Application
Form For Level One
Group Leader Training
It’s easier than
ever to get a group going in your church! You may train one person or several
to lead groups. The first two pages of this form are to be filled out by the
church. Pages 3 and 4 are to be filled out by the candidate for group leader
training. See the back of this page for an explanation of the training process.
Summary Payment and Shipping Information
(TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE
CHURCH)
IMPORTANT: if
you are registering more than one person for the training in your church, you
only need to fill out one of these summaries, but be sure to include all the
application forms together with this sheet.
DHL Shipping Information
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to ship to the church address listed on page 2 of the application.
Please
indicate shipping Address IF OTHER THAN CHURCH ADDRESS.
Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________________ ST ______ Zip___________________________
Registration and Shipping
Fees
Registration
Fee for
(number)
*includes Group Leader’s Manual
and Catalog ($15), one of the INSTE interactive texts ($30)
plus the examination ($20). NOTE: an INSTE leader applying for recertification ONLY
pays for the Manual plus
the examination, a total of $35.
Shipping and
Handling for first applicant................................................................................................................................ $9.25
Plus Shipping
and Handling for
Subtotal.................................
Full set of Books for
For the following applicants:
*an applicant for Level One Group Leader Training may purchase the other
three Level One books
for this special price, a 50% savings.
Shipping and Handling for
Total.................................... $
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Distance Leader Training
1.
Your church has nominated you in accordance to the
qualifications listed on the back of the application form.
2.
After we process you application, we will send you a
Training Kit consisting of the Group Leader Manual and Catalog, an INSTE
Interactive Textbook and a sealed examination which will be administered to you
by a church leader—for example, the INSTE Coordinator in your church—after you
have completed the study of the manual.
3.
You will study the portion indicated each day in the
Group Leader Manual. It is important that you study each day for five days so
that you experience the INSTE model.
4.
If more than one person is doing the training at your
church—or has trained previously— meet as a group to talk about what you
studied during the week. If you are the first person to be trained to lead an
INSTE group in your church, discuss what you’ve learned with 2 or 3 other
leaders in your church.
5.
After you have studied the material and discussed it
with a small group of other leaders in your church, the person who has been
named as proctor will administer the exam.
6.
Your proctor will return the exam to the INSTE office
in the enclosed envelope.
7.
Your exam will be graded. If you pass the exam, your
certificate will be sent to your church to be presented to you publicly in a
church service. You will also receive a Starter Kit, which consists of
materials you can use to promote
8.
The INSTE office will call you within a week or two of
your certification to answer any questions you may have and to share ideas on
how to get started.
That’s it! You’ll
get started on a great adventure of helping a small group of disciples grow in
faith and knowledge of the Word of God.
Please
send this form and the accompanying application forms of the persons to be
trained to:
INSTE
By
mail to:
By
Fax to: 515-289-9201
Refund Policy
An applicant for distance leader training may request
a refund in writing, by phone or in person if he/she cancels within 14 days of
the shipment of the training materials. The certification fee will be refunded
in full. A check will be sent to the church with the applicant’s name on the
memo line.
Book Return Policy
Books returned to the office in resalable condition
(not written in) will be refunded according to the following policy. Books
returned to the INSTE office in new condition are refunded at 100% and those
returned in usable condition are refunded at 50%. INSTE determines the
usability of returned books. A check for the returned book(s) is sent to the
church with the applicant’s name on the memo line.
Dear Candidate: Fill out both sides of this
form.
Application
Form For Level One
Group Leader Training
Personal Data
Last name ____________________________ First___________________________ Initial________________
Address _______________________________ City ________________ State ______ Zip
Home
phone (___)__________ Cell phone
(___)____________________ Work phone
(___)________________
E-mail:
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Date
of birth _________________ City
of birth____________________ ST______ Country_________________
Gender: Male Female Marital status: Single Married Widowed Divorced
INSTE Experience
I’m new to INSTE INSTE student INSTE Level One Graduate INSTE Level Two Graduate
If you were or are an INSTE student, and you wish to
receive a book other than the Discipleship 1 with your registration, please
indicate in the box to the left the book you would like:
YesNo Are
you ordering the other three books to complete the set?
If you are an INSTE leader, also answer the following:
I’m applying for
recertification. (This is necessary if you have not led a group for two
consecutive years)
I’m a Certified Leader. I’ve led groups for two consecutive years. I
wish to recertify as an Advanced Leader.
I’m an Advanced Leader. I’ve led groups for three consecutive years. I
wish to recertify as a Master Leader.
Education
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schools attended beyond high school |
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Years |
Year graduated |
Degree |
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Certificates, licenses,
credentials, if any__________________________________________________________
Hobbies and special
interests_________________________________________________________________
Ministry Experience
Describe your gifts. _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
How are your gifts being
manifested in service to the Body of Christ? ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
What leadership position do
you presently hold in your local church? ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
What other leadership
positions have you held or do you hold?________________________________________
Commitment to Disciple Others
As a potential
Level One Group Leader, please prayerfully read the following list of requirements.
If this describes you, and you desire to serve the Lord as part of the INSTE
Team, sign this commitment to disciple others.
Requirements
for Level One Group Leaders
1. Demonstrate spiritual maturity as described in
Galatians 5:22–23.
The primary goal of the Level One is to help the
students grow toward spiritual maturity. The group leader models what it means
to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
2. Actively involved in service in the local church
according to his/her gifts.
Gift discovery and the development of a service
ministry based on that gift is also a goal of the Level One. The group leader
demonstrates in his/her ministry the connection between gifts and service to
the Lord.
3.
Appointed by
the church leadership/pastor as a candidate for leading a Level One group.
4.
Has
discipling skills such as being able to…
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Apply
biblical truths to the daily life.
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Encourage
spiritual growth toward maturity in Jesus.
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Help growing
disciples discover their giftedness and find a place of service in the Body of
Christ.
5. Has a discipling gift-mix that includes one or more of
the following: mercy, giving, exhortation, teaching, faith, word of wisdom.
6. Willing to commit the time and energy needed to
disciple others. This includes studying the INSTE courses along with the
students (for credit or not for credit), guiding the INSTE group meetings,
modeling spiritual disciplines such as prayer, witnessing, giving, etc.;
coaching maturing disciples, stimulating their spiritual and personal
development, etc.
“With the help
of the Lord, I will commit myself to the task of discipling others.”
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Signature —applicant
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Your name (printed)
Pastoral recommendation and
approval
I have read the
requirements for INSTE Level One Group Leaders and I affirm that the following
applicant meets those requirements and that he/she demonstrates adequate
spiritual maturity, biblical knowledge and leadership experience to be able to successfully
lead an INSTE group. By sponsoring him/her, I show my endorsement of this
candidate as a potential INSTE Group Leader.
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Pastor’s Name,
Printed Pastor’s
Signature
Church__________________________________________________________ Denomination___________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________________ ST___________ Zip_________________________
The church leader
(i.e., INSTE Coordinator) who will proctor your exam:__________________________________
Best time and day to call you after you take the exam: _________________
Time Day
Best phone number
to use to call you for the after-exam interview:_____________________________________