Missionary Apprenticeship Application

This form is to be filled out by applicants for GFM's Missionary Apprenticeship. We are currently only able to accept applicants from the United States, Canada, and places that can attain their own visa to enter the United States. We cannot help with any visa applications. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee which you can pay online after filling out the following form.

General Information

Full Name (as it appears on passport)

Preferred First Name or Nickname

Attach a digital photo of yourself

Supported file types: jpg, gif, tif, png, bmp, raw. Please attach a file smaller than 1MB, or your form will not go through.

Program

Age and Birthday

Gender

Ethnicity (white, african american, hispanic, asian, etc.)

Citizenship (country your passport is from)

Do you have a passport?

Note that ALL U.S. and Canadian citizens MUST have a passport to travel to other countries.

Permanent Address

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Country

Temporary Address (if applicable)

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Country

Phone Number (xxx)xxx-xxxx

Type:

Social Security Number xxx-xx-xxxx

We are required to do background and credit checks on all participants.

E-mail Address

Marital Status

If dating, engaged, divorced, separated or remarried please give the relevant history.


Family Information (if applicable)

Spouse Full Name

Spouse Nickname

Spouse Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Spouse Age

Spouse Gender

Spouse Ethnicity

Spouse Citizenship

Is your spouse planning on taking classes?

What is your anniversary?

Children's Names, Age, Gender





Church Information

Does your pastor know of your desire to serve in the mission field?

What is his/her perspective of your involvement in missions?

What's the name of your church?

Church Denomination (if applicable)

Senior/Missions/Youth Pastor's Name

Pastor's E-mail Address

Your Pastor's Telephone Number (xxx)xxx-xxxx

It is our policy to contact your references directly, introducing ourselves as a missions organization, and asking for their counsel and input regarding your application. We ask that you have your pastor complete and return directly to us one reference form, and that you have another spiritual leader submit one to us as well.

Emergency Contact Information

Contact Name

Relation to You

Home Phone (xxx)xxx-xxxx

Work/Cell Phone (xxx)xxx-xxxx

E-mail Address

Your Missionary Support

Each Missionary Apprentice is required to cover all of their own tuition (approximately $750 for the program). There are no scholarships available.

Are you able to cover the tuition for the school?

If not, how do you plan to raise the necessary funds?

Do you have any debt at this time (school, credit cards, mortgage)?

What is the debt for and what is the amount?


Prayer Support

Upon entering the mission field, you will be fully immersed in spiritual warfare. It is essential that you have people who are covering you in prayer. We suggest that you have a minimum of 20 prayer partners who have committed themselves to intercede and pray for you, for your ministry, and for the people to whom God sends you. Start now to form your team of prayer partners. Make a list of their names and addresses, so that you can keep them informed of your missions efforts.

Christian Life and Calling

Describe your conversion experience and present relationship with the Lord.


How do you know that God has called you to serve with GFM and to become a Missionary Apprentice?


Describe in detail your prior experiences serving as a missionary and/or in your church.


What are your personal and ministry goals for the Missionary Apprenticeship?


What are your long-term goals and dreams or calling? Do they involve missions, unreached people groups, or the 10/40 window?


Missions Experience, Education, and Abilities

How many short-term mission trips have you been on?

What groups or organizations have you worked with?


Education (Schools attended and Degrees earned)


List your talents, abilities, and gifts that can be useful in the ministry


List your weaknesses and the areas in which you need to grow


What ministries have you been involved in within your church?


What languages do you speak? (Language and Proficiency 1-10)
 
 
 

Past History and Personal Information

ALL INFORMATION IS KEPT COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL.

Have you ever had or do you currently have problems in any of the following areas? Mark them with a check and give a detailed description below.

Lawsuits of any nature
Civil or military violations
Experiences with the occult
Use of illegal drugs and/or alcohol
Sexual sin (pre-marital sex, pornography, homosexuality, etc.)
Psychological Problems (depression, eating disorder, etc.)
Financial Debt
Stealing

Details:


Describe your reputation; how do you think others see you?


How do you respond when things don't work out as you had planned?


How do you respond to the correction of others in your areas of weakness or when you make a mistake?


How do you work in stressful situations?


How do you respond in a situation of conflict between you and another person?


Please number yourself from 1-10 depending on where you see yourself in the following spectrum (1 being extreme to the left description and 10 being extreme to the right description).

Compulsion to work Slow to put out effort

Challenge authorities Very submissive

Focus on needs of others Focus on own needs

Extroverted Introverted

Firm and consistent Flexible

Private Open

Very Emotional Very Controlled

Medical History

To the best of your knowledge, have you or your dependents been or are currently being treated for (check Y or N):

Y  N — Condition of the brain or nervous system including epilepsy, fainting, frequent or severe dizziness?

Y  N —  Any nervous, mental or emotional disorder? Are you taking any medication for depression, attention deficit disorder, etc.?

Y  N —  The respiratory system including tuberculosis, asthma, hay fever, pleurisy, adenoids, tonsils?

Y  N —  Condition of the heart or blood vessels including abnormal blood pressure, anemia?

Y  N —  The gastrointestinal tract, liver or pancreas including gallstones, ulcer hernia, rectal trouble?

Y  N —  The genitourinary organs including kidney trouble, prostatitis, albumin in the urine?

Y  N —  Cancer, rheumatism, bursitis, arthritis, disorder of the back, varicose veins, breast or female organs?

Y  N —  Endocrine system including sugar in the urine, diabetes, thyroid, adrenal disorder?

Y  N —  Any physical deformity or defect including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

Y  N —  Pregnancy? If yes, estimated delivery date:

Y  N —  Do you use or have you used tobacco, alcoholic beverages, marijuana or other drugs such as narcotics, stimulants, depressants or psychometrics?

Y  N —  During the past 5 years have you or your dependents had medical consultation, been hospitalized or are you currently taking medication? If yes, list below:

If yes on any of the above questions, please give details:


Who is your family doctor?

Name

Address

Phone Number (xxx)xxx-xxxx

Email address

How did you hear about GFM?

Friend
Name of Friend (optional):
Conference Booth
Internet Search
Another Website
Name of Website:
Other
Describe:

Do you agree with GFM's Statement of Faith?

By signing below, I affirm that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I affirm my acceptance of the Missionary Apprenticeship Commitment.

Electronic Signature (Your Full Name)

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

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Missionary Apprenticeship Facts

Historically 1/3 of our interns go overseas within 2 years of completing a Missionary Apprenticeships. Another 1/3 follows them but take 3-5 years to get there. And another 1/3 do not go but stay over here and help others of go (and stay) over there.

2010/11 Missionary Apprenticeships

Atlanta Missionary Apprenticeships
Aug 28, 2010 - June 11, 2011
$750 for the whole program
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