Telos Residency Application

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

MonthDayYear

Gender

Email

Cell Phone

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Hometown (City, State)

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Highest level of education

Undergraduate School

GPA (approx)

Degree Program

Graduation Date

MonthDayYear

Graduate School

GPA (approx)

Degree Program

Graduation Date

MonthDayYear

Doctoral School

GPA (approx)

Degree Program

Graduation Date

MonthDayYear

Spoken Languages

Marital Status

Married - add'l comments

Other - add'l comments

Do you have children?

Children - add'l comments

Telos Residency
Mission & Beliefs

NOTE: Do not use AI to generate responses to these questions! We are less concerned with "right" answers and more concerned with getting to know you and your story!

Do you have any areas of disagreement with our statement of faith?

Please explain any areas of disagreement.

What is the gospel?

Tell us about your faith journey.

What is the faith or spiritual background of your family and what impact this has had on you?

What impact has a pastor or a spiritual mentor had on your life.? Who is currently pastoring, mentoring, and/or discipling you?

What is your view on mentoring and discipleship? Are you discipling anyone presently, or have you done so in the past? If so, describe this experience.

Describe your current engagement and past experience with the local church.

What do you perceive to be your spiritual gifting? How has this been identified? How have you practiced your spiritual gift(s)?

What is your perspective on alcohol and drugs?

What is your perspective on singleness, marriage, and sexual identity?

What are 1-2 societal issues that matter to you and why? Examples include mental health, social injustice, addictions, climate/ecology, poverty, hunger, education, political polarization, war, etc.

List 3 recent books you have read and a brief statement on what you learned.

Is there anything else about your Christian journey from conversion to today that you would like to share?

How would you describe your personality?

How would those who know you best describe your personality? Give commentary on the differences (if any) between their perspective and yours.

Check all assessment tools you have taken (if any)

What were your assessment results? How helpful have these assessments been for your self-awareness, personal development, and vocational identity?

Describe how you handle relational conflicts. Perhaps cite a recent example if available.

If someone offends you or sins against you, what do you do? Perhaps cite a recent example if available.

Describe 1-2 relationships that you have with people and/or communities who think, believe, and live differently than you.

How did you hear about Telos Residency?

How would you articulate the calling that God has placed on your life at the moment? What questions remain unanswered regarding your calling?

Why do you want to enroll in Telos Residency?

Telos residents live with host families for 10 months. How do you react to the idea of this housing arrangement?

Telos residents work 30 hrs/wk for a local non-profit or ministry If accepted, what kind of ministry employment role would you be interested in?

Telos residents have the option of completing a master's degree that includes rigorous weekly readings, papers, and coursework. Is the degree something that you are interested in? If so, how comfortable are you with managing both work and school?

Telos Residency
Tuition & Fees

I have read and understood the Application Fee ($50), Enrollment Deposit ($450) and Program Fee ($500) payment schedule, along with the FAQ section that details other incidental expenses over the program year.

If accepted, I am prepared to submit my $450 Enrollment Deposit within 14 days of acceptance, and the $500 Program Fee by June 30, 2026.

Financial aid - add'l comments

I am also aware of the $30,000 Residency team fundraising goal and, if accepted, will diligently do my part to help us achieve this goal.

List 3 personal references, including their name, email, organization, and relationship to you.

Please include at least one person who have been directly involved in your faith journey (a current or recent pastor and/or mentor). Additional references from employers, professors, supervisors, coaches, and co-workers are welcomed. Please do not include family members as references.

Personal References

Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Is there anything from your past that we should be aware of?

Do you have any last comments or prayer requests that you'd like to share with us? We'd be honored to pray for you!

Application Fee

$50.00

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Upon submission, you will be redirected to a page that confirms receipt of your application. If you are not redirected, please contact us. Thank you!

Personal Information

Faith, theology, and worldview

Personality, identity, and relationships

God's Calling & Telos Residency

Final matters