Youth Leadership Training Program

INTRODUCTION Youth Leadership Training Program A unique, three-way partnership between the B.C. Fellowship Baptist Youth Commission, Northwest Baptist Seminary and the local church, the Youth Leadership Training Program offers a creative method for Fellowship Baptist churches to prepare gifted people to fulfill their calling to minister to youth. FEBBC/Y Youth Commission The Youth Leadership Training Program, offers a way for members of Fellowship Baptist Churches to train for professional youth ministry. A creative and innovative blend of mentored learning, in-church training, and formal academic courses develops a godly pastoral perspective and The Local Church Northwest Baptist Seminary effective leadership skills in an affordable manner. If admitted individuals complete both levels of the program, they would earn an accredited Master s degree while they are being mentored by experienced ministry leaders. This program offers a way for people who are recognized for their gifting and calling to find support for their ministry training through partnership with Northwest, the Youth Commission and their local church. Such individuals will have the advantage of learning on the job, guided by experienced ministry leaders and seminary faculty. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS MENTORED STUDENT Students seeking admission to the FEBBC/Y Youth Commission/NBS Youth Leadership Training Program must have two years (60 credit hours) of formal postsecondary education or its equivalent as evaluated by NBS. Stage One: Diploma in Youth Ministry - (30 credits) This part of the program includes a significant component of closely mentored, practical, in-church training. Stage Two: Master of Arts in Christian Studies - (51 credits) The Diploma in Youth Ministry is issued by Northwest Baptist Seminary and the Master of Arts Christian Studies is an ACTS Seminaries program. TUITION COSTS The current rate for Diploma level courses is $175 per credit over a total 30 credit hours. $175 X 30 = $5,410* Church $1,803 Seminary $1,803 Student $1,803 *Adjusted to include RES500 Research Strategies which is charged at the current ACTS Seminaries tuition rate. The current rate for Masters level courses is $335 per credit over a total of 51 credit hours as determined by ACTS Seminaries. $335 X 51 = $17,085 Church $5,695 Seminary $5,695 Student $5,695 YLTP Prospectus Northwest Baptist Seminary

Checklist Youth Leadership Training Program Dear Youth Pastor * Here is how we suggest you pursue your interest in the FEBBC/Y Youth Commission/NBS Youth Leadership Training Program. Deadline May 15 Deadline June 15 Deadline June 30 Deadline July 15 Deadline July 30 1. Read all the enclosed information in order to determine whether a) the student mentoree you are considering for this program and b) your church situation would meet the program expectations. (This step will require you to obtain considerable background information from the student mentoree) 2. Contact Northwest Baptist Seminary to confirm the student's general academic qualifications. Phone: (604) 888-7592 E-mail: kenta@twu.ca 3. If indications from the Seminary are generally positive, contact Rob Schweyer & Ken Castor from FEBBC/Y Youth Commission to confirm the suitability of the mentoring/ministry setting. Phone: (604) 467-9613 (250) 248-6322 E-mail: rschweyer@mapleridgebaptist.org youth@parksvillebaptist.org 4. If indications from FEBBC/Y Youth Commission are generally positive, you & the student mentoree must make a formal proposal to your Senior Pastor and Church Board seeking their support for the program. They will be required to sign the application form. 5. If the church leadership approves support, you & the student mentoree will complete the application and submit it to FEBBC/Y Youth Commission for consideration. 6. FEBBC/Y Youth Commission will consider the application and if suitable will seek an interview with you & the student mentoree at a date no later than June 15. 7. FEBBC/Y Youth Commission will then submit the application to NBS with their recommendation. 8. NBS issues an acceptance letter and course registration information to the student. 9. On receipt of the letter, the student mentoree will register for September courses. Books will then be ordered and students will prepare to begin. * This package is designed to be used by youth pastoral mentors. If you are a student who is interested in the training program you need to contact your youth pastor and discuss this program with him or her to determine if this program really fits for you. YLTP Prospectus Page 1 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Youth Leadership Training Program Schedule The following is a proposed schedule of courses for the duration of the Youth Leadership Training Program. Students are free to customize their own schedule with the advice of both the Seminary and the church. It should be noted, however, that the Diploma must be completed (minimum G.P.A. 3.0) before the student can be admitted to Master of Arts courses within ACTS Seminaries. The Diploma part of the program will include a significant component of closely mentored, practical, in-church training. Admission to the Master s component of the program will be on academic probation for the first 15 credits of the Master s level study pending achievement of an acceptable GPA. First Stage: Diploma in Youth Ministry - (30 credits) Fall Semester (12 