Dear Applicant, Thank you so much for your interest in Baptist Bible College. Decisions about Christian training and education are among the most important any person will every make. It is hoped that your time at BBC will prove to be valuable and beneficial as you seek to serve the Lord. As a student, you will become part of the efforts of the Baptist Bible Fellowship of Great Britain. Our goal is focused upon soul winning and church planting. It is our great privilege to have you choose to join us. We pray that God will use your time at BBC to prepare you for service. Enclosed you will find an Application form and other forms necessary for enrolment at BBC. The Application for Admission form should be completed and returned with a recent photo and 20 registration fee. The Personal, Employer, and Pastor s references should be given to the appropriate parties. Please request that they complete the form and return it to the address given on the lower portion. If you have any question please know that you are welcome to contact me by email on admin@baptistbiblecollege.co.uk or by phone on 01902-843995. Yours truly, Gail Gritts Registrar
Application for Admission PERSONAL: (Please type or write plainly) 1. Full name 2. Address 3. Home Phone Mobile_ Email 4. Date and place of birth 5. Name and address of local church of which you are a member and attend regularly 6. Marital status at time of application: Single. Married Widowed Separated 7. State attitude of parents (if living with them) or spouse (if married) toward your proposed education and work 8. How do you propose to finance your Bible College education? 9. For what type of Christian service do you wish to prepare? _ 10. Are you ordained? Y/N If so, When Where 11. I am not using tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs. Y/N 12. Give details of your present employment or education 13. When do you desire to enter Baptist Bible College? _ 14. Please send a recent photo and 20 registration fee when you return this application form. EDUCATIONAL List all educational institutions previously attended, beginning with secondary school, in chronological order, including all O, GCSE, and A level passes and degrees. Please send a photocopy of all school records. A. B. C. D.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE EXPERIENCE 1. How did you learn about Baptist Bible College? 2. What type of Christian service have you been involved in since your salvation? REFERENCES List names and addresses of persons to whom you are giving reference forms. A. Pastor B. Employer C. Personal On a separate sheet of paper with your name and date, give a brief statement on the following: 1. Your personal testimony of salvation. 2. Your beliefs on: A. The Bible B. The way of salvation C. The deity of Christ D. The resurrection of Christ As a Christian, I pledge to adhere to the doctrinal statement* of Baptist Bible College, and if I am accepted as a student, I will help maintain the moral, spiritual, and doctrinal ideals of the college; live a life of separation from worldly amusements, fully conform to all social, spiritual, academic and doctrinal regulations, and give due respect to all staff members. Signed Date *This is available on the website.
Employer s Reference has applied for admission to Baptist Bible College. This prospective student has indicated that you know the applicant sufficiently well so as to give pertinent information about him/her. The best interests of BBC and this student will be served if you give us an honest estimate. All information contained herein will be kept strictly confidential. Please rate the applicant in the areas below by answering the following questions. On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, please rate the above named in each of the follow categories: 1. COOPERATION Willingness to work with people in various capacities. 2. EMOTIONS Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely 3. INITIATIVE Consider resourcefulness, aggressiveness 4. JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE Consider ability and foresight in everyday situations 5. LEADERSHIP Consider ability to lead and influence others 6. PERSONALITY Consider mannerisms, appearance, and general impression 7. RELIABILITY Consider dependability, willingness, loyalty, industry 8. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Consider maturity, vitality and consistency of life How long have you known the applicant? _ How long has the applicant been in your employment? In what capacity Has the applicant shown an ability to get along well with others? Y/N If No, please explain Does the applicant accept direction and correction graciously? Y/N What skills or qualities to you feel are outstanding in the applicant? Do you know of any social or moral problems in the applicant s life? Y/N If yes, please explain Please add any information that will be useful in counseling the applicant Signature Date Position or Title Address_ Please return directly to: BBC Registrar, 2 Station Hill, Oakengates, Telford TF2 9AA
Personal Reference has applied for admission to Baptist Bible College. This prospective student has indicated that you know the applicant sufficiently well so as to give pertinent information about him/her. The best interests of BBC and this student will be served if you give us an honest estimate. All information contained herein will be kept strictly confidential. Please rate the applicant in the areas below by answering the following questions. On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, please rate the above named in each of the follow categories: 1. COOPERATION Willingness to work with people in various capacities. 2. EMOTIONS Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely 3. INITIATIVE Consider resourcefulness, aggressiveness 4. JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE Consider ability and foresight in everyday situations 5. LEADERSHIP Consider ability to lead and influence others 6. PERSONALITY Consider mannerisms, appearance, and general impression 7. RELIABILITY Consider dependability, willingness, loyalty, industry 8. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Consider maturity, vitality and consistency of life How long have you known the applicant? _ Has the applicant shown an ability to get along well with others? Y/N If No, please explain Do you know of any emotional or psychological problems in the applicant s life? Y/N If yes, please explain Do you know of any social or moral problems in the applicant s life? Y/N If yes, please explain Do you know of any health problems in the applicant s life? Y/N If yes, please explain. Please add any information that will be useful in the evaluation and counseling of the applicant on the back of this Reference. Signature Date Address Relation/Association with applicant Please return directly to: BBC Registrar, 2 Station Hill, Oakengates, Telford TF2 9AA
Pastor s Reference has applied for admission to Baptist Bible College. This prospective student has indicated that you know the applicant sufficiently well so as to give pertinent information about him/her. The best interests of BBC and this student will be served if you give us an honest estimate. All information contained herein will be kept strictly confidential. Please rate the applicant in the areas below by answering the following questions. On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, please rate the above named in each of the follow categories: 1. COOPERATION Willingness to work with people in various capacities. 2. EMOTIONS Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely 3. INITIATIVE Consider resourcefulness, aggressiveness 4. JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE Consider ability and foresight in everyday situations 5. LEADERSHIP Consider ability to lead and influence others 6. PERSONALITY Consider mannerisms, appearance, and general impression 7. RELIABILITY Consider dependability, willingness, loyalty, industry 8. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Consider maturity, vitality and consistency of life How long has the applicant been a member of your church? _ Has the applicant been faithful in attendance and promotion of the church? Y/N If No, please explain In what areas has the applicant participated in church life? Do you know of any social or moral problems in the applicant s life? Y/N If yes, please explain Do you know of any emotional or criminal problems in the applicant s life? Y/N If yes, please explain. List special talents that the applicant has: Applicant s family background which we should know. Do you know of any views that the applicant holds that might hinder adherence to the following statement? As a Christian, I will adhere to the doctrinal statement of BBC; and if accepted as a student, I will help maintain the moral, spiritual, and doctrinal ideals of the institution, life a life of separation from worldly amusements, render due respect to the members of its staff, as well as to other students, and fully conform to its social, academic, spiritual and doctrinal regulations. Y/N. If yes, please explain. Do you recommend the applicant for admission to BBC? Y/N If no, please explain. Signature Date Name and Address of Church_ Please return directly to: BBC Registrar, 2 Station Hill, Oakengates, Telford TF2 9AA
MEDICAL STATEMENT 1. I am, to the best of my knowledge, in good health. Yes No 2. If the answer to the above question is no, list any relevant problems. If you are taking any prescription drugs regularly, please identify them and the reason for which they are taken, along with the amount taken daily. 3. Name and address of GP 4. Emergency Contact Number Name _ Number Relationship_ Signature Date