BTRA Application & Congregational Endorsement
Complete the application and follow the instructions at the bottom to submit to the BTRA Recorder.
To complete the application: Highlight entire document to select everything; then press control/c to copy. Paste into any word processing program and fill out the form. When you finish save and send as an attachment to the following email address. winifredchurchill@gmail.com
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QUESTIONS FOR SPOUSE (please have your spouse answer these questions):
Briefly describe your work experience over the past few years:
What spiritual gifts and talents do you bring with you?
How do you feel about ministry in a rural setting?
How do you see your role in support of your spouse?
QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANT (please answer these questions yourself):
How would you define the role of a pastor serving in a congregation?
If called to a modest rural congregation, are you open to serve?
Have you read and clearly understood the standards for ministry established by the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC)? http://www.lcmc.net/ministrystandards/281.html
Will you comply with the ministry standards as expressed by the LCMC?
Clearly state your personal view of sexuality in light of God’s plan as expressed in Scripture:
Do you accept the authority of Scripture? What is the extent of that acceptance?
Explain your understanding of the doctrine of the “Priesthood of All Believers:”
Do you believe in the doctrine of the Holy Trinity? Provide an explanation of this doctrine that demonstrates its clarity in your mind:
Explain your understanding of the Incarnation of the Word:
Explain your view of the Lutheran Confessions:
Considering the challenges of our modern culture, how must the church view the Word of God in the Bible and our Lutheran Confessions…
…as it is lived in your life?
…as it is in the life of the congregation?
How has God expressed your call into public ministry?
Briefly relate an example of a life changing conflict in your life. How have you resolved it?
Are there other issues, concerns, or items of interest that you feel would be of interest and value to the committee? If so, please share them here:
When you have completed the application, please send an electronic copy to winifredchurchill@gmail.com, then click here for the Congregational Endorsement Print, fill it out and get required signature(s). Then send it with a check or money order for $225.00 for the application fee payable to Beyond The River Academy to:
Winifred Churchill
P.O. Box 134
Lamberton, MN 56152
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