credits) YMN 301 Foundations of Youth Ministry (3) YMN 310 SonLife Strategies (3) YMN 311 Youth Ministry Programming (2) YMN 401 The People of God and the Practice of Ministry (4) Spring Semester (11 credits) YMN 302 Introduction to Youth Ministry (3) YMN 312 SonLife Advanced I (3) YMN 402 Youth Counselling (4) YMN 500 Research Strategies (1) (this is an ACTS prerequisite RES 500) Summer Semester (7 credits) YMN 403 Spiritual Formation for Leaders (3) YMN 404 Evangelism and Youth Ministry (4) ( or ) YMN 405 Missions and Youth Please note that students are not obligated to continue to the MACS program but could conclude their studies with the diploma program. Second Stage: Master of Arts in Christian Studies [MACS] - (51 credits) The MACS is offered by Northwest Baptist Seminary through its participation in the ACTS Consortium (Trinity Western University). All ACTS rules and protocols apply. The degree can be completed in two years (though a student can take longer if desired). Students can be expected to contribute as many as 40 hours of work per credit hour over the course of the 15 weeks of the semester. A student would then need to commit to 24 hours per week of academic study if taking 9 credits in a given semester (each course is three credits in length). Note also that each MACS student must complete 12 credits toward a specialization (either Bible, Theology, or Pastoral/Church Ministries). The following schedule assumes the student begins in the fall of an odd numbered year. This plan would require two week-long visits to campus each semester, once early in the semester and the other toward the middle of the semester. The rest of the program can be managed online. Please note that CLD 510 requires an extra visit. This course is concluded by late September so as not to interfere with other Fall semester courses. For further details, please see www.acts.twu.ca. YLTP Prospectus Page 2 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Youth Leadership Training Program First Fall Semester 12 credits (September through December) CLD 510 Introduction to Christian Leadership CLD 531 The Personal Life of the Christian Leader HIS 000 History Elective Elective Specialization Course First Spring Semester 9 credits (January through April) CLD 532 Power, Change, and Conflict BIE 505 Biblical Hermeneutics Elective Specialization Course First Summer Semester 6 credits (May through August) BIE 000 Old Testament Elective Elective Specialization Course Second Fall Semester 9 credits CLD 533 Mentoring, Team-Building and Equipping THS 571 Believer s Church Theology Elective Specialization Course Second Spring Semester 9 credits CLD 534 Vision, Strategic Planning, and Organizational Leadership THS 680 Christianity and Culture Elective Specialization Course Second Summer Semester 6 credits BIE 000 New Testament Elective MCS 810 Graduate Essay Graduation Options - ACTS policy states that a student must complete all but three credits of their program by the end of a spring semester in order to participate in graduation, providing that the outstanding course is completed in the subsequent summer. The graduate essay must be completed before the student can walk at graduation. Therefore, a student wishing to participate in graduation in April of the second year should begin the graduate essay (MCS 810) in the preceding summer or fall. YLTP Prospectus Page 3 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Financial Expectations Youth Leadership Training Program It is anticipated that the student will be a full-time intern employed by the church under the direction of the youth pastoral mentor throughout the duration of the program. While these arrangements can be negotiated the plan is that the church would provide basic living expenses (perhaps room and board) plus one third of the cost of ACTS/NBS tuition (not including SonLife fees). The other two thirds would be shared equally between the student and the Seminary by way of scholarship. Terms of employment are entirely within the province of the church and student. The Seminary reserves the right to limit the number of students enrolled in the program as funds allow. Students will be responsible for their own costs related to any additional courses required to meet program admission standards. Books and supplies are the responsibility of the student. TUITION COSTS The current rate for Diploma level courses is $175 per credit over a total 30 credit hours. $175 X 30 = $5,410* Church $1,803 Seminary $1,803 Student $1,803 The student and church would be responsible for a total of $1750 each, spread unevenly over the three semesters of the first year. This amount does not include the cost of books, supplies, or SonLife fees which would be over and above these costs and are the responsibility of the student and church. *NOTE: RES500 Research Strategies is an ACTS course and falls under ACTS current ACTS tuition rates. This adjustment is reflected in the figures above. The current rate for Masters level courses is $335 per credit over a total of 51 credit hours as determined by ACTS Seminaries. $335 X 51 = $17,085 Church $5,695 Seminary $5,695 Student $5,695 The student and church would be responsible for a total of $5115 each, spread unevenly over the seven semesters of the second and third year. This amount does not include the cost of books and supplies which would be over and above these costs; nor does it allow for inflationary increases from year to year. SUMMARY: reflecting a projected 5% yearly adjustment for inflation at the masters level given the student commencing this program in the Fall 2006 semester. Student Church Seminary Scholarship* Diploma Tuition $1,803 Diploma Tuition $1,803 Diploma Tuition $1,803 Masters Tuition $5,695 Masters Tuition $5,695 Masters Tuition $5,695 TOTAL TUITION: (+5% adjustment) $7,782 TOTAL TUITION: (+5% adjustment) $7,782 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP: $7,782 SonLife Costs $1,124 SonLife costs are over and above the regular course tuition rates. YLTP Prospectus Page 4 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Youth Leadership Training Program Pastoral Mentor Expectations To serve as a mentor in the Youth Pastor Training Program a Youth Pastor must: 1. Be Sonlife Advance II trained 2. Present to the Youth Commission their ministry model, including 6 completed KRA s, and a one page Description of a Discipled Person. 3. Have served a minimum of 3 years in youth ministry. 4. Have their present ministry evaluated by at least two people approved by the Youth Commission. Once these steps have been taken, the Youth Commission will make the final call as to the qualification status of the potential mentor. Any exceptions to these guidelines must be approved by a vote of the Youth Commission. YLTP Prospectus Page 5 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Youth Leadership Training Program First Year Calendar of Events Jan - April...Youth pastor works with the YLTP candidate investigating with the candidate issues of suitability, calling, timing etc. **This includes requesting NBS to check the candidate's academic qualifications. (transcripts will be needed). May 15...Completed application form and references submitted to the Youth Commission. June 15...Last date for Youth Commission interview of applicant. June 30...Last date for applications of approved candidates to be submitted to NBS by the Youth Commission. July 1...NBS issues Fall semester contract letters to course instructors and mentors. July 15...NBS issues a letter of acceptance and registration information to each approved applicant. July 30...Last date for new student to register for Fall semester courses. July 30...NBS orders books and materials for the Fall semester. August 15...Syllabus and book package sent to students. September 1...Fall semester begins. October 1...NBS sends out Spring semester contract letters to course instructors and mentors. October 30...NBS orders books and materials for the Spring semester. **Students pre-register with ACTS for YMN 500 December 1...Spring semester syllabus and book package sent to students. January 2...Spring semester begins. January 2...NBS sends out Summer semester contract letters to course instructors and mentors. January 15...Grade submission deadline for Fall semester **Payment of Fall semester stipends. January 31...NBS orders books and materials for the Summer semester. April 1...Summer semester syllabus and book package sent to students. May 1...Summer semester begins. May 15...Grade submission deadline for Spring semester **Payment of Spring semester stipends. June 1...Application to ACTS Seminaries Sept. 15 Grade submission deadline for Summer semester **Payment of Summer semester stipends. YLTP Prospectus Page 6 Northwest Baptist Seminary

1. Print your full name: NORTHWEST BAPTIST SEMINARY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM (YLTP) FIRST LAST MIDDLE (WIFE'S NAME IF MARRIED) 2. Print your current mailing address: STREET CITY PROV/STATE POSTAL CODE PHONE NUMBER 3. Print your personal & contact information: S / M SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER BIRTHDATE MARITAL STATUS PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS 4. Print youth pastoral mentor information: NAME OF YOUR PASTORAL MENTOR OFFICIAL POSITION PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS 5. Print your church's name: 6. Print your church information: STREET CITY PROV/STATE POSTAL CODE PHONE 7. Print your educational history:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx NAME OF INSTITUTION DEGREE/DIPLOMA RECEIVED YEARS ATTENDED PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL PREVIOUS POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SENT TO NORTHWEST BAPTIST SEMINARY - ATTENTION REGISTRAR PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY STUDENT'S SIGNATURE and YOUTH COMMISSION'S APPROVAL I HEREWITH MAKE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM AND CONFIRM THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT. Applicant's Signature Date FEBBC/Y Youth Commission Signature CHURCH'S COMITTMENT WE HEREWITH CONFIRM OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE ABOVE NAMED STUDENT FOR THE DURATION OF HIS ENROLMENT IN THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROSPECTUS. Youth Pastoral Mentor's Signature Date Senior Pastor or Board Chairman's Signature NORTHWEST BAPTIST SEMINARY ACADEMIC DEAN Signature Date NOTE: A further application will need to be made to ACTS Seminaries for the MA portion of the program subsequent to completion of the Diploma. Acceptance into YLTP does not automatically imply acceptance into the MA by ACTS. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Application fee $35 DATE RECEIVED: BY: Student ID # assigned TOTAL

