Youth Leader Application
	Monroe UMC Youth Ministries As we look to build the Kingdom through this youth ministry, we know any one person would be hard pressed to carry the burden alone. That’s why we need YOU! We are looking to build a team of adults that would be committed to the spiritual growth of the Jr. High/Sr. High Students here at Monroe UMC. Depending on each youth leaders gifts, talents, and personal schedules, a “Youth Leader” might attend youth group each week, a youth leader might lead an in-home Bible-study or small group, a youth leader might teach a youth Sunday School class, or be asked to attend school events, to support any youth from our church who might be participating extra-curricularly. The list could go on and on. However, it our goal that in each of these different tasks, an ideal youth leader would help grow the ministry here at Monroe UMC by mentoring young people, investing in their lives and bringing fresh vision for the future. If you are considering Youth Leadership, please read through the short list of requirements below, fill out the attached application, and return it to Brittany Henson, Monroe UMC Youth Pastor. Youth Leadership Requirements: Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, spending time in prayer and daily devotion on your own and willingly accept the accountability of fellow youth leaders. Complete a back-ground check. (Instructions are available) Attend Sunday Morning Worship each week. Work to encourage youth attendance and involvement in publicized church activities—including but not limited to Sunday Morning Worship and Sunday Night Youth-group. Commit to attending one youth event per week. (For example: Attend Sunday night youth-group, a Friday night hangout, or a weeknight Bible-study. You DO NOT have to attend all youth events, but you must consistently attend one per week) Participate in necessary youth leadership meetings. Live a life worthy of the calling of Christ. Refrain from any activities that would damage your witness as a believer in Christ or the testimony of Monroe UMC Student Ministries. Submit to the leadership and guidance of the Youth Pastor and Sr. Pastor. Thank you for prayerfully considering Youth Leadership, Brittany Henson Monroe UMC Youth Pastor mumcyouthdirector@yahoo.com
	Adult Youth Leader Application (Effective 1 yr. through date signed) Personal Information: Name: ______________________ Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): _____________________ Name and City of Workplace: _______________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________ Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Please be truthful and honest, open in your answers. We are not looking for perfect people, or no one would measure up. Feel free to talk about faults or weak areas that you are working on. Your answers to these questions will weigh heavily on your acceptance to the Youth Leadership Team. 1. Tell us about when you accepted Christ into your life? (How old were you, where were you, did anyone help you….those kinds of things): 2. On a scale of 1-5, how would you currently rate your relationship with God? 1 2 3 4 5 Far from God Lukewarm Very Close with God 3. Tell us about someone who has really influenced your relationship with God. Who was that person? Why did/do you look up to that person? 4. List some of your weaknesses/things you struggle with or are working on in your life: 5. List some of your strong points/spiritual giftings/strengths you may bring to the Youth Leadership Team: Circle any of the activities you would be interested in/willing to participate in as a Youth Leader: Creating/Running Power-point Helping run sound equipment Door to Door Fliers Sharing your testimony Planning monthly activities Set-up/Leading Games Leading Worship Make phone calls to youth Design/Create posters Teaching Sunday School Leading a Small-group/Bible-study Rehearsing Youth Skits Are there any activities not listed above that you are interested in seeing implemented? Please tell us about the last 3 years of your spiritual journey with Christ? Where were you 3 years ago? Where is the Lord leading you now? What type of ministries have you enjoyed being involved with in the past? What ministries have you not enjoyed in the past? Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (Circle one) Yes / No If yes, please explain: As a Youth Leader, you would be required to: Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, spending time in prayer and daily devotion on your own and willingly accept the accountability of fellow youth leaders. Complete a back-ground check. (Instructions are available) Attend Sunday Morning Worship each week. Work to encourage youth attendance and involvement in publicized church activities—including but not limited to Sunday Morning Worship and Sunday Night Youth-group. Commit to attending one youth event per week. (For example: Attend Sunday night youth-group, a Friday night hangout, or a weeknight Bible-study. You DO NOT have to attend all youth events, but you must consistently attend one per week) Participate in necessary youth leadership meetings. Live a life worthy of the calling of Christ. Refrain from any activities that would damage your witness as a believer in Christ or the testimony of Monroe UMC Student Ministries. Submit to the leadership and guidance of the Youth Pastor and Sr. Pastor. After reading these requirements, is there any reason why you are no able to follow the requirements listed above? (Circle one) Yes / No If yes, please explain: *Disregarding or blatantly disobeying any of the requirements above will result in the commission of a probationary period. If the behavior continues, the pastoral staff has the responsibility to guard the testimony of the ministry and may ask a Youth Leader to step down from his/her position. Applicant’s Signature: Because I feel called to serve God in this way, I, (please print your name), ____________________________________, agree to serve as a Youth Leader at Monroe UMC for the duration of one year. Signed: ______________________________________ Date: _________________________