Sending Residency Application

Filling out this form is the first step in the Sending Pipeline at The Chapel. This will let us know that you are interested in being sent cross-culturally. Filling out this form is not commitment from you or from The Chapel that you will be going, it is just the first step in discerning your next steps. After you fill out this form, we will be in touch with you about your next steps. Take your time filling this out. It will help us know more about you and what types of follow up steps are right for you.

Your name *

Email address *

Personal Sketch

Phone number

Gender

Birthday

What is your Home Church? *

If you live in Baton Rouge and attend The Chapel, The Chapel is your home church. If you are a student and consider the church you grew up in your home church, put that church here.

If you attend/attended college, what is/was your graduation date?

Are you currently employed? If so, where?

Do you have student/consumer debt? *

This question helps us determine what it will take financially to help you be sent overseas. Answer to the nearest $10,000

Are you a US Citizen? *

Yes

Do you have any medical conditions that require medication that might be difficult to treat overseas? *

Involvement at The Chapel

If The Chapel is going to be your sending church, we want to make sure we get to know you so that we can send you well. This section will help us get a snapshot into your time at The Chapel so far.

How long have you attended services at The Chapel/Refuge? *

Are you a member of The Chapel? *

Have you attended First Step on a Sunday morning and gone through the membership process?

Yes

How do I become a member?

Have you gone through Starting Point/Gospel Centered Life Book?

**Question specifically for Refuge Students

Yes

Not apart of Refuge

Are you apart of a Community Group and/or D-Group at The Chapel? If so, for how long? *

Have you led a Community Group and/or D-Group at The Chapel? If so, for how long? *

Have you been overseas before? If so, where and for how long? *

This could be at The Chapel or another church.

Personal History

In this section, we want to hear a little about you. This will help us understand what some of the reasons are for your interest in going overseas, what your expectations are, and what you are interested in.

Describe your family of origin *

Composition, Character, Positive and/or negative influence on you, your current relationship with them, etc.

How and when did you say yes to following Jesus? Have you been baptized? If so, when? *

In your own words, what is the "gospel." *

The definition of the word "gospel" is "good news." This question is asking for you to describe what the good news of Jesus is in your own words.

What is your Meyers Briggs Personality Type? *

If you don't know, take a free test at this link: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

What is your Enneagram Personality Type? *

If you don't know, take a free test at this link: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/

Briefly describe 2 or more strengths in your life. *

Briefly describe 2 or more weaknesses in your life. *

What types of ministry have you been involved in in the past? What types of ministry excite you? *

What are your hobbies, interests, and skills? *

Overseas Interest

This section will help us understand your level of interest and the types of things that interest you when it comes to being sent cross-culturally.

How did you become interested in being sent cross-culturally? *

Include cross-cultural experiences, encounters with God, things that you have learned, etc.

Do you have specific countries, organizations, or types of work that interest you? *

What is your ideal timeline for heading overseas? *

The Chapel's sending pipeline is loosely set at 2 years from initial interest, but can be shortened or lengthened to cater to each person's journey.

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

What questions do you have for us?

References

We will be asking for names and emails from 3 different references for us to contact. Please provide the contact information from someone in each category. **No family members.

Reference 1: Chapel Staff Member *

Please include the name and email of The Chapel or Refuge staff member that knows you best.

Reference 2: D-Group/Community Group Leader *

Please include the name and email of your D-Group or Community Group leader. If you are the leader of your group, use your co-leader or a former group leader who knows you well.

Reference 3: Friend or Partner in Ministry *

Please include the name and email of a friend that you have done ministry with and has known you well as you have been walking with and serving Jesus.

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