Summit College
City Project
2014 Application
- Due Date: 2.1.14 -
The Vision
The GO NOW Initiative is a growing movement of college students at The Summit Church who are committing their summers or 2-Years of their lives after college to join one of Summit's local, national, or international church plants.
God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, and we have all fallen short of his holy intentions for our design. We have all earned death through our wretched sin. But God, being rich in mercy, has provided a way for us to be reconciled back to himself through giving his own Son, Jesus Christ. That is the good news we call the GOSPEL – that Jesus, who is God, came and lived the life we could not live, died the death we deserved, and then rose from the dead, defeating death, sin, and the grave – anyone who calls on the name of Jesus will be saved from the eternal death they deserve, forgiven of their sins, and be adopted as a child of God! Scripture teaches that God is drawing all men to himself and that Jesus is the only way to God – that through trusting and following Jesus alone, men and woman can be reconciled to God. Jesus has invited us to be his disciples and commanded us to go into the entire world and make disciples of all nations! As we seek to join this mission, we also see in Scripture that God’s primary means to accomplishing his purposes is the local church. Therefore, we, as The Summit Church, are seeking to grow deeper in this gospel of Jesus Christ together and make disciples of all nations. That’s what “Go Now” is all about – every single one of us living as a missionary, growing deeper in the gospel, and proclaiming this great news of hope to the entire world – those across the street and around the globe! We invite you to come join us in the mission of God in order that the slain Lamb of God will truly receive the reward of his great suffering (Rev. 5). Come with us and be a disciple who makes disciples!
Dave TurnerMitch McCaskellWes Smith
College Pastor Associate Pastor of MissionsCollege Pastor of Discipleship
The Summit ChurchThe Summit ChurchThe Summit Church
About City Project
The City Project is an eight-week discipleship opportunity for college students where students are trained to grow deeper as a disciple of Christ and learn to make disciples who make disciples! This is a chance to spend two months being immersed in the local church and cities around the globe. Each person will travel to New York City for one week to engage Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists with the gospel. The middle of the summer includes several weeks in Durham receiving practical theological & ministry training by passionate and gifted pastors at The Summit Church. During this time students will learn to effectively share the gospel and give their lives away to the city of Durham, NC in response to the gospel through internships with local ministries and members of the Summit Staff. During the last two weeks of the summer, each student will travel abroad to serve in an international context alongside of Summit Church Planters. This is an unbelievable opportunity to explore the mission of God, develop a heart and mind for God, and better understand what it means to leverage one’s entire life for the gospel of Jesus Christ. These eight weeks will teach students how to practically Love God, Love Each Other, and Love Our World!
When: May 27th-July 24th
Cost: $4800
Where: During City Project, students will spend one week serving in New York City, several weeks training, learning, and serving in Durham, and two weeks in an international context in Serbia, India, Montreal, London, South Africa, or Taiwan.
Next Step:Fill out the City Project Application. Applications are being accepted through February 1st, 2014. There are only 60 spots available. Applications and additional information are available at Applications should be submitted via email to . Once applications are received, a member of the SummitCollege Staff will immediately contact each student to setup an interview. Students will then receive notification of their acceptance into the program by February 15thand be invited to attend a requiredGo Now Kickoff on Saturday February 22nd.
City Project Application Instructions
- Complete all portions of this application. Any blank questions or missing items will result in an incomplete application. Answer each question honestly – all applications are kept confidential.
- Include 3 reference forms completed by each of the following people. It is your responsibility to ensure that references are submitted by the application deadline. (blank reference forms are available at ; references can be returned to you and submitted with your application or submitted directly to by the one providing the reference).
- Pastor/Small Group Leader/Campus Ministry
- Employer or Professor
- Family Member or Friend
- Attach a recentcolor photograph of yourself to your application.
- Attach a color copy of your passport. You must have a valid U.S. Passport with an expiration date of January 2018 or later OR have proof that you have applied for one before we will process your application. (To apply for or renew a passport, see
- When you have all of these items completed, please email your application to with “City Project Application for [your name]” in the subject line. If there is a valid reason why you are unable to submit your application and required materials via email, you can mail them together to:
The Summit Church
Attn: The City Project
2335-114 Presidential Drive
Durham, NC 27703
- Applications will not be considered complete until all required materials have been received.
- APPLICATIONS AND ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1ST, 2014.
City Project Application
Section 1: General Information
Full Legal Name______
Preferred Name______
Age______Birthdate ___/____/___ Gender ___ Male ___ Female
SchoolAddress______
City______State______Zip______
Primary Phone # ( )______-______Secondary Phone # ( ) ______- ______
E-Mail ______
Drivers License # and State of Issuance ______SS#______
Parents/Guardians ______Primary Phone ( ) _____-______
Parent/Guardian Email______
Home Address ______
City ______State ______Zip ______
Whom should we notify in case of emergency?
