Group Leader Application

Ministry Background
Have you served in ministry before?*

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If so, list the church and briefly describe how you served there.
What is your previous experience in leading groups and/or discipling others?*
Have you had any education or training that has prepared you to lead and disciple others?*

On Discipleship and Your Life In Christ
In your own words, what is the Gospel?*
Describe how you think someone becomes saved.*
Describe your understanding of discipleship.*
How did you come to know Jesus? (Please describe the circumstances and message you responded to that led to you into a relationship with God.)*
How have you matured in Christ since then? (Please describe the people, circumstances and events that have helped shape your life as a disciple.)*
Finally, who holds you accountable in your life as a believer, and what do you do to maintain and strengthen your walk with God?*

Personal

Any specific concerns may be discussed individually with the pastoral staff.
Why do you want to serve as a group leader?*
What do you think your particular gifts, skills, and talents are? And how do you think these God given abilities and passions can help you to disciple others?*
What fears or hesitations do you have about becoming a group ministry leader at Rolling Hills Covenant Church?*
God uses our experiences and personal stories to uniquely serve Him. Briefly describe your home life, growing up, and your relationship with your family today.*
List three things you enjoy doing in your leisure time! *

Other Information
Are you willing to support the leadership and participate in the discipleship vision at Rolling Hills Covenant Church?*

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Are you willing to participate in some of the courses, leadership trainings, and leader meetings? *

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Have you read the church's Teaching Statement? *

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Are you supportive of this statement and ministry approach?*

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Do you find yourself in disagreement on any major theology taught at Rolling Hills Covenant Church? If so, please explain here:
Do you have any questions for us?

References
Please list three people who know you well enough and would recommend you to lead in group ministry. They need to have known you for at least three years. At least one should be a pastor/mentor/leader and the others can be an employer or friend. They all should be people who can testify to your character and to your ability to disciple others. No family members please.
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Applicant Statement
I declare by my signature below that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my recollection and knowledge.

My signature below also indicates I have read through the Group Ministry Leader Expectations and the RHCC Teaching Statement and, not only understand them, but commit myself to follow these expectations and as presented by Rolling Hills Covenant Church I also understand that in order to serve in the Group Ministry at Rolling Hills Covenant Church I must have approval from the Pastoral Staff and/or Leadership.
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