New Life Advance InternationalP.O. Box 35857

Houston, TX 77235-5857Tel. 832-242-7750

NLAIapps@gmail.com

APPLICATION FOR MISSIONARY APPOINTMENT

Note: Use additional sheets to answer questions requiring more space. Please write the question number before each answer. All information provided will be kept confidential. If married, each spouse must complete a separate application.

Please email your completed application to NLAIapps@gmail.com and mail a hard copy to:

New Life Advance InternationalP.O. Box 35857Houston, TX 77235-5857

1. Full Name: __________________________________________________________First Middle Last

a. Date of Birth: ________________

b. Place of Birth (City, State, Country): _________________________________

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c. Citizenship: ____________________________________________________

d. Social Security Number: __________________________________________

e. Gender: Male____ Female____

f. Height: _________ Weight: _________

2. Current Address: ____________________________________________________

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Home Phone: _____________ Mobile: ______________ Fax: ________________

Email: ____________________________________________

3. Permanent Address: _________________________________________________

4. Spouse’s Name: ____________________________________________________

a. Date of Birth: ________________

b. Place of Birth (City, State, Country): _________________________________

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c. Citizenship: ____________________________________________________

d. Social Security Number: __________________________________________

e. Gender: Male____ Female____

f. Height: _________ Weight: _________

g. Mobile: _________________ Email: ____________________________

5. Father’s Name: _______________________________________________________

Place of Birth: ________________________ Citizenship: _____________________

Current Address: ______________________________________________________

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Phone: ________________ Mobile: _____________ Email: _____________________

6. Mother’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Place of Birth: ________________________ Citizenship: ______________________

Current Address: ______________________________________________________

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Phone: ________________ Mobile: _____________ Email: _____________________

7. If both parents are deceased, give the names and addresses of two nearest relatives:

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8. Circle one of the following: single engaged married divorced widowed

a. Date of Marriage: ________________

b. If engaged, give the full name of your betrothed:___________________________.

When do you intend to marry? ___________________________________________

c. If married, have you been married before? Yes _____ No _____

(1) If yes, please explain the date and cause of your marriage’s dissolution:

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(2) Do you have children by the previous marriage? Yes____ No____ If yes, who has custody of the children? How many? What are their ages and gender? Terms of the divorce? Do you pay alimony or child support? How much per month? Please explain in detail.

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(3) Do you have children by your current marriage? Yes____ No____ If yes, How many? Their ages and gender?

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9. Names, gender, and dates of birth of children (record on a separate sheet).

10. General Health Status (Note: the detailed health questionnaire is also required)

a. General state of health: ___________________________________________

b. Are you currently under a physician’s care? Yes_____ No____. If yes, please explain:________________________________________________________________

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c. Do you, your spouse, or your children have any special needs (physical handicaps, ongoing physical or mental health issues)? If so, please explain in detail:

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d. Have you ever undergone, or are you now undergoing counseling, psychotherapy, or treatment for emotional issues or mental illness under the care of a psychiatrist or mental health professional? Yes____ No_____. If yes, please explain in detail:

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e. Please list all prescription medications you are required to take on a long-term or ongoing basis; also indicate the dosage for each medication.

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11. Beginning with high school, list the schools you have attended (high school, college, graduate school or seminary), dates attended, major, and degrees or certificates received.

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Name & Location of School Dates Attended Area of Concentration Degree or Certificate

12. What was your Grade Point Average (GPA) in high school (A, A-, B+, etc.)? ______

College GPA? ______ Graduate School or Seminary GPA? ______

13. Other training you have received: ________________________________________

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14. What languages do you speak? _________________________________________

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Note: Indicate level of both spoken and written fluency for each: Fluent, Good, Fair, Poor.

15. List other acquired skills (e.g. computer skills, musical instruments, special certifications, etc.)

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16. Hobbies and/or recreational activities you enjoy: ____________________________

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17. Work Experience

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Employer Dates of Employment Position Type of Work

18. Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of your last two employers. Please list on a separate sheet.

19. In addition to immediate family members, is anyone dependent on you for financial support? Yes _____ No ____. If yes, whom do you support, what is your relationship to this person (or persons), and how much funding do you provide each month?

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20. Are you in debt? Yes _____ No _____. Please note that NLAI will check your credit history.

a. Please list all debts, e.g. car, mortgage, credit card, student loans, etc., and to whom you owe them.

Loan Holder Amount Owed Payment per Month Pay Off Date

b. How do you plan to meet this (these) obligation(s)? Please explain.

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Note: One prerequisite required for appointment as an NLAI missionary is to be free of debt before being released to depart for your field assignment.

21. Do you now, or have you ever had trouble managing your finances? __________If so, what steps have you taken to get better control of your finances? Explain below.

Note: If you are accepted to begin the process of being appointed to NLAI, you will be required to formulate a field budget for both your personal support and your ministry. NLAI will assist you in formulating a budget, but except for emergencies, you will be required to live within this budget.

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22. Have you ever declared bankruptcy? ________ If so, please explain: ___________

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23. As a Christian, what is your perspective on contracting debts? Please explain.

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Please answer questions 24- 45 on separate sheets.

24. Describe your life journey from early childhood to the present. Explain such areas (not exhaustive) as:

a. A description of your home life: spiritual atmosphere, financial status, happiness, sorrows, family values, family deficits, etc. Impact?b. Your relationship parents, siblings, extended family. Impact?c. School experiences, friendships; lessons learned—both positive and negative.d. The impact of Christ and the church on your life—both positive and negative.

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e. Pivotal life experiences that impacted your life both positively and negatively.f. As a youth, how would you describe your spiritual life? Positive and negative.g. As a youth, what were some of your dreams and plans for your future life?h. As a teen, what was your perspective about sex, gender identity, the sanctity of life, marriage and family?i. What were the key experiences and interactions with key individuals in your life that pointed you to dedicate your life to Jesus? How and with what results?j. As you reflect on these areas as part of your home life while growing up, how do you view them now? Joy? Appreciation? Anger? Pain? Scars? Any unresolved issues?

25. Raising Support

NLAI is a “faith mission sending organization” which means that all members of the organization must trust the Lord to provide funding for: (1) tuition and living expenses for the required training program at NLAI School of Mission, San Juan, Texas; (2) their outfit and passage to the field; (3) their personal needs on the field; and (4) the support of their respective ministries. In concert with God’s calling to the mission field, we as individuals must pray and ask God to move the hearts of people, churches, and Christian foundations to provide funding for all of the above needs in order to make our ministry abroad a reality. And this means that we must work, in conjunction with what God is doing, to contact God’s people and prayerfully ask for their support of the ministry to which God has called you.

Specific Questions: Please explain where you are in the process of seeing God’s people participate financially in the ministry in which you will engage when you arrive on the field. How many churches have committed to help you financially? How many individuals? Do you have any sense of how much funding will be required to support you and your ministry on the field? What will be your approach to “fund raising?” Please explain on a separate sheet of paper.

Note: You will receive training in how to prayerfully approach the fund raising task as part of the curriculum of NLAI School of Mission.

26. Calling and Commitment. (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

Although no one knows the future, what does being called of God to the mission field mean to you? If you are certain of your calling to serve in foreign missions, what is your perspective with regard to: (1) the length of your term of service on the field; (2) the strength of your faith in the Lord; (3) your assessment of yourself (and your family) with regard to such attributes as self-sacrifice, determination, tenacity, resiliency and commitment, which are foundational characteristics of an effective missionary family or single missionary; (4) your ability to cope with adversity, hardship, and disappointment; and (5) how well do you handle conflict with other people? On a separate sheet, please address these questions seriously without appealing to shallow clichés. Be honest and real.

27. Attitude of Spouse (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

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What is the attitude of your spouse regarding foreign mission service? Does he or she share your sense of calling on the field? What qualities do you see in him or her which justifies your answer? Be specific and thorough. Explain on a separate sheet.

28. Relationship with Your Spouse (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

How would you describe your relationship with your spouse? Have you ever had marriage therapy with a counselor or mental health professional? If so, what issues did you address, and what has been the outcome on the quality of your marriage? Please explain.

29. Attitudes of Children (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

If you have children over 12 years old, what is their attitude about moving away from friends, and all the trappings of living in America, to live in a foreign context? Have you discussed these issues with them? How have they responded? What actions have you taken (or will take) to prepare your teen(s) for this drastic change? How do you see them fitting into your ministry on the field with regard to such things as: their schooling, isolation from friends and youth activities, and language and culture learning? Please write a comprehensive assessment of their willingness and readiness to make such a challenging change. You must be very clear and honest about this matter.

Please note: It is well known that teens, who are opposed to moving abroad, have the potential of becoming angry and rebellious after they arrive on the field which, in extreme cases, can result in the missionary family leaving the field. During your training in the NLAI School of Mission, NLAI, in concert with the parents, will carefully observe the conduct of your teenaged children and make an assessment as to their fitness of moving abroad. NLAI will make every effort to help families deal with this issue. Ultimately, however, children who cannot adjust to the idea of moving abroad will preclude the appointment of their parents as NLAI missionaries.

30. Attitudes of your Parents toward your Mission Plans (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

What are the attitudes of your parents regarding missionary service? What are the reasons? If you parents are older and require special care, how will you deal with this? 31. Other Domestic Situations or Personal Issues (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

Do you have any domestic situations or personal issues which might interfere with or preclude your assignment to the field, e.g. litigation, home foreclosures, visitation rights of ex-spouse, physical and mental health? If so, explain.

32. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

If so, explain. Are their restrictions which will preclude you from leaving your state or the nation?

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Please note that NLAI will check your criminal history. Additionally, many nations are now checking the criminal history of foreigners who are requesting visas to enter their country. In many cases, convicted felons are not granted admittance to some nations.

33. Substance Usage and Abuse (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

A. What is your attitude toward drinking alcoholic beverages, and/or toward Christians who do?

B. Do you now, or have you ever had any problems with alcoholic beverages? Have you ever been cited with a DWI conviction? If so, please explain.

C. Do you now, or have you ever used illegal substances such as cocaine, marijuana, amphetamines, etc.? Have you ever suffered from addiction to any of these substances? And have you ever been convicted of possessing illegal substances? If so, please explain.

D. Are you now, or have you ever become addicted to prescription medication authorized by a physician? If so, please explain.

E. Have you ever been hospitalized or participated in a rehab program for any addictions in questions 32B; 32C; or 32D? If so, explain where you received treatment; the length of the program; dates of the treatment. Have you ever relapsed since completing the rehab program? If so, please explain.

F. Do you use tobacco?

34. Pornography (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

Do you now, or have you ever had a problem with pornography? If so, please explain.

35. Gambling (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

Do you now, or have you ever had a problem with gambling? If so, please explain.

36. Relationship with Others (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

A. How well do you get along with others? Have you ever worked in a team situation? If so, describe: (1) the team culture; (2) the level of trust between members; (3) the team’s ability to debate issues; (4) the team’s ability to deal with conflict; and (5) accountability. Would you consider yourself to be a team player or do you prefer to operate alone? Please discuss and explain.

B. In your experience, how do you deal with people with whom you have conflict or disagreements?

37. Sense of Self Sacrifice (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

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A. If you are a Westerner, have you ever reflected on your sense of entitlement? Note: Answer the following questions carefully and honestly.

1. That is, how much are you willing give up with regard to the comforts we take for granted in America, especially if you are living among people who are poor and lack the comfort and conveniences you have at home?

2. With regard to lifestyle or economic level of life, how well do you think you would handle living in a poor community, e.g. primitive housing, little transportation, limited availability of food, no technology, no electricity, etc.)?

3. With regard to personal and family privacy, how do you think you would handle having nationals in your home several hours a day?

4. What is your attitude about language and culture learning?

5. What is your perspective on how closely you and your family should adapt to and even adopt the customs and ways of your target people?

6. How well do you think you would handle living in isolation away from city life?

7. How do you feel about working in a context where there may be possible danger to you and your family, such as political and social unrest? How would this impact your calling?

8. What would be your attitude toward coworkers or national believers who may request that you give up some personal habit or some aspect of your life style which, before the Lord, brings them grief, or violates cultural beliefs held by the nationals?

9. In view of these questions, how would you describe your level of trust in the Lord for provision, security, tenacity and commitment to the calling He has placed on your life? Be honest.

38. Ministry and Spiritual Life (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

A. Please provide a detailed account of your salvation experience. Include the Scriptural grounds of your salvation.

B. What are your habits with regard to Bible study and prayer?

C. What kinds of Christian ministry have you done since your conversion, and what results have you experienced from your past ministries?

D. Explain the process that God orchestrated which led you to discover that He may be calling you to missionary service.

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E. At this time, are you exploring, or giving thought to other vocational or professional pursuits?

F. If you are certain that God is indeed calling you to long-term mission service, what is the basis of your certainty? And what is your perspective on the meaning of commitment and “long-term service?”

Note: NLAI requires that you (1) successfully complete the training program at the NLAI School of Mission. (2) You must serve an initial period of two full years on the field (no furloughs or breaks except in emergency cases) during which time you must make language and culture learning a top priority. Your first year must be devoted to language study (languages of greater difficulty may require more time) and as much culture learning as possible. During the second year, you will begin to participate in ministry activities and continue to learn the language and do cultural research. Also during this second year, NLAI leadership will evaluate your intentions for further service as well as your fit for long-term service with NLAI. (3) At the end of the second year, if you are certain that God is calling you to long-term service, and NLAI leadership considers you to be fit for mission service, you will be appointed as a NLAI Missionary.

G. With what denomination or group are you associated? What is their Statement of Faith? Do you agree with this Statement?

Note: You must agree with the NLAI Statement of Faith.

H. Of what local church are you currently a member and are you active in this Body? Please list the ministries in which you are involved. Also provide the name, address, telephone number and email address of this church, as well as the name of the Pastor or Elder who leads the Church.

I. Are you ordained? Please provide the details of this ordination.

J. Would you have any reservation or difficulty in having fellowship, including that at the Lord’s Table, with other members of NLAI who are not of the same church affiliation as yourself? Answer this question honestly. Please state any theological reservations you may have.

K. Missionary life involves working together with coworkers (on teams) in various facets of ministry which require the exercise of different gifts.

1. What do you consider to be your primary natural abilities (e.g. analytical, mechanical, creative abilities, etc.)?

2. What primary acquired skills do you have (musical, computer skills, language acquisition abilities, carpentry, engineering, medical, etc.)?

3. What are your primary spiritual gifts? See such passages as Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Romans 12:6-8. What ministry experiences have confirmed the reality of your spiritual gifts?

L. Assuming that you are certain of your calling to mission service, what type of ministry do you wish to do (teaching/discipleship, evangelism, church planting,

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children’s ministry, business as mission, using your expertise in the helping professions as part of your outreach, etc.)?

M. Do you have the necessary training and/or experience to be productive in this work? Explain what training and experience you have had in the past.

N. Do you have a calling for a particular people group? What people group? If unsure, NLAI will work with you on this matter.

O. What is your attitude about other religions (e.g. Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Animism), and especially the religious belief system of the society in which you feel called to work? How do you think you should approach people of another religious persuasion with the Gospel?

P. What is your attitude toward working (1) in full partnership with Christian nationals in the country in which you will serve; or (2) under the leadership and direction of national leaders? Have you ever worked in the U.S. under the leadership of an immigrant from another nation? If so, explain your feelings about this experience as well as the dynamics you experienced in this relationship.

39. Applications to Other Mission Organizations (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

A. Have you ever made application for appointment with other organizations? If so, what organizations, when, and with what result? If declined, please explain why you were declined.

B. Have you ever served, or are you now serving with another mission organization?

1. Please provide the name, address, and contact person of this organization.

2. Where have you served with this organization? Include dates of service, type of ministry, people group, and current status of the ministry.

3. What is the reason (or reasons) for leaving your current organization?

40. Additional Family Questions (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

A. If you have children, and if an English speaking school is not available where you will be living and working, how will you handle the education of your children?

B. If you elect to home school, are you qualified to do so, and do you have the determination to home school your children?

C. What is your attitude toward boarding schools for older children?

41. Financial Issues (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

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A. Formulating Budgets

1. The School Budget: the total support required while attending the NLAI School of Mission (SOM).

2. The Field Budget: the total funding required for both your personal support and the financial support of the NLAI ministry in which you are involved.

Note: NLAI will assist you in formulating these budgets which will determine how much money you must raise.

B. SOM Student Budget

1. Personal Maintenance:a. Personal Allowance (food, clothing, entertainment, etc.)b. Housing & Utilities c. Vehicle (personal use): car payment; Maintenance; Fuel, Insuranced. Life Insurancee. Medical Insurancef. General Medical & Dental Expenseg. Bank Feesh. Children’s School Tuition (if not in public school)i. Other Miscellaneous)j. SE Tax (14.3% of net salary)

2. SOM Tuition and Cost of the Ministry Outreach

Note: Contact the NLAI Headquarters for specific expenses.

C. The Field Budget

As noted above, both the missionary and NLAI staff personnel will jointly develop a Field Budget which will serve as the controlling document for the amount of financial support that the individual missionary will be required to raise. The Budget will be formulated based upon both research and estimates from sources in the missionary’s assigned field. In addition to the budgetary estimates for Monthly Salary, Monthly Ministry Expense, and One-Time Expenses, NLAI requires the missionary to contribute to some type of Savings Plan. A sample Staff Member Budget Model is as follows:

Sample Field Budget ModelMonthly Salary:

1. Personal Allowance2. Housing & Utilities3. Vehicle (personal use)4. Life Insurance5. Home Furnishings (ongoing)

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6. School Tuition (for children); Note that school tuition or home school expenses are not considered as ministry (business) expenses by the U.S, Internal Revenue Service (IRS).7. IMG Group Medical Insurance8. General Medical & Dental Expense9. Bank Fees10. Household Employee (optional)11. SE Tax (14.3% of net salary)Subtotal

Monthly Ministry Expense:1. Missionary Office Expense (phone, internet, newsletters, etc.)2. Future Reserve (Home leave, emergency, support drops, etc)3. Missionary Ongoing Education (ministry related)4. Annual Missionary Conferences or Retreats5. Vehicle Expense (ministry related mileage)6. Travel, hotels, meals, etc. (ministry related)7. Bibles, tracts, training seminars for nationals, etc. (ministry related)8. OtherSubtotal

Monthly Savings Requirement: 1. Standard Retirement Contribution (5% gross salary)2. Other Retirement Contributions (as desired)3. Children’s College Fund (Suggested amount 5% gross salary)Subtotal

Total All Monthly CategoriesNLAI Tithe (10%)Grand Total All Monthly Categories

One-Time Expense:1. Visa and Work Permit Costs2. Language School Tuition (1 year)3. Auto Purchase (optional)4. Travel Expense to Assignment (air tickets, hotels, meals, etc.)5. Computer and Printer6. Rental Deposits & Contract Fees7. Home Furnishings8. National Drivers Licenses9. Miscellaneous Start-Up CostsTotal One-Time ExpensesNLAI Tithe (10%)

Without exception, NLAI missionaries must raise 100% of the funds required in the Budget before they will be released to proceed to their field assignment.

D. Other Financial Matters to Consider (Please answer on a separate sheet or sheets. At this time, you may not be able to answer questions 2, 3 and 4)

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1. Are you contributing to Social Security? If not, NLAI requests that you enroll. If you insist on opting out of Social Security, NLAI requires that you save the amount of money comparable to the funds you would be required to pay into Social Security. NLAI will deposit these funds in the financial institution you specify.

2. If the nation in which you plan to serve prohibits access to missionaries (now the predominate policy in many nations), what will be your means of gaining access? How will this impact your financial needs?

3. The visa requirements in many nations make it difficult for missionaries to remain in-country on an ongoing, long-term basis. Usually, unless one has some type of long-term or resident visa, which are difficult to obtain, or unless some quota exists for missionaries, the missionary and his family will almost certainly be required to leave the country periodically (for example, every 3 months) and reapply for reentry. Periodic travel in an out of the country will require significant additional financial support. Questions requiring preliminary research:

a. What are the visa regulations in the nation where you desire to serve?

b. How will any visa restrictions impact your family, your ministry, and your financial needs? Is it feasible or even possible to establish long-term residence there?

c. How will you address these governmental restrictions? Note: NLAI will take part in this investigative process.

4. What kind of financial planning have you done to provide for retirement, and if applicable, the education of your children when they leave home? Note: NLAI requires you to contribute funds to a savings plan for both retirement and the education of your children.

5. NLAI requires all staff personnel to have health insurance and to participate in the NLAI Group Health Insurance Policy.

42. NLAI Ends Statement, Values, and Statement of Faith

NLAI Ends Statement

Children at risk will be rescued, leaders will be equipped, and communities will be transformed for the glory of God.

Values

Passion—for God and his Word

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Community—cultivating healthy, connected relationshipsInnovation—creative thinking

Integrity—honesty, transparency, and dependability in all we doExcellence—doing everything whole-heartedly as unto the Lord

Perseverance—commitment to finishing the task

Statement of Faith

We believe: in one God and Father who is the maker and ruler of all things; in Jesus Christ, His Son, who is God manifest in flesh and Savior of the world; and in the Holy Spirit, God present with us, who renews our hearts and guides, comforts and empowers us for proclamation and ministry.

We believe: in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead for our justification; in the forgiveness of sins through Christ’s atoning sacrifice for all mankind; in salvation by faith in Christ alone; in the Bible, God’s inspired Word which is the only infallible rule of both faith and practice; in the Church, the body of Christ which is a worshipping community and is God’s instrument to minister to the needs of its members, to make disciples of all the nations, to work for social justice, and to relieve human suffering.

We believe: in the bodily return of Jesus Christ who will raise the dead, judge all people according to the deeds done in the body, and establish His glorious kingdom.

Do you agree with the Ends Statement, Values, and Statement of Faith? Yes ____ No____

43. Do you agree and accept NLAI’s faith basis for financial support, i.e. trusting God for provision, leading, direction, security, and all other facets of your ministry? Yes ____ No____

44. Accountability (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

A. Accountability defined: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s own actions. In a Christian mission context, one is, first, accountable to God, to love Him, to love one’s neighbor, and to be obedient to the precepts of Scripture. Second, as a member of God’s Kingdom and a servant within NLAI, one is accountable to respect the authority of NLAI leaders and the policies of NLAI. Third, one is accountable to live a Spirit controlled life before his or her coworkers and the nationals among whom he or she is working. And fourth, one is to be accountable to oneself, that is, to glorify God in every facet of one’s personal life.

B. Assuming that you are acting accountably, before God, in following His call to participate in long-term mission activities, are you:

1. Willing to submit to those individuals placed in authority over you in NLAI?

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2. Willing to submit to the policies and procedures contained in NLAI Staff Handbook for Field Personnel?

C. Although NLAI leadership will work to place you in the nation or location of your choice, and encourage you in the ministry of your choice, circumstances or needs may arise that will make it necessary for NLAI leadership to assign or reassign you to a new location and perhaps a different ministry. After prayer and in-depth consultation with you regarding such a contingency, are you willing to accept the decision of NLAI leadership as to your precise work and location on the field? If not, please explain.

45. Basic Theological or Biblical Issues (Answer on a separate sheet or sheets)

A. What is your understanding of truth? Does it matter?

B. What is your view concerning the significance of Scripture? Please explain.

C. What are your views concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit? What is your view of spiritual gifts and their relevance or irrelevance today? Please explain.

D. What are your views concerning the virgin birth of Jesus and his bodily resurrection? What is the significance of these events?

E. What is your view regarding water baptism, its mode and significance?

F. What is salvation? How does one receive it?

G. What part, if any, does transformation of thought and life play in one’s relationship with God?

H. What is the church, and what is its role in salvation history?

I. Does Satan exist? Does a spiritual kingdom of darkness exist?

J. What is your understanding (i.e. your belief) about the existence of spirits and their activity in the earth?

K. According to your personal understanding, is there only “one true theology”? If so, how would you describe it and what are its implications regarding human relationships? Please explain.

L. Do all religions of the world ultimately lead one to God? Please explain.

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________ Date: ___________

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