Mobilization Application Form: South America Mission

DISCOVERY PROCESS FOR MISSIONARY SERVICES: MOBILIZATION APPLICATION
Please answer each question as honestly and fully as possible. If married, husband and wife complete separate forms.

“Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”
Zechariah 8:23

Married Date

Widowed Date

Finalized Date

Date of Birth

Ministry roles or positions you’ve held at church.*

Describe other ways you’ve served or taken on leadership at your church.*

SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND

Describe your personal Bible study habits.*

Decscribe your prayer habits.*

What are your spiritual gifts and how are you using them?*

If yes, please list the language, how you studied it (e.g., school, program, tutor, self-study), and the dates or time frame.

FOREIGN COUNTRIES VISITED

How many foreign countries have you visited for reasons other than tourism or vacation (such as missions, study, work, or volunteering)?

Country / Place Visited

How do you see yourself contributing to God’s work through South America Mission?*

List any ministry or volunteer experience you’ve had outside of your local church (e.g., community outreach, missions, non-profits, campus ministry).*

If yes, what mission organization(s) and when?

Outside of formal education, what personal or life experiences do you think will help you in cross-cultural ministry?*

List/describe any training you have received in evangelism and/or discipleship. Include when and where.*

Are you planning to pursue any further education or training before serving overseas? If yes, please describe.*

Have you ever discipled or spiritually mentored someone? Tell us about it.*

Describe the last time someone discipled or mentored you spiritually. What impact did it have on your faith journey?*

What are some hobbies or interests you enjoy?*

What do you consider to be your strengths?*

What do you consider to be your weaknesses?*

What are your joys and frustrations in marriage or singleness, as applicable?*

What books, journals, or podcasts do you read or follow?*

Describe the attitude of your family, spouse or friends about your plans to serve overseas.*

Describe any special concerns you have for your children (education, physical, emotional, health, etc).

Describe your beliefs about Latin Americans and the local church in Latin America.*

Describe what role you believe Latin Americans play in North American missionary outreach today.*

Please identify any obstacles that could impact your plans to serve overseas (e.g., financial concerns, health issues, family responsibilities, education, timing, or spiritual readiness).*

What experience have you had in trusting God for your financial needs?*

Describe your feelings about raising financial support.*

Do you have personal debts? If yes, please explain:*

Describe any financial responsibility you have for parents, children or others.*

Describe your ideal relationship with a mission organization. What are you expecting from SAM as a mission?*

SAM's Vision and Mission

VISION STATEMENT

We long to see dynamic churches multiplied across Latin America that transform local communities and the world by embodying the kingdom of God.

MISSION STATEMENT

By God’s grace and power, we will; Live as redeemed children of God | Reproduce authentic disciples | Multiply churches and church networks | Train godly leaders | Enable transformational initiative.

In addition to the doctrinal statement, the Board of Directors may from time to time authorize protocols for the guidance of South America Mission missionaries in both teaching and practice. South America Mission missionaries may not be required to affirm these statements to maintain membership in the Mission, but, in all cases, they much agree to work under them.

The current protocols are listed below.

CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT

South America Mission is committed to do all that is can to maintain the unity of the body of Christ. Recognizing that it is possible to divide the body by assuming either a pro or anti position regarding the charismatic movement, South America Mission expresses these concerns:

1) The teaching that tongues (or any other gift) is the indispensable sign of the indwelling or filling of the Holy Spirit is inconsistent with Scripture and divides the body of Christ by creating two “classes” of Christians.

2) The drama of a message received in tongues tends to give it a special aura. As a result, many Latin American believers and churches have come to rely too much on experience, thus neglecting the Scriptures. While this tendency may not be heretical, we believe it to be a dangerous error, exposing the church to a greatly increased risk of being led into heresy by those who desire to promote their own power and influence.

3) In the ministry of healing, it is often taught that it is always God’s will to heal His children. This teaching contradicts Scripture and distracts from God’s central purpose of redeeming lost people from their sinful condition.

4) Deception has often been used in healing meetings “to promote faith.” Such deception is inconsistent with the character of the Holy Spirit, who is the God who cannot lie.

As a result of these concerns, South America Mission will not consider for membership those who believe the gift of tongues is in any way the indispensable sign of any activity of the Holy Spirit. Nor will we consider for membership anyone who believes healing is the inherent right of the believer and therefore dependent only on faith and/or repentance.

The private, devotional practice of speaking in tongues is not restricted. However, South America Mission missionaries agree to exercise and not promote speaking in tongues by either practice or teaching in public as we look to the Latin American church to be the teachers and authorities for their congregations on this issue, which has been divisive in the Latin American context.

Prayer for healing of illness is encouraged, but South America Mission missionaries must refrain from any deceptive practices.

South America Mission missionaries must also refrain from unnecessarily dividing the body of Christ by either ridiculing or publicly attaching charismatics. Missionaries should refrain from condemning styles of worship which differ from their own personal preferences simply because they appear to have some similarities to “charismatic groups.”

WATER BAPTISM

South America Mission believes that baptism is an ordinance commanded by the Lord. While baptism in no way conveys salvation, it is important in that it is one of our Lord’s commands, serves as a visual statement of a special relationship in Christ and a testimony before the world. Recognizing that Christians who are clearly members of Christ’s one true church hold differing views of how this command is properly obeyed, South America Mission does not require members to affirm one specific view regarding the appropriate subjects of mode of baptism.

All those who join South America Mission should be aware that South America Mission’s historic practice has been believer’s baptism by immersion. South America Mission missionaries working in established areas agree not to attempt to change the position of an existing church or association.

South America Mission missionaries should also be aware that South America Mission is open to start new works or to work with existing associations or churches without attempting to establish believer’s baptism by immersion as the normative practice.

No member of South America Mission will be asked to officiate in a celebration of baptism according to a particular mode in conflict with his or her own personal beliefs.

PRE- MILLENNIAL RETURN OF CHRIST

South America Mission affirms that visible return of Christ in His physical body without placing a strong emphasis on the particular sequence of the events associated with Christ’s return. Missionaries are not required to personally hold to the pre-millennial position, though this issue has been divisive in the Latin American church and historically South America Mission’s teaching practice has been from a pre-millennial position.

COOPERATION WITH GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AMERICA MISSION

Cooperation with groups or individuals outside of South America Mission who do not follow these guidelines will be determined on a case by case basis on the appropriate field by the field leaders after consultation with the missionaries involved in the actual situation. No binding agreement to cooperate with any organization shall be made without prior consultation with the Executive Director.

My signature below affirms my willingness to work happily under these ministry protocols. I also understand that the Board of Directors may issue additional protocols as deemed necessary for the good of the ministry.

Please provide the name, phone number, and email address of five references who know you well (former instructors, employers, neighbors, or friends). Be sure to include your pastor. (Please do not list family members.)

1. Pastor or Leader from your sending church (that knows you).

Relationship / Position*

2. Spiritual Mentor or Discipler

Relationship / Position*

3. Christian friend or colleague.

Relationship / Position*

4. Christian friend or colleague.

Relationship / Position*

5. Current or Past Employer

Relationship / Position*

6. Optional: Someone you have spiritually mentored or discipled.

Relationship / Position

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Date

Let’s Connect!
We help churches, businesses, universities, colleges, and donors in the U.S. join in God’s work and the church across Latin America.

Church, Business, or Organization Name*

Phone
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Date of Birth*

If no, what is your country of citizenship?

Spouse Email (if applicable)

Tell us about your interest in serving with South America Mission.*

Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Short-Term Team Participant Form

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (completed by participant or authorized guardian)

Please indicate the organization or team name of the team you will be participating with:*

Mobile Phone Number*

Passport Issuing Country*

Passport Expiration Date*

Date of Birth*

Special accommodations for physical conditions

Prescription medications list

Dietary restrictions

Emergency Contact Name*

Mobile Phone Number*

If you are under 18 years, please type the email of a parent and/or guardian.

Date*

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

South America Mission is privileged to carry out Christian ministry that results in “redeemed lives, beautiful churches, and transformed communities.” Towards that end, we are continually developing a staff team of competence, character, and commitment to serving others. We desire to have a team that joyfully works together with passion for our mission. Thank you for your interest in being part of our team and taking this first step of exploration with South America Mission.

Role(s) Interested In*

Available Start Date*
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Desired Annual Salary*

Do you know anyone who has been or is still employed by our organization? If yes, please list name(s):*

Why are you interested in working with South America Mission?*

Please list up to three post-secondary education experiences, starting with the most recent. This may include college, university, seminary, or formal training programs.

1. College, University or Training Program Name

2. College, University or Training Program Name

3. College, University or Training Program Name

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please list up to 3 previous employers, starting with your most recent.

Start Date*
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End Date
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Responsibilities / Achievements*

Supervisor’s Name & Title*

Start Date
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End Date
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Responsibilities / Achievements

Reason for leaving

Supervisor’s Name & Title

Start Date
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End Date
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Responsibilities / Achievements

Reason for leaving

Supervisor’s Name & Title

Please describe any languages you speak and your level of fluency.

FAITH AND PASSIONS

Current Church You Attend*

How long have you attended this church?*

What is / has been your church involvement?*

Provide us with the name and contact information of a pastor or spiritual mentor who can speak to your Christian character.*

This section is reserved for you to speak into your faith, passions, and additional skills that you would like to share.

RESUME & COVER LETTER

Please upload a current resume (PDF).*
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload a cover letter (PDF).*
Max. file size: 50 MB.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

If yes, please kindly explain:

South America Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of South America Mission as an Equal Opportunity Employer does not prevent the organization from hiring personnel based on their religious beliefs so that all personnel share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. [§] 2000e[- ]1(a)), South America Mission has the right to hire only candidates who whole-heartedly and without reservation agree with South America Mission's Beliefs.

Date
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MARITAL STATUS

CHURCH BACKGROUND

SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND

LANGUAGE STUDY

FOREIGN COUNTRIES VISITED

MINISTRY

MINISTRY INTEREST

PERSONAL

FINANCES

SAM

SAM's Vision and Mission

Ministry Protocols

REFERENCE LIST

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Short-Term Team Participant Form

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (completed by participant or authorized guardian)

EMERGENCY CONTACT

PHOTO RELEASE

BASIC INFORMATION

WORK INTEREST

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

LANGUAGES

FAITH AND PASSIONS

RESUME & COVER LETTER

APPLICANT INFORMATION

SIGNATURE