Student Intern Application | The Center for Youth Ministry Training

Date of Application * / MM / DD YYYY

Please indicate your anticipated CYMT program track: * Certificate in Youth Ministry Master of Arts Undecided

Your Name * First Last

Preferred Name

Present Mailing Address *

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Home Phone - (###) - ### ####

Work Phone - (###) - ### ####

Cell Phone - (###) - ### ####

Permanent Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Your Email *

Social Security Number - no dashes *

Date of Birth * / MM / DD YYYY

Gender * Male Female

Spouse's Name First Last

Number of Dependent Children

Do you have a legal right to work in the United States? Yes No

Most recent schools attended:

Please enter each school on a new line.

College Major

College Minor

GPA

Organization

Years Worked

Enter a decimal number for experience that is less than a year. Example .5 for 6 months.

Status Volunter Employee

Contact Information (including name, location, and phone)

Organization

Years Worked

Status Volunter Employee

Contact Information (including name, location, and phone)

Organization

Years Worked

Status Volunter Employee

Contact Information (including name, location, and phone)

Please describe your ministry experience. Please include any specific training and experiences as a youth, college student, etc. that you believe have helped prepare you for ministry.

Why do you feel youth ministry is important in the life of a church?

Do you feel most comfortable being a leader or a team participant? Please explain.

How do you respond to someone in a position of authority?

Please share with us a one or two-page personal essay including a brief biography, and a narrative of your spiritual journey.

Denomination of the church where you are a member:

How long have you been a member there?

Enter a decimal number for membership that is less than a year. Example .5 for 6 months.

If different from above, what is the denomination of the church you currently attend?

How long have you attended there?

Enter a decimal number for attendance that is less than a year. Example .5 for 6 months.

Are you a candidate for ministry in your denomination? Yes No

What are your personal faith habits? How do you foster your relationship with God?

Please describe your understanding of the following: Grace, Salvation, Discipleship, and the Role of the Church.

What does a Spirit-filled life look like?

Do you have any plans that may conflict with an internship during the time period for which you are applying? Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a crime or have any criminal charges been brought against you? (Do not count minor traffic violations and parking tickets.) * Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a sex-related or child-abuse related offenses? * Yes No

Have you used any narcotics, hallucinogens or drugs not prescribed by a physician? Yes No

Do you now drink alcoholic beverages? Yes No

Do you now use tobacco products? Yes No

Please give an explanation to any question above with a “yes” answer.

Are you willing to give up social habits that might lessen your effectiveness as a youth director and student intern? Yes No

Please describe any physical or emotional limitation or learning difficulties, of which the seminary should be aware.

Please describe any current personal debt. (i.e. credit cards, student loans, car payments, etc.)

Please list each item on a separate line.

Do you have other financial responsibilities or obligations? Yes No

If so, please explain:

How do you plan to pay off your debts?

When do you plan to be debt-free?

If you are a candidate for the ministry, does your denomination provide financial support for your seminary education? Yes No

If yes, please provide the name and address of the person responsible for approving your education?

Does your home church provide scholarships for member’s seminary education? Yes No

In two or three paragraphs, please explain how and why you believe that God is leading you to the CYMT program and why you want to pursue theological studies.

List your personal and ministry-specific goals.

I DECLARE THAT... * I understand that participation in the internship does not imply ongoing employment with the Center for Youth Ministry Training beyond the internship period. I also understand that my employment with the CYMT can be terminated at any time, with or without cause. I authorize you to make such inquiries into my personal employment, finances, medical history or other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an acceptance decision. I hereby release employers, references, schools, or other persons from all liability to inquiries in connection with my application. To the best of my knowledge, all of the information in this application is true and complete. Furthermore, if I am admitted I agree to be bound by the rules, regulations, and policies of the CYMT and Memphis Theological Seminary Student Handbook.

Electonic Signature - I certify my application to the CYMT and acknowledge I have declared everything above. *

Enter your name certifying your application and acknowldgement of all requirements.

Application for Admission (Student Intern)

Application for Admission (Student Intern)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT AND SCHOOL HISTORY

YOUTH MINISTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE - 1

YOUTH MINISTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE - 2

YOUTH MINISTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE - 3

MINISTRY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

CHURCH AND SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION