Role Call Application

Role Call Application
Which program are you applying for?

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Full Name*
Email*
Mailing Address*
Phone*
Date of birth*

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Date
Spouse's Name (if applicable) & Anniversary date

Faith Formation
Describe your faith journey, including what that looks like for you today. *
What spiritual patterns and rhythms have you developed that deepen your faith?*
Share about a time that you felt spiritually dry or distant, and how you handled it.*

Previous/Current Ministry Experience
When, past or present, have you felt joy in ministry?*
When, past or present, have you felt failure or frustration in ministry?*
Who has been your most valued ministry mentor, and what is it about him or her that has most affected you and earned your admiration?*
Do you prefer to do ministry on your own or as part of a team? *
What do you find difficult or do you find easy in being a part of a team?*
Describe any previous cross-cultural experiences. What did you enjoy about it? What did you find most challenging? *
If applicable, please describe any specific training related to missions and/or language learning you have had.
Are there instances in which you were either accused of or convicted of any form of child abuse?*
If yes, please explain.

Church Experience
What is the name of your current church/fellowship?*
How long have you been attending this church/fellowship?*
If your current church is not your home church, what is the name and contact information of your home church?*
Describe any ministry involvement within your church.*
Church Contact (name and title, e.g., Pastor, Youth Pastor, etc.) *
Church Contact Phone*

Future Ministry Experience
What led you to consider this cross-cultural experience?*
What are you hoping for at the end of this program?*
What stumbling blocks or barriers might there be as you consider this?*
Share any articles, video's, podcasts, or books that have been transformational for you, and might be considered as part of the curriculum for this program.

Cultural Experience
Please share a time when you interacted with someone from a different culture. What did you learn?
How do you approach learning about a culture that’s unfamiliar to you?
How would you respond if your expectations or ways of doing things were challenged in another culture?
Have you ever misinterpreted someone from another culture, or been misunderstood? How did you handle it?
How do you approach learning new social norms, customs, or etiquette when you enter a new culture?

References
Please provide at least two references who can speak to your character, work ethic, or experience - one professional and one personal. Family members should not be listed.

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Fears and worries
Ability to adapt to dramatic change and unfamiliar environments
Taking risks
Initiating relationships
Maintaining your faith walk during difficulties
Use of time
Personal finances
Physical exercise and nutrition
Situations when tangible results are not evident
Stressful situations

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