Merge & Foundation Leader Application

Thank you for your interest in serving and equipping the new marriages in our church! In his first letter, John the beloved disciple says, "If we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin" (1 John 1:7). We desire that our marriage ministries be a place where couples address all of the difficult conversations that need to be had around finance, intimacy, and more and agree to allow the Holy Spirit to smooth out all their rough edges. When this happens, their marriage will be the beautiful picture of Christ's love for the church that it is intended to be.

Merge is an 8-week class for couples who are seriously dating or engaged, while Foundation is a 12-month small group for couples who have been married less than 3 years.

Please take time to prayerfully complete the form below. One of our Community Groups pastors will follow up with you shortly regarding your submission. We look forward to hearing from you!

Your name *

Email address *

Are you applying for Merge (premarital) or Foundation (newlywed) mentoring? *

GENERAL INFORMATION

Phone number *

Address *

Birthdate *

Gender *

Marital status *

Anniversary date *

Household members

Please add information for your spouse and any children currently living in your home.

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT

Primary campus *

Are you a member of Bayou City Fellowship? *

If not, do you have any hesitations about becoming a member? *

You can find more information about becoming a member at www.bayoucityfellowship.com/members

Are you a part of a Bayou City Fellowship Community Group? *

On average, how often do you attend Bayou City Fellowship? *

What prompts your interest in being part of the Merge (premarital) or Foundation (newlywed) ministry? *

Please describe both of your current or previous areas of service in other ministries at Bayou City Fellowship. *

PERSONAL HISTORY

Testimony *

Please share how the Lord saved you, and describe how the Gospel has impacted your life since then.

Spouse Testimony *

Please share how the Lord saved you, and describe how the Gospel has impacted your life since then.

Please share about a time of stress or disagreement in your marriage and how you worked through it. *

We’re really not looking for specific details, just general comments such as: financial disagreements, communication issues, etc and what steps you took toward reconciliation and harmony.

Is there a history of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, physical abuse, or sexual abuse in you or your spouse's family or personal background? *

Have you or your spouse ever been arrested, pleaded guilty to a crime, been convicted, or received deferred adjudication? *

Have you or your spouse ever been accused, charged, alleged to have, or have you ever committed any act of neglecting, abusing or molesting, or sexually abusing any child/adult? *

Have you or your spouse ever been hospitalized for mental health reasons? *

Are there any circumstances or patterns in your or your spouse's life which would make it inappropriate for you to serve in Merge / Foundation or would compromise the integrity of Bayou City Fellowship? *

MINISTRY & THEOLOGY

We agree with Bayou City Fellowship's doctrinal statement and beliefs. *

View our doctrinal statement and beliefs at https://bayoucityfellowship.com/#beliefs

What is the definition of marriage, according to the Bible? *

What is the purpose of marriage? *

REFERENCE 1

Please provide the name(s) and contact information for two Bayou City members who are familiar with your marriage relationship.

Reference 1 Name (First & Last) *

Reference 1 Phone Number *

Reference 1 Email *

Reference 1 Length of Time Known *

REFERENCE 2

Reference 2 Name (First & Last) *

Reference 2 Phone Number *

Reference 2 Email *

Reference 2 Length of Time Known *

AFFIRMATIONS & SIGNATURE

Is there anything else that you would like to tell us that you believe to be relevant as we consider your application or for which you would like prayer and/or pastoral counsel? *

Do you agree to the terms of the applicant's statement below? *

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.

We authorize any references or churches listed in this application to give you any information (including opinions) that they have regarding our character and fitness for ministry work.

We authorize the release of the information contained in this application to any ministry at Bayou City Fellowship in which we seek a position (volunteer or compensated).

In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by Bayou City Fellowship, we hereby release any individual, church, youth organization, charity, employer, reference, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to us, our heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply, with this authorization.

We waive any right that we may have to inspect any information provided about us by any person or organization identified by us in this application.

Should our application be accepted, we agree to refrain from unscriptural conduct in the performance of our services on behalf of the church.

We further state that WE HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FORGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND SIGN THIS RELEASE AS OUR OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding agreement, which we have read and understand.

Our submission of this document affirms that we fully support the mission and core values of Bayou City Fellowship, and agree to serve under the leadership of the Elders, Pastors, and those whom God has called into positions of leadership. *

Digital Signature *

Please enter full legal name

Spouse Signature *

Please enter full legal name

Date *

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