• Similar Ministry Application

    Similar Ministry Application

  • Thank you for your desire to become a similar ministry alongside Crystal Peaks. Please take time to read and pray over the seven key statements below and consider if they are an accurate representation of the foundation, vision and trajectory of your ministry.

    1. I desire to unite with the Crystal Peaks Similar Ministry team in sharing the redemptive love of Jesus Christ.

    2. We utilize equine ministry as the primary means through which the love, hope, healing and redemption of Jesus is shared.

    3. I agree with Crystal Peaks' mission Statement of Faith (printed below) because it aligns with the Great Commission.

    Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch is a faith-based ministry organization. The Founders, Board of Directors and staff of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch believe that Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God, He is our Savior, our Redeemer, and coming King. We believe the Bible is the breathed Word of God, perfect in every word and without error. It is our greatest desire to serve the Father by the demonstration of our faith through action. Faith on the Ranch is expressed through “living example” to those we work with.

    It is our highest honor to serve children and families of all backgrounds with the same loving grace that has so freely been given to us. As a result of this foundation, all of our programs and training are structured accordingly.

    4. I have recently attended a Crystal Peaks’ IGNITION Event (2020 to current year acceptable).

    5. By daily pursing the leadership of Jesus through God’s Word, worship and prayer, I have fashioned my ranch ministry to be uniquely centered on His loving redemption.

    6. I agree that all aspects of our ministry will respectfully point to the saving grace of Jesus Christ, not any program, technique or living thing.

    7. I agree to shoulder with Crystal Peaks each year through their annual update.

  • For those who might have questions about your organization potentially meeting the requirements of becoming a similar ministry of CPYR, please, contact us before continuing any further with this form. We would welcome clarifying discussion and any other way we can be a support to you.

    You can contact us by emailing similarministries@cpyr.org or calling 541-330-0123.

    Our regular office hours at Crystal Peaks are 9 am - 6 pm (Pacific), Monday - Thursday.

  • Know that the following application is intended to provide a baseline of information for further conversation. This gives us insight into the uniqueness and the hope of your program. We ask that only ministry founders fill out this application, as this is who we will contact once reviewed.

    Please do not be daunted by the questions. If some inquiries are in areas you haven't developed or considered yet, we ask that you answer to the best of your abilities and goals for the coming year. The application is extensive and requires some thought, so please set aside enough time to thoughtfully and accurately complete.

    We also require that you submit two letters of reference. We would like to see one reference from an individual whom you have served under (board member, pastor or employer) and the second from someone within the ministry (leader, volunteer or session child parent).  These letters need to be submitted with the application. Please upload letters of recommendation before moving forward in the application process. As requested above, please submit your two reference letters:

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  • Once we receive your completed application, we will contact you and set up a phone review.

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  • Ministry Information

  • Are the founders still active in the ministry?*
  • Does your ministry have a 501(c)(3)?*
  • Is your organization affiliated with another church, organization, or denomination?*

  • Ministry Contact Information

    Once your organization is accepted as a CPYR Similar Ministry, we will use the information given in this section on our website as a part of our Similar Ministries Finder.
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  • Primary choice of contact
  • Please select what information you would like to be shared on CPYR's Similar Ministries Finder:*

  • Founder's Information

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  • Do you have a personal Facebook account?
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  • Organization Information

  • At this time our organization's status is:*

  • Resources

  • Do you currently have a volunteer program in place?*
  • Do you charge for any part of your program?*
  • Do you have any paid staff at this time?*
  • Please choose the best description of facility ownership, availability, or use:*
  • What are the months of your operational season?*
  • What days of the week are you open for ministry?*
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  • Training and Safety

  • Are the leaders working with children in your program fingerprinted?*
  • Do you require any of your staff, volunteers, or session leaders to be CPR/First Aid certified?*
  • After reading over the similar ministry qualifications in this application, do you believe your ministry falls within these guidelines?*

  • Hands and Feet of Your Ministry

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  • Ministry Specifics

    CPYR may use the following information to refer requests to you from potential clients, volunteers, and other similar ministry leaders.

  • While CPYR serves a broad range of participants in our general ministry, we recognize that many of our similar ministries may also have specialized experience to serve certain groups of people. Others have limited capacity to serve only a specific population of clients.

    Please help us better understand your unique call to ministry and clarify requests to send your way:

  • Ministry Specifics*

  • Support

  • Are you interested in receiving notice of potential volunteers (as available)?*
  • Are you able to facilitate a seasonal internship opportunity at this time?*
  • Are you interested in receiving notice of horse rescues or adoptable horses?*
  • Are you interested in connecting with other similar ministries and start-ups in your region for prayer and counsel?*
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  • Looking Forward

  • You are free to attach separate sheets as necessary.

    What are you ministry's short-term and long-term goals (e.g. programming, finances, board of directors, building, leadership, training, etc.)?

  • Community Awareness

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  • Finance

  • Do you disclose your ministry's management and financial standing on GuideStar.org or Charity Navigator?

  • Personal Insight

  • All people involved in leadership at Crystal Peaks submit to a daily, active, growing relationship with God the Father, through Jesus the Son that is led by the Holy Spirit, followed by our marriages, children and family relationships, then, our ministry is last.

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