Date_______
Name
_______________________________________________ Tel.______________
Address
_______________________________________________________________
Marital
Status ______ Spouse’s Name
_____________ Date of Marriage___________
Number
of children living at home:
Your
special interests, hobbies, abilities:
Spouse’s
interests, hobbies, abilities:
Place
of birth ______________________________________ Date
of birth __________
Home
Church ___________________________________________________________
Do you have any
health problems that might affect the performance of your ministry?
____Yes; ____No; if yes, please
specify_____________________________________
When was the last
time you had a physical checkup?____________________________
Please comment on
your general health:
Colleges
attended
Dates
Degree/Honors
_____________________________________________ __________ ____________
_____________________________________________ __________ ____________
_____________________________________________ __________ ____________
Graduate
Schools
_____________________________________________ __________ ____________
_____________________________________________ __________ ____________
Do
you currently hold a credential for ministry? Yes_____;
No _____;
if
yes, please identify ________________________________________________________
Have
you ever held a credential for ministry that was revoked or withdrawn? Yes___; No___;
if
yes, please explain: ________________________________________________________
If
you do not hold a credential from an Advent Christian credentialing body do you intend to
seek such a credential?
Yes_____;
No_____
STATEMENT
OF CALL TO MINISTRY:
MINISTRY
HISTORY
I have been involved in Christian ministry for _______ years as:_____________________
Name
of church or organization
Position
Dates served
___________________________________________ ________________ __________
___________________________________________ ________________ __________
___________________________________________ ________________ __________
___________________________________________ ________________ __________
Please describe any
specialized ministries in which you have been involved:
Do you speak any
language other than English? ______________________________
Work experience
other than Christian ministry:
The purpose of this section is to help you assess your spiritual competencies and interests so as to provide a basic understanding of how you perceive your giftedness and calling.
Please
identify up to 10 qualities which you believe best describe your person and ministry even
though you may identify with more. An item
not marked is not an indication of weakness.
Place
an “X” beside each of your choices.
____
am an effective preacher/speaker
____ am an effective administrator
____
am effective in planning and
____ am committed to personal spiritual
leading worship
growth and theological understanding
____ am an enabler/edifier
____ am a good listener
____ am a self starter
____ have a passion for Missions
____ am an effective counselor
____ deal effectively with conflict
____ have a clear understanding of what ____ am genuinely accepting of people
God is calling me to do with my
with different backgrounds and/or
life
ethniceties
____ understand the plan of salvation ____ am genuinely accepting of other
and regularly share with un-
believers who may have different
believers
theological positions
____ am an effective leader
____ believe everyone in the Body has
a
____ assertive
ministry and work to help them
____ passive
discover their ministry gift and use
____ team oriented
it for the glory of God and the good
of
the Body.
____ am a prayer warrior
____ _____________________________ ____ ______________________________
I
am most comfortable with the following age groups: (Check as many as apply.)
____
children ____ youth ____ young adults ____ middle adults ____ seniors
____ people of my own age group ____
people of all age groups
My
personality is best described as: (check as
many as apply_
____
people person ____ steady (unfazed
by problems) ____ inspires confidence
____ compassionate and caring, sensitive to others needs ____ subject to mood swings; ____ reserved ____other:
_______________________________________
Which
of the following spiritual gifts characterize your life and ministry?
____
Prophecy
____ Knowledge
____ Service
____
Healing
____ Teaching
____ Discernment
____
Hospitality
____ Deliverance
____ Helps
____
Mercy
____ Administration
____ Evangelism
____
Tongues
____ Pastor/Teacher
____
Faith
____Wisdom
____ Interpretation of Tongues
Do
you believe any of the above are “sign” gifts of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? If so, which ones?
What
do you believe are the essential beliefs/experiences that unite believers in the Body of
Christ?
Describe
the kind of church you would be most comfortable pastoring.
PASTORAL
ACTIVITY PRIORITIZATION
Please review the following list of pastoral activities and circle your priority rating under the appropriate indicator. Remember this is merely a personal indicator as to what, in your mind, holds highest priority.
A PROCLAMATION
OF THE WORD. The Pastor proclaims
1 2 3
the Word with conviction, clarity and application to life
situations.
B LEADING
OF WORSHIP. The Pastor is responsible to
1 2 3
lead the congregation in worship and creatively varies the
format to develop interest and participation of others.
C SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS. The Pastor
1 2 3
takes a personal interest in the spiritual growth of
individual members outside of the regularly scheduled
services of the church. Sets aside
time for nurture of
members individually or in groups.
D VISITATION. (church
members) The Pastor visits in
1 2 3
the homes of church members at least twice a year
whether there are special needs or not.
E VISITATION. (special needs) The Pastor personally sees
1 2 3
that the needs of the ill, hospitalized, shut-in, distressed and
bereaved are faithfully cared for.
G COUNSELING. The Pastor holds regular office hours
1 2 3
including
some evening time for the purpose of counseling
members and/or
non-members.
H CHURCH
FELLOWSHIP. The Pastor places priority on
1 2 3
group fellowship and support systems that reach all
members. A Caring network is
established.
I EVANGELISM. The Pastor models an evangelistic life
1 2 3
style and mobilizes the congregation through training
and interaction to faithfully witness to their faith in
Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
J COMMITMENT
TO MISSIONS. The Pastor places a
1 2 3
high priority on world missions and encourages broad
support on the part of the church.
K DEVELOPMENT
AND SUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 1 2 3
The Pastor is committed to the Sunday School and encourages
workers in special ministries through training and counsel.
