Church Planter Application

*Denotes Required Field * Title

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

* Name

* Home Address

* Cell ( ) -

* Email

* Date Of Birth

* Who Referred You To FEB Central Church Planting?

* Marital Status

Married
Single

Date Of Marriage

Spouse's Full Name:

Spouse's Date Of Birth

Spouse's Place Of Birth

Have You Or Your Spouse Ever Been Divorced?

Please Explain The Circumstance

* Do you have children?

Please List Your Children's Names And Ages

HEALTH

* Your Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Spouse's Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Children's Health Status

Child 1 Name

Child 1 Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Child 2 Name

Child 2 Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Child 3 Name

Child 3 Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Child 4 Name

Child 4 Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Child 5 Name

Child 5 Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Child 6 Name

Child 6 Health Status

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Describe Any Limiting Factors For Any Of The Above Listed Individuals

EDUCATION

* Please List The Names Of Each Institution You Have Attended, Your Major(s), Years Attended And The Degree

Please List The Names Of Each Institution Your Spouse Has Attended, her Major(s), Years Attended And The Degree

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Date of Ordination

By What Church

Here Is The Statement Of Faith Of The Fellowship Of Evangelical Baptist Churches In Canada:

https://www.fellowship.ca/WhatWeBelieve

* Do You Subscribe Without Any Reservations To The Statement Of Faith Of The Fellowship Of Evangelical Baptist Churches In Canada?

Please Explain Briefly Any Area Of Disagreement That You Have

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

* Please Begin With Your Most Recent Employment And Go Back To The Year Of College Graduation, Accounting For Any Periods Of Unemployment. Please List Year Began, Year Ended, Position, Church/Organization, The City And Province

* Have You Ever Been Asked, Forced Or Had Pressure Placed Upon You To Resign From A Job Or Ministry?

Please Explain

PRESENT PASTORATE (If Applicable)

Church Name

Denomination

What Was The Membership When You Came To Your Present Church?

What Is The Present Membership?

The Sunday Morning Attendance When You Came To Your Present Church?

The Present Sunday Morning Attendance?

What Has Been The Clearest Evidence Of God's Blessing On Your Ministry?

Describe Your Evangelism Program And Your Own Present Involvement In Personal Evangelism

* What Is Your Position On Gifts Of The Spirit?

How Do You Encourage The Development And Exercise Of Spiritual Gifts?

CURRENT REMUNERATION ($ PER YEAR)

Present Net Salary

Health Insurance

Book Allowance

Other Allowances (Please Specify)

Do These Salary And Benefits Meet Your Needs?

Do You Have Any Major Debts? (e.g. Student Loans)

Please Explain

PERSONAL STUDY AND DEVOTION

* Briefly Describe Your Study Habits

* Briefly Describe Your Personal Devotional Life

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

* What Goals And Objectives Do You Have For Your Ministry? Please Be Specific.

MINISTRY STRENGTHS

* What Are Your Strong Points In Ministry?

* In What Areas Do You Have Particular Weaknesses?

LEADERSHIP STYLE

* Briefly Describe Your Role As A Leader

DISCIPLESHIP

* How Many People Are You Now Discipling? Explain Your Methods

EVANGELISM

* Are You Active In Personal Witnessing? Approximately How Many People Have You Witnessed To One-On-One In The Last Year? In The Last 3 Years?

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Briefly Describe Any Study, Conferences Or Institutes You Have Attended In The Past 5 Years

HOBBIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS

* Describe Your Hobbies And Interests

CHURCH PLANTING

* Why Do You Believe That God Has Called You To Plant A Church Rather Than Serve An Established One?

* What Are The Circumstances That Caused You To Perceive This Call?

Is Your Spouse Persuaded Of This Call? How Is Your Spouse Involved In Your Ministry?

* Do You Sense A Call To A Particular Place, Region, Ethnic Community etc.? Explain.

Briefly Explain

If You Are Led To Make A Change, How Soon Would You Be Available?

In Which Area Are You Happiest And Do Your Best Work?

Preaching

Pastoring

Evangelism

Discipling

Christian Education

Church Administration

Youth Work

Church Finances

Community Service

Recreation Leader

Other

Please Explain

PREACHING STYLE

* Briefly Describe Your Understanding Of The Nature And Purpose Of Preaching And The Type Of Sermons Your Normally Preach

* Sermon Delivery Method

With Manuscript
With Notes
Without Notes

* List Titles, Topics And Texts Of Several Sermons Recently Preached

* Briefly Describe Your Position On The Authority Of The Scriptures

MODEL OF MINISTRY

* Have You Developed A Philosophy Or Model Of Ministry Regarding The Particular Church God Would Have You Establish? If So, Briefly Describe.

What Existing Church Do You Most Admire?

* What Pastor Do You Admire For Ministry Gifts And That You Would Like To Emulate?

* What Would You Consider In Choosing A Church Name?

* Do You Think That You Have The Abilities/Gifts To Start A New Church? Please Explain.

Indicate The Ten Steps You Would Take In Chronological Order If you Were To Establish A New Church:

10.

REFERENCES

Please List The Names And Contact Info Of 3 Laymen (Not Staff Of Your Present Church) Acquainted With Your Present Work Whom We May Use As References.

* Reference 1 Name, Address, Phone, Email

* Reference 2 Name, Address, Phone, Email

* Reference 3 Name, Address, Phone, Email

Please List The Names And Contact Info Of 3 Ministers Acquainted With Your Present Work Whom We May Use As References. Include The Last Senior Pastor You Worked With.

* Reference 1 Name, Address, Phone, Email

* Reference 2 Name, Address, Phone, Email

* Reference 3 Name, Address, Phone, Email

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