CREW SLT APPLICATION 2024-25

Dear Parents,
Thank you for your interest in your student being involved in our FBCWF CREW Student Leadership Team.. Please know that it is not our desire to create more activities in which your student can be involved. Life is busy. There is always an activity to occupy our time. We recognize that busyness does not equate to growth and growth should not come at the sacrifice of family time and commitments.

However, I want you to know that a commitment to this team involves much support - from you first, as well as our staff here. We are here to help your student grow as a godly young man or woman by providing opportunities for them to joyfully serve and exercise their spiritual gifts.

We firmly believe God is raising up students to be servant leaders and a catalyst in reaching a generation with the Gospel of Jesus.

In order to be a part of the CREW, we require students to consistently attend:
- Weekend Worship in the Worship Center
- LifeGroups @ 9:30a on Sundays
- Fall and Spring Home Groups
- Monthly Crew Meetings (Sunday’s after church)
- All major events, i.e. Oneighty WKND, Beach Camp, various retreats, etc. (Scholarships are available and we never want finances to be a reason someone can't serve and/or participate)

Additionally, we are asking CREW members to attend a 36hr training at the beginning of the school year and a half day training at new year (details will be communicated later). Crew will have weekly ministry responsibility, and attend monthly Crew meetings this year. If this is a commitment to which you feel your student can pledge, we would love for them to fill out our CREW application.

We are grateful to walk alongside you in raising disciples, Kingdom servants, and eager to see how God uses these students to reach a generation with the Gospel. You are vital to the growth of a spiritually maturing young adult!

For His Fame,
Steven Patterson
Student Pastor ONEIGHTY

ABOUT CREW

Leadership is more than just showing up to events. Leadership is a commitment to be an influencer, and a commitment to serve. John Maxwell, a famous leadership trainer, says, “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.”

Leadership is a choice, and I hope it is something you will consider choosing. Leadership is NOT just for the outgoing people, or the popular people, or the funniest people. Leadership is NOT an event on a calendar or a new program to fill a student’s already overbooked schedule. Leadership is a commitment.

The thing about commitments - at least the commitments that really matter - is that they are sometimes hard to keep. Sometimes a commitment in one area requires a sacrifice in another area. But isn’t it in those seasons of tension and perseverance that we grow deeper and more mature than if we never tried? Sometimes it is within the context of these choices that we find out who we really are and who God wants us to become.

This form is going to help you explore an opportunity to make such a commitment - an opportunity to be a part of the CREW, our Student Leadership Team “SLT”. We will be expecting a lot of the SLT and this commitment may not be for everyone, but if you’re still reading this then we can only assume that you’re willing to find out if it is right for you. Jesus expected a lot from His disciples and, for some of you, joining the CREW may be the next best step in your walk to follow Jesus.
Sincerely,
Oneighty Student Staff

Vision and Values 

WE EXIST TO….
Build influencers and send servants.
WE VALUE…
Growing: as a leader we will be lead by Christ and pursuing a depending relationship on Him. 
1 Peter 2:21
Serving: the greatest among us is a servant. we believe that serving is apart of spiritual maturity and growth. 
Matthew 23:11
Collaborating: We recognize that we are better together and value meaningful relationships. God has called us to community.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Inviting: God has called us to be ministers of reconciliation being inclusive, not exclusive.
2 Corinthians 5

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
TO BE LED - To be led in developing as a leader and Christ follower. As a part of the CREW we will walk through Bible studies, book studies, and various leadership moments.
TO SERVE - On Sundays and/or Wednesdays within the Student Ministry. You will be a large part of what happens on Sundays, Wednesdays, at camps and special events. You will serve in a variety of ways - welcoming, hosting new students, sharing announcements, assisting with event set up and tear down, etc...
TO HAVE FUN - To be a part of a couple exclusive hangouts per year.
TO GROW - To grow closer in your relationship with the Lord. We believe that a catalyst in spiritual growth is serving and as a part of the CREW you will have the opportunity to serve and help set in place and guide the development of environments that encourage students to grow closer to God.
TO DEVELOP - To develop life long leadership skills and experience. To be given a voice that speaks into the decisions of the Student Ministry, help plan upcoming events, to be held accountable to commitments, and receive real time feedback and coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
The applicant must be currently enrolled in high school and in 11th -
12th grade.
AVAILABILITY
You must be available monthly on Sunday’s after church to meet and
participate in discussion regarding personal, spirtual, and community
leadership. (Meeting time/day may be subject to change,)
DISCIPLE OF JESUS
The student must both know Jesus and be in an active pursuit of Him
through prayer, scripture reading, and involvement in the church body.
ATTENDS SUNDAYS + WEDNESDAYS
The student should be consistently attending Life Groups on Sundays
and church service. Consistently attending Oneighty on Wednesdays.
Student leaders need to be engaged in church community and the
teaching of God’s Word. Consistnecy and presence matters in leadership
and it models this value to other students.
IN OR PURSUING A DISCIPLING RELATIONSHIP
God has called us to be disciples; fishers of men. Therefore, student
leaders should be in or pursuing a discipling relationship with another
person - a part of this is being actively involved in a Life Group.
DISPLAYS A SERVANT’S HEART
You must display and embody what it is to have a servant’s heart. As we
apprentice under Jesus we understand that even the Son of Man did not
come to be served but to serve and give his life for many.
You will serve on Wednesday’s and Sunday’s in varying ways with set up/
tear down, welcoming, connections team, social media, etc... During the
summer months you will lead a discussion group at Breakfast Club. 

APPLICATION

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS HONESTLY AS POSSIBLE.

ESSAY