Application with Life in Messiah

Shalom and welcome, Life in Messiah applicant! Thank you for your interest in serving the Lord with us! Please click and read the cover letter below, review the diagram for a visual of our application process, then proceed to step 1. We look forward to walking this journey with you.

– The Personnel Team

Applicant Welcome Letter & Explanation of Steps

Step 1 – Is LIFE a good fit for me?

• Preliminary Questionnaire – Online form (If you haven’t already filled it out. Note: there are helpful resources on this page when considering a ministry to serve with).

• Introductory Conversation – With a member of the Personnel Team.

• Signed Forms – Please review our Articles of Belief and Policy Forms carefully. If you have questions or would like to discuss further, please email twooldridge@lifeinmessiah.org.

• Application (Select Field Staff) – Online Application (must be filled out in one-sitting) or PDF for download

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Step 2 – Am I a good fit for LIFE?

• Personal Experience Conversation – Schedule a time to discuss your personal giftings, experiences, and training.

• Personal Doctrinal Statement – Write out your personal understanding of doctrine and theology. Online Form or Word Doc for download

• Reference Checks – During this time we will reach out to your listed references, and may even solicit secondary references.

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Step 3 – How prepared am I?

• Bible Knowledge Assessment – PDF Test & Blank Answer Sheet

• Jewish Studies Assessment – Online Test (Part 1 & 2) OR

  Word Doc: Part 1 & Part 2

• Medical – Self-disclosure

• Background Checks – Criminal/Driving- Release Form

  • For Non-U.S. Citizens – Background Self-Disclosure

• Credit Report – Annual Credit Report Website

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Step 4 – What do others say?

• Personal Mission Statement – Meet with a member of the Personnel Team and gain feedback from those close to you to help formulate your Personal Mission Statement.

• In-Person Visit – A member of the Personnel Team will schedule an in-person visit with you.

• Readiness Assessments – Meet with our approved counselor to help determine your readiness for on-field ministry with various assessments and tools.

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