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Liberty University Spanish Institute

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Dear prospective Spanish Institute student:

Thank you for your interest in Spanish training and ministry. The Institute consists of two months in Guatemala—the first of which consists of partial immersion with extensive team ministry while the second month features total immersion with the level of ministry largely determined by the student.

➢ Month 1, Partial Immersion—Primary Elements:

o Spanish Instruction

▪ Students will enroll in college-level classes (Spanish 102 or above) that they will take during their first month in Guatemala.

▪ These classes will feature the vocabulary and grammatical structures typically confronted in the Guatemalan culture, with particular training in the Plan of Salvation, personal testimony and other elements directly related to ministry in Spanish-speaking countries.

o Ministry such as the following:

▪ Medical clinic

▪ Orphanage

▪ Christian school

▪ Evangelistic programs:

• In churches

• In schools

• In parks and on street corners

• In poor villages while also sharing food and medicine

▪ Painting homes in poor villages

▪ Home construction in poor villages

▪ Church building construction

➢ Month 2, Total Immersion—Primary Elements:

o Home stays with families who only speak Spanish

o Work and/or ministry designed to aid in fluency

Please take a few moments right now to review this material, and then promptly complete the information forms and return them today. We thank you for your sincere commitment to developing the language and ministry skills necessary to reach the lost of Guatemala.

Your campaign cost covers airfare, housing, meals, ground transportation, literature, insurance, visa costs, etc. For all intents and purposes the campaign fee will cover all ministry and living expenses incurred from the time you leave Liberty until the time you return. Your campaign fee does not include passport fees, passport/visa photo fees, and vaccinations and/or medications needed for the campaign.

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CHECKLIST

I. Complete this form and return it to me at detowles@liberty.edu.

II. In to the Department of English and Modern Languages (DH 2155). Submit the $45 non-refundable fee (this is not included in the campaign cost).

III. Print the Reference Form and forward it to your pastor

IV. Passport – signed with your full legal name

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Liberty University Spanish Institute

Application for Cross Cultural Training in Ministry and Language

Campaign Country: ___________________ Dates: ___________________________

I. General Information

Name (as it appears on your passport)

Last: ________________________ First: ______________________ Middle: ___________

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) ________________________ Current Age ____________________

Address (both mailing and permanent):

Mailing Address (LU Box/Commuter): ______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________

Permanent Address: _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________

| |at Liberty |at WORK |

|Telephone | | |

|E-mail | | |

|Cell Phone | | |

II. Personal Information

Gender (M/F): ____ Occupation: ______________________ Employer: _______________

School Attending: ____________ Level of Education (circle one) FR SOPH JR. SR.

Marital Status: Single _______ Married _______ Spouse’s Name: ____________________

Do your parents (or spouse, if married) favor or oppose this missionary endeavor? If opposed, why?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Shirt Size (circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL

(women’s only)

III. Travel Information

Passport Number: _____________________________ Citizenship: _____________________

Date of Issue: ______________________________ Date of Expiration: __________________

Place of Birth (city/state/country):_________________________________________________

Issuing Authority: _____________________________________________________________

IV. Field Ministry

A. Christian Service

How long have you been a Christian? _______________________________________

What do you feel are your spiritual gifts? i.e. service, giving, teaching, exhortation, etc.

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List all past short term mission trips in which you have participated:

|Country | |Dates | |Agency |Raised Support? | |Type of Ministry |

|  | |  | |  |Y/N | |  |

|  | |  | |  |Y/N | |  |

|  | |  | |  |Y/N | |  |

|  | |  | |  |Y/N | |  |

B. Skills

Do you speak any foreign language fluently? Yes____ No ____

Language(s): _________________________________________________________

List any areas of work experience and work skills which you feel are above average.

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Do you sing? Yes____ No ____ Part: Soprano____ Alto ____ Tenor____ Bass ____

Do you play an instrument? Yes____ No ____ If yes, list: _____________________

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Considering your spiritual gifts, past experiences, and practical skills, what do you think your major contribution(s) to the team could be (i.e. drama, music, encouragement, evangelism, youth ministry, teaching, teaching English, discipleship, sports ministry, construction, etc)?

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V. Emergency Information

Emergency Contact #1 (Parent/Guardian/Spouse)

Full Legal Name: _____________________________________________________________

Relationship to you: ___________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________

Telephone: HOME ( )________________ WORK ( ) __________________________

CELL ( ) _______________ _ OTHER ( ) _________________________

Email Address _______________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact #2

Full Legal Name: _____________________________________________________________ Relationship to you: ___________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________

Telephone: HOME ( )________________ WORK ( ) __________________________

CELL ( ) _______________ _ OTHER ( ) _________________________

Email Address _______________________________________________________________

VI. Medical Information

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. SINCE THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL TO PROVIDING CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS, PLEASE SUPPLY INFORMATION AS COMPLETELY AND AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE.

Medical Insurance Policy # Group #

Insurance Company Phone (warning: insurance may not be valid overseas)

Family Doctor or Clinic_______________________________ Phone #: ( ) _____________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________

Glasses/Contacts (circle one) YES NO

Immunizations (with dates):

Diphtheria/Tetanus Typhoid

Polio booster Yellow Fever

Hepatitis B Meningiococcus (Menomune)

Hepatitis A Other (specify)

Measles ( _______Other (specify)

Mumps ( OR( MMR _______Other (specify)

Rubella ( _______Other (specify)

Allergies:

Foods

Drugs/Medication

Environmental Factors

Current Medications (include over the counter medication, herbal products, birth control pills and dosage of all medications):

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

Medical History:

NOTE: If you answer yes to any of the following, please explain in the space below

▪ Heart Disease? Specify

▪ Asthma? Last Attack?

▪ Seizures? Last Event?

▪ Eating Disorder?

▪ Depression or other mental health/emotional issues?

▪ Risk of immune deficiency?

▪ Pregnancy? Due date?

▪ Intestinal or stomach problems? Specify

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Is there anything that would prohibit you from fully performing what would be expected of your participation on a language and evangelism training trip with the Liberty University Spanish Institute?

Yes___ No___ If yes, please explain ____________________________________________________________________________

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Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________

By signing here you verify that all information in Section VI is current and valid

VII. Ministry Information

Home Church: ________________________________________________________________

Pastor: ________________________________ Telephone: ( ) _______________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________

I, ________________________, certify that all information that has been submitted in this application is both accurate and complete.

______________________________ _________________________

Signature Date

______________________________ ______________________________ _______________

**Print Name **Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

**Parent/Guardian signature is only necessary if you are under the age of 18.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SPANISH INSTITUTE CAMPAIGN POLICY AGREEMENT

I realize that the following elements are crucial to the effectiveness, quality, and safety of our

campaign together. As a member of the campaign team, I agree to:

1. Remember that I am a guest working at the invitation of a local missionary or pastor.

2. Remember that I have come to learn, not to teach. I may run across procedures that I feel are

inefficient, or attitudes that I find closed minded. I’ll resist the temptation to inform our hosts

about, “how I do things.” I’ll be open to learning other people’s methods and ideas.

3. Respect the host’s view of Christianity. I recognize that Christianity has many faces

throughout the world, and that the purpose of this trip is to witness and experience faith lived

out in a new setting.

4. Develop and maintain a servant’s attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.

5. Respect my team leader(s) and his or her decisions.

6. Refrain from gossip. I may be surprised at how each person will blossom when freed from the

concern that others may be passing judgment.

7. Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired

circumstances, but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are innumerable. I’ll try to

be creative and supportive.

8. Respect the work that is going on in the country with the particular church, agency, or

person(s) with whom we are working I realize that our team is here for just a short while, but

that the missionary and local church are here for the long term. I will respect their knowledge,

insight, and instructions.

9. Refrain from negative political comments or hostile discussions concerning our host country’s

politics.

10. Remember not to be exclusive in my relationships. If my sweetheart or spouse is on the team,

we will make every effort to interact with all members of the team, not just one another.

11. Refrain from any activity that could be construed as romantic interest toward a national. I

realize certain activities that seem innocuous in my own culture may seem inappropriate in

others.

12. Abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages or the use of tobacco/illegal drugs

while on the trip, this policy works in conjunction with adherence to the entire Liberty Way.

I hereby understand that The Institute reserves the right to take the necessary action if I do not comply to this policy agreement.

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Print Name Signature Date

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**Print Name **Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

**Parent/Guardian signature is only necessary if you are under the age of 18.

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Campaign Contract

State of Virginia

City of Lynchburg

By signing this contract I am indicating that I would like to participate in a trip with the Liberty University Spanish Institute, and I plan to secure the funds necessary to do so. I realize that all checks should be made payable to LUSI (Liberty University Spanish Institute) and sent to the same at: Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA. 24502-2269, and all moneys will be established with the submitting of a $45.00 non-refundable application fee.

If I am able to participate in the campaign, the stated campaign cost and any money used to secure my support will be deducted from my account. In the event of insufficient funds necessary for me to participate in the campaign, any charges incurred in my attempt (i.e., airline cancellation fees when applicable) will be deducted from my account, and I will be responsible for any deficit.

Any funds remaining in my account may be left intact for use in a future campaign within one year, transferred to another campaigner’s account, or may, upon written request from those who contributed the

funds, be refunded. At the end of one year, any funds remaining in my account will become the property

of LUSI, and all records of my account will be destroyed.

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Campaign Release Form

State of Virginia

City of Lynchburg

I, the Undersigned, desiring to visit foreign countries with the Liberty University Spanish Institute of Lynchburg, Virginia, do hereby release and forever discharge the Institute from any and all claims for injuries or damages I might have in the future as a result of my travel within the United States of America as well as visiting foreign countries, including my stay in any such foreign country, and travel to and from any such country. This release applies both during the first month, when classes are conducted by Liberty faculty, and during ensuing months, when students will be fulfilling internship and independent study requirements without the direct supervision of Liberty University faculty.

I am eighteen (18) years of age or older, and this RELEASE is binding on me and my Executor, Administrators, and heirs. If I am younger than the age of eighteen (18) my parent or legal guardian signature must also be included below.

I further give the Institute and/or their representative with me on any such trip, authority to request medical and/or hospital treatment for my benefit in the event of any injury or sickness sustained by me while traveling to and from any foreign country.

**SIGN ONLY IN PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC**

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I HAVE FULLY READ THE ABOVE AND UNDERSTAND THE SAME.

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Signature Date

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Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian (Only necessary if under the age of 18) Date

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

CITY OF:________________________________ STATE OF:________________________________

The foregoing release was acknowledged before me this _________ day of _________, 20_________ by

_______________________________________. My Commission expires:________________________.

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Notary Public

POWER OF ATTORNEY

STATE OF VIRGINIA

CITY OF LYNCHBURG

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LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY ENDORSEMENT PURPOSES

Know all people by these presents, that the undersigned does hereby make, constitute, and appoint the Liberty University Spanish Institute of Lynchburg, Virginia its employees and its agents, my true and lawful attorney in face, for me and in my name, place and stead, to endorse all checks, warranties, and drafts payable to the undersigned, or the order of the undersigned, or which may be cashed upon the undersigned’s endorsement, and to deposit the proceeds thereof in an account of The Liberty University Spanish Institute and/or Liberty University for its own use, in any bank, trust company, or savings and loan company it may choose. This Power of Attorney shall not terminate on my disability.

***SIGN ONLY IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC***

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I HAVE FULLY READ THE ABOVE AND UNDERSTAND THE SAME.

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Printed Name Social Security Number

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Residence: Street City State Zip Code

______________________________________ ________________________

Signature Date

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

CITY OF:__________________________ STATE OF:_________________________

The foregoing release was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ________, 20_____ by

_____________________________. My commission expires: __________________.

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Notary Public

Financial Deadline Agreement

To ensure that funds are available at the appropriate times, the Institute sets up a series of deadlines.. Typically, expenses such as airfare deposits, airfare costs, housing and food deposits, in-country transportation, etc. must be covered well ahead of the time when the trip actually takes place.

The deadlines for your campaign will be made available to you in your first campaign meeting with your leader present to explain costs and dates.

By signing below you are agreeing to adhere to the deadlines set up for the trip for which you are applying.

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Printed Name Signature

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Date Signed Country

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Rev.3/25/04

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