SoulCare: Wesleyan Small Group Leader Application

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Name*

First Name

Last Name

What are your pronouns? (If you do not want to answer, put, “Prefer not to answer”)

Prefer not to answer She/Her He/Him They/Them

Other:

What are your pronouns? (If you do not want to answer, put, “Prefer not to answer”)

SPU ID#*

Major*

Email*

Phone*

Mailing Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Dietary Restrictions and/or Allergies

Expected Graduation Quarter*

Expected Graduation Year*

What UFDN courses have you completed or are you currently enrolled in?*

How did you hear about SoulCare?

Classroom visit Recommendation from Wesleyan Small Group leader Recommendation from faculty or staff Friend Online Was in a WSG for UFND 1000

Other:

SoulCare leadership is a year-long commitment (in most cases). Please confirm that you can commit to being a SoulCare leader during these quarters:*

Autumn 2023 Winter 2024 Spring 2024

SoulCare leadership involves enrolling in THEO 3780/4780 each quarter, which is a Wednesday night commitment (5:30–6:30 p.m.)*

I can commit to these Wednesday night times

Note: If THEO 3780/4780 increases your load to more than 18 credits, the credit fee for this course is waived.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Wednesday night time commitment, please indicate these below

Will you be serving as an RA during the 2023–24 school year?*

Yes No

Are you applying for any other ministry roles on campus (SMC, Sharpen, chapel, etc.)?*

Yes No

If yes, which ones? *

List any extracurricular activities you are, or plan to be, involved in.*

List your last two significant ministry or volunteer experiences

Organization 1*

Role 1*

Responsibilities 1*

Dates served 1*

Organization 2*

Role 2*

Responsibilities 2*

Dates served 2*

Briefly respond to the following questions (100-250 words each):

1. Why do you think you would be a good fit for this ministry? Include your sense of your spiritual gifts, relevant personality traits, or past experiences that might relate. How do you think this ministry opportunity could be a means of growth for you?*

2. Please briefly describe how your particular identity (race, gender, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, socioeconomic status, etc.) informs your interactions with others in social situations, work environment, and/or educational setting. Feel free to share only what you feel comfortable sharing.*

3a. Do you identify as a Christian (whether by religion and/or personal conviction)?*

Yes No

3b. These groups are intended to embody a practice in Christian spiritual formation. What does spiritual formation mean to you? How has your background informed this meaning?*

3c. Because these groups are intended to embody a practice in Christian spiritual formation, we want them to foster a sense of belonging for all students. We recognize that students on our campus come from many faith backgrounds. Explore how you might facilitate a group of individuals from varying faith backgrounds. What might you need to consider?*

4. Tell us a story about a relationship, a moment, or a conversation that impacted you and contributed to your interest in or calling to this kind of role.*

Please provide two references who can speak to your character. At least one of the references should be affiliated with SPU (please avoid listing friends or family).

Reference Name 1*

Reference Phone 1*

Relationship 1*

Reference Name 2*

Reference Phone 2*

Relationship 2*

Interview Availability

We are excited you are applying to be a SoulCare leader and look forward to reading your application. Once we do, we will invite those who meet the application criteria to a Group Interaction. In this second phase of the process, you would be invited to be part of a Wesleyan Small Group experience with other applicants and a couple members of the intern staff for up to 1 hour. In advance of that Group Interaction we would email your date and time, an explanation of what to expect, and how to prepare. This is an opportunity to experience what SoulCare is all about. After this, you may be contacted again (no later than April 20) for a personal interview between April 24 and April 28. Please select from the options below all of the times for which you are available for a Group Interaction. If you have any questions or want to talk through this process, contact Vanessa Perkinson at cbte@spu.edu

Tuesday, April 11

4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

1:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 13

11:30 a.m.

Friday, April 14

2:45 p.m.

By initialing below, I hereby assert that all the information above is true and accurate. Additionally I have read and understand the Leaders Responsibilities found here, and can commit to them.

Please initial below

Your Initials*

Date*

Questions? Contact Vanessa Perkinson (perkinsonv@spu.edu or 206-281-2826).