He offers his time to teach as may be desired from time to
time. He is committed to making the
members of his
congregation Biblically literate and functionally effective.
L INTERFAITH
ACTIVITIES. The Pastor cooperates with other 1 2 3
Christian leaders to show a united witness and to address
community issues.
Please indicate your preference as to whether or not you feel
this cooperation should
be limited to evangelicals.
_____ Evangelicals only;
_____ Broad cooperation
M SUPPORT OF
DENOMINATION. The
Pastor teaches
1 2 3
the doctrinal distinctives of our denomination and makes
himself available to serve as may be requested.
He
encourages support of the total world mission of the
denomination in all levels of its organizational life.
When
you have completed this list, please review and circle the 5 most important activities and
list in order of priority below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Additional
comments you would like to make:
a. Do
you subscribe to the Declaration of Principles of
the Advent Christian denomination? (see
attached) _____ Yes; ____ No; If
no, please explain:
b. On
a separate sheet(s) of paper please summarize your Biblical understanding of the following
doctrines:
c. Also,
on a separate sheet(s) of paper, please summarize your understanding of what the Bible
teaches about the following social issues:
PHILOSOPHY
OF MINISTRY/PRIORITIES:
STATEMENT
OF DEVOTIONAL PRACTICE:
Describe your expectations for Christian service/ministry:
References
(please list two names and addresses):
Availability:
Salary and benefits needed:
Do
you own your own home?
Yes_____ No_____
Declaration of Principles
of Advent Christian General Conference
I. We believe that the Bible is the
inspired word of God, being in its entirety a revelation given to man under Divine
inspiration and providence; that its historic statements are correct, and that it is the
only Divine and infallible standard of faith and practice (Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15,16;
John 17:17).
II. We believe, as revealed in the Bible
–
A. In one God, our Father, eternal, and
infinite in His wisdom, love and power, the Creator of all things, “In whom we live
and move, and have our being” (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Matthew 6:6)
B. And in Jesus Christ, our Lord, the only
begotten Son of God conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; who came into
our world to seek and to save that which was lost; who died for our sins, who was raised
bodily from the dead for our justification; who ascended into heaven as our High Priest
and Mediator, and who will come again in the end of this age, to judge the living and the
dead, and to reign forever and ever (1 Timothy 3:16).
C. And in the Holy Spirit, the Comforter,
sent from God to convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, whereby we
are sanctified and sealed unto the day of redemption (John 14:16, 26; 16:7-11; Ephesians
1:13).
III. We believe that man was created for
immortality, but that through sin he forfeited his Divine birthright; that because of sin,
death entered into the world, and passed upon all men; and that only through faith in
Jesus Christ, the divinely ordained Life-giver, can men become “partakers of the
divine nature,” and live forever (2 Timothy 1:10; Romans 2:7; 1 Corinthians 15:22,
51-54).
IV. We believe that death is a condition of
unconsciousness to all persons, righteous and wicked; a condition which will remain
unchanged until the resurrection of Christ’s second coming, at which time the
righteous will receive everlasting life while the wicked will be “punished with
everlasting destruction”; suffering complete extinction of being (Ecclesiastes 9:5;
Job 14:14; John 5:28,29; Matthew 10:28).
V. We believe that salvation is free to
all those who, in this life and in this age, accept it on the conditions imposed, which
conditions are simple and inflexible; namely, turning from sin, repentance toward God,
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and a life of consecration to the service of God; thus
excluding all hope of a future probation, or of universal salvation (John 3:16; 2
Corinthians 6:2; Luke 13:25-28).
VI. We believe that Jesus Christ, according
to His promise, will come again to this earth, even “in like manner” as he went
into heaven personally, visibly and gloriously - to reign here forever; and that this
coming is the hope of the Church, inasmuch as upon that coming depend the resurrection and
the reward of the righteous, the abolition f sin and its consequences, and the renewal of
the earth now marred by sin - to become the eternal home of the redeemed, after which
event the earth will be forever free from sin and death (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians
4:16,17; Revelation 22:12,20).
VII. We believe that bible prophecy has
indicted the approximate time of Christ’s return; and comparing its testimony with
the signs of our times, we are confident that He is near, “even at the doors,”
and we believe that the great duty of the hour is the proclamation of this soon coming
redemption, the defense of Bible authority, inspiration and truth, and the salvation of
lost men (2 Peter 1:19-21; Matthew 24:42-45; Revelation 22:17).
VIII.We believe the Church of Christ is an
institution of Divine origin, which includes all true Christians of whatever name but that
local church organizations should be independent of outside control, congregational in
government, and subject to no dictation of priest, bishop or pope; although true
fellowship and unity of action should exist between all such organizations (Matthew 16:18;
Ephesians 5:25; Ephesians 4:15).
IX. We believe that the only ordinances of
the Church of Christ are Baptism and the Lord’s Supper; immersion being the only true
baptism (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
X. We believe that the first day of the
week, as the day set apart by the early Church in commemoration of Christ’s
resurrection, should be observed as the Christian Sabbath, and used as a day of rest and
religious worship (Psalms 118:22-24; Luke 24:1-12; 1 Corinthians 16:2).
XI. We Believe that war is contrary to the
spirit and teachings of our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ; that it is contrary to the
spirit of true brotherhood; and that our influence should be used against it. We believe the Bible also teaches that properly
constituted government is ordained of God and is a divine instrument for man’s
welfare and protection. When an Advent
Christian decides on the basis of Scripture and conscience, either to bear arms or to
submit to penalties imposed for his refusal to do so, local Advent Christian congregations
should extend continued fellowship and nurture.