Ignite 2009 Prayer Team Application 

Prayer is the backbone of Ignite, and Prayer team members are a vital part to the Ignite team. They are just as much a part of Ignite as any other position, and they help keep the body of Ignite intact. They are really examples for the staff to look up to, and they should be seeking God’s will and purpose for Ignite through prayer. Prayer team is an amazing experience of growth, boldness, and servanthood. Some may see prayer team members as timid or shy, but let me tell you, it takes a bold warrior to fight for others in prayer and constantly fall face down before God in seeking his will. If you are up to the challenge, your responsibilities will include:

• Attend all prayer meetings (every other Tuesday from 9-11pm) and individual camp meetings (every other Tuesday)

• Attend all prayer team meetings at the chop (once a week, 1 hour long, TBA) 

• Attend the Ignite camp weekend (August 13th-16th) and participate in 24/7 (more like 24/4) prayer for the Freshman and staff during the weekend.

• Have a flexible enough schedule to be able to hang out with assigned camp

• Obtain prayer requests from and pray for assigned camp and campers

• Be prepared to lead your assigned camp in prayer at camp meetings

• Participate in fundraisers, publicity, and ministry contact work

• Paying $130 for dues; $65 will be due the first semester and no more than $65 due the second semester

Prayer team members should have a heart to pray daily for the incoming freshmen class and the staff of Ignite and should have the gift of faith. You don’t have to be the best person of prayer or know anything about prayer. You just have to have a willing heart and soul that longs to serve others and serve God through prayer.  

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.  Submit the application to us as soon as possible, but it is due October 19, 2008 at midnight.

4.  Expect a call from to set up an interview for October 27-30  

Mandatory Dates If Selected:

October 27-30 - Prayer Team Interviews

November 4 - Counselor / Prayer Team Revelation

Novermber 14-15 or December 5-6 - All Ignite Staff Retreat

August 10-16, 2009 - Pre-Week and Ignite weekend retreat 
 

We are so excited that the Lord has led you to apply for prayer team!  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! 

Contact Info...feel free to call or e-mail me with questions.

Craig Kinney, Prayer Executive
ckinney@mail.utexas.edu
361-244-1719 

Chelsea Deutsch
cmdeutsch@mail.utexas.edu
713-703-8618

Name:
Year:
Email:
Cell phone number:
The church you attend locally:
Hometown:
High school:
Home church:
Time commitments this semester and Spring 2009:


Do you have any musical gifts? If so, what are they?




Please list two references we may contact if needed.  They must be able to attest about your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Student Reference:

Name:
Telephone number:
Relationship:



Non-student reference:

Name:
Telephone number:
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Read the scripture associated with each question, Pray over each question, and THEN Answer the following questions (If you wish to copy and paste this into a word document, please limit your application to a maximum of approximately three typed pages)


1. Ephesians 2:10…Why did you decide to apply for Prayer Team? How do you feel God has called you "to do good works" as part of the Prayer Team?


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


3. I Corinthians 12…Where do you feel you are spiritually gifted, and how do you see your spiritual gifts serving the Prayer Team and Ignite? Also, in reference to your personality, what are some of your strengths and weaknesses?


4. Ecclesiastes 4:8-12…What does it mean to spiritually support people through prayer, and what does that look like in everyday life?


5. II Corinthians 9:6…What level of commitment and dedication do you foresee as necessary to fulfill the role of prayer team member? How do you think your level of commitment and dedication will affect the rest of the organization?


6. Philippians 2:3-4…How do you envision exemplifying this verse as a member of prayer team?


7. What does prayer mean to you, and where do you feel you're spiritually at right now in your life with prayer? (ex: prayer may be a totally new thing to you or it may have been a big thing in your life for a long time)