____ Parents (at the above address and phone number)
____ Other (at the following address)
Name ______Relationship ______Phone ______
Email Address ______
Name ______Relationship ______Phone ______
Email Address ______
Your T-Shirt Size: __S __M __L __ XL __XXL
Do you have a current passport? ______Passport #:______
Name exactlyas it appears on your passport: ______
Expiration Date on Passport ______Issue Date on Passport ______
If you do not have a passport, what date did you apply for a passport? ______
Do you have current auto insurance? If yes, what is the company and policy number? ______
Name of Auto Insurance Policy Holder ______
Do you speak any other languages? _____ If yes, which ones? ______
Are you a Church member? _____ If yes, where? ______
When did you become a member? ______
Section 2: Education/ Work Experience
Are you currently attending school? ___ Yes ___ No
If yes:
Where: ______
What Class/Year: ______
Major/field of study ______
Have you graduated from college? ___Yes ___ No
If Yes:
Date______
Where______
Please list any special skills (i.e. CPR, Lifeguard, EMT, etc):
Current or most recent employer:
Company name______
Your title/position______
Address______
Phone Number (___)______Email ______
Supervisor’s name______Date started ______Date left______
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Section 3: Background Questions
Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? __Yes __No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime of child abuse, or a crime involving actual or attempted sexual molestation of a minor? __Yes __No
Have you ever been under a doctor’s care for any mental illness such as depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, etc? __Yes __No
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, have you had professional counseling or rehabilitation? __Yes __No
If you answered yes to one or more questions, please describe the situation(s)
NOTE: Answering “yes” to any question does not necessarily exclude you from the selection process, and all answers are confidential, so please be honest.
Travel Insurance:
The Summit Church will purchase an insurance policy for you for the international portion of the summer, described by the provider as: Travel Insurance for the volunteer who has US major medical insurance in place for the duration of their trip. The coverage includes overseas medical reimbursement, evacuation, disability, property and an assistance service.
Please list below your beneficiary for this insurance (usually your parent(s) are the best option for this).
______
Beneficiary’s NameRelationship to you
Background Check:
A satisfactory background check is required for all students. Please provide the required information below.
Your social security number: ______Date of Birth: ______
Driver’s License Number: ______Driver’s License State: ______
Previous address if less than three years at current address:
Section 4: Ministry & Personal Experience
Are you involved in a campus ministry? ___ Yes ___ No
If yes:
Which one? ______
Who is your campus leader? ______
Please answer the following questions. Please limit answers to the space provided.
- What is the gospel of Jesus Christ? When was the last time you were able to share it with someone? How did it go?
- Describe your salvation experience and testimony. Include what are you are learning about God right now.
- Please describe a time recently when you endured suffering in some way. How did you respond? What did you learn?
- What does it mean to be teachable, humble, and flexible? How are you doing in these areas?
- Briefly describe a time when someone else corrected you? How did you respond? What did you learn?
- How are you currently serving in a local church?
- How are you currently serving on your college campus?
- How do you feel God is calling you to be a part of his mission? What do you think the next chapter of your life will look like?
- Why do you want to be part of the City Project?
- Have you ever been on a mission trip before? If yes: where, when, with whom, for how long? What were your responsibilities? What did you learn?
SHARING OF CHRISTIAN BELIEFS SUMMARY
Please check whether or not you believe the following statements. If your answer is “no” to any questions, please explain below.
1. What do you believe about the Scriptures? I believe …
__Yes __Nothe Bible is God’s Holy Word; it is the written revelation of God.
__Yes __Nothe Bible was written by men who were divinely inspired by God.
__Yes __No the Bible is our final authority. It is the supreme standard by which all human conduct,
creeds, and religious opinions should be tried.
__Yes __Nothe Bible is truth, is reliable, is infallible, is totally error free, including all of the miracles and
historical narratives.
2. What do you believe about God? I believe…
__Yes __Nothere is only one God and He reveals himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each
with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.
__Yes __Nothe three persons of the Trinity are co-eternal and co-existent.
__Yes __NoGod is personal, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, holy and just. He is love.
__Yes __NoGod created and sustains all things that exist.
__Yes __NoGod knows all things, past, present, and future.
A. About God the Father? I believe…
__Yes __NoThe Father is the first person of the Trinity.
__Yes __NoHe is the Father of Jesus Christ.
__Yes __NoThe Father adopts as children those who accept Jesus Christ as Savior.
__Yes __NoHe is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.
__Yes __NoThe Father is all-powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise.
B. About God the Son? I believe…
__Yes __NoJesus Christ is the eternal, only begotten Son of God and that He is fully God and fully man.
__Yes __NoHe was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
__Yes __NoHe lived a sinless life.
__Yes __NoHe suffered and died on the cross for the redemption of men from sin.
__Yes __NoHe was buried and was raised from the dead with a glorified body on the third day and
appeared to his disciples.
__Yes __NoHe ascended to heaven and is now at the right hand of the Father.
__Yes __NoHe will return personally and visibly.
C. About God the Holy Spirit? I believe…
__Yes __Nothe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity; He is the Spirit of God.
__Yes __NoHe exalts Christ.
__Yes __NoHe inspired the writers of the Bible.
__Yes __NoHe illuminates the Scriptures for our understanding.
__Yes __NoHe convicts of sin, of righteousness and of judgment.
__Yes __NoHe calls men to the Savior, and effects regeneration.
__Yes __NoHe bestows spiritual gifts by which believers serve God through His Church.
__Yes __Nothe Holy Spirit baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ at the moment of
regeneration.
__Yes __NoHe seals the believer unto the day of final redemption.
3. What do you believe about man? I believe …
__Yes __Noevery person has dignity and worth.
__Yes __Nohuman beings are created for God’s glory, including the creation of genders.
__Yes __Noevery human being has fallen short of God’s requirements.
__Yes __Noall human beings are lost without a personal relationship with Christ.
__Yes __Nohuman beings cannot save themselves; only the grace of God can bring man into fellowship with
Him.
4. What do you believe about salvation? I believe…
__Yes __Noman is sinful and separated from God.
__Yes __NoGod loves man and is “not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
__Yes __NoJesus Christ is God’s only provision for salvation.
__Yes __Nothat without repentance and personal faith in Jesus Christ, men are lost and will spend eternity in
hell—including those who have never heard the Gospel.
__Yes __Nosalvation is by grace.
__Yes __Noall true believers endure to the end.
5. What do you believe about the local church? I believe…
__Yes __Nothe church is a body of baptized believers.
__Yes __Nothe church observes two ordinances: baptism and Lord’s Supper.
__Yes __No believer’s baptism is to be by immersion in water.
__Yes __Nothe Lord’s Supper is an act by which members of the church memorialize the death of Christ and
anticipate His second coming.
__Yes __Nothe church is an autonomous body under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
__Yes __Nothe Scriptural offices of the church are pastors and deacons.
6. What do you believe about the family? I believe …
__Yes __No marriage is a gift of God for a man and a woman only.
__Yes __No men and women are created in God’s image, though they have different roles in marriage.
__Yes __No Christian parents are to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
__Yes __No sexual expression is to be reserved for marriage, and monogamy between spouses is God’s requirement.
7. How are youinvolved in witnessing to lost persons?
__Yes __NoI understand that evangelism requires verbally sharing my faith in Jesus Christ with all people.
__Yes __No I am an active, verbal witness to my faith in Jesus Christ.
__Yes __No I have led lost people to faith in Jesus Christ.
__Yes __No I am committed to being a faithful, obedientsoul-winner on the mission field.
Explanation of any “no” answers above:
City Project Medical Release Form
Name ______Social Security # ______
Date of Birth ______Medical Insurance Company______
Policy Number ______
Name of Policy Holder ______
Medical Insurance Company Phone Number ______
Childhood Immunizations (These must be up to date, please do not leave blank)
YESNOTYPE Year Administered
______Mumps/Measles/Rubella ______
______Diptheria/Pertussis/Tetanus ______
______Polio ______
______Tetanus (within 10 years) ______
______Other ______
Blood Type: ______
Are you currently taking any prescription medication? ___ Yes ___ No
If Yes please specify the medication(s), their purpose, and the dosage:
Are you currently taking any non-prescription drugs on a regular basis? ___ Yes ___ No
If Yes please specify the medication(s), their purpose, and the dosage:
Have you ever received treatment or counseling for alcohol or chemical abuse? ___ Yes ___ No
If Yes, please explain:
Have you ever received treatment or counseling for any form of addiction, anxiety, or depression?
___ Yes ___ NoIf Yes, please explain:
When was the last time you intentionally viewed pornographic material?
__ Never
__ In the past 2 weeks
__ In the past 6 months
__ In the past 1 year
__ More than 1 year ago
If you have intentionally viewed pornographic material, have you talked to anyone about it? Where are you in your pursuit of purity? Please explain:
Are you presently under a physician’s care for any illness? ___ Yes ___ No
If Yes, please explain:
Is there anything in your past that would hinder you working with children? ___ Yes ___ No
If Yes, please explain:
Please list any special health concerns including food, drug, or natural allergies.
Please list any medical concerns/issues we should be aware of. Trips often involve physical activity in areas with limited access to quality medical care. Culture shock and a new environment can also trigger anxiety and other emotional issues at times. Do you have any preexisting health or emotional issues that could limit your participation with your team?
City Project Covenant
(Please Read & Initial)
______I will strive to bring Glory to the Lord Jesus Christ in all I do and say as apart of this assignment. I will maintain the highest standards of Christian character, conduct, and courtesy. In order to maintain the credibility of my Christian witness, I will keep my character above reproach.
______I will be an encourager to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
______I will submit to those who have been given authority over me at all times.
______I will attend the Go Now Kickoff on Saturday February 22nd, 2014 (all day).
______I will attend the Landmark Meetings (approximately 4-5 meetings) between the time I’m accepted and the beginning of the summer. These are held on Sunday after church in Brier Creek for preparation and coaching.
______I understand that if I act in a way that is dishonoring to the name of Jesus and do not submit to the leadership of The Summit Church at any time during my assignment, I could be dismissed from the program.
______I will be flexible, teachable, and humble throughout the summer in effort to grow as a disciple of Christ and bring glory to the name of Jesus in all I do and say.
______I agree to have a servant’s attitude at all times. The needs and priorities of those I go to serve are more important than my own.