Formed in Faith Residency Application

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Position/Role

Email

Phone

CHURCH INFORMATION

Church/Organization Name
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Denomination (optional)

Church Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Church Head of Staff Name (a primary pastor/vicar/priest/leader)

Describe your church’s staffing structure (i.e. How many are on staff? Do you work collaboratively? How many folks are on staff for your children’s/parent ministry team, if you have one?)

Number of total members/attendees

Number of children (elementary age or younger)

How would you describe your church to someone who has never been part of it? (3-4 sentences)

Does your church have a mission statement or list of values? If so, include them here.

Describe the makeup of your church community. This should include demographics, ethnic/racial groups represented, ages, etc.

Children's & Family Ministry Information

Describe your sense of call when it comes to ministry with children and/or parents and families. What excites you about this work? What draws you to engage with these populations in a deeper way?

In what ways does your church support the faith formation of parents/caregivers? (3-4 sentences)

In what ways does your church support the faith formation of young children? (3-4 sentences)

Would you describe your church as “intergenerational?” If so, share a few examples of how your church lives this out. (3-4 sentences)

HOPES & EXPECTATIONS

What do you hope to gain through participation in this project? (3-4 sentences)

What do you hope your church will gain through your participation in this project? (3-4 sentences)

The Residency is designed to facilitate an intentional, collaborative community of practitioners. This means we desire to work with leaders that are excited at the prospect of supporting and lifting up one another in their unique journeys of learning, work, and faith. Can you speak to your willingness to value and uphold an encouraging and collaborative atmosphere? Please include examples of how you have been or are already prioritizing collaboration with other leaders, volunteers, or churches.

Participants in the cohort will represent a diverse set of churches when it comes to tradition, worship expression, and even specific theological beliefs. We don’t expect everyone in our group to agree on every issue, but we do expect leaders to be hospitable and excited at the prospect of working with other Christian churches across difference. Can you speak to your willingness to value and uphold spaces of belonging that honor the dignity and leadership of all participants? Please include an example of how you are already prioritizing relationships across differences.

We have intentionally chosen sessions, gatherings, and other offerings that are integral to the residency's learning and community experience. Attending and participating in scheduled gatherings is integral, and we expect residents to attend all gatherings unless an unavoidable conflict arises. Please note gatherings through February are already scheduled (see timeline). Gatherings post-February will be scheduled based on accepted residents and their availability. A full schedule for all 2025 gatherings will be made available at our kick-off retreat in January. Please list your availability below, including what days and time frames work for your schedule.

I have consulted the project timeline and can commit to attending all sessions/gatherings. I will prioritize future gatherings on my calendar once these gatherings are scheduled.

Yes

Use this space to share more details about your scheduling conflicts (optional)

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT

Because ministry is deeply contextual, residents represent their churches and must commit to experimenting and applying learnings in their congregations. Because of this, the church you represent – including a head pastor/leader at your church - must support you and be invested in the cohort experience.

This includes:

Attending certain trainings and events (including kick-off retreat and final retreat)
Communicating about the project to the congregation, including announcements and allowing residents to host project-related events and gatherings within the congregation
Engaging in efforts in collaboration with the resident to contribute to a church culture in which parents and their children feel a sense of belonging

Please provide contact information for your church’s head of staff below. Upon submission of this application, your head of staff will be sent a reference/consent form to help us evaluate your church’s ability to commit to the program process and outcomes, as well as their willingness to support your engagement as a resident.

I have discussed this opportunity with the appropriate pastor/leader at my church and can provide you with their contact information.

Yes