Northwest Baptist Seminary Permission to Disclose Student Information To enroll a Northwest Baptist Seminary Youth Leadership Training Program student as a part-time non-degree student at ACTS Seminaries Northwest will need to forward the following from the student's Northwest academic file to ACTS Enrolment Services: 1. A photocopy of one of the student's original references 2. A photocopy of the student's personal testimony 3. A photocopy of the student's original academic transcripts from other institutions 4. An original copy of the student's current registration in the YLTP program at Northwest In order to do that Northwest needs the following waiver signed by the student: Student Name: NBS ID#: Address: Phone # : E-mail address: I HEREBY GRANT NORTHWEST BAPTIST SEMINARY PERMISSION TO DISCLOSE MY PERSONAL/ACADEMIC INFORMTATION TO ACTS SEMINARIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENROLING ME AS AN ACTS PART- TIME STUDENT. I am at least 18 years of age and I have read and understand the forgoing statement and am competent to execute this agreement. Student signature Date YLTP Application Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 1 Employer/Friend Applicant Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail Referee The person named above has applied to the Youth Leadership Training Program and has submitted your name as a referee. Kindly complete all of the questions to the best of your knowledge. Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Position Company Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail How long have you known the applicant? How well do you know the applicant? Very well Well Casually Describe the context of your relationship with the applicant Describe the applicant's health Further comments you may have regarding the applicant Please complete both sides of this reference form YLTP Application Page 1 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 1 Employer/Friend Check the words or phrases which best describe the applicant Desire to learn Strong Determination Positive Attitude Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Leadership Excellent initiative Good organizer Leads when asked Makes little effort No opportunity to observe Cooperation Works well with others Usually cooperative Avoids group activities Causes friction No opportunity to observe Respect for authority Always respectful Generally respectful Critical Disrespectful No opportunity to observe Concern for others Unselfish, caring Considerate Indifferent Self-centered No opportunity to observe Acceptance by peers Well liked, sought out Well accepted Tolerated Not accepted No opportunity to observe Choice of associates Very discerning Somewhat discerning Questionable discernment Careless No opportunity to observe Emotional stability Consistently Stable Usually well adjusted Sometimes unstable Unbalanced, unstable No opportunity to observe Energy and initiative Seeks additional tasks Does more than expected Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Spiritual motivation and moral integrity High Consistent Inconsistent Little spiritual belief No opportunity to observe Anticipated achievement in academic studies Will excel - (A student) Better than average Acceptable May struggle No opportunity to observe Anticipated success in ministry Outstanding Good Adequate Unsuitable No opportunity to observe Recommendation I recommend this applicant I recommend this applicant with reservation (please attach reasons) I do not recommend Signature Date YLTP Application Page 2 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 2 Pastor/Spiritual Advisor Applicant Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail Referee The person named above has applied to the Youth Leadership Training Program and has submitted your name as a referee. Kindly complete all of the questions to the best of your knowledge. Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Position Company Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail How long have you known the applicant? How well do you know the applicant? Very well Well Casually Describe the context of your relationship with the applicant Describe the applicant's health Further comments you may have regarding the applicant Please complete both sides of this reference form YLTP Application Page 1 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 2 Pastor/Spiritual Advisor Check the words or phrases which best describe the applicant Desire to learn Strong Determination Positive Attitude Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Leadership Excellent initiative Good organizer Leads when asked Makes little effort No opportunity to observe Cooperation Works well with others Usually cooperative Avoids group activities Causes friction No opportunity to observe Respect for authority Always respectful Generally respectful Critical Disrespectful No opportunity to observe Concern for others Unselfish, caring Considerate Indifferent Self-centered No opportunity to observe Acceptance by peers Well liked, sought out Well accepted Tolerated Not accepted No opportunity to observe Choice of associates Very discerning Somewhat discerning Questionable discernment Careless No opportunity to observe Emotional stability Consistently Stable Usually well adjusted Sometimes unstable Unbalanced, unstable No opportunity to observe Energy and initiative Seeks additional tasks Does more than expected Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Spiritual motivation and moral integrity High Consistent Inconsistent Little spiritual belief No opportunity to observe Anticipated achievement in academic studies Will excel - (A student) Better than average Acceptable May struggle No opportunity to observe Anticipated success in ministry Outstanding Good Adequate Unsuitable No opportunity to observe Recommendation I recommend this applicant I recommend this applicant with reservation (please attach reasons) I do not recommend Signature Date YLTP Application Page 2 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 3 Church Board/Congregation Applicant Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail Referee The person named above has applied to the Youth Leadership Training Program and has submitted your name as a referee. Kindly complete all of the questions to the best of your knowledge. Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Position Company Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail How long have you known the applicant? How well do you know the applicant? Very well Well Casually Describe the context of your relationship with the applicant Describe the applicant's health Further comments you may have regarding the applicant Please complete both sides of this reference form YLTP Application Page 1 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 3 Church Board/Congregation Check the words or phrases which best describe the applicant Desire to learn Strong Determination Positive Attitude Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Leadership Excellent initiative Good organizer Leads when asked Makes little effort No opportunity to observe Cooperation Works well with others Usually cooperative Avoids group activities Causes friction No opportunity to observe Respect for authority Always respectful Generally respectful Critical Disrespectful No opportunity to observe Concern for others Unselfish, caring Considerate Indifferent Self-centered No opportunity to observe Acceptance by peers Well liked, sought out Well accepted Tolerated Not accepted No opportunity to observe Choice of associates Very discerning Somewhat discerning Questionable discernment Careless No opportunity to observe Emotional stability Consistently Stable Usually well adjusted Sometimes unstable Unbalanced, unstable No opportunity to observe Energy and initiative Seeks additional tasks Does more than expected Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Spiritual motivation and moral integrity High Consistent Inconsistent Little spiritual belief No opportunity to observe Anticipated achievement in academic studies Will excel - (A student) Better than average Acceptable May struggle No opportunity to observe Anticipated success in ministry Outstanding Good Adequate Unsuitable No opportunity to observe Recommendation I recommend this applicant I recommend this applicant with reservation (please attach reasons) I do not recommend Signature Date YLTP Application Page 2 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 4 Teacher/Professor Applicant Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail Referee The person named above has applied to the Youth Leadership Training Program and has submitted your name as a referee. Kindly complete all of the questions to the best of your knowledge. Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Name (last, first, middle) Position Company Mailing Address City Prov/State Country Postal Code/Zip Home Phone Work Phone _ Fax E-mail How long have you known the applicant? How well do you know the applicant? Very well Well Casually Describe the context of your relationship with the applicant Describe the applicant's health Further comments you may have regarding the applicant Please complete both sides of this reference form YLTP Application Page 1 Northwest Baptist Seminary

Confidential Personal Reference # 4 Teacher/Professor Check the words or phrases which best describe the applicant Desire to learn Strong Determination Positive Attitude Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Leadership Excellent initiative Good organizer Leads when asked Makes little effort No opportunity to observe Cooperation Works well with others Usually cooperative Avoids group activities Causes friction No opportunity to observe Respect for authority Always respectful Generally respectful Critical Disrespectful No opportunity to observe Concern for others Unselfish, caring Considerate Indifferent Self-centered No opportunity to observe Acceptance by peers Well liked, sought out Well accepted Tolerated Not accepted No opportunity to observe Choice of associates Very discerning Somewhat discerning Questionable discernment Careless No opportunity to observe Emotional stability Consistently Stable Usually well adjusted Sometimes unstable Unbalanced, unstable No opportunity to observe Energy and initiative Seeks additional tasks Does more than expected Needs encouragement Shows little interest No opportunity to observe Spiritual motivation and moral integrity High Consistent Inconsistent Little spiritual belief No opportunity to observe Anticipated achievement in academic studies Will excel - (A student) Better than average Acceptable May struggle No opportunity to observe Anticipated success in ministry Outstanding Good Adequate Unsuitable No opportunity to observe Recommendation I recommend this applicant I recommend this applicant with reservation (please attach reasons) I do not recommend Signature Date YLTP Application Page 2 Northwest Baptist Seminary