LIFE GROUPS
LEADER APPLICATION
(Please complete in its entirety)
Have you reviewed and affirmed your agreement with the "Life Group Leader Covenant"?
Yes
No
Please carefully review and affirm agreement with the
"Life Group Leader Covenant"
before proceeding.
PASTORAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Along with this application, we ask that you seek out a recommendation from a member of the pastoral staff at NOEFC.
Have you received a recommendation from a member of the pastoral staff to be a Life Group leader?
Yes
No
Which member of the pastoral staff has recommended you?
PLEASE CONTACT A PASTOR AND SCHEDULE A TIME TO MEET WITH THEM TO REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION. UPON AFFIRMATION OF YOUR LEADERSHIP, PLEASE RETURN TO THIS FORM AND COMPLETE IT.
GENERAL INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
Birthdate
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Address
Apartment, suite, etc.
City
State
Zip/Postal Code
Email
Phone Number
Marital Status
Single
Married
Widowed
Separated
Divorced
I'd rather not say
Spouse's First Name
Spouse's Last Name
Spouse's Birthdate
Month
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February
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CHILDREN INFORMATION
Do you have children under the age of 18?
Yes
No
Please enter the first and last names of all children under 18. Include their age, grade, and any special needs they may have.
CHURCH AFFILIATION & TESTIMONY
How long have you been attending NOEFC?
Are you a member of NOEFC? (Meaning you have completed the “Friends 101” membership course in its entirety and have been affirmed by our elders and overseers in church membership. This is not a requirement but is strongly encouraged.)
Yes
No
Are you in agreement with the theological standings and Core Values of NOEFC?
Yes
No
Uncertain
(Our beliefs and Core Values can be most easily accessed
here.
)
How familiar are you with EFC-ER’s Faith and Practice?
I have read it and am fully aligned with it
I have read it and have some questions/reservations
I have not read it but would like to do so
I have not read it and have no interest in doing so
(EFC-ER is the Christian denomination which NOEFC is a part of. The Faith and Practice can be most easily accessed
here.
)
If you have questions/reservations about NOEFC’s theological standings and Core Values, or EFC-ER’s Faith and Practice, please list them below:
Briefly share your testimony of faith below:
PREFERENCES
The following best describes the type of Life Group I would like to participate in:
Members are of a similar age/life stage/background as me
Members are of all ages/life stages/backgrounds
What, if any, is your prior experience with a church small group, either as a leader or a participant?
What excites you about potentially leading a Life Group?
What concerns do you have about potentially leading a Life Group?
I would be interested in leading a Life Group on the following day(s) of the week: (Check all that apply)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
I would be interested in leading a Life Group that met at the following time(s): (Check all that apply)
Morning (Before 12 PM)
Afternoon (12 PM–6 PM)
Evening (6 PM on)
I would be interested in leading a Life Group that meets as often as: (Check all that apply)
Once a week
Every other week
Once a month
I am willing to attend Life Group leadership orientation as well as regular, required trainings as they become available:
Yes
No
LEADER HOSTING QUESTIONNAIRE
The following best describes my ability to host a Life Group in my home: (As able, we strongly encourage Life Groups to meet in the leader’s or a group member’s home)
I am open and willing to host a Life Group in my home
I am open and willing to lead a Life Group, but would need a space outside my home
How many adults can you reasonably and comfortably host in your home?
Less than 5
5-10
10-15
15+
Are you able/willing to assist in organizing childcare for your Life Group?
Yes
No
Do you have a separate and safe environment to host childcare available in your home?
Yes
No
Do you have pets?
Yes
No
If yes, what kind?
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