DTS Application 2024/2025

DTS APPLICATION

Thank you for applying to be part of our Gleanings for the Hungry Discipleship Training School 2024-2025! School starts on September 22, 2024 and finishes March 14, 2025.

Please submit all of the following items by August 30th:

DTS Application Form: Please read and answer each question carefully. If a question does not apply to you, write N/A in the space. Husbands and wives enrolling as students must complete separate applications.
Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $50 USD for single applicants, or a fee of $75 USD for a couple is to be sent with your application. Click this link to PAY ONLINE . Checks are payable to Gleanings for the Hungry and can be sent to P.O. Box 309, Sultana, CA 93666.
Refernce Form: Ask your Pastor or Spiritual Leader to fill out a Reference Form. Ask two more people who are spiritually mature and know you well (not family members), to fill out the Reference Form. The link to the Reference Form will be emailed to you upon submittal.
Confidential Health Form: Please print this form, complete it, have it signed by a physician, and return it directly to us.

General Information

FULL NAME*

First NameLast Name

EMAIL*

CURRENT ADDRESS*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

PHONE NUMBER*

Area CodePhone Number

GENDER*

MaleFemale

BIRTHDATE*

MonthDayYear

AGE*

BIRTHPLACE*

CITIZENSHIP*

PASSPORT NUMBER

EXPIRATION DATE

Date

PASSPORT IN PROCESS*

YesNo, I have a valid passportNo, I still need to apply for a passportOther

OCCUPATION*

MARITAL STATUS*

SPOUSE'S NAME

If Applicable

ANNIVERSARY DATE

Date

CHILDREN

Please write the names, ages and DOB of children who would be living with you.

T-SHIRT SIZE*

All shirts will be unisex fit

"GOOD" PHOTO OF YOU*

Upload a File

Upload a good photo of you. We need a clear, well-lit photo of your face.

How did you hear about Gleanings for the Hungry DTS?*

Personal History

Please tell us about who you are and why you are applying for this school.

All personal information is confidential between DTS leadership reviewing these applications.

How long have you been a Christian?*

Briefly describe your conversion experience and your present relationship with the Lord. *

What is your purpose for applying for this DTS?*

Occupational Skills*

Highest Educational Level Completed*

What are your interests or passions?*

Musical Ability or Other Talents*

Languages - Please list in order of proficiency*

Which choice best describes how ready you are to receive and respond to personal evaluation, correction, and feedback?*

Briefly explain your answer to the question above.*

What areas of your character are you presently seeking God to develop and/or improve?*

How would you describe your relationship with your family?*

Which choice best describes your current involvement with a church?*

Denomination

Pastor's Name

Pastor's E-Mail

example@example.com

Church Name and Address

How long have you attended the above church?

Does your pastor know you are sending this application?

YesNo

Is he or she in agreement with your plans?

If no, please explain.

YWAM exposure or experience (Please list: when, where, program and your leader)

Have you read the book "Is That Really You God?" by Loren Cunningham?*

YesNo

How do your parents or immediate family members feel about your plan to enroll in DTS?*

Have you ever been involved in the occult? If so, please explain.*

Have you ever used tobacco and/or marijuana? If so, please explain.*

Do you have any previous criminal charges, even if dismissed?*

YesNo

If yes, please explain.

Have you engaged in any of the following activities within the last year? (Please select what applies to you. This will not determine your acceptance but help us know how to best partner with you.)*

PornographySex outside of marriageSame sex romantic relationshipNone of the above

Comments:

Health Information

PHYSICAL HEALTH:*

Please select your current status of physical health.

EXPLAIN (IF NOT IN GOOD HEALTH):

Please explain any current or recent health issues you have experienced.

HEIGHT AND WEIGHT*

BLOOD TYPE (IF KNOWN)

(O/A/B/AB/+ OR -)

HEALTH INSURANCE:*

Yes, I currently have health insurance.No, I currently do not have health insurance.

NAME OF INSURANCE CARRIER:*

The name of your health insurance provider. If none, type n/a.

INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER:*

List your health insurance policy number. If none, type n/a.

OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION:

Please list any information that would be helpful to health and medical personnel. (Allergies, food allergies, recent hospitalizations, etc.)

ALLERGIES/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS:

Please list any information that would be helpful to our kitchen staff and/or health and medical personnel. (Allergies, food allergies, dietary restrictions/preferences, etc.)

