comfortable praying in front of a group? Yes No What areas of ministry does the applicant currently serve (church, youth group, )? How do you feel that the applicant is perceived in your youth ministry (friendly, helpful, inclusive, a good example) List both the applicant s strengths and challenges related to serving in SoulFire: Based on your knowledge of the applicant's character and background, do you: Highly recommend Do not recommend Recommend Insufficient knowledge to form an opinion Youth Pastor Signature Date I recommend this person for SoulFire Sr. Pastor Signature: Please feel free to add any other comments or feedback on the back of this form.
PARENT CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION Applicant, please fill out all the information about yourself before you give it to your parent/guardian. Applicant's Name Church Name: Please complete the recommendation, place it in an envelope, seal and return to the applicant. Name Phone E-Mail Address City/State Zip Dear Parents, Your feedback regarding your child and their readiness to participate in the SoulFire Student Missions Experience is very important to us. Please complete the following questions: List both your son or daughter s strengths and potential challenges in serving in SoulFire? Is there a noticeable difference between how your child acts at home (treats siblings, responds to authority, etc.) and how they act at church? If yes, please explain. Yes No What do you hope for your child to gain through their participation in SoulFire: Please feel free to add any other comments or feedback on the back of this form. Parent Signature