In order to be conisdered for a position at Day Camp Sunshine, we must have two reference forms filled out.  Your first reference should be from a mentor such as a former boss, supervisor or teacher.  The second reference could be from a teacher or friend of the family.  All of these references MUST BE 18 or older and they MUST NOT BE RELATED to you in any way.  Please send this link to your references:  https://form.jotform.com/253145630602145.  Only after we have received your two references will we set up an interview.  

 

 

Our Tenets of Faith

 

Whereas Fellowship Deaconry Ministries (FDM) is a Christian organization that believes that every member of our staff must “always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15), we require that all employees, either full or part time, be in
consonance with these tenets of faith which are based on the Holy Scriptures as understood and proclaimed by FDM, especially such essential doctrines as, but not limited to, the following:

1. Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit
We believe there is one true and living God, eternally existent in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, coequal from all eternity, three distinct persons, but of one essence, who is described in the Holy Scriptures as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Jewish scriptures, and as “Our Father who is in Heaven” by Jesus Christ in the New Testament scriptures.

2. The Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, his: a. Deity , b. Virgin Birth , c. Sinless Life , d. Vicarious Death, e. Actual Burial , f. Glorious Resurrection - bodily , g. Triumphant Ascension - bodily , h. Promised return for the church

We believe that Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God and He is Himself very God; He took upon Himself our nature, being conceived by the Holy Spirit and born fully human of the Virgin Mary; He died upon the cross as a sinless vicarious atonement for sinners; He arose from the dead in the same body in which He was crucified; He ascended into heaven in that body glorified where He now sits as supreme over all authority in heaven and earth and where He is
now our interceding High Priest. He will come again personally and visibly to set up His Kingdom and to judge the living and the dead. As the only Son of God, Savior, High Priest and human incarnation of the invisible God, Jesus Christ is a standard of holiness, behavior and lovingkindness to which each believer is called.

3. The Holy Spirit, eternally co-equal with the Father and Son, regenerates, indwells, transforms, equips and empowers the Believer in Jesus Christ;
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, eternally coequal with God the Father and God the Son, who convicts sinners, and baptizes all true believers into the one true Church, sealing them as set apart to God until the day of final redemption, living within them, sanctifying them for holy living as exemplified, described and declared through the Holy Scripture, imparting spiritual gifts to them and empowering them for effective service.

4. The verbal and plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, and the sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures for salvation through Jesus Christ;
We believe that the Holy Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments as commonly understood as the Christian scriptures without the apocryphal writings, are the written Word of God, every word fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts, and the sole, infallible rule of faith and practice. What we know about God, the moral condition of the universe as fallen and sinful, the essence of humanity both biological man and biological woman as being made in the image of God, the necessity for and sufficiency of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for salvation, the expectation for believers to repent from worldly behaviors and embrace God’s ways by maturing toward holiness through empowering by the Holy Spirit, as well as general doctrines and practices (such as marriage being between one man and one woman, water baptism, Holy Communion, avoiding occult practices, social modesty, among others), is revealed and clarified only by examination of the Holy Scriptures.

5. Salvation by grace through faith In Jesus Christ alone;
We believe that salvation can be found only in Jesus Christ by grace through faith alone; the gift of salvation is received through an open confession of faith in the physical birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as portrayed in the Holy Scriptures.

6. The church universal which is the mystical body of Christ on earth, composed of all true believers,
We believe that the Church Universal is composed of those men, women, boys and girls who have placed saving faith in Jesus Christ and are united together in Christ as one Body. The Church and its members are commissioned to make disciples of all nations.

7. The destiny of believers -- Eternal Bliss; The destiny of unbelievers - Eternal Punishment
We believe in the physical resurrection of the dead; of the unbeliever to the judgment and wrath of God and the eternal torment of conscious punishment; of the believer to the bliss and enjoyment of God and eternal life in fellowship with Him.

As a staff member I will be expected to be a constructive member of the staff, contributing in every way possible to Day Camp Sunshine's success, to be a companion and guide to the campers and assume responsibility for their spiritual and physical welfare.  I will pray for unconverted campers and seek to lead them to Jesus Christ.  I will pray for campers to grow in the Lord and I am willing to go beyond the call of duty when needed.  I will prepare for the responsibility before camp begins and I will be present for staff meetings.  I will voice criticism ONLY to the person who has direct charge over my work area.  I will fulfill to the best of my ability the responsibilities listed in my job description. I understand that DCS has the right to dismiss me if I am not in compliance with camp policy.

I authorize Fellowship Deaconry Ministries and DCS to request any/all departments to release information regarding any record of charges or convictions in its files, or in any criminal file maintained on me, whether said file is local, state, or national and including but not limited to accusations and convictions for crimes committed against minors, to the fullest extent permitted by state and federal law. I do release said departments from all liability that may result from any such disclosures made in response to this request. I also give permission for DCS to do a criminal background check on a local, state, and national level.

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any employer, reference, or church listed in this application to give you any information they may have regarding my character and fitness for children/youth work, and I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations to you. Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the Constitution and by-laws of Fellowship Deaconry Ministries and I further agree to refrain from unscriptural conduct in the performance of my services on behalf of this camp.

I understand that in the case of an accident or emergency, Day Camp Sunshine provides secondary insurance that takes effect only after the staff workers insurance has paid.

No extreme clothing such as shorts above fingertips when extended are permitted. Clothing and jewelry shall not advertise any secular bands or contain any wording, picture, image, insignia, or graphic that is crude, vulgar, profane, sexually suggestive, or which advocates the use of alcohol, drugs, violence, or other disruptive behavior. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times, except when participating in activities that require they be removed. Female staff members are expected to wear a one piece swimsuit. I understand that I am here to set an example to the campers and if a person in authority over me requests that I change due to not being in compliance with the dress code, I will do so promptly and without complaint.

Even the moderate use of alcohol is strictly forbidden to staff members under the age of 21 on or off campus.  While it is a matter of Christian liberty for mature adults, our freedom as adults in Jesus Christ must never be abused so as to cause a stumbling block or a confusing witness to our campers or other people around us, especially the younger ones in faith. Therefore, while employed by The Fellowship Deaconry, I will not consume alcoholic beverages or any other intoxicant while on the property nor will I consume alcoholic beverages off property in the presence of staff members under the age of 18.  I understand that vaping and the use of tobacco is also strictly forbidden on the Deaconry property.  As a part of the Day Camp Sunshine ministry team, when I make my choices for personal actions (both in front of campers and in private), I will consider myself as a representative of Jesus Christ and Day Camp Sunshine, and I will also consider the following Scriptural guidelines:

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation [...] For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men - as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. 1 Peter 2:11b-16

If I realize I have weaknesses on certain areas, I will do my best to avoid even temptation. However, I understand that should any staff member become a stumbling block in such a case, Day Camp Sunshine has the right to suspend or let him or her go for the rest of the summer.

By submitting this application, I commit myself that barring any emergency or unforeseen circumstance, I will be at Day Camp Sunshine on the weeks that I said earlier in this application to fulfill my duties to the best of my abilities.