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First Time Application

If this is your first time applying for the chicago plan Please complete the form below

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Birthdate

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Congregation

Do you currently attend a Congregation of Holy Trinity Church?

If you selected other for congregation, what church do you attend?

Martial Status

Single

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Children's Names (if applicable)

Education

Spiritual History

Please give a brief history of your personal Christian experience.

How would you describe your character and Christian maturity? (1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1)

If someone asked you, "What is the gospel?" how would you respond?

What books have influenced you most over the past one or two years?

Ministry History

At present, do you have a clear sense that God is leading you toward pastoral ministry or toward full-time Christian service? (If not, what do you sense as your probable long-term future?)

Why are you seeking involvement in The Chicago Plan?

Please highlight your previous ministry experience.

Theologically, what differences do you have with the Constitution of Holy Trinity Church?

Timeline and Process

There are three training phases of the Plan: Candidate, Intern and Resident. Each phase is comprised of two years of training. Typically new participants enter in as Candidates during which time their gifts, calling and character are observed and tested. At the end of each year each participant is re-evaluated by the Session in order to determine if they should move on in their training. As participants move from Candidates to Interns and then on to Residency, their ministry responsibilities steadily increase. We believe that effective ministry training is comprised of three basic elements: Mentoring Ministry Exposure Theological Training During weekly meetings time is given to each of these elements by members of the pastoral staff. We believe the integration of these three elements, within the dynamic life of the church, provides necessary experience and understanding to effectively shepherd God’s flock. Prior to beginning the year, each individual meets with a member of the pastoral staff to discuss the particulars of their ministry description. The ministry description outlines what the individual will be responsible for in the coming year of their training. Each description takes into account the passion, giftedness and training needs of the individual.

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