SoulFire: Summer Home Missions Experience

INTRODUCTION// SoulFire is a home missions experience initiative sponsored by the Northeast Atlantic NextGen Ministries for high school students with an exceptional heart to serve and leadership potential. SoulFire is designed to mentor and challenge students on many personal, emotional, and spiritual levels to help them in reaching their full potential in who God has called them to be. We desire to “fan the flame” that God has placed in each of them to do great things for Him through serving at our Northeast Atlantic Kids Camps. Through an application and interview process, students will be chosen to serve in SoulFire for summer 2015. SoulFire will be led by Becky Phelps (Oasis Foursquare Church, Winchester, Kentucky) and Lesli Klingenmeier, NextGen Director along with our Northeast Atlantic Summer District Summer Interns. Our leadership team commits to investing in SoulFire students in leadership training and providing various opportunities for spiritual gifts and personal talents to emerge and develop.

SOULFIRE SPECIFICS// SoulFire is an opportunity for high school students (must have completed 9th grade by summer 2015) to serve at our Northeast Atlantic Kids Camps at Camp McPherson in Ohio (July 4-11), Metro Kids Camp in Hanover, Pennsylvania (July 19-25), and Virginia Kids Camp in Lynchburg (August 2—6). Typical SoulFire duties include: running video/audio equipment, drama, assist with registration, assist in services, worship, lead recreation, small group leaders, and many other duties that will challenge students spiritually and physically. The cost for SoulFire is $220 per week and covers all expenses (food, lodging, activities) for the missions experience (except for personal spending money). The SoulFire fee for students serving two weeks is $350. Transportation to and from the camps is the responsibility of each SoulFire student.

QUALIFICATIONS// Students must: Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a servant’s heart reflected in a willing attitude Enjoy serving and working with kids (as this is the primary focus of our mission!) Be a leader in your local church youth ministry Completed 9th grade by the summer of 2015 Attend (or plan to attend) Northeast Atlantic Youth Camp in summer 2015 Be able to work independently, take initiative, and lead others in a confident way Complete the SoulFire application (including reference forms) and return by March 21 Be available for an interview—either in person, video or conference call Be willing to raise support or cover your expenses. This can be done through support letters, fundraising, or personal finances. The $220 ($350 for two weeks) SoulFire fee includes all food/ lodging expenses at camp, weekend activities (including food). An example support letter is available on request.

SOULFIRE STUDENT BENEFITS// As a part of SoulFire, students will work hard, play hard, laugh, cry, lose sleep, learn, hear things you have never heard, worship like you have never worshipped, and generally grow in ways you never thought possible. At the same time, you will develop strong friendships with other students and leaders who have a passion to follow Christ just like you! Relationships and memories will be made that truly will last a lifetime.

MORE INFORMATION// For more information contact Becky Phelps, mybeckyrose@gmail.com or Lesli Klingenmeier, 301-284-0177 x 107 or Lklingenmeier@foursquare.org

SoulFire Summer Student Missions Experience Return completed applications by March 21 to: Northeast Atlantic Foursquare NextGen Ministry Lesli Klingenmeier, Northeast Atlantic NextGen Director c/o Family Fellowship PO Box 146 Amherst, OH 44001

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City ____________________________________ State______________ Zip_____________

Parent’s Names: _________________________________________________________________

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Age: ______ Date of Birth: _________/__________/_________ Current Grade: _____________

Home Phone (______) ______________________ Cell Phone (_______) ______________________

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Social Media Contacts: If you have more than one account, please list contacts for each

Facebook Name: ______________________________ Facebook #2: _____________________________

Twitter Name: ________________________________ Twitter #2: ________________________________

Instagram Name: ___________________________ Instagram #2: ________________________________

What church do you attend: _______________________________________________________________

How long have you attended this church? _____________Years

Senior Pastor's Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Youth Pastor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Do you attend church regularly? Yes__________ No__________

Do you attend youth group regularly? Yes__________ No__________

Year that you were saved: _________________________________________________________________

Have you been filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues?

