USHER’S MINISTRY APPLICATION



MINISTRY APPLICATION

General rev.1.25.2011

The following questions are designed to give us information which will assist us in available ministry positions. We are not looking for professionals, but rather individuals who have strong commitment to and faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. Becoming involved in ministry in any area is a commitment to God and the body, therefore if please pray and read the appropriate handbook for the ministry you are interested in before filling out this application. All applicants must have had attended Calvary Chapel for at least 6 months and understand Calvary Chapel’s statement of faith and church vision.

PERSONAL DATA

Date __________________________ Email: __________________________________________

Name ______________________________________________________________ Male _______ Female________

Address _______________________________________________Age ________ Birthday_____________________

City _______________________________________________________________ Zip ________________________

Marital Status ____________________ Spouse’s Name ________________________________________________

Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Work Phone: ___________________

May we call you at work? __________ Where are you employed? _______________________________________

What type of work do you do there? _______________________________________________________________

Names and ages of children: (if any) _______________________________________________________________

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Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a felony? ____________

If yes, please explain: ___________________________________________________________________________

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MINISTRY DATA

I am interested in serving in the following ministry (more than one may be applicable):

____ Ushers Ministry ____ Counting Ministry ____ Worship Team

____ Men’s Ministry ____ Women’s Ministry ____Youth Ministry

____ College & Career Ministry ____ Office Volunteer ____ Building/Maintenance

____ Cleaning Ministry

I am available to serve during the following services.

____ Sunday 8:30am ____ Sunday 10:00am ____ Midweek Service

Why do you desire to serve in this ministry? ________________________________________________________

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Do you have any previous experience in the ministry you are interested in ? If yes please explain. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Do you have any special talents or abilities you would like to share with the church body?

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Hobbies & Interests: ____________________________________________________________________________

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SPIRITUAL DATA

Brief Christian testimony (Please indicate year of spiritual birth)

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Is Calvary Chapel your home church? _________

How long have you attended Calvary Chapel of Akron? _________________________

Please give two references whom we may contact:

Name ________________________

Address __________________________________ Phone #____________________

Name ________________________

Address __________________________________ Phone #____________________

In addition, if possible, list an elder or other person at Calvary Chapel who could give you a reference. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Briefly state your beliefs on the following. This is not a test of your Bible knowledge, but we do want to know what you believe regarding these key doctrines. If more space is needed, please use the back of this paper.

A. Do you believe that the scriptures are infallible and verbally inspired by God? ___________________________

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B. What is your understanding of the Trinity? ________________________________________________________

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C. How do you know that you are saved? ___________________________________________________________

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D. Why should a person be baptized? ______________________________________________________________

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E. Why is the resurrection of Christ important? _______________________________________________________

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F. Do you believe that Jesus is coming again? ________________________________________________________

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G. Do you disagree with any of the teaching of Calvary Chapel? If so, which ones, and

why? (Please read our doctrinal statement before answering this question)

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H. Reasons for trials and sickness (are all healed?) ____________________________________________________

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I. List all the churches attended in the past: ( Be specific in regard to reason for leaving. )

Church name Location Pastor's name Dates attended

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Reason for leaving _____________________________________________________________________________

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Church name Location Pastor's name Dates attended

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Reason for leaving _____________________________________________________________________________

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Church name Location Pastor's name Dates attended

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Reason for leaving _____________________________________________________________________________

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** If you have attended more than 3 churches please list them on another sheet of paper and attach to this paper**

Describe your spiritual walk with God at the present time:

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The information contained in this application is correct to the best of the my knowledge. I authorize any references listed in this application to give you any information that they may have regarding my character and fitness for ministry. In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by Calvary Chapel, I hereby release any individual, church, youth organization, charity, employer, reference, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature that may at any time result to me , my heirs, or family because of compliance or any attempts to comply, with this authorization. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application.

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Signature Date

Please mail, or drop off, completed form to the Church Office at

629 Wesleyan Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203

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