VERO ESSENE YAHAD MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
Full Legal Name:______
Mailing Address:______
Phone Number:______
Email Address______
Gender:______
Current Work or Profession: ______
Why do you wish to become a member of the Vero Essene Yahad? ______
What do you consider your primary skills or work experiences?
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What level of formal or informal education have you completed along with any awards, honors or certificates? ______
What is your religious background - past church affiliations, etc? ______
Into what name were you baptized? ______
What do you consider to be your primary calling? ______
If you are currently attending a local congregation what affiliation or denomination is it? ______
What do you consider to be your strongest and your weakest abilities in ministry? ______
If you are currently in a leadership position in ministry what are your responsibilities? ______
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Do you consider yourself more of a task-oriented or people-oriented person? ______
Do you feel called by the Spirit to the Yahad movement?______
If you were called, how were you called? ______
Would you be willing to participate in a boot camp or a feast for seven days? ______
In case of an emergency please list the names, phone numbers and email addresses for two separate contacts: ______
Would you share your home with a righteous stranger for three days if you were able to and would you feel comfortablein doing so? ______
If you are familiar with the conventional Essenesplease list two traits about them that you admire? ______
Is there anything else that you would like to share with us or feel that we should know about you? ______
Have you ever been convicted of a felony and if so for what offenses? ______
If you are also interested in becoming ordained or licensed in ministry please complete the following::
If you are married, is your spouse supportive of your decision? ______
Spousal name and contact information: ______
Do you have children? ______
What do you understand about the concept of shmikah or apostolic succession? ______
How many hours per month will you be able to devote to your ministry? ______
How many hours will you devote toward your studies in the EARTH institute per month? ______
Are you currently able to commit to a six-month candidacy process or longer if needed? ______
Are you willing to brand your works with the VEY logo to show unification and commitment? ______
How much money are you willing or able to contribute monthly for the administration of the VEY? ______
Please list two character references with names, phone numbers and email addresses: ______
Thank you for completing this survey form. You will be contacted by phone by a VEY Elder within a week or ASAP.