ABM Staff Application

ABM Staff Application

PLEASE PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUESTED INFORMATION
Personal Information
Full Legal Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Preferred Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Good until

MonthDayYear
Date
Permanent U.S. Address (if different than above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Home Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address
example@example.com
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Birth City, Country, and Citizenship
Marital Status
Marriage Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Name of Spouse
Spouse's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Name and Birth Dates of Children
Separated?

MonthDayYear
Date
Divorced?

MonthDayYear
Date
Widowed?

MonthDayYear
Date
Anything else we should know about this section?
Education and Medical
High School - Name of School
High School - Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
College - Name of School
College - Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Graduate School - Name of School
Graduate School - Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Degrees Earned
Major/Areas of Study
If you have Formal Bible training - please state source/school and number of semester hours:
Do you have medical issues preventing service in bush villages or rugged, isolated locations?
If yes, please explain.
Employment History
Most Recent Employer - Name
Most Recent Employer - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Most Recent Employer - Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Position(s) Held
Main Responsibilities
Employment Starting Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Employment Ending Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Supervisor Name
May we contact this supervisor?
Supervisor phone/email
If not, explain why
Reason for leaving
May we call you at work?
Work Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Have you ever worked under a different name for any of the employers listed in your previous answer? If yes, please state all such names:
ABM Background and Logistics
How did you hear about Arctic Barnabas Ministries?
Have you ever served with us before?
If yes, when and what location?
Is anyone from your church currently serving with ABM?
If so, who?
Where?
Are you willing to raise financial support required to serve as career staff?
Are you in any kind of debt? If yes, what kind of debt and how much?
Ministry Experience and Gifts
How long do you anticipate serving with ABM?
Briefly describe in your own words your understanding of the purpose for Arctic Barnabas Ministries and how we fit into the big picture of fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) in the places we serve:
Briefly describe any overseas travel or cross-cultural experiences
Please describe the type of ministry you most desire to participate.
List any specific skills or gifts that you may be able to use in ministry.
Share your three greatest strengths (#1):
Share your three greatest strengths (#2):
Share your three greatest strengths (#3):
Share your three greatest weaknesses (#1):
Share your three greatest weaknesses (#2):
Share your three greatest weaknesses (#3):
Is there any additional information about yourself or your view of missions you would like to share?
Church Information and Leadership
Name of Home Church
Denomination / Affiliation
Do you believe this church will commission you?
Attended how long?
Church Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Church Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Church Email
example@example.com
Church Website
Pastor’s Name
Other Church Contact Person
Church Contact Email Address
example@example.com
What ministries have you been involved in at your church or other ministry organizations?
Have you ever applied to another Christian organization? If so, which one?
What was the result?
If you know what your spiritual gifts are, what are they and how have you used them?
What previous experience have you had working in a team environment?
How do you see yourself being most useful as a team member?
Response of your church leadership regarding this ministry opportunity
Church leadership comments:
Are you comfortable sharing your faith openly with others? If not, why?
What experience have you had directly encouraging other Christians?
Essays, Faith Statement, and Waiver
Essay 1 - Describe your spiritual journey, including your relationship with Christ.
Essay 2 - Why you want to serve with ABM?
Essay 3 - How do you anticipate God might use this experience in your life?
Essay 4 - Explain your understanding of how a person receives eternal life through Jesus Christ:
Essay 5 - Describe your family relationships as you were growing up and how they might influence the way you would relate to others in a team situation.
Essay 6 - Are there any other personal factors not reflected in this application that you feel ABM should be aware of in evaluating your application?
Do you agree with the ABM statement of faith as was emailed to you? If no, please discuss any areas with which you disagree or need clarification:
ABM MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Arctic Barnabas Ministries is to personally strengthen and encourage pastor and missionary families to effectively advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout remote Alaska. - What do you think? In a general way, how do you react to this statement?
References:

To assist us in evaluating your application, we need three references from people who know you well. Three forms are provided with this application. Please give the appropriate forms, which will be attached to your receipt email, to the persons you chose (other than family or relatives) and provide the names and contact information of them below. Please ask them to return the completed reference form to you in a sealed envelope as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary delay in processing your application. Mail the reference forms to ABM with your application.
Reference 1 Pastor/Church Leader (person in position of spiritual authority) - Full Name
Reference 1 Pastor/Church Leader Position
Reference 1: # of years known:
Reference 1 - Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Reference 1 - Email
example@example.com
Reference 2 - Full Name (Friend/Co-Worker)
Reference 2 - Relationship to Applicant
Reference 2: # of years known:
Reference 2 - Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Reference 2 - Email
example@example.com
Reference 3 - Full Name (Friend/Co-Worker)
Reference 3 - Relationship to Applicant
Reference 3: # of years known:
Reference 3 - Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Reference 3 - Email
example@example.com
UNDERSTANDING
I know that if accepted, I will be expected to abide by the policies / guidelines of Arctic Barnabas Ministries. I understand that this is an application for missionary service and that initial acceptance is not a guarantee for a long-term career staff position. I understand ABM will perform a background check.

I hereby authorize Arctic Barnabas Ministries to contact the references listed herein to obtain information that will be helpful in understanding who I am and my past work performance. I further hereby release all references from any liability for information provided in good faith.

I hereby authorize Arctic Barnabas Ministries to contact and request my personnel file from previous employers. I further hereby release all past employers from any liability for information provided in good faith.

I hereby affirm, by signing, that all of the information provided and all of my answers to the foregoing questions are true and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may be grounds for rejection, or, if accepted, it could later result in dismissal from the organization.
Please sign if you affirm this application:
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ABM Staff Application

Personal Information

Education and Medical

Employment History

ABM Background and Logistics

Ministry Experience and Gifts

Church Information and Leadership

Essays, Faith Statement, and Waiver

References: