Ignite 2009 Co-Chair Application

The position of co-chair requires enthusiasm, creativity, and organization. Co-chairs will be placed into guy/girl pairs and serve as the facilitators of the “camps” at the retreat weekend.  Their duties include, but are certainly not limited to the following:

• Attend all co-chair meetings (Mondays 10 pm)
• Prayer/individual camp meetings (alternating every Tuesday at 9:30 pm)
• Meet with co-chair partner at least once a week
• Plan theme, schedule, games, and skits for the Ignite weekend
• Recruit and select counselors (in the fall)
• Meet with assigned counselors alternating Tuesdays to train for Ignite weekend
• Lead “big camp” time at Ignite weekend
• Participate in fundraisers, publicity, and ministry contact work
• Attend co-chair, counselor, and all Ignite events
• Paying $130 for dues
• Be excited and competitive in the Talllllllly Hoooooooo Down

Co-Chairs should be relational people who have a heart for the incoming freshmen and a gift of leadership.

What You Need To Do:
1.  Pray over this application and seek the Lord’s will for you and Ignite.
2.  Then fill out the application in its entirety.
3.  Email the application to sakignite@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Mandatory Dates (this semester) If Selected:
October 17-18 - Co-Chair Retreat
October 27-30 - Counselor Interviews
TBD - Counselor Revelation
TBD - All Staff Retreat

We are so excited that the Lord has led you to apply for co-chair position!  We will be in continuous prayer throughout your entire application process and ask that you would do the same.  The Lord has huge plans for Ignite 2009 and it would be a joy to have you along for the experience!  Thank you for your heart and desire to serve Jesus Christ and the Class of 2013 with us!

Sarah Haugh
And
Kyle Ransom

Information Sheet
Name: _____________________                   Year: ______________________          
E-Mail: _________________________________            
Austin Phone Number: ________________ Cell Phone Number: ________________
Church you attend locally: _____________________________

Please list two references we may contact if needed.  They must be able to attest about your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
STUDENT REFERENCE:                    NON-STUDENT REFERNECE:
Name:___________________________             Name:___________________________
Phone Number: ____________________            Phone Number:____________________
Relationship: ______________________            Relationship: _____________________

Please 1. Read the scripture associated with each question, 2. Pray over each question, then 3. Answer the following questions in a separate document 4. Attach and send answers and information sheet to sakignite@gmail.com (please limit your application to a maximum of four (4) typed pages preferably double spaced):

• Isaiah 1:19-20 – How did the Lord lead you to apply for co-chair?  Why was it an act of obedience?  (Be specific and thorough)

• I Peter 2:9 – Explain how you have come to know Jesus Christ personally.  Include what God is doing in your life now, where He is taking you, and what you are learning.

• I Corinthians 12 – In reference to it, what are some spiritual gifts that you have that will benefit Ignite?  How do you see your spiritual gifts serving Ignite?

• II Corinthians 12:9-10 – In reference to your personality, what are some of your strengths and weaknesses?

• II Corinthians 6:3-10 – What level of commitment and dedication do you foresee is necessary to fulfill the role of co-chair?  How do you think your level of commitment and dedication will affect the rest of the organization? (Be thorough.)

• What kind of leadership role(s) have you held in the past? (Ignite or non-Ignite related)

• Ignite’s ministry should not end on the last day of camp.  How can we follow up on our previous campers and ensure that they are plugged in and serving somewhere?

• In what ways can Ignite promote unity within the organization and make every member feel necessary to its success?

• How do you see the Lord developing Ignite over the next year? Please relate to the vision and goals of Ignite.

Vision & Goals of Ignite

The Purpose of Ignite is to provide a weekend of spiritual growth to freshmen (Philippians 1:9-10, “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ- to the glory and praise of God.”) through the unity of the body of Christ (Romans 12:12, “The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and through all its parts are many, they form one body.  So it is with Christ.”) and to provide an outreach to the freshmen (1 Timothy 4:7-8, “…train yourself to be godly.  For physical training of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”), allowing them to see God’s influence at University of Texas.

Goals:
1.       Ignite will provide a foundation for freshmen and an igniting of the Holy Spirit.  The desire is for everyone to walk away with a deep and sincere love for God.  Providing a firm foundation for one’s college career and a beginning point for freshmen to start school is key to surviving many of the pressures that come with being on your own for the first time.
                             Ephesians 2:21-22, Ephesians 3:16-19, Acts 1:8a

2.       Ignite wants freshmen to see the strong Christian influence on campus and to see how God is moving at the University of Texas.  Knowing the direction to take and how to become involved at UT is an important question many freshmen have.  By showing them there are many Christian groups with the same goal, worshiping God, we hope they will find a place to get hooked up. 
                             Ephesians 4:4-6, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 18:32

3.          Strong Christian relationships are essential in order to start college under the proper influence.  The weekend is designed for fellowship with other believers.  Friendships will be established among freshmen as well as counselors, which will edify and encourage all groups involved.  Time will be used for unity and worship in the Lord. 
                             1 John 1:7, Romans 14:19, Hebrews 3:13, John 4:23

4.          Christian groups will be represented allowing freshmen an opportunity to talk with members from all churches and Christian organizations.  Promotion and favoritism of groups will not be tolerated. There are many strong churches and Christian groups existing on and off campus and all groups will be emphasized equally. 
                             1 Corinthians 1:10, Psalm 133:1, Psalm 115:1

5.          Through Ignite, a leadership experience will be provided for many Christians at UT.  There are many Christians who have never had a leadership experience and Ignite may be the starting point for Christians who previously have never taught or shared their faith. 
                        Ephesians 4:11-13, Titus 1:7-9, 1 Timothy 3:1