First Baptist Church Concord in Farragut and Knoxville
Friday, September 10, 2010

Volunteer Application


If interested in applying to serve as a Student Ministry Volunteer please fill out the application below.  This will get the placement process started. You will be called for an interview after the Student Ministry Office receives your application.
 

 
General Information:

Name:

Address:

City:   State:    Zip:

Home Phone:   Work Phone:   Cell Phone:

Email Address: 

Birth date:  (mm/dd/yyyy) 

Occupation:

Employer:

Work Status:
Part Time Full Time  Student

Marital Status:
Single  Married Divorced Separated Widow/er

If you have children Please list their names and ages:

Education:

High School:   Year Graduated:

College/trade school / military:  

Year Graduated or Completed:

Personal and Spiritual History:
Please write a brief testimony explaining how and when you became a Christian.  Please include a brief chronology of your spiritual growth since that time.


Are there any special issues or concerns happening in your life right now that might have a negative impact on your commitment and involvement in student ministry? (i.e. relationships, other commitments, etc.)  Yes  No

If yes, please explain.

 
Legal and Lifestyle Concerns:
 
In caring for students, and working to provide healthy, safe, and nurturing relationships it is our legal and ethical responsibility to document a screen process for all adult staff.  Thank you for answering the following questions accordingly:
 
Are you using illegal drugs? Yes  No
Are you using tobacco? Yes  No
Have you ever gone through treatment for alcohol or drug abuse? Yes No

If yes, please explain.
 
Will you agree to abstain from use of alcohol? Yes No
Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a crime? Yes No

If yes, please explain.
Have you ever had sexual relations with any minor after you became an adult? Yes No
Have you ever been accused or convicted of any form of child abuse? Yes No

If yes, please explain.

Ministry:

Are you a member of First Baptist Concord? Yes No

Do you practice tithing? Yes No

Are you currently involved in other ministries? Yes No

If yes please list?

Have you ever been trained in how to lead someone to Christ?  Yes No

If yes please describe when, where, and how.

If no, would you be willing to enroll in training for the next semester? Yes  No

Would you consider yourself teachable? Yes No

Why do you want to participate in student ministry?

Please record any previous experience you may have had working with students.

References:

Please provide the names, addresses and phone numbers of two personal references.

Reference 1:

Name:

Address:  

City:   State:    Zip:

Phone Number:  

Reference 2:

Name:

Address:  

City:   State:    Zip:

Phone Number:

Questions for Staff Applicants:

Do you strive to practice a daily quiet time? Yes No

What books have you read in the last 12 months?

Do you consider yourself flexible? Yes No

Would you be supportive of our pastoral staff and their philosophies of ministry?
Yes  No

What frustrates you about ministry?

Student ministry can be summed up in one concept - building vital relationships with adolescents. Are you willing to grow close and share your life with students? Yes  No

Do you feel students will trust and respect you? Yes No

Do you feel as though you are called of God to work with students? Yes  No

Have you ever evaluated your Spiritual Gifts?  If not you may click here and do this.
What are your spiritual gifts?

Do you understand Biblical family roles? (Colossians 3:19-21) Yes No

How do you feel about being asked to be faithful to church services?

What causes you to respect and admire an individual? Who would be an example?

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.  I give my authorization to FBC or its representatives to release any and all records or information relating to working with minors.  I understand FBC may contact my references and appropriate government agencies if deemed necessary in order to verify my suitability as a youth worker.  I understand that the personal information in this application will be held confidential by the professional Church Staff.

By entering your name into the box bellow you are agreeing to the above information.

Signature:   Date:  (mm/dd/yyyy)