Inquiry program application form


Early-bird application deadline is December 1
Final application deadline is January 31

Though we would love to provide placements for all students who apply, we are only able to accept 5-8 applicants per Inquiry Program. Students who complete their applications by the early-bird deadline will be processed (accepted or not accepted) first. Depending on the number of applicants in a given year, the possibility exists that all slots might be filled even before the final deadline! Therefore, it is in your best interest to apply early!

This application indicates that you would like to be considered for placement with a camping, ministry, or service inquiry program for 11 weeks as a way of exploring full-time Christian service as a calling and vocational choice. Please understand that priority will be given to candidates who want to serve with an organization affiliated with the Mennonite Church, that a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is expected, and that first juniors and then sophomores will be given priority consideration.

Fields with asterisks (*) are required.
 

Personal information

*First name:
*Last name:
*GC ID:
*I am applying to participate in: Ministry Inquiry
Camping Inquiry
Service Inquiry
*E-mail address:
*Home address:
*City:
*State:
*Zip code:
*Country:
*Preferred phone number:
*Current classification: Senior
Junior
Sophomore
First-year
*Major:
Second major:
Minor:
Second minor:
*Have you participated in SST? Yes
No
*Home congregation:
*Area conference:
 

References

*Faculty adviser:
*Another professor who knows you well:
 
Your pastor or another significant church leader who knows you well:
*Name:
*Address:
*City:
*State:
*Zip code:
*Country:
*Phone:
*E-mail address:
 
Personal reference (do not use a relative or current student)
*Name:
*Address:
*City:
*State:
*Zip code:
*Country:
*Phone:
*E-mail address:
 

Organization preferences


The placement process will be led by the IP Administrator. The student will work closely with the administrator to determine the best fit. If you have already begun searching for a placement, please list your preferred organizations (church, camp/retreat center, or service agency).
First preference:
Second preference:
Third preference:
Have you spoken with a representative of any of these organizations about your interest? Yes
No
If so, who?
 

Questions

*Briefly describe previous relevant experiences you have had with a congregation, camp, and/or service organization.
*Why would you like to participate in the Inquiry Program you have chosen? What motivates you to spend your summer (or semester) in this way? What personal goals do you hope to accomplish?
*What particular gifts, talents, and skills do you have to offer in service to others?
*Briefly describe your relationship to the Christian church. How does your faith inform your interaction with others?
 

Acknowledgments

*Please acknowledge: This application was completed by me and all entries on it and any supplemental material to it is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false, misleading, or omitted information given in my application (or during interviews) may result in termination of my participation in the Inquiry Program, loss of credit or tuition vouchers, or other consequences. Goshen College may look into all statements contained in the application as may be necessary in arriving at a decision.
*Please acknowledge: I understand that information may be obtained through interviews with the personal references listed, and I authorize Goshen College to communicate with any of these references I have listed, or any other party Goshen College believes may have information relevant to making a decision about my participation in the Inquiry Program. I further understand that Goshen College may conduct additional background checks which may involve obtaining a criminal background report, investigative consumer report, and/or driver's license verification. I hereby authorize Goshen College, if it wishes, to make such inquiries. I consent to the disclosure of information that would otherwise be considered confidential in this process.
*Please acknowledge: I hereby release all parties, including but not limited to Goshen College, personal references, and previous employers, from any and all liability for any injury or damage that may result from their furnishing information to Goshen College concerning me or any action Goshen College takes on the basis of such information.
 
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