MEDICATION:*

Please list any medication you are currently taking or will be taking during your service at Gleanings. If none, type n/a.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL:*

Please explain any current or past experience you have of drug and/or alcohol abuse. If none, type n/a.

LEARNING DISABILITIES:*

Have you ever been diagnosed with a learning disability? If so, please explain. (All information is confidential between Gleanings leadership reviewing these applications.) If none, type n/a.

MENTAL ILLNESS:*

Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental illness (i.e. depression, anxiety, self harm, eating disorder, ADHD,etc.)? If so, please explain. (All information is confidential between Gleanings leadership reviewing these applications.) If none, type n/a.

RECENT TRAUMA:*

Have you recently experienced any kind of trauma? If so, please explain. (All information is confidential between Gleanings leadership reviewing these applications.) If none, type n/a.

Emergency Contact Information

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME:*

EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE:*

Area CodePhone Number

EMERGENCY CONTACT EMAIL:*

example@example.com

EMERGENCY CONTACT RELATIONSHIP TO YOU:*

SECOND EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME:*

First NameLast Name

SECOND EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE:*

Area CodePhone Number

SECOND EMERGENCY CONTACT RELATIONSHIP TO YOU:*

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:*

I hereby resolve Gleanings For The Hungry of responsibility for accidents which might happen during the time I am with them. I will not hold Gleanings For The Hungry responsible for personal possessions lost, damaged or stolen on Gleanings premises. I acknowledge that my safety is my responsibility.

Financial Information

Do you have your complete school fees?*

YesNo

If not, what percentage of your school fees do you have now?

If not, from what source will they come?

Do you have any outstanding debts?*

YesNo

If yes, please explain

Student Expectations

I agree to:

- Trust God by giving Him the authority He deserves in my life.

(Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:9-11; Eph. 5:1, 8-11)

- Trust my leaders by submitting to their authority (Abide or Appeal)

(Rom.13:1; Eph. 6:1, 6-8)

- Show respect and honor to those I work and live with, and to those I serve.

(Rom. 12:10; Eph. 5:21; Eph. 4:29)

- Participate with my whole heart in all scheduled activities such as classes, class work, work duties, worship, intercession times, including possible weekend activities and local outreaches. Leaves of absence need to be approved by your school leader.

(Eph. 6:7; Col. 3:15-17; 4:2-6)

- Be a team player.

(Eph. 4:2-6)

- Be dedicated to the end.

(Gal. 6:9; Heb. 12:1-3; 6:11-12)

- Be teachable, open to evaluation, personal challenge, and feedback.

(Phil. 4:9; Tit. 3:14; Matt.11:29)

- Keep a good attitude.

(Rom. 12:11-16; Phil. 4:4-8; Gal. 6:7)

- Abstain from any use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, illegal drugs, and the abuse of any other substances.

(Eph. 4:17; 5:18)

- Abstain from inappropriate, hyper-physical and/or extra-marital sexual relationships with others.

(Matt.19:4-6, Gen. 2:19-25, 1 Cor. 7:1-7)

- Not initiate any new romantic relationships during the school (lecture and outreach phase), and to be relationally patient and honoring to others by refraining from excessive displays of affection, and excessive exclusive or romantic alone time with others.

(Rom. 12:10, 1 Tim. 4:12, Gen. 29:20)

- Refrain from hateful, demeaning, devaluing, divisive, or malicious behavior, speech, or activity.

(1 John 1:6,2:17-9-17; Eph. 4:31; Prov. 10:12)

- Exercise self-control, appropriateness, accountability, and purity with use of technology.

(Gal. 5:22-25, 1 Cor. 6:12-20)

- Pay my school fees as required. (Lecture fees are due on the first day of lecture phase, outreach fees are due about a month before departing on outreach.)

(Rom 13:7-8)

- Honor my fellow students by keeping my personal living space neat and clean.

(1 Corinthians 14:33, Rom. 12:10)

Student Agreement*

I have read and agree to abide by the statements in the Student Expectations above.

Please take a moment to read YWAM's foundational values and beliefs: https://ywam.org/about-us/values/

YWAM Foundational Values Agreement*

I have read and agree to YWAM's foundational values and beliefs.

Signature

P.O. Box 309
Sultana, CA 93666

Email: info@gleanings.org

Tel. (559) 591-5009
Fax. (559) 591-5036

Discipleship Training School Director: Eliane Erickson

dts@gleanings.org