Gotham Fellowship Application

All information will be kept strictly confidential and will be used solely for application purposes.

Please remember to attach: a recent photo electronically your resume or CV.

Submit this application to by June 1.

Applicant Information

Full Name: ______

Address: ______

City:______State:______Zip:______

Primary Phone: ______Gender: Male FemaleBirthday: ______

Email Address: ______Web page if applicable: ______

Church: ______If you attend Bethany Community Church, how long? ______

Which location? ______

Education

High School: ______State: ______Years Attended: ______

Undergraduate Institution: ______State: ______Years Attended: ______

Major: ______Minor:______Degree:______

Graduate Institution: ______State: ______Years Attended ______

Department: ______Degree:______

Graduate Institution: ______State: ______Years Attended ______

Department: ______Degree:______

Current Employment

Company/Institution: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______Job Title: ______

Main Responsibilities: ______

References (2)

Please list two references below (no family members). At least one should be able to address your spiritual maturity, such as a pastor or small group leader.

Name: ______Relationship:______

Company/Institution: ______Phone: ______

Email: ______

Name: ______Relationship:______

Company/Institution: ______Phone: ______

Email: ______

Short Essays

Please answer the following questions (less than 250 words per question).

  1. Personal Background
  1. Briefly describe how you became a Christian.
  1. Explain the gospel in your own words.
  1. Give an example of someone or something that significantly influenced your Spiritual growth.
  1. Give an example of a significanttrial, disappointment, or struggle that you have faced in your life. Howdid you respond to it?
  1. What do you find challenging when thinking about how your faith integrates with your work?
  1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain.

  1. Program Expectations
  1. Why are you interested in the Gotham Fellowship? What aspect of the Gotham Fellowship are you most excited about (Gospel-Centered Theological Training, Spiritual and Leadership Development, Community of Christian Professionals)?
  1. What brought you to Seattle?
  1. Do you have an idea of where you want to be in 5-10 years? How are you working to discern what is in your future?
  1. Leadership Experience (Essay format not required)
  1. What books have been most influential in your life with respect to developing your walk with Christ? Why?
  1. What church or para-church ministry experiences have you been involved with in the last 5 years? (i.e. fellowships, churches, ministries and Bible studies, others). Describe any leadership roles you’ve served in within these ministries.
  1. In your opinion,what are the pressing issues facing leaders in the marketplace/workplace, and how well are today’s leaders addressing these issues?

Statement of Commitment

The Gotham Fellowship seeks committed Christians who affirm Redeemer’s core values and are able to commit their time and energy towards building this intentioned community of learning and serving for the good of the City and the glory of Christ.

Bethany Community Church

  • Christ is central
  • Grace is primary
  • Scripture is the final authority
  • Holy Spirit led
  • In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity
  • The Nicene Creed

Affirmation and Authorization

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that the information I have provided on this application (and all attachments) is true and accurate.

Printed Name: ______

Signature (For Hard Copy Only): ______Date: ______/______/____

*When completed, please email this document to .

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