People’s Community Church
Pastor Application Form

PERSONAL

Last Name: First Name: Middle:

Address: Apt. No.

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code:

Phone Number: Cell Number: Email:

Gender: M F Marital Status: Married Single Divorced Widowed

EDUCATION

Seminary: Dates: Degree:

College/University: Dates: Degree:

Other: Dates: Degree:

Please explain your ordination process and with whom its affiliated and include a scanned copy of the ordination certificate. (Please attach additional page if necessary.)

EMPLOYMENT
(List two most recent employment experiences.)

Employer: Position: Dates:

Address: City: State/Zip:

Employer: Position: Dates:

Address: City: State/Zip:

Are you in full agreement with the Doctrinal Statement of People’s Community Church (available at www.peoplescommunity.org) and are you dedicated to actively and openly uphold and defend all scripture, including scripture that is in conflict with accepted norms in today’s society? Yes No

Would you be willing to submit to a criminal background check? Yes No

Have you ever been treated for alcohol or substance abuse?	Yes No

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Write a 250-500 word autobiography. Include information on your childhood, education, volunteer experiences, ministry experiences, interests and hobbies, and other aspects of your life. (Attach additional page if necessary.)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Write a 250-500 word personal statement of faith. Include an indication of your love and commitment to Christ and His church, a summary of your personal faith, and describe your sense of calling to the ministry. (Attach additional page if necessary.)

MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
(Attach additional page if necessary.)

What gifts/strengths do you have for the ministry?

How have these gifts already begun to bear fruit for Christ and His church?

What do you believe are the most important tasks a pastor performs?

In what areas of church life and ministry have you been involved?

REFERENCES
Provide the names and contact information for four (4) references.

Church Leader Reference:

Name: Relationship:

Address:
Phone Number: Email:

How long have you known this person?

Seminary Reference:
Name: Relationship:

Address:
Phone Number: Email:

How long have you known this person?

Employment Reference:

Name: Relationship:

Address:
Phone Number: Email:

How long have you known this person?

Personal Reference:

Name: Relationship:

Address:
Phone Number: Email:

How long have you known this person?

CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE

By signing this application, I certify that all information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I hereby give People’s Community Church or its designee permission to contact my current or previous employers, references, schools and others concerning the statements in this application, and I hereby release all parties involved from any liability as a result of such contact.

I understand that I will be required to submit to a criminal background check and that unsatisfactory results from the check (in the judgement of People’s Community Church) or refusal to cooperate with the process will result in a no employment offer.

By entering my name below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statements.

Signature Date