Group Apprentice Application

Hi! We are really excited that you're interested in leading a group. We believe that life transformation happens in the context of community, and the best way we can foster community is through our Groups.

This application form helps us get to know you a little bit better and also lets you know more about the leadership role and expectations. Please fill it out entirely and you can always let us know if you have any questions by e-mailing us to groups@thejourneynova.org

Your name *

Email address *

Basic Information

Phone number

Address

Marital status

Christian Life

This section helps us get to know a little more about your faith journey.

Tell us a little bit about your faith journey. How/when did you become a Christian?

Have you been baptized by immersion? *

Yes

Tell us a little bit of your current walk with Jesus. How are you experiencing God in your life right now? What are your current rhythms of Spiritual Practices?

Involvement at The Journey

How did you first start attending The Journey?

How long have you been attending The Journey?

Have you attended Starting Point?

Check if yes.

Have you attended Group Leadership 101?

This is our initial class/info session for people interested in serving in Journey Groups. Check if yes.

Are you currently serving in any other ministry teams at The Journey?

Check if yes.

Past Groups Experience

Have you led or hosted a group before?

Role Description and Expectations

Because we believe in the importance of groups, we believe the leadership roles in groups have a high level of responsibility. This section outlines what the role of a group apprentice entails and also the expectations of that role. We ask that you read through this and click on the checkbox acknowledging that you've read through it and agree.

Group Apprentice Role Description

Pray for group weekly (.5 hours per week)
Facilitate group communication and take attendance weekly (.5 hours per week)
Prepare to lead group discussion once per month (1 hour per month)
Lead group discussion once per month (1 hour per month)
Debrief with leader once a month (1 hour per month)
Prepare to lead a group
Total Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per month

Role Expectations

Be baptized
Attend Starting Point
Attend Group Leadership 101
Live and teach according to Journey’s Spiritual Expectations statement
Conscientiously fulfill the duties of your role
Respond promptly to communications from ministry staff, coaches, and leaders
Attend trainings, huddles, and Basecamp as required
Sign confidentiality agreement
Pass background check
Commit to lead group for one semester initially, and then for a full ministry year/cycle thereafter

The Journey Spiritual Expectations

As a representative of The Journey Church in your volunteer role, there are certain beliefs and ways of life we ask for you to agree to. As a church, we are guided by our belief that God is our Creator, eternally existing with Jesus, alongside the Holy Spirit who provides a follower of Jesus the power for living, understanding spiritual truth, and guiding us to live the life God created us for. We view the Bible as inspired by God and the ultimate truth for what we believe and how we live our lives. This means we work to avoid certain behaviors in our lives like: theft, lying, gossip, slander, vulgarity, sexual promiscuity (including adultery, premarital sex, same-sex relationships, living together), and drunkenness. We realize we are imperfect people and that is why we fully believe in the grace we get from God through Jesus who paid for our sins on the cross, and extend that grace by loving each other wherever we may be while we love God, follow Jesus, and listen to the Holy Spirit.

I agree with the role and responsibilities outlined above *

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