JACKSONVILLE ‘14 NAVIGATOR COLLEGIATE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM TEAM LEADER APPLICATION GENERAL INFORMATION Name____________________________________________________________ M / F SS#_________________________ Current Address_________________________ City______________ State______ Zip_________ Phone(____)___________ Last date we will be able to contact you at school (Spring)______________________________________________________ Permanent Address_________________________ City______________ State_____ Zip_______ Phone(____)___________ Campus______________________ Major_________________________________ Expected Grad. Date________________ Parents’ Names________________________________________________________________________________________ Navigator program(s) previously participated in _______________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address________________________________________________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size S M L XL XXL XXXL Is there anything at all that would keep you from starting the program on May 24th (team leaders arrive at UNF) and completing your commitment through July 27th? Yes No If yes, please explain and define availability. You must receive permission from the program leadership to come late or leave the program before it is over. Excused absences include weddings (actually in the wedding party) and mandatory school functions. Earliest date available for program: _____________________ Leave program to return to school: _____________________ REFERENCES Name/Relation to you 1. 2. Address Phone Number HEALTH Describe your general health:_____________________________________________________________________________ Please describe any significant health concerns (Diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, etc.):__________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ A leader in a summer program has a great responsibility of establishing other Christians in their faith. Because of this, the Navigators have developed criteria that we think a team leader would need to have: 1. Consistent in the basics of Word, prayer, fellowship, and witnessing; is under the Lordship of Christ; and has been growing in these areas for a period of time 2. Has developed a heart for God 3. Is willing to make sacrifices to grow 4. Is involved in ministry on their campus 5. Has attended a Navigator program (exceptions may be made for this) 6. Demonstrates humility through a teachable/learner’s heart In light of the criteria listed, we would like you to assess yourself in the following questions: Can you identify the time in your life in which you personally believed and became a genuine follower of Christ? Briefly describe how you came to know Christ personally How long have you been growing in your relationship with Christ?_______________________________ LORDSHIP One definition of Lordship is that a person puts Christ first in the major areas of life and is taking steps to separate from sin. In light of this definition, tell us about how Jesus is becoming more central to your life? WORD In what ways have you been building God’s word in your life? Hearing God’s Word at church Reading the Bible Personal Bible Study Scripture memory Scripture meditation Briefly describe each of the above answers: What is something that you have learned from God’s word recently? How have you been able to apply what you learned? PRAYER Describe the role of prayer in your devotional life: What is your understanding and experience of Spiritual gifts? How do you practice these in your current ministry context? FELLOWSHIP What are some ways you have served other Christians lately? What key components do you desire in a true fellowship with other brothers and sisters in Christ? Are you involved in a significant dating relationship? __________ If yes, how do you see it affecting your summer? Church affiliation and involvement: Who is your current spiritual leader? ________________________________________________________________ Describe 1 area that they have helped you grow in over the last 6 months: When was the last time they addressed a character issue in your life? How did you respond to it? WITNESSING I share my faith: weekly monthly occasionally Have you ever led anyone to Christ? yes no Have you taken a new believer through follow-up? yes no Are you willing to model and train others in evangelism? yes no Describe a recent time when you shared the gospel (via bridge, etc.) and how the person responded to it. Tell about a friendship you have with a non believer and how you are ministering the gospel? SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP Are you currently helping other believers grow spiritually? In what ways? How are you seeing the Gospel advance through this person’s life? List three leadership lessons you have learned INVOLVEMENT WITH THE NAVIGATORS How long have you been actively involved with The Navigators? less that 1 year 1-2 years more than 2 years Involvement within The Navigators (please check all that apply): Attend large group meetings Investigative Bible study member Investigative Bible study leader Bible study member Bible study leader from a non-staffed campus Campus Leadership Team member Attend Campus retreat Attend The Main Event Overseas Other:_____________________ Below, please list your specific reasons for believing the Lord is leading you to be a leader this summer? SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE AND PREFERENCE If you previously attended JAX STP, where did you work? Do you have previous experience with Starbucks? Do you have previous experience with Panera? Do you have previous landscaping experience? Red Cross certified as a life guard? Do you have pet care experience (Need to be comfortable around large dogs)? Are you pursuing a degree in hotel or restaurant management? Do you have experience as a restaurant wait staff? Have you worked in summer children's programs? Do you have child day-care experience? Have you had experience working in Fast Food operations? Do you have office/clerical experience? Do you have shipping, distribution or warehouse experience? Briefly describe any response you have to the above questions: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ OUR CALLING Our Calling: Describe how your life embodies the Navigator calling to the left: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost. Describe your understanding of what a laborer is: Core Values: The passion to know, love and become like Jesus Christ The truth and sufficiency of the Scriptures for the whole of life The transforming power of the Gospel The leading and empowerment of the Holy Spirit Expectant faith and persevering prayer rooted in the promises of God The dignity and value of every person Love and grace expressed among us in community Families and relational networks in discipling the nations Please return this completed application via email no later than February 15th to: marklexieday@gmail.com Please mail a registration processing fee of $50. (It is not necessary to send a paper copy of your application form, rather email only) The fee is non-refundable, but will be applied to your total program costs. Make checks payable to “The Navigators”. (If program application is denied, the fee will be refunded.) Mark and Lexie Day 4624 Roberts St. Shawnee, Ks 66226