Welcome to the Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership! Dear past, present, or future intern: It is with much excitement and a strong desire to support your potential call to ministry that I welcome you to the Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership! This Pathway was developed in response to the voiced desires of prior Cause 4 Life interns that more be done to provide direction and support for those who sense the life-changing call to ministry full or part-time to and with those affected by disability. Your consideration and decision to join this Pathway is one that should not be taken lightly! Entering some level of ministry should only be done after extensive time in prayer and consultation with those whom God has already used in your life to help guide your steps. The Pathway can be a helpful map to maturity as you prayerfully seek to walk in step with the Holy Spirit s work in your life! We at Joni and Friends are committed to encourage and help guide you in the journey! The pages that follow offer an overview of the Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership by way of a flowchart and a brief description of each of the Pathway s Five Phases. These pages are in no way meant to be exhaustive, nor cover any and all potential ministry paths. The Pathway is a general guide framed around Joni and Friend s programs, staff, and ministries which can provide organic mentorship and experience specific enough to cater to your own personal skills and spiritual gifts. As one progresses down the Pathway, it is our prayer that the Lord s direction and call in your life will become sharpened as you seek to fulfill the plan He has for you in ministry. If after prayerful consideration and seasoned council, you sense this Pathway is for you feel free to fill out and return the Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership application at the end of this packet. In addition to sending in the application, we request: (1) a one-page cover letter that captures your personal desire and passion, (2) three references that can give testimony to your servant-leadership potential and calling, and (3) a resume of your background, family, education, experiences, and goals. Thank you for your passion and desire to serve others as you follow Him! Forward Daniel Thomson Director, Cause 4 Life Joni and Friends
Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership: Overview 2 Program Goal: Cause 4 Life interns who express a verbal and written intent to grow and live-out a life calling in Disability Ministry will be individually and uniquely mentored along a progressive path towards Spirit led call fulfillment. The pathway was designed as a five phase progressive process to create potential servant-leading opportunities for qualifying interns on various tracks within various Joni and Friends departments or affiliate ministries. Which track of the pathway is followed is jointly determined by the individual intern and the assigned Joni and Friend s mentor(s). Pathway progress can be stopped at any level as determined by the individual intern and/or assigned mentor. The goal may not be to complete all five phases of the Pathway. *As a clarification: All Intern positions are funded by a combination of your personal support networks that make donations through Cause 4 Life and Cause 4 Life scholarships, as they are available. Phase Three might involve a short-term contracted paid position. Phase Five is post-internship and might lead to employment through Joni and Friends or an affiliate; however, employment is not guaranteed with Pathway progression. General Qualifications 1. Must have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and have signed written affirmation of Joni and Friend s mission and Statement of Faith. 2. Sufficiently and consistently demonstrated that he or she is reliable, cooperative, trustworthy, teachable, and exhibits enthusiasm with initiative regarding Joni and Friend s ministries and mission. 3. Demonstrated consistent traits of a servant-leader towards others (Matthew 20:25-28). 4. Demonstrated consistent performance with excellence in completing tasks related to each progressive phase of the Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership Program. Progressive Five Phase Process PHASE ONE: PARTICIPATE AS A CAUSE 4 LIFE INTERN WITH A MINISTRY & MISSIONS ACADEMY/BOOTCAMP 1. Actively participate as an intern AND demonstrate servant-leadership potential in a Cause 4 Life Ministry and Missions Academy or Bootcamp that includes a short-term mission trip. 2. Complete Beyond Suffering before or after the internship. Completion of Beyond Suffering to the level of Teaching Certification is required on select tracks of the pathway (specifically with both Cause 4 Life and the Academic Departments). Beyond Suffering is overseen by the Academic Department.
PHASE TWO: CAUSE 4 LIFE CORPORATE INTERN AT THE INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY CENTER 3 1. Successfully complete the Cause 4 Life Corporate Intern Program at the International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California. Minimum 240 hour resident requirement (if 30 hours/week, then 2 months duration). Interns are assigned to departments based on their skill sets, purpose, and life goals. 2. Complete Lead Like Jesus training at the International Disability Center. 3. Successfully serve as a co-leader on a short term trip or on a department specific project. 4. Be mentored by an IDC department staff member with weekly meetings during the internship. PHASE THREE: CERTIFIED CAUSE 4 LIFE STS (SHORT-TERM SUPERVISOR) OR PROJECT MANAGER WITH JONI AND FRIENDS OR AN AFFILIATE MINISTRY Description: Work alongside specific Joni and Friend s department staff OR with an affiliate ministry, possibly in a short-term contracted paid position or as a volunteer, providing on-site leadership on a specific trip, project, ministry, or mission. Responsibilities: Determined by each individual Joni and Friend s department or affiliate ministry. PHASE FOUR: CAUSE 4 LIFE CORPORATE INTERN, AREA MINISTRY AND/OR AFFILIATE MINISTRY 1. Successfully complete the Cause 4 Life Corporate Intern Program with a selected Joni and Friends Area Ministry or potentially in collaboration with an affiliate ministry. Minimum 360 hour resident requirement (if 30 hours/week, then 3 months duration). 2. Successfully serve with Area Ministry and/or affiliate ministry leadership on a specific trip, ministry, missions, or project(s) during the Corporate Internship. 3. Be mentored by the Area Ministry or affiliate ministry Director with weekly individual meetings during the internship. PHASE FIVE: MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES WITH JONI AND FRIENDS OR AN AFFILIATE MINISTRY Description: Lead efforts to sustain, equip, and grow a select mission or ministry related to Joni and Friends or with an affiliate ministry in a strategic U.S. location or internationally. Opportunities available only as developed and approved by respective ministry leadership. All candidates for an available opportunity must apply and interview. ***Paid employment is not a guarantee of Pathway progression. Likely Additional Qualifications: 1. Completion of a Bachelor Degree with consistently demonstrated academic excellence is preferred. 2. Must be a self-starter, flexible, and able to multi-task in serving and supporting programs and staff. 3. Must possess the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks. 4. Must possess ministry leadership skills, positive interpersonal/networking skills, and effective writing/computer/communication skills. 5. Three personal references (not including family) that can give testimony to the character and servantleadership qualities of the candidate. References must have known the candidate at least throughout the Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership program. Responsibilities: Determined by each individual Joni and Friend s department or affiliate ministry.
Cause 4 Life Pathway to Servant-Leadership: Application 4 If in full agreement, please sign the below Joni and Friends Statement of Faith and then complete remaining questions of this application. Please return this application with requested documents (cover page, reference list, and resume) to: Joni and Friends; Cause 4 Life Pathway to SL; PO Box 3333; Agoura Hills, California 91376-3333. Thank you. Statement of Faith We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Applicant Signature: Date: Applicant Demographics Name: Date of Birth: Gender: Available seasons for internship: fall spring summer Availability for internship: (months) (hours per week) Requested Pathway Phase of Internship (circle appropriate stage): 1 2 3 4 5 Address: Contact Phone: Email:
Current Passport: Yes No Expiration date: 5 Emergency Contact #1: Phone: Relationship: Emergency Contact #2: Phone: Relationship: Health Insurance Provider: Policy number: Personal, Service, and Educational History On separate sheets of paper, please briefly type out your answers to the following questions: 1. Do you have any history serving with Joni and Friends or another disability-related organization how, when, and where? 2. Do you have leadership experience how, when, where, and with whom? 3. How do you feel the Pathway to Servant-Leadership will help you in your ministry journey? 4. Please briefly review your educational history and where you are currently headed do you desire to continue your education beyond where you currently are and in what field/degree? 5. Do you have any special training or skills that you feel would be helpful in the ministry or during your journey in the Pathway? Are there specific skills you would like to develop? 6. Do you have any ministry or international missions experience, please explain? 7. Do you have any experience serving or working with people affected by disability? 8. What are your current short-term and long-term life goals? 9. Please briefly share details on your relationship and journey with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Health Information 1. Please explain any medical conditions and/or disabilities (physical, emotional, mental) that may challenge you from fulfilling your role in the Pathway program or ministry assignment. 2. Please list any allergies or food restrictions that we would need to be aware of. 3. Do you have any questions or areas of concern regarding participation in the Pathway program? Thank you for your interest and application!