BEACH REACH Application

This is a sample application which can be adjusted for your specific needs. It is
recommended that each person attending Beach Reach fill out an application.
The applications are for the use of the individual groups and do not need to be
sent to the Beach Reach office. Each group leader should keep the applications
from their group on file.

South Padre Mission Trip Qualifications

1.  You must be a Christian student or approved sponsor.
2.  You must be an active church member or attend church regularly.
3.  You must presently share your faith or be willing to learn to share your faith
        with college students.
4.  You must be willing to be a complete part of the group and willing to do
        whatever you are asked within your limitations while on the trip
5.  You must be willing to exemplify the highest Christian character and
        conduct while a part of this trