Valley Crew Application

Love your life and make it count!

 

We are so excited for your interest in joining the Valley Crew! We know God has many great adventures and blessings in store for you as you invest in building His Church and serving others!

Please take a moment to tell us about yourself:

 

TENETS OF FAITH

OUR BELIEFS

Scripture

We believe the Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, inerrant, infallible Word of God and that its authority is final and eternal. It cannot be added to, subtracted from, or superseded in any regard. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine. (2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21)

 

The Trinity 

We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God the Father is the creator and sustainer of all things. God the Son, Jesus Christ, is the Word made flesh, the only begotten son of the Father, and has existed from the beginning. God the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son and is our Helper, Comforter, Strengthener, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, and Standby. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, subsequent to conversion, releases the fullness of the Spirit and is evidenced through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. (Philippians 2:6, John 1:1, John 15:26)

 

Salvation

We believe that sin has separated each of us from God and caused us to be spiritually dead. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, as both God and man, is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and the only One who can reconcile us back to God. Salvation is a free gift of God, based on the merits of the death and resurrection of His Son, and is appropriated by faith. In order to receive salvation and a ‘new birth’ we need to repent of our sins, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and confess Him as our personal Lord and Savior. (Romans 3:23, John 3:16, John 14:6)

 

Atonement

We believe Jesus Christ’s death on the cross paid the penalty for the sins of the world and made available the blessing of complete human redemption to all who believe. Healing (spirit, soul, and body), well-being, and abundance in all things has been provided for in Christ’s atonement. With this blessing, comes a calling from God for His followers to be God generous in good works and in giving to His body and especially those in need. (Psalm 103:1-3, Mark 16:18, John 10:10)

 

Sanctification

We believe that the Christian life is a joyful journey of Christlikeness and is evidenced by the fruit of the Holy Spirit being outworked in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This process of spiritual growth, also known as sanctification, leads to a genuine, Holy, Christ-like life and is a definite, yet progressive work of grace that we live out for our entire Christian life. (1 Thessalonians 5:23, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18)

 

Baptism

We believe that baptism in water is by immersion, a direct command of Jesus, and is reserved for those who are believers. Water baptism is a personal, public declaration of the internal work that God has already done in a person's heart and is a testimony to all that the person now belongs to Jesus. This is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. (Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:4, Acts 8:36-39)

 

The Church

We believe in the power and significance of the Church and the necessity of believers to meet regularly together for fellowship, prayer, and the ‘breaking of bread’. The Church consists of those around the world who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, His atoning death, and who trust in Him as their Lord and Savior. We believe that the local church is the vehicle of God working on the earth to extend and establish His Kingdom. (Ephesians 1:14-20, Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 5)

 

Human Sexuality

We believe that God intentionally created the human body and our sexuality to be enjoyed within His intended design. We believe in the historically Christian view of marriage and sexual expression; namely, that marriage is a lifelong one-flesh covenant union between one man and one woman, and that all other sexual relationships and expressions outside of marriage are sin. We can thrive and find deep connection in our sexual fulfillment as we do so within God’s intended design. (Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 1:26-27)

 

The Lord's Return

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised. Our eternal destination of either Heaven or Hell is determined by our response and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. When He returns, He will do so in glory and believers will reign with Him in a new Heaven and a new Earth. (Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17, Revelation 20:6)

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECK

RELEASE FORM

In keeping with the patterns set forth in the Bible (1 Thessalonians 5:12, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2), for the safety of our children and the well-being of our congregation, we perform a background check on all persons wishing to serve in any area of Volunteer Ministry at Valley Family Church. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining the applicant’s suitability for serving at Valley Family Church. We reserve the right to re-run additional checks periodically or based on need using the information you have provided.

NOTE: We conduct federal background checks on all applicants 18 and older. You will be sent an additional email from Secure Search to complete your federal background check.

We understand that prior to your life in Christ, you may have been involved in activities that you are not proud of. Remember that we are now new creatures in Christ; the old is gone and the new has come. While this form is an important part of our administration process, we want you to know that VFC will not disclose this information to any third party unless required to do so by law. 

I hereby authorize VFC to conduct a reasonable investigation of my background to help determine my suitability and fitness for service at VFC. (This may include a criminal and/or FIA background check.)

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete, and agree to inform Valley Family Church if any information in this application is no longer accurate.

Thank you for completing this Valley Crew membership application form and for your interest in serving! We will be in touch with you soon with more information and next steps.

 

Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the policies and procedures of Valley Family Church and to refrain from unscriptural conduct in the performance of and during the term of my services on behalf of the church. I the undersigned, assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage, and expense as a result of my participation on the VCrew Team or any event sponsored by Valley Family Church, furthermore, I do release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless Valley Family Church including its directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives from any liability claims, demands or expenses of any nature whatsoever may be incurred while participating in any ministry, department, or event. I understand that all medical expenses are my responsibility, by signing the release of liability, I agree to the terms and conditions set forth within it and agree that this release shall be binding upon my spouse, heirs, my legal representatives and me. I further state that I have carefully read the foregoing release and know the contents thereof and I sign this release as my own free act. This is a legally binding agreement, which I have read and understand, I realize that any falsified information may lead to the rejection of my application and disqualify me from participating on the VCrew serving team.

 

 

We’re so excited for you as you begin this VCrew journey!