Yes__________ No__________ If no, is it something you desire? Yes ________ No ________

Answer the following questions based on your comfort level with the following:

PERSONAL INVENTORY

SPIRITUAL INVENTORY

Very Comfortable/Have experience before

Comfortable/ But not much experience

Uncomfortable/would be a big stretch for me

Not comfortable at all

Leading a child in the prayer of salvation

Praying with someone to be filled with the baptism of the Holy Spirit

Praying out loud in front of a group

Praying for adults

How would you describe your personality?

I’m the quiet one I’m outgoing, I like large groups the best

I prefer one on one interaction more than large groups I’m outgoing, but only in small groups

Which of the following do you have experience and enjoy doing?

Video Sports Photography/Video Music: Vocal Dance

Acting Puppetry Music: Instrument: ________________________________________

Administration Crafts Sound Tech Leading Games Cooking

List any additional special skills or talents you have: _____________________________________________

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List the areas where you currently serve in your local church or youth ministry? (Worship team, tech, usher,

Children’s Ministry, Student Leader, . . .etc.)

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Have you attended kids or youth camp as a camper? Yes No

If so, where and how many years:___________________________________________________________

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Have you ever served at a Kid’s Camp before? Yes No

If so, where and how many years: ___________________________________________________________

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Have you been to a doctor in the past two years? Yes No

If so, for what reason: _________________________________________________________

Are you presently taking any form of medication? Yes No

If so, for what reason: _________________________________________________________

Have you ever been treated for alcohol or drugs? Yes No

Are you unusually sensitive to heat? Yes No

Will you have any problems related to hard physical labor? Yes No

Do you have any allergies? Yes No

If any of the above were answered yes, please give a brief description on the following page.

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PERSONALITY/TALENTS/GIFTINGS INVENTORY

CAMP EXPERIENCES

HEALTH INFORMATION

Indicate below your preference for which Kids Camp you would like to serve at:

Ohio Kids Camp July 4-11 Metro Kids Camp July 18-25 Virginia Kids Camp August 2-6

I can serve any of the weeks I marked I can only serve the week I marked

I am interested in serving more than one week

Answer the following questions in the spaces below. This is our opportunity to hear from you and your heart

to serve at Kids Camp this summer.

Describe how you keep growing in your relationship with Jesus? (Prayer life, scripture reading/memory,

devotions, part of a discipleship group, who are you accountable to ...) (Use a separate sheet if necessary)

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Why are you interested in serving with SoulFire this summer? What do you most want to gain from serving?

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KIDS CAMP AVAILABILITY

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

What do you feel you gained the most through serving in SoulFire and how has the SoulFire experience

helped you in growing in your spiritual life in this past year?

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What area of SoulFire would you like to grow more in or gain more experience?

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For Returning SoulFire Applicants

1. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District and

SoulFire Student Home Missions Experience. I also understand that rules or policies may change from time to time due to circumstances that dictate such changes. If I have a disagreement with the program, I will bring my concerns directly to the Leadership Team and will not discuss it with anyone not in leadership.

2. I will abide by the standards of SoulFire that do not allow any of its leadership team or students to be involved with smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, or using illegal drugs. Also, theft, damaging property, physical injury to others, deception, and other forms of socially unacceptable behavior will be causes for

dismissal.

3. My parents and I have both read and we agree to abide to the SoulFire cell phone/electronics, dress code and dating policies. (See attached)

4. I agree to fully support the SoulFire leadership team in my word and conduct. I will remain positive and flexible.

5. I will attend and participate in all aspects of required ministry. This includes daily devotions, team prayer, worship, services, games and activities, clean up duties and all other duties as needed.

6. I understand the importance of SoulFire establishing a “family atmosphere” amongst the leaders and students in order to minister most effectively, therefore I will do my best to not establish “exclusive” relationships within the SoulFire team during our mission experience that would cause others to feel excluded or not a part of the team. I will do my best to look out for the needs and feelings of others in my attitudes, actions, and behaviors.

7. I acknowledge the information I provided in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any references, churches and background checks listed in the application to give you any information they may have, regarding my character and fitness for working with children and I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations to the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District.

I, the undersigned, (and we the parents or legal guardians and/or custodians of the undersigned if a minor or under legal disability) in consideration of the services and sponsorship of the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District, and all other valuable consideration and permission of the SoulFire Summer Student Missions Experience for me to participate as on the Ministry Team, under its auspices,

HEREBY RELEASE AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District and all of its officers, employees, agents and servants from any liability whatsoever that might involve me or any other person, corporation, agency or governmental unit whatsoever, as the result, whether immediate or proximate or not, of my participation on the SoulFire Summer Student Missions team, sponsored by the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District; and I specifically agree to provide any and all insurance protection that may be necessary, helpful, or desirable for my participation and that I will not rely upon the Northeast Atlantic Foursquare District for such protection.

Furthermore, the signing of this document also grants permission for the participant to receive medical care as needed while at a SoulFire ministry event during the calendar year of 2015.

Applicant Name (Print): ___________________________________________________________

Applicant's Signature: ________________________________________ Date________________

Parent’s Name (Print): ____________________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature:___________________________________________ Date________________

MINISTRY TEAM COVENANT

SoulFire: Summer Student Missions Experience Cell phone/Electronic devices/Dress code/ Dating policy for the Ministry Team

Students/Parents please read below:

We must remember that the first and only focus of SoulFire is on ministry. We want to minimize anything that distracts us from our sole focus of ministering to kids. SoulFire understands the day-to-day basic needs of communication and we realize that cell phone/electronic devices usage for young people can be a very difficult distraction. In order for our students be “fully present” during all SoulFire and camp activities, the following guidelines have been established.

1. During SoulFire, we strongly encourage you to be single focused on ministry and building relationships with other members of the SoulFire team. Thus, we want to be cautious in our use of Facebook, texting, Twitter, Snapchat e-mail, etc,… while a part of the SoulFire team and restrict any social media communication until the end of the SoulFire Missions Experience. 2. Cell phones/electronic devices will be turned off and left in rooms during daily activities or otherwise specified time by SoulFire leadership. Students will have flexibility to call home or return calls during established free time. Parents please be patient and expect return calls after 9 pm. 3. In case of an emergency, students can be contacted only through SoulFire leadership personnel; please do not attempt to contact your student at camp during the day. All SoulFire leadership will have quick access to your students at any time of the day. SoulFire leadership contact information is listed below. This again is only for emergency contact.

Dress Code Policy Realizing that there are many definitions when it comes to “modest dress” and we do not want to offend anyone as we minister, we have outlined some basic policies related to acceptable clothing during SoulFire activities. If you should decide to wear clothing that does not meet the guidelines listed below, you will be asked to change.

Guys Guys, please wear clothes that are loose fitting and long enough to come down over the waistband of your pants or shorts. This will eliminate your stomach area from showing and keep your underwear from being seen. We want to make sure we do not offend anyone as we minister. Also all swim suits must be pulled up and tied. If you have a problem with the swim suits still coming down you will need to wear a shirt.

Girls Girls, please understand that you will be ministering and actively playing with children, therefore shirts are not to be cut low enough to see your cleavage. Tank tops must have a two finger width strap with no bra straps showing. Pants, shorts and dresses that are so tight that your underclothes can be seen through them are not allowed. Also your shorts must be finger length. Also all girl swim suits need to be one piece. No two pieces. Tankinis are allowed but your stomach area must be fully covered or you will be asked to wear a t-shirt over your bathing suit. Bathing suits should also not be so low cut that your cleavage is showing.

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Dating Policy Again, we must remember that our first and only focus for SoulFire is on ministry. Therefore, a potentially HUGE distraction is one of dating or “going out” with someone on the SoulFire team or someone at a camp that is not a part of SoulFire. You will not be allowed to date (or “go out with”) a person on the SoulFire Ministry Team. If you do make that decision to pursue an exclusive relationship with a person on the SoulFire team during our kids camps, both of you will be asked to leave the team. We feel strongly that this kind of commitment would definitely be distracting from the purposes of the team. Remember, your fellow teammates are your brothers and sisters in Christ. Therefore, all interactions within our team should be conducted in a brotherly/sisterly manner. Specifically, the following actions cannot and must not take place during our SoulFire experience: 1. No Holding Hands 2. No hugging (except for a brief hug) 3. No kissing 4. No sitting on each other laps 5. No being alone with a person of the opposite sex . Please understand that our goal is not to “police” your every move while you are a part of SoulFire. Our goals are that you would first fall more in love with Jesus and have a passion for Him. Secondly, we want to create a “family atmosphere” on the team where no one feels left out. Finally, we want you to be an example to everyone you come in contact with…from the kids, the young people and the adults. I Timothy 4:12 gives us a great guide - be an example in everything! This policy is intended to support our goals for you while you’re a part of the SoulFire Ministry Team. Please feel free to speak with us if you have any questions.

Lesli Klingenmeier Becky Phelps Northeast Atlantic NextGen Director Mybeckyrose@gmail.com Lklingenmeier@foursquare.org (859)771-0406 (440)864-7534

YOUTH PASTOR CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION Applicant, please fill out all the information about yourself before you

give it to your youth pastor.

Applicant’s Name____________________________________

YOUTH PASTOR: Please complete the recommendation, place it in an envelope, seal and

return it to the applicant.

Youth Pastor's Name__________________________________________

Youth Pastor's Phone (_____) ___________________________________

Youth Pastors/Leaders—strong consideration is given to your recommendation of this applicant’s character and spiritual maturity to serve on the SoulFire Ministry Team. The main qualities we are looking for are strong followers of Jesus with leadership potential who display a desire to grow in their faith, are transparent with their strengths and weaknesses, and have shown loyalty to church leadership while being active in their youth groups. Your responses will be held in strict confidence. If you have, any questions please feel free to call us at 301-284-0177 Ext 107. How long have you known the applicant? ______________________________________ Is the applicant active in his/her church and youth group? Yes_________ No_________ Have you ever had any reason to question the applicant's morals? Yes_________ No_________ Is the applicant comfortable praying in front of a group? Yes_________No_________ What areas of ministry does the applicant currently serve (church, youth group, Kids Ministry …)? ___________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

How do you feel that the applicant is perceived in your youth ministry (friendly, helpful, inclusive, a good example) __________________________________________________________________________________________ Give an example for your answer: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ What is the greatest strength that you see this applicant bringing to the SoulFire Team? ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you see as a potential struggle the applicant may have as part of the SoulFire Team (consider work ethic, character, ability to relate to adults, willingness to share feelings/struggles, confidence,. . . .)? ________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Based on your knowledge of the applicant's character and background, do you: _______Highly recommend ______ Do not recommend _______Recommend ______ Insufficient knowledge to form an opinion Youth Pastor Signature______________________________________________ Date________________

_______ I recommend this person for SoulFire Sr. Pastor Signature: ______________________________

PARENT CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION

Applicant, please fill out all the information about yourself before you

give it to your parent/guardian.

Applicant's Name___________________________________________

Please complete the recommendation, place it in an envelope, seal and return to the applicant.

Name___________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________E-Mail________________________________________

Address_______________________________________City/State________________Zip_________

Dear Parents, Your feedback regarding your child and their readiness to participate in the SoulFire Student Missions Experience is very important to us. Please complete the following questions: List both your son or daughter’s strengths and potential challenges in serving in SoulFire? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

Is there a noticeable difference between how your child acts at home (treats siblings, responds to

authority, etc.) and how they act at church? If yes, please explain. Yes _________ No__________

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What do you hope for your child to gain through their participation in SoulFire: __________________

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Please feel free to add any other comments or feedback on the back of this form.

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