BCM Volunteer Missionary Candidate Registration Form

Welcome!
We appreciate your interest in applying to be a missionary volunteer with BCM. Through this application process, we want to help you get a picture of what ministry with BCM looks like and assess your fit with us. We are honored that you would consider volunteering with us.

Missionary Application

BCM "Missionary in Training" and BCM "Missionary Volunteers" is a missions immersion program offered by Baja Christian Ministries that develops, supports, and empowers anyone desiring to pursue missions (short and long-term.) This program is designed to help those with a strong desire to minister in Baja and discover God’s specific ministry assignment for their life.

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Opportunity Preferences

We appreciate your interest in Baja Christian Ministries. We will contact you soon to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have about the process or navigating the mission opportunities with BCM.

If you have questions at this point in the application, you can email join.us@bajachristian.org. In determining how missionaries will serve, we seek to be Spirit-led and surrendered as we consider a person’s story, a team’s setting, and strategy. By a person’s story, we mean your spiritual and family background, cultural identity and values, and giftings and desires. We invite you to engage these values alongside us as we hear and consider your preferences.
In light of those values, (spirit led, surrender, story, setting, strategy), is there anything in your story that could impact how you serve?*
Explain how and why you believe God is leading you to serve with BCM. How has the Lord used His word or other people to confirm His leading?*
Which ministry opportunity are you interested in?*

Getting to Know You
1. What is your marital status?*
2. Do you have children?*

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3. Are you or have been in the military or national guard?*
5. Tell us about your education and work experience. Briefly list jobs, responsibilities, and dates.*
6. Are you in serious debt (school loans, vehicle loans, credit cards, child support, back taxes)?*

Spiritual and Community Life

An individual who is ready to serve with BCM as a "Missionary in Training" or "Missionary Volunteer" is one whose life is evidently transformed by the gospel in belief and ethic, demonstrates a life of surrender and repentance to the Lord, humbly embraces the idea of lifelong learning and sanctification in an interdependent body of believers, and is aligned to the mission of BCM.

These questions are designed to help you reflect on and communicate your spiritual journey and how the gospel has transformed your life in belief and ethic.
1. Tell us about how you started your walk with Jesus and how God has moved in your life between then and now (consider sharing things such as significant moments in your life, ethical shifts you’ve made, moments of transformation, etc.)*
2. Tell us about how you pursue spiritual growth. *
3. Name of the denomination or affiliation of the church you attend currently (also state how long you've attended and what your involvement is.*
4. What has the Holy Spirit been teaching you lately and how have you applied it in your relationship with God, self, and others?*
5. How would you advise someone experiencing conflict on a team?*
6. Share about an experience of having a supervisor of a different gender, ethnicity, or generation than you. If you haven't had this experience what are the issues you think could arise?*
BCM is growing in our reflection of our values, which encompasses the following areas: Christ Centeredness, Relational, Network Building, Mentorship, Integrity, Compassionate, Empowerment, Releasing, and Honor.

Please click the link below and read through the information presented on https://www.bajachristian.org/mission
7. What thoughts, feelings, or questions surface for you after reading the information above?*
8. Describe your relationship with your family or most significant community today.*

Skills and Ministry Experience

BCM missionary and ministry staff will demonstrate a balanced, Spirit-filled lifestyle and maintain biblical priorities in commitments to ministry, family, associates, personal interests and study. Ministry responsibilities include demonstrating faith and love for the Lord, taking initiative, sharing your faith, helping others to grow, contributing effectively in team environments and continual growth in love for others. The following questions allow us to hear about skills and experiences that may contribute to you being able to fulfill these responsibilities.
1. What would you or others in your life consider to be your strengths? Please give an example of how you see your strengths played out in your life.*
2. What would you or others consider to be personal weaknesses or development areas? How have you seen growth in these areas?*
3. How have you seen your strengths used in your present job or ministry?*
4. Please describe your past ministry involvement and training (evangelism, discipleship, Bible studies, conferences, short term mission, etc.)*
5. What professional groups, clubs, or community organizations are you involved with?*
6. What leadership positions have you held in ministry, in your community, or in other activities (sports, clubs, etc.)?*

BCM Volunteer Missionary Requirements

Below is a representative description for volunteers:

FIELD MISSIONARY VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION

This Description is generic and should not be viewed as a specific description concerning a role you might have with BCM. It is, however, a description of the kinds of tasks BCM volunteers have regarding essential cognitive and physical knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
BCM "Missionary in Training" and "Missionary Volunteers" will demonstrate a balanced, Spirit-filled Christian lifestyle and maintain biblical priorities in commitments to ministry, family, associates, personal interests, and study.

Ministry responsibilities -
- Demonstrate faith and love for the Lord
- Demonstrate leadership
- Contribute effectively in a team environment
- Grow in love for others
- Cultivate a solid team of ministry partners who give financially and pray regularly
- Basic tenants of the Christian faith and practice
- Introduce others to Jesus
- Follow up with new believers
ABILITY TO:
Grow in relationship with God, in faith, and in applying God’s Word to self and others.

Cultivate a solid team of ministry partners who give financially and pray regularly
1. Do you have questions about the volunteer descriptions presented here?*
2. If accepted, your acceptence as a missionary is conditioned upon the results of a background check. In light of that, is there anything that would be helpful for us to know? *

Ministry of Partnership Development
BCM Missionary Volunteers raise their own financial and prayer support. Below are several statements which speak about BCM's view of what we call Ministry Partner Development (MPD). There are many particular advantages as well as difficulties to this financial paradigm. The most significant advantage is that our ministry partners commit themselves to pray for our ministry. Psalm 127:1 tells us, "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders' labor in vain." Therefore, our ministry partners play a critical role in the success of our ministry, not only through their financial giving but also significantly through their prayers.

Missionaries are responsible for building a team of individuals and churches who work together to finance his or her ministry just as the pastor of a local church is paid as a result of the generous giving of his/her congregation, so our missionaries are produced as a result of the charitable giving of our ministry partners.
1. If accepted, are you aware that you must raise your own financial partership team and that BCM is not responsible for your expenses above that which you have raised?*
2. What is your attitude toward, and previous experience with, developing a team of ministry partners?*
Please read the following statements:

If accepted, I commit to initiating by faith (letters, phone calls, texts, social media, and setting up appointments) with people, and asking them to join my Ministry Partner Development (MPD) team.

If accepted, I commit myself to spend 30% of my hours/week that are not dedicated to another job to work on MPD during the time prior to reporting to my assignment.
3. I have read and agree to the statements above*

Theological Questions

In the application process, we seek to surface any possible questions or disagreements as it relates to BCM's theological beliefs. Our team may be in a learning process on some of these questions, but it is important that we discuss and explore further where there are questions or disagreements.
1. Is the Bible in its entirety, fully inspired by God and free from human error (inerrant) in the original manuscripts?*
If you answered no, please explain.
2. Besides the 66 books of the Old & New Testament, are there any other authoritative writings which are inspired by God?*
If you answered yes, please explain.
3. Do you believe there is one God who eternally exists in a unity of being as three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit? *
If you answered no, please explain.
4. Do you believe that Jesus Christ is fully human and fully God, forever united in one person?
If you answered no, please explain.
5. Are there any mediators of salvation between God (the Father) and human beings other than the Lord Jesus Christ?
If you answered yes, please explain
6. Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does the Holy Spirit play in the daily life of a Christian?*
7. What does it mean to be “filled” (Eph. 5:18) and receiving the Holy Ghost? (Acts 2:38, Acts 19,6)*
8. Did all humanity come under divine judgment when Adam and Eve rebelled against God?*
If you answered no, please explain
9. Why is every human being in need of salvation?*
10. How is a person saved?*
11. Can a new believer be assured of salvation from the moment they trust in Christ as Savior and Lord?*
If you answered no, please explain.
12. Do you believe, at death, believers enter into conscious fellowship with Christ that will last throughout eternity?*
If you answered no, please explain.

Statement of Faith

We believe…
The Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

We believe…
That there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe…
In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

We believe…
That for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

We believe…
In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

We believe…
In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of death.

We believe…
We believe in the church – the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
We also embrace and adopt the Nicene Creed and Apostles’ Creed

We believe…
In the baptism with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) that enables the church for mission and empowers them with spiritual gifts.
I have read and agree with BCM's Statement of Faith*

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Health & Wellness

In this section, we are exploring and evaluating how the demands of staff life might intersect with your personal story and experiences. The questions in these sections are, therefore more personal. Challenges in these areas are not necessarily disqualifying but are considered in the context of one's overall journey. You will have a chance to share more or clarify in future conversations.

BCM missionaries and ministry volunteers hold positions of spiritual leadership. Their lifestyle choices can and do influence believers and non-believers. Therefore, in accordance with Holy Scripture, missionary and ministry staff members should seek to live lives that are holy and, following the example of our Lord, in love and humility, are to consider the interests of others ahead of their own interests (Colossians 3:1-17).

In accordance with Ephesians 5:1-21 and Philipians 2:1-11 and as spiritual leaders we are asked to live sacrificially, to live in the light, to be careful how we live not as unwise, but wise, and to act with a high level of consideration for those around him/her. This means that each BCM missionary and ministry staff must consider all lifestyle choices in the light of his/her role as a spiritual leader, and with respect to how particular actions can influence believers and non-believers. Some practices that are areas of freedom in Christ may not be wise choices for a BCM missionary (I Corinthians 8:9-13; Romans 14). BCM missionaries are to refrain from questionable conduct and to act with sensitive regard for others (believers and non-believers) so that our ministry and testimony is “profitable.”
1. What has shaped your thinking about drinking, smoking, or marijuana use?*
2. In what situations and how often do you drink alcohol and/or smoke?*
3. What informs your thought process regarding whether to refrain or indulge?*
4. If asked by your leadership, would you be willing to refrain from drinking alcohol in certain situations? *
If you are not, please explain.
Sexual Wholeness

As BCM missionaries, we are in a position of spiritual leadership and have a high level of influence in the lives of others. I Timothy 3 outlines many qualifications for those in spiritual leadership. Because of our position, each BCM missionary is asked to exhibit strong convictions and a lifestyle consistent with God’s design for sexuality as ministers of the gospel.

We're all in a process of integrating and aligning with God’s plan for sexuality; doing this is part of what it means to be a disciple.The following questions are asked with that in mind.
1. In light of the above passages are you willing to give up anything that might lessen your ministry effectiveness and ability to represent Christ as a missionary with BCM? Why or why not?*
2. What is your understanding of God's design for Christian singleness and marriage? *
3. What is your understanding of sexual involvement outside of and within marriage?*

References

Please give us the name of a person who can provide a reference for you. (Please do not select family members) What will be told to us will be held in confidence.

You will need the email address from the person you are using as a reference because the reference form will be emailed to them. Stop now and collect those if you need to.

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An invitation will be sent to this reference from join.us@bajachristian.org when you submit your application. Please let your reference know to look out for the email and to check their spam folder if they don’t see it. References are time sensitive and must be complete in order for the evaluation process to begin.

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Getting to Know You

Skills and Ministry Experience