New Staff Application - Camp Good News Staff Application 2024

Personal Information - Part A

*Applications for paid staff for summer 2024 will close May 15th at midnight* We will still accept volunteer applications after this time.

This application is for all new staff who are at least 15 years old. If you have been a CIT in previous years, but this is your first year applying for staff (not CIT), you should fill out this application. You need to be at least 15 years old by July 1st of this year to fill out this application. If you are younger than 15 years old, please see our CIT application.

Full Legal Name

Name you prefer to be called by (if different from legal name; ex. - Will instead of William)

Camp Good News on the Go (formerly 5-day Clubs) –Applications closed for this role for summer 2024.

Camp Good News - Day Camp - A camp session if from Monday - Friday from 9-4 PM. Each week has a featured activity that is led by the camp coaches. Kids have fun getting to know you as their counselor. Some staff members may also assist with before/after care from 7:30-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:30 PM.

Do you want to work with the day camp or go camp?

Camp Good News - Day Camp Camp Good News on the Go (formerly 5-Day Clubs) Place me where needed most.

Address

Applicant's Phone Number

Please provide the applicant's cell or mobile phone number below FIRST (if they have one). If the student does not have a cell phone, then list a parent phone in the first slot.

Phone

The Phone listed above is:

Student Cell Parent/Guardian Cell

Okay to text?

Yes No

Phone #2

Phone #2 is Parent/Guardian Cell/Work Home Phone

Okay to text? Yes No

Phone #3

Phone #3 is: Parent/Guardian Cell/Work Home Phone

Okay to text? Yes No

Best Phone to Contact

Parent Phone Student Cell Both Parent & Student Home Phone

Please enter a valid email address. Email is the primary method of communicating announcements (training info, camp schedules, etc.) about being Camp Good News staff. If you are under 18, please provide an email address that can be viewed by a parent.

You can enter two email addresses (student and parent) in the blank below. Be sure to add a semicolon between addresses. Please see the following example: student@gmail.com; parent@gmail.com

This address will receive a confirmation email

Name of Parents/Guardians

Date of Birth

Male or Femaile

Male Female

School Name

T-shirt Size

How did you hear about Camp Good News?

Part B - Christian Life

Your Relationship with God

Why should (shouldn't) God allow you into heaven?

Share how you are growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ. How is God working in your life right now?

How often do read your Bible and pray (devotions)?

Almost Always A Few Times a Week Monthly Never

Your Relationship with Church

How often do you attend church?

Church Name

What city is your church located in?

Senior Pastor's Name

Youth Pastor/Leader's Name

In what ways are you active in your church? (such as youth group, ushering, choir, outreach groups, mission trips, Sunday School)

Part C - Summer Ministry

Why do you want to serve as a summer missionary (on Camp Good News staff)?

Please list any special training, abilities, and/or interests you have (for example, leading worship, playing an instrument, sports, writing, puppetry, storytelling, etc.)

$350—If you wish to be paid staff (15 years or older), you need to raise missionary financial support. This financial support covers your training camp costs plus other expenses during the summer. This is NOT a payment or bill for your parents. Most Camp Good News staff receive support from their church and other supportive Christian individuals. Don’t let this amount stop you from serving God. If God has called you to this ministry, He will make the funds available. CEF of F-M has training to help you understand how to do this and more info will be provided at time of hiring. Most teens are able to achieve this goal. Staff support raising allows for the cost of the day camp to remain affordable and for Camp Good News on the Go to remain free.

$0—Volunteer staff working 3 weeks or less do not need to raise funds or attend training camp.

All staff must have at least five committed prayer partners.

Staff members who raise over $350 are eligible for a bonus. All support raised over $350 will be given to the staff member as a bonus (minus the payroll tax).

Remember to trust that God will supply the funds.

Do you want to participate in the Camp Good News Fundraising Program, so that you can be paid a salary?

Yes No

I have read the support raising requirements above and I am trusting that God will provide.

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of or charged with physical or sexual abuse of a minor?

Yes No

Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from a position due to moral impropriety?

Yes No

Have you ever had a conviction other than minor traffic violations?

Yes No

If yes to any of above three questions, please provide the information here.

Part D - Work Schedule Information

Filling in Your Work Schedule

This summer, we’ll work as a team to reach kids for Christ! As a result, we need you to decide now when you’re available to serve. To do so, please fill out the schedule on the next section. If you are under 18, to be paid, you need to be available for four weeks (training camp plus three weeks). If over 18, you must be available for most weeks.

Please consider the following:

1. Ask God for wisdom to know how much you should work.
2. Review and discuss with your parents when you can work before indicating which weeks you can work.

Ministries Description/Details

Training Day in Fargo –This is an opportunity to meet the other Camp Good News counselors and receive some expectations and training to help you prep for training camp.
Camp Good News Training Camp –At Training Camp, we will focus on ministry skills development and spiritual formation. You’ll learn how to evangelize and disciple kids. You’ll focus on Camp Good News or Camp Good News on the Go. You’ll learn how to share the message of salvation. You’ll also learn how to teach Biblical truths through songs, memory verses, stories, and games. The training is fun and practical because you will always practice a skill as you learn it.

Camp Good News on the Go (formerly 5-day Clubs) – This traveling camp is a 75-120 minute session that meets for five consecutive days. It includes exciting activities like games, songs and lessons. Kids have fun learning with you as their counselor! Typically, teams meet at 9 AM for devotions and then teach clubs at 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and sometimes 4 PM. If only two clubs in the day, you are typically done at 4:00 PM.
Camp Good News - Day Camp - A camp session is from Monday - Friday from 9-4 PM. Each week has a featured activity that is led by the camp coaches. Kids have fun getting to know you as their counselor. Some staff members may also assist with before/after care from 7:30-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:30 PM.
Camp Good News - Overnight Camp– Meets during the warm days of August 4-9. It’s a place where kids can have fun in the outdoors as they are taught from the Bible! Camp highlights include boating, swimming, chapel, and great meals...but the best is getting to know the kids and demonstrating to them what God’s love is.

Part D - Work Schedule

Please indicate if you are available for the following events or weeks.

Pre-training May 31 9am-3pm and June 14 9:30am-4:00pm

Training Camp - June 2-8**

*Pre-training will be May 31st 9am-3pm and June 14th 9:30am-4:00pm.

**We will leave for training camp in the late afternoon on June 2nd and return in the afternoon on Saturday, June 8th

June 17-21 - Day Camp or Go Camp

June 24-28 - Day Camp or Go Camp

July 8-12 - Day Camp or Go Camp

July 15-19 - Day Camp or Go Camp

July 22-26 - Day Camp or Go Camp

July 29-August 2 - Day Camp or Go Camp

August 4-9 - Overnight

August 12-16 - Summer's Not Over

Use this space here if you need to let us know anything about your schedule.

* Can I miss part of training? We expect everyone to attend the training day, training camp, and prep days. Alternative dates are possible for those that apply by May 1st. However, we cover a lot of material during this time, so if you miss even a day, it’s going to take a while to catch up. If you need to miss a partial day or several days (due to a family vacation, wedding, ACT test, etc.), contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 immediately so we can discuss it with you. We will discuss this at the time of your contract.

Part E - Reference/Background Check

Pastoral Reference - Please choose the pastor who knows you best.

Name of Pastor/Youth Pastor

Pastor's Phone Number

Pastor's Email

Personal Reference - must be someone who is a Christian who is at least 21 years old and not a relative.

Name of Reference

What is the relationship of this person to you?

Reference Phone Number

Reference Email

Criminal record check will be required on all applicants over 18 years old at the time that your application is approved.

Part F - Signing Page

About CEF

Our Purpose

·Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF) exists to evangelize children with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish them in a local church and the Word of God for Christian growth.

Our Doctrine

We hold to the historic, orthodox, evangelical doctrines of the Christian church. A few of the core beliefs that motivate our work include the following:

·Children are in need of and capable of receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior.

·By God’s grace, we receive Jesus Christ through faith alone.

·The Bible is inspired by God and is without error in its teaching.

·God eternally exists in three persons–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

To read our full statement of faith, click on a new tab and go to www.ceffm.org. Under the "About Us" tab, click on "CEF Statement of Faith." (https://www.ceffm.org/statement-of-faith) CEF will provide more information about the statement of faith during training. All Camp Good News staff will be required to sign the full statement of faith before working for CEF.

Please type your name to indicate that you are in agreement with the statement of faith.

Camp Good News Worker Agreement

As a Camp Good News staff member for CEF of Fargo/Moohead, I shall strive to:

1. Model the Christian lifestyle, whether on or off duty, in my relationships with parents, children, staff, etc;

2. Maintain my own spiritual health through daily Bible reading and prayer;

3. Endeavor not to be a stumbling block to any child, parent, or staff;

4. Follow the policies in the staff handbook to the best of my ability;

5. Be willing to volunteer help above and beyond my specified duties;

6. Be cheerful in the execution of my duties;

7. Commit to praying for each staff member and work to get along with each staff member;

8. Cheerfully submit to the authority of the CEF director and his representatives.

I understand that CEF F/M will in return:

1. Provide me with a salary (if I meet the fundraising requirements) and training;

2. Help me with problems I face as a Camp Good News staff member;

3. Arrange for time off if necessary when circumstances permit;

4. Help me adjust to my responsibilities and acquaint me with the CEF goals, philosophies, doctrinal statement, and policies; and

5. Will not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, age or handicap.

Please type your name to indicate that you are in agreement with the worker agreement.

Waivers for Minors Serving in Ministry

A Camp Good News staff member is never alone with a fellow minor or adult of the opposite gender. Exceptions to this policy may only be granted in an absolutely unavoidable circumstance and only with the permission of the chapter director and the student's parent/legal guardian.

Parents, please type your name below to indicate that, in the event that we are unable to reach you, you give permission for your child to travel and participate in the ministries of CEF alone with one adult of the same-gender without the presence of an additional adult or minor. If you are over 18, please just type your name here.

Parent Signature

Final Applicant Signature

I fully intend to follow all CEF policies and procedures to the best of my ability. All the answers on this application are truthful to the best of my knowledge.

Student Signature

Today's Date

Parent Signature (if applicant is under 18)

I give permission for my teenager to participate in the Camp Good News program. I reviewed the information on Camp Good News on the CEF F/M website and the schedule on Part D. I fully understand the requirements of the program. I am aware of Doctrine, Workers Agreement and waiver for Minors Serving In Ministry. Type your name below for your signature below to indicate agreement with all these statements.

Photo and Video Release

Child Evangelism Fellowship® may, from time to time, document the activities of the ministry with photos or videos. I hereby assign and grant to Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc., its subsidiaries and successors, and assign the unqualified right to the ownership, use and proceeds of all photographs or video of me or my minor child, without reservation or limitation, including use of photographs or video of me or my minor child for, but not limited to, advertising, educational and promotional purposes.

CEF of ND may use comments/images/videos of named staff in Child Evangelism Fellowship of ND online and print promotional material.

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Parent Signature

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