test 321 - International Friendships, Inc (IFI)

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Role applying for*
Choose a location*
Choose a campus*
Other location/campus: Please specify*
If "Other," please describe the position you are applying for.*
Funding*
- Paid staff: I expect to be employed and paid by IFI (includes staff raising support)
- Associate staff: I intend to volunteer for this role (not employed or paid by IFI)
Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Soonest available start date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email*
Phone*
Have you filed an application with us before? If so, when?*
Have you previously been employed with us? If so, when?*
Do you have any friends/relatives working here? If so, please list names?*
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?*
Can you provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.?*
Are you at least 18 years of age?*
Do you have any experience raising funds for ministry work?
- Yes
- No
Tell us what that experience was like for you.
On a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being opposed to, and 10 is eager and willing), how willing would you be to raise a personal work budget for ministry work? Training and coaching would be provided. Please share your thoughts behind this number.
Desired Wage*
Are you willing to work the following time frames?
(check all that apply)
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Overtime
General Information
Do you have any commitments or other agreements (such as non- competes) with another employer that might affect your employment with IFI? If yes, please explain.*
Do you have reliable transportation to perform essential job duties?*
List specific skills/qualifications you possess related to the position for which you are applying.*
In what computer software programs are you proficient?*

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Church Affiliation
What is your denominational affiliation?*
What church do you currently attend?*
Church Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Length of attendance*
Active member?*
Are you associated with an additional church or fellowship?*
Organization name*
Organization Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Length of Attendance/Participation*
Are you an active member?*
Character and Vision
Please read the qualifications for leadership given in Titus 1:6-9 & 1 Timothy 3:1-12.
What are your strongest areas?*
Are there any areas in which you feel you do not qualify?*
What areas need more strengthening?*
IFI's Statement of Faith
Are you willing to adhere to IFI’s statement of faith?*
(click here to read IFI's values and beliefs)
If no, please explain*
Write a few sentences about what you think of each of IFI's 4 values.*
Read about IFI's values.
1. 1. Intimacy with Christ and love for one another
2. 2. Hospitality in partnership with churches
3. 3. Life-involvement discipleship as a process
4. 4. God-honoring stewardship practices
What is your vision for international student ministry? What promises or key scriptures has God given you that have led you to pursue this role or direction in ministry?*

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Short Essay Questions
Please write at least one paragraph to answer each of the following:
Describe how and when you became a Christian, and explain how you have grown in your relationship with Christ over the past year.*
Describe a few significant relationships or events which have helped you grow spiritually.*
Describe your current practice in Bible study, prayer, scripture memory, and devotional life.*
State your motivations for wanting to join IFI.*
What are your goals and objectives for participating with IFI, and what factors could impact your ability to perform this role?*
What kind of ministry setting do you see yourself best suited for?*
Do you have a nationality focus?*
What expectations do you have for yourself in a cross-cultural ministry?*
List and comment on your strengths and weaknesses.*
What do you perceive to be your spiritual gifts?*
Describe past experiences with and your ability working with others in a team. What would you contribute to enable a group of individuals to work effectively as a team? What aspects of team ministry would be challenging for you?*
Have you ever shared your faith with others? If so, in what ways? What are your expectations in regards to sharing your faith with international students?*
What has been your experience in personally discipling another person?*
What has been your involvement in small groups?*
Tell us about two stressful situations you have experienced within the past few years. How did you respond?*
Is there anything about your life or personality that we should be aware of?*
e.g. past conflicts, broken relationships, struggle with addiction, temperament, legal or financial trouble, faith doubts, etc.

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References
As part of the application process, IFI will contact professional and spiritual references to speak on your behalf. If you are not yet ready for IFI to reach out to your references, please let us know below.
Please handle my references as follows*
- Please go ahead and contact the references I list below
- Please do not contact my references yet
Reason for skipping sending automatic emails to your references*
- I have been asked to reflect/discern about joining IFI staff.
- I haven't told my references I am considering a staff position at IFI yet.
- I've been an IFI volunteer a long time.
Professional References
Automatic emails to your professional references will be sent when you submit this form.
NO automatic emails to your professional references will be sent when you submit this form. IFI staff will follow up with you at a later date to complete the vetting process.
Professional Reference Name*
First Last
Position*
Phone*
Email (1st professional reference)*
2nd Professional reference
Professional Reference Name*
First Last
Position*
Phone*
Email (2nd professional reference)*
Spiritual References
Automatic emails to your spiritual references will be sent when you submit this form.
NO automatic emails to your spiritual references will be sent when you submit this form. IFI staff will follow up with you at a later date to complete the vetting process.
Spiritual Reference Name*
First Last
Relation to you*
Phone*
Email (1st spiritual reference)*
2nd Spiritual reference
Spiritual Reference Name*
First Last
Relation to you*
Phone*
Email (2nd spiritual reference)*
3rd Spiritual reference
Spiritual Reference Name*
First Last
Relation to you*
Phone*
Email (3rd spiritual reference)*

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Job Applicant’s Agreement and Certification
In consideration of my employment:
- I agree to conform to the policies and procedures of International Friendships, Inc. (IFI). I understand that in accepting this application, IFI is in no way obligated to provide me with employment and that I am not obligated to accept employment if offered. Furthermore, if employed, I understand that I am employed at will and that my employment and compensation can be terminated with or without reason, and with or without notice at any time.
- I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of information or significant omissions on either this application or during the pre-employment process will result in my application being rejected, or, may be cause for subsequent dismissal if I am hired.
- I also understand that any offer of employment is conditioned on pre-employment procedures, which includes a background check, tests and documentation. I will, upon request, sign all necessary consent and authorization and release forms. I voluntarily and knowingly authorize IFI and/or its agents, to verify any aspect of the information contained in my employment application or through public and private sources. I authorize any third party organization to perform a consumer report and background investigation. I also authorize and consent any companies, schools or persons listed on this application (or accompanying resume) to give any information regarding my employment, qualifications and character to IFI. I understand that the employment information may include, but is not necessarily limited to, performance evaluation and reports, job descriptions, disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, and opinions regarding my suitability for employment possessed by it.
- I voluntarily and knowingly, fully release and discharge, absolve, indemnify and hold harmless you, your agents and any former employer, person, firm, corporation, school or government agency, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, liability, demands, causes of action, damages, or costs, including attorney's fees, present or future, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, arising from or incident to the disclosure or release of any such information to you, your agents, or consumer reporting agency.
- I have read and understand the contents of this employment application and am fully able and competent to complete it.
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Signature*
First Last
Volunteers' Agreement and Certification
In consideration of this volunteer role:
- I agree to conform to the conduct standards and guidelines of International Friendships, Inc. (IFI). I understand that in accepting this application, IFI is in no way providing me with employment. I understand I can give up my volunteer role at any time.
- I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of information or significant omissions on this application can result in my application being rejected.
- Due to the nature of the volunteer role, I understand that any offer for a role is conditioned on successful completion of a background check. I will, upon request, sign all necessary consent and authorization and release forms. I voluntarily and knowingly authorize IFI and/or its agents, to verify any aspect of the information contained in my associate application or through public and private sources. I authorize any third party organization to perform a consumer report and background investigation.
- I voluntarily and knowingly, fully release and discharge, absolve, indemnify and hold harmless IFI, its agents, and any former employer, person, firm, corporation, school or government agency, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liability, demands, causes of action, damages, or costs, including attorney's fees, present or future, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, arising from or incident to the disclosure or release of any such information to IFI, its agents, or consumer reporting agency.
- I have read and understand the contents of this volunteer application and am fully able and competent to complete it.
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Signature*
First Last
Email
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Name of school	Degree	Major	Completion Date

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Personal Information

General Information

Educational Background

Work Experience

Ministry Experience

Cross Cultural Background

In your cross-cultural experiences above, how easily did you adapt to the following (1 = not at all easily, 4 = with great ease)

Church Affiliation

Character and Vision

IFI's Statement of Faith

Short Essay Questions

References

Professional References

2nd Professional reference

Spiritual References

2nd Spiritual reference

3rd Spiritual reference

Job Applicant’s Agreement and Certification

Volunteers' Agreement and Certification

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About IFI

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