Opportunity Details

DBSM-Adult Leader Application

An adult leader disciples students by leading a weekly huddle group and serving at large group gatherings and events. We at DBSM believe the best way to love students is through 1 Thess. 2:8. Sharing the Gospel and our lives. We establish connections, equip students for life, and engage the world. This role is for young adults who are 18 and above. Please fill out this application and we will get back to you within 2 weeks. Expectations of Leaders: -Attend leader weekend August 25-26, 2023 -Attend every Sunday morning (10:30 am-12:30 pm) -Attend every Wednesday night (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) -Attend all local DBSM events -Engage students outside of Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. -This includes: Your co-leaders and yourself planning a minimum of one hangout a semester outside of a Sunday or Wednesday. Also, meeting with students outside of Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights -Commit to being a leader for a minimum of 9 months -Be apart of a small group, bible study, or be mentored within 6 weeks of becoming a leader
Ongoing
Denton Bible Church
Students
Volunteer - SAAT Required

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Additional Information

This application is to be completed by all those desiring a ministry position involving the supervision or custody of minors. It is being used to help the church provide a safe and secure environment for those teens who participate in our programs and use our facilities. All information given will be kept in strict confidence.

This application is to be completed by all those desiring a ministry position involving the supervision or custody of minors. It is being used to help the church provide a safe and secure environment for those teens who participate in our programs and use our facilities. All information given will be kept in strict confidence:
*Gender:
*Birthday:
What school do you attend (if applicable)?:
Where do you work (if applicable)?:
*Marital Status:
*Do you have children in DBSM currently? 
*What are their names, grades, and schools? 
*How long have you been attending DBC/ Do you attend DBC?:
:
If other, please list.
Did you attend DBSM as a student when you were in 6th-12th grade?:
*Are you currently involved in a DBC Small Group or DBC College Ministry Life Group?:
*Please tell us which group, how long you've been apart of this group, and who the leaders are.
*Please let us know why not.
*Are you currently involved in a Bible Study?:
*Which one?
*Were you a committed member of your small group last year?:
If no, please explain why not:
*Is someone currently mentoring you?:
Please tell us who your mentor is, how long you have been meeting with him or her, and list their phone number.
Would you be willing to to join a small group, bible study, or be mentored within 6 weeks of becoming a leader?
*Do you currently serve in any other ministry at Denton Bible?:
Would there be any scheduling conflicts?:
Please list.
*What are a few reasons why you want to become a DBSM Leader?:
*Are you interested in serving in Middle School or High School Ministry?
*Please explain why you chose that answer.
What volunteer or leadership experience have you had with teenagers?:
List any gifts, training, talents, or other factors that have prepared you to work with teenagers::
*What are two areas of spiritual strength in your life?:
*What are two areas of spiritual weaknesses in your life?:
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On a scale of 1-10 (10 being 100% without a doubt) how sure are you that you would go to Heaven if you died today?
*Please tell us why.
*If God asked you why He should let you into Heaven, what would you say?
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Please give us your entire testimony of how you were saved, including defining moments thus far, life before Christ, how you came to trust Jesus as your Savior, life after you came to know Christ, and what your life looks like now. Please be detailed
What other sin(s) are you currently struggling with?:
*Have you received the believer's baptism?:
*Let us know how old you were, where you where baptized, and who baptized you.:
*Please let us know why not.
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What does your current time with the Lord look like?
Beliefs:  Using Scripture, please tell us what you believe about each of the below topics and why.
*Salvation:
*Scripture:
*Trinity:
*Authority:
*Modesty:
*Dating:
*Marriage:
*Pornography:
*Drinking:
*Drugs:
*Same Sex Attraction:
*Transgenderism:
Scheduling
*Are you involved in any hobbies, anything outside of school or work, etc.?:
If so, please list below (including hours per week)::
*Do you currently have a job/are you going to be working this next year?:
If yes, what is the name of the company you work for?:
If yes, what is your position?:
If yes, what are your weekly hours?:
*Please write out your schedule for this past semester (Spring 2021): Be as detailed as possible:
Please write out your expected schedule for next semester (Fall 2022): Be as detailed as possible:
Confidential
The questions listed below are part of our application process in order to help provide a safe and secure environment for you and our students. All information is held in strict confidence by the church staff. Answering "yes" to any of the questions below may not necessarily preclude you from involvement in Student Ministries. Thank you for your honesty and cooperation. 
*Have you ever struggled with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts?:
To what extent?
*Have you ever struggled with any sort of eating disorder?:
To what extent?
*Have you ever been a victim of physical, sexual, or verbal abuse?:
*Please explain.
*Are you currently in a dating relationship?:
*I understand that we are teaching students to remain pure sexually until marriage. Because I understand that my lifestyle is an example to the youth I work with, I see the importance of being sexually pure myself. I affirm that this lifestyle is true of me at this time and will be true of me.
*I agree to let the church know if that situation changes and to step down from my responsibilities at DBSM until those issues are resolved.
*Have you ever used or sold drugs?:
*Do you currently use drugs?:
*Have you relapsed in the past 3 months?:
*Are you experiencing sobriety from drugs?:
*How long in months or years have you struggled well?
*Have you ever been accused, arrested, or convicted for any criminal offenses?:
*Have you ever committed physical, sexual, or verbal abuse?:
*Have you ever participated in underage drinking?:
*Have you ever consumed excessive amounts of alcohol or abused alcohol in any way?:
Do you currently consume excessive amounts of alcohol or abuse alcohol?:
*Have you relapsed in the past 3 months?
*Are you experiencing sobriety?
*How long in months or years have you struggled well?
*Have you ever struggled with pornography?:
Have you relapsed in the past 3 months?
Are you experiencing sobriety/purity?
How long in months or years have you struggled well?
*Have you ever struggled with same sex attraction?:
Do you currently struggle with same sex attraction?:
Have you ever acted on your struggle with same sex attraction?:
Have you ever struggled with transgenderism?:
Do you currently struggle with transgenderism?:
*Have you ever had a relationship which would NOT be considered "above reproach" (sexual intercourse, inappropriate touching, or kissing)?:
If yes to any of the above, what steps have you taken to change this involvement/habit?
If yes to any of the above, what accountability have you set up for yourself in this area?
*Are there any circumstances in your lifestyle or past that would in any way hinder you from your ability to work with students?
*Please explain.
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Are there any circumstances in your lifestyle or past that would in any way jeopardize your integrity or the integrity of Denton Bible Church?
*Please explain.
Personal References
Personal References must be at least 18 years old and not a family member. Please list at least two people who have known you longer than one year.
Reference #1
*Reference #1 Name:
*Reference #1 Relationship to you:
*Reference #1 Phone Number:
*Reference #1 Emaill Address:
Reference #2
*Reference #2 Name:
*Reference #2 Relationship to you:
*Reference #2 Phone Number:
*Reference #2 Email Address:
Certification of responses:
The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize my references, churches, or other organizations listed in this application to give you any information they may have regarding my character and fitness for working with you. Should my application be accepted, I have read and agreed with the DBC doctrinal statement and the policies of the church and its student ministries. I understand that the personal information will be held in strict confidence by the church staff. (To confirm, please type your full name below)
*Today's Date:
*To certify the above statement, please type out your full name.:
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