3 rd Degree Student Leader Application

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1 3 rd Degree Student Leader Application Dear Student, You have a unique opportunity to play a key role in the success of our ministry! As a member of the Student Leadership Team you will help cast vision for how the ministry should grow/change. You will also plan and implement a number of different events. Above all, you will grow deeper in your relationship with Christ and will be equipped with leadership skills that will help you lead not only in our ministry, but in the church and the world beyond graduation. This will not be an easy task. It will require your time, your heart, and your commitment. Purpose: We believe the natural extension of discipleship is leadership. We desire to raise up students into leaders, place them into leadership roles now, teaching and showing them how to engage and impact this world for Christ. Please keep this first page for your reference. All other pages need to be turned in by September 7, Expectations of Student Leaders: Active pursuit of the life Jesus Christ calls us to live. Desire to impact the lives of others for Christ. Willingness to learn from students and leaders who have gone before you. Full commitment and regular attendance at student leader meetings and student ministry services and events. Love and care for other members of the team. Enthusiasm in pursuit of leadership in the church. Important dates: August 24 Applications Available September 6 Applications Due September 10 First meeting during Discipleship Groups on Wednesday evenings September 24 Student Leader Meeting 2 October 8 - Student Leader Meeting 3 October 22 - Student Leader Meeting 4 November 5 - Student Leader Meeting 5 November 19 - Student Leader Meeting 6 December 3 - Student Leader Meeting 7

2 3 rd Degree Student Leader Application Name: Grade: School: Address: City: State: Zip: Home phone: - - Cell phone: Parents Other commitments during the school year: Describe your relationship with Jesus Christ. Be as detailed as possible. Use additional paper if necessary.

3 What one thing has God taught you recently? How long have you been attending the church? How are you involved? What makes someone a leader? What one thing would you like to tackle as a leader in this ministry? What one thing are you passionate about?

4 Student Leader Covenant Being a student leader is a serious responsibility. It requires being a leader worth following. You cannot expect anyone to respect you as a leader and follow your leadership unless you are willing to live like a leader should. As a part of the responsibility of being a student leader you are asked to agree to each of the statements below: Relationship with God: I will make my personal relationship with God the number one priority in my life. I will seek to grow by spending time daily with God, finding a spiritual mentor, and surrounding myself with Christians who will challenge me in my faith. Godly lifestyle: As a student leader I understand how I lead my personal life will greatly affect my ability to lead. I will be careful to remain pure in dating relationships and avoid alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and pornography. Attend All Leadership Team Meetings: I am committing to attend all Leadership Team meetings. If I have a conflict that is unavoidable I will contact the Team Leader at least one week before the meeting. I understand that if I miss meetings without talking to the Team Leader I may be asked to resign the team. Regular Involvement in Youth Group: I understand that as a student leader I need to regularly attend youth group functions. Personal Development: I realize that the Student Leadership Team is focused on developing me as a leader. I commit to doing all the work necessary to becoming a better leader. Sacrifice for Others: I understand that I will be asked to sacrifice for others as a leader. I will make that sacrifice willingly. Defend the Team: I will never talk bad about any other member of the Leadership Team. I will keep all problems within the confines of the team and commit to working them out. Pursuit of Excellence: I am willing to pursue excellence in all I do as a student leader. Signed: Date:

5 REFERENCE Church Leader Three references are required. One from each of the following areas: 1) Church An adult volunteer in the youth ministry, a pastor, or an adult with whom you serve. 2) Parent Parent or guardian. 3) Other An employer, coach, teacher, or other adult. Student s name: Reference applicant s name: Relationship to applicant: How long have you known the applicant? The student who has asked you to complete this reference is applying for a student leadership team at the church. As a member of the team they will be challenged emotionally relationally, and in leadership. They will be called upon to be a role model in all aspects of their life as well as On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the highest, how well does the applicant: Live a Christian life? Work on a team? Take initiative? Submit to authority? Communicate to others? Listen to others? Lead by example? Encourage a positive attitude? Handle conflict and crisis? Follow through on commitments? Serve others? Why should this applicant be chosen for this team?

6 REFERENCE Parent or Guardian Three references are required. One from each of the following areas: 1) Church An adult volunteer in the youth ministry, a pastor, or an adult with whom you serve. 2) Parent Parent or guardian. 3) Other An employer, coach, teacher, or other adult. Student s name: Reference applicant s name: Relationship to applicant: How long have you known the applicant? The student who has asked you to complete this reference is applying for a student leadership team at the church. As a member of the team they will be challenged emotionally relationally, and in leadership. They will be called upon to be a role model in all aspects of their life as well as On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the highest, how well does the applicant: Live a Christian life? Work on a team? Take initiative? Submit to authority? Communicate to others? Listen to others? Lead by example? Encourage a positive attitude? Handle conflict and crisis? Follow through on commitments? Serve others? Why should this applicant be chosen for this team?

7 REFERENCE - Other Three references are required. One from each of the following areas: 1) Church An adult volunteer in the youth ministry, a pastor, or an adult with whom you serve. 2) Parent Parent or guardian. 3) Other An employer, coach, teacher, or other adult. Student s name: Reference applicant s name: Relationship to applicant: How long have you known the applicant? The student who has asked you to complete this reference is applying for a student leadership team at the church. As a member of the team they will be challenged emotionally relationally, and in leadership. They will be called upon to be a role model in all aspects of their life as well as On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the highest, how well does the applicant: Live a Christian life? Work on a team? Take initiative? Submit to authority? Communicate to others? Listen to others? Lead by example? Encourage a positive attitude? Handle conflict and crisis? Follow through on commitments? Serve others? Why should this applicant be chosen for this team?