Welcome...

Serving Requirements:  
- 6 months regular attendance at New Life
- Growth Track (Register at newlifeinfo.com/growthtrack)
- Application and Character References 
- Background Check for volunteers 18 and older 
- Code of Conduct Training & Interview

Thanks for your interest in being a leader at Accelerate.  Please fill out the following leadership application information. This will help us get to know you, and help us place you in a spot that is going to best fit your giftedness.  

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* 1. Your Personal Information:

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* 5. What Service/Campus would you like to work with?

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* 6. What area of Accelerate are you interested in?

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* 7. PERSONAL: 
Please write a brief testimony about how and when you became a Christian . . .

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* 8. How would you describe your spiritual walk now?

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* 9. What accountability to your spiritual walk do you have?

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* 10. What people or experiences have been most significant in your growth as a Christian?

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* 11. What do you do when you have conflict with someone? How do you handle confrontation?

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* 12. Are there any special issues or concerns happening in your life right now that would have an impact in your commitment and involvement in student ministries (relationships, other commitments, etc.)?

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* 13. LEGAL/LIFESTYLE CONCERNS:
In caring for students, we believe it is our responsibility to seek an adult staff that is able to provide healthy, safe, and loving relationships. Any special concerns can be discussed individually with the pastoral staff.

Are you using illegal drugs? Yes or No:

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* 14. Yes or No:  Have you ever gone through treatment for alcohol or drug use? ...if yes, please explain:

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* 15. What is your view on drinking alcohol or using drugs?

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* 16. Are you aware of any habits, traits, or tendencies you possess that could pose any threat to children, youth, or adults that would impact your commitment or involvement with Accelerate Student Ministries?

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* 17. Yes or No:  Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a crime?...if yes, explain:

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* 19. Yes or No:  Have you ever participated in, been accused of, or convicted of, pleaded guilty, or no contest to any form of abuse or sexual misconduct?...if Yes, Explain:

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* 20. MINISTRY: 
What other ministries have you been involved in and your reasons for moving on from that ministry?

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* 21. Have you ever been in a student ministry before, as either a student or an adult leader?
Describe your impressions of the experience . . .

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* 22. What spiritual gifts do you feel you have and how would you like to use them in this student ministry?

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* 23. Do you have any special skills that could be helpful to the Student Ministry (drama, music, sports, etc.)?

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* 24. Why do you want to volunteer with Accelerate?

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* 25. What are some of your expectations of Accelerate and the staff?

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* 26. Please provide us with 3 References that we may contact:  (Non Family Members and Non New Life Church Staff Members).  Please include PHONE and EMAIL for each. EMAIL REQUIRED

REFERENCE #1:

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* 27. REFERENCE #2:

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* 28. REFERENCE #3:

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I, undersigned, give my authorization to this church or its representatives to release any and all records or information relating to working with minors. The church may contact my references and appropriate government agencies as deemed necessary in order to verify my suitability as a volunteer.

I understand that the personal information will be held confidential by the professional church staff.

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* 30. Signature:

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* 31. Signed:

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