GRACE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

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1 APPLICATION FOR CAREER MISSIONARY SERVICE PERSONAL INFORMATION GRACE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL Last name: First name: Middle: p M p F What you prefer to be called: 1011 Aldon St. SW, PO Box 9405, Grand Rapids, MI Phone: Fax: Address: City: State: Zip: Home phone: ( address: Fax number: ( ) ) Do you have any web sites/blogs or other place where information about you is available on line? If yes, please give all addresses/ s: Date of birth: Place of birth: Citizenship: Marital status: p Single p Engaged p Married p Widowed p Ever divorced Name of spouse (or fiancé/fiancée): Anniversary or proposed marriage date: FAMILY INFORMATION Details of children: Name Sex Date of birth Social Security Number Which of these children plan to accompany you to the field? Describe to us their feelings about your interest in missions and living in a new country. What is the attitude of your parents towards your going overseas? If anyone is dependent on you for support, to what extent? 1

2 If yes, how would you propose to care for the situation if ongoing support is necessary while you are overseas? Are there any domestic situations which might interfere with your service on the mission field or possibly necessitate premature return for a significant period of time? Y p N p If yes, explain. Next of kin remaining in home country: Name: Relationship: Address: Phone number: ( ) EDUCATION INFORMATION Post high school education Dates attended Graduated Degree Major Minor Are you fluent or conversational in language(s) other than English? p Yes p No If so, list the language(s) and how many years you have studied: Do you have a valid license to: p teach p practice medicine or p preach? EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS Evaluate your skills choosing the appropriate letter in the box. A=PROFICIENT B=MODERATE SKILL C=LIMITED SKILL D=LITTLE SKILL -trained and/or experienced, able to assume major responsibility -have had some experience or training but not proficient -can do if necessary but with difficulty -lack experience, opportunity or training one-on-one evangelism preaching leading church worship leading Bible studies/discussion teaching Sunday school planning conferences/retreats counseling individuals student work (children up to age 12) youth work (ages 13-22) social work performing/teaching music translating administrative assistant management What are your ministry interests? In what sports, hobbies, leisure activities do you participate regularly? 2

3 Which books and/or films have significantly influenced you recently? List any cross-cultural experiences you have had: Do you have a current valid driver s license? p Yes p No CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE How long have you been a Christian? Church you regularly attend: Denominational affiliation: Ministries you have been involved in or are currently involved in at church: Describe your practices in Bible study: Describe your practices in prayer: In what ways have you been involved in witnessing for Christ? Have you been or are you currently involved in discipling someone else? Have you applied to any other mission organizations? If yes, which mission organization(s) and what action has been taken? Please explain briefly your calling /burden for missionary work. Country of interest: Would you accept appointment elsewhere: p Yes p No Indicate length of service you are considering: 3

4 If accepted, how soon would you be ready to leave for the field? List three goals you want to realize during your mission experience: LEGAL Are you or have you been involved in any lawsuits or other legal proceedings? p Yes p No If yes, explain. Be sure to note whether legal issues could have any effect on missionary work. FINANCES AND OBLIGATIONS What debts or financial obligations do you have that will need to be cared for before you can consider foreign missions work? What is the total amount you owe on loans? What is the total of your monthly payments? $ $ How soon can you clear up your indebtedness? How do you feel about managing on a limited income? EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List employers beginning with the present or most recent and working back: Name and location of employer From To Type of work and main duties Reason for leaving Of all your jobs, which did you enjoy most and why? 4

5 Which jobs have you liked least and why? Have you ever been formally disciplined in a job? p Yes p No What do you consider your strengths in the workplace? What do you consider your weaknesses in the workplace? What elements do you need in a job to find it satisfying? How much direction do you need on a day-to-day or weekly basis? MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Do you have a valid passport? p Yes p No Expiration date: Passport number: Social Security Number: Passport information of other family members who will be traveling with you: Full name on passport Passport number Expiration date LIFE SKETCH Please write a personal history of your life. Please do not exceed one side of paper for each section. 1. Describe your home, your relationships with your parents, siblings and close friends, and the types of communities in which you have lived. 2. Summarize the stages of your Christian experience and growth including your salvation experience, particularly influential people and circumstances, and your church associations. 3. Relate the influences which have led to your choice of vocation, academic and practical training, and any opportunities or experiences which have contributed to your personal and professional development. 5

6 4. Explain why you are applying for missionary service, what led to this decision, and why you believe/ think God is leading you to apply to work with Grace Ministries International. REFERENCES Please give names and complete addresses of three people (not related to you) we can contact for references. They will be asked to respond concerning your skills, limitations, professional judgment, ethics, or any concern with your work. One of the references must be your current pastor. NAME ADDRESS a. b. c. DECLARATION Do you agree with the enclosed GGF/GMI doctrinal statement? If not, what doctrinal issue do you have a problem with? On a separate piece of paper, please write in your own words at least a paragraph on the following doctrines: 1. Salvation 2. Eternal Security of the Believer 3. Water Baptism 4. Sign Gifts (miracles, tongues, etc.) 5. The Rapture of the Church If your application is accepted by the GMI board, will you willingly place yourself under the authority of the board? p Yes p No Name Date BACKGROUND CHECK NOTIFICATION By putting your name on this application, you are also agreeing to a background check that may include but is not limited to criminal history record information. 6