2022 Summer Serve Application

2022 Summer Serve Application (College Student)

Please take your time and complete the application. We are excited about the opportunity to train and serve together!
Which Summer Serve opportunity are you applying for?*
BASIC INFO
Name*

First NameLast Name
Which Summer Serve opportunity are you interested in applying for?*
Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

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Email*
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Which college/university do you currently attend?*
To which class will you belong this fall?*
What is your major?*
What is your birthday?*

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ABOUT YOU

Please take the time to answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly
1. How did you come to faith in Jesus Christ and how has He transformed your life since?*
2. Please describe your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and any spiritual disciplines that you currently practice (i.e., Bible reading, prayer, worship, etc.)*
3. Where do you currently fellowship with a local church? How are you involved in the ministry of your church?*
4. Why are you interested in serving on this trip?*
5. What previous experience do you have serving on a mission trip?*
6. What previous experience do you have in sharing your faith with another person?*
7. What strengths do you have that help prepare you to serve on this trip? What weaknesses may hinder you?*
8. What ongoing commitments do you currently have outside of school?*
9. What questions do you have about this trip?*

A BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED

Applicants for SALT Next Gen Ministries must be fully vetted and undergo a comprehensive background check. This process requires the following:
- Applicants must complete a volunteer application.
- Applicants will be personally interviewed.
- Applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check that includes at a sex offender registry check and criminal history check.
Applicants will be disqualified from serving on this trip if they refuse to participate in or complete any of these steps or if they fail their background check.
"I acknowledge and give consent to the appropriate screening measures conducted by SALT Next Gen Ministries with regard to my application."*

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YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS YOU AGREE TO RECEIVE A BACKGROUND CHECK

EXPECATIONS FOR MINISTRY PARTICIPANTS

Please take a few minutes to read our expectations for participants serving on any cross-cultural ministry experience. You will be asked if you agree with these expectations and, if so, to indicate your commitment by signature.

I realize that the following elements are crucial to the effectiveness, quality, and safety of our ministry together. As a member of the ministry team, I agree to:
- Remember that I am a guest working at the invitation of a local missionary/pastor. I will be open to learning other people’s methods and ideas.
- Respect the host’s view of Christianity. I recognize that Christianity has many faces throughout the world, and that the purpose of short term trips is to introduce and expose people to cross-cultural ministry, and to a greater perspective of God and His people around the world.
- Develop and maintain a servant’s attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.
- Respect my team leader(s) and his or her decisions.
- Refrain from gossip. I may be surprised at how each person will blossom when freed from the concern that others may be passing judgment.
- Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired circumstances, but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are innumerable. I will try to be creative and supportive.
- Respect the work that is going on in the country with the particular church(es) or person(s) with whom we are working. I realize that our team is here for just a short while, but that the local church is here for the long term. I will respect their knowledge, insights, and instructions.
- Refrain from negative political comments or hostile discussions concerning our host country’s politics.
- Refrain from giving funds directly to nationals and/or missionaries during, or after the trip. Any funds that you feel led to give, must be given through the agency we are working with.
- Remember not to be exclusive in my relationships. If my girlfriend/boyfriend is on the team, we will make every effort to interact with all members of the team, not just one another.
- Refrain from any activity that could be construed as a romantic interest toward a national. I realize certain activities that seem innocent in my own culture may seem inappropriate in others.
- Abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages, the use of tobacco, or any adverse behavior as instructed while on the trip.
- To share my faith in an appropriate manner while on the mission field.
"As a team member serving in partnership with SALT Next Gen Ministries, I agree with the stated expectations and do commit to diligently live by these standards as I seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom." If you agree with this statement, please indicate by providing your signature below:*
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2022 Summer Serve Application (College Student)

BASIC INFO

ABOUT YOU

EXPECATIONS FOR MINISTRY PARTICIPANTS