.: Application

Thank you for considering ministry with Meltdown! This application is for all potential interns/team members. When filling out this application, we highly recommend answering the longer questions in Word or a similar program and cutting and pasting so you don't accidentally lose a lot of work. You cannot save this form and return to it. You can also view this application in pdf. You also need 2 references (pastor and spiritual leader). View reference in pdf here.

All information in this application will be kept confidential. If you have any questions or additional info, please send it in an e-mail to joel@meltdownministries.org. Couples please fill out 2 forms. (for overlapping info you can use "see spouse")

We also recommend you look over our information packet which is an invaluable resource for applicants. You can also find pricing here as well. View as html or pdf.

General Info

Full Name
Nickname
*Attach a digital photo of yourself (please crop others out if needed)*
**Supported file types: jpg, gif, tif, png, bmp, raw. Please attach a file smaller than 1MB, or your form may not go through.
Permanent Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Temporary Address (if different than above)
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Telephone (w/ country/city code)
Fax (w/ country/city code)
E-mail Address
Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYYY)
Age
Gender
Nationality
Citizenship
Passport Number
Passport Expiration
Marital Status

If divorced, separated or remarried please give the relevant history.

Spouse Information

Spouse Full Name
Spouse Nickname
Spouse Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Spouse Age
Spouse Gender
Spouse Nationality
Spouse Citizenship
Spouse Passport Number
Spouse Passport Expiration
What is your anniversary?
Children's Names, Age, Gender

Emergency Contact Information

Contact Name
Relation to You
Home Phone (with country and city code)
Work/Cell Phone (with country and city code)
E-mail Address

Areas of Ministry Interest

In which of the following areas of ministry are you primarily interested? Although this may be your focus, realize that all team members need to be ready to step in where needed. If you haven't looked at the ministry positions, please take a minute to look those over. All of these positions would fall under the category of "team member/intern" with Meltdown Ministries.

Church Plant
General Team Member/Leadership
Musician instrument

With all interns/team members we provide a daily schedule and tasks, both related directly to our ministry and in cooperation with partner ministries. What would you specifically see yourself doing or what would you like to do/focus on based on what you know of our ministry?

Missions Experience, Education, and Abilities

How many short-term missions' trips have you been on?

What groups or organizations have you worked with?

Education (Schools attended and Degrees earned)

List your talents, abilities, and gifts that can be useful in the ministry

List your weaknesses and the areas in which you need to grow

What ministries have you been involved in within your church?

What languages do you speak? (Language and Proficiency 1-10)

According to the LAMP SCALE how would you rate your ability to speak and comprehend Spanish?

References

It is our policy to contact your references directly, introducing ourselves as Meltdown Ministries under Commission to Every Nation in Cusco, Peru and asking for their counsel and input regarding your application. We ask that you have your pastor complete and return directly to us one reference form, and that you have another spiritual leader who knows you well submit the other form to us. Click here to view the form.

Does your pastor know that you are sending us this application?

How does your pastor feel about your desire to work in missions?

Pastor's Name

Name of your church

Denomination

Your Pastor's Telephone Number (with country/city code)

Your Pastor's E-mail Address

Your Missionary Support

Finances

Each intern/team leader is required to raise their own support for their time here based on our current prices. All payments are due within the first 3 days of each month in US$. Any exception must be approved beforehand. View our current pricing here.

Do you understand that you are completely responsible for your finances while serving here?

Prayer Support

Upon entering the mission field, you will be fully immersed in spiritual warfare. It is essential that you have people who are covering you in prayer. We suggest that you have a minimum of 20 prayer partners who have committed themselves to intercede and pray for you, for your ministry, and for the people to whom God sends you. Start now to form your team of prayer partners.

Christian Life and Calling

Describe your conversion experience and present relationship with the Lord.

Why do you feel that God has called you to this ministry in Cusco?

Describe in detail your prior experiences serving as a missionary and/or in your church.

What are your long-term goals (2 years, 5 years)?

Personal Application

Have you ever had or do you currently have problems in any of the following areas? Mark them with a check and give a detailed description below. This application is kept strictly confidential.

Lawsuits of any nature
Civil or military violations
Experiences with the occult
Use of illegal drugs and/or alcohol
Fornication (pre-marital sex)
Eating Disorder
Homosexuality
Pornography
Financial Debt
Stealing
Psychological Problems/Depression

Details on any of the previous:

Describe your reputation; how do you think others see you?

How do you respond when things don't work out as you had planned?

How do you respond to the correction of others in your areas of weakness or when you make a mistake?

How do you respond in a situation of conflict between you and another person?

Please number yourself from 1-10 depending on where you see yourself in the following spectrum (1 being extreme to the left description and 10 being extreme to the right description).

Compulsion to work Slow to put out effort
Challenge authorities Very submissive
Focus on needs of others Focus on own needs
Extroverted Introverted
Firm and consistent Flexible
Private Open
Very Emotional Very Controlled

Health Information

To the best of your knowledge, have you or your dependents been or are currently being treated for (check Y or N):

Y N — Condition of the brain or nervous system including epilepsy, fainting, frequent or severe dizziness?

Y N — Any nervous, mental or emotional disorder?

Y N — The respiratory system including tuberculosis, asthma, severe hay fever, pleurisy, adenoids, tonsils?

Y N — Condition of the heart or blood vessels including abnormal blood pressure, anemia?

Y N — The gastrointestinal tract, liver or pancreas including gallstones, ulcers, hernia, rectal trouble?

Y N — The genitourinary organs including kidney trouble, prostatitis, albumin in the urine?

Y N — Cancer, rheumatism, bursitis, arthritis, disorder of the back, varicose veins?

Y N — Endocrine system including sugar in the urine, diabetes, thyroid, adrenal disorder?

Y N — Any physical deformity or defect including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

Y N — Pregnancy? If yes, estimated delivery date:

Y N — Do you use or have you used tobacco, alcoholic beverages, marijuana or other drugs such as narcotics, stimulants, depressants or psychometrics?

Please give a detailed explanation

Y N — During the past 5 years have you or your dependents had medical consultation, been hospitalized or are you currently taking medication? If yes, list below:

Record of Consultation

Please list names, injury or illness, date(s), and degree of recovery:

Family Doctor

Name
Address
Phone Number (with country/ city code)
Fax Number (with country/ city code)

How did you hear about Meltdown Ministries in Cusco?

Friend
Name of Friend (optional):
Through a church or other ministry
Another Website
Name of Website:
Other
Describe:

Statement of Cooperation

1. I have read the Statement of Faith (will open in new window) pertaining to the ministry in Cusco. I am in agreement with it and live according to these tenets of faith.

2. I have read the Policies and Contemporary Issues (will open in new window) and am in agreement with them.

3. I understand Commission To Every Nation (of which MM is a part) is built upon the concept of family and is a cooperative effort of brothers and sisters in the body of Christ working together to serve our Lord. I will do my part to foster a harmonious environment of love and respect among the team.

4. I will do my part to foster communication by regularly staying in touch with Commission To Every Nation through my Monthly Ministry Report and sharing appropriate needs and testimonies. (Only applicable if you are a CTEN missionary).

5. I understand that ministry support from the United States will be handled through CTEN. (Only applicable if you are a CTEN missionary). Otherwise I will not be able to use the ECFA logo identifying all our funds are accountable and auditable by ECFA standards.

Electronic Signature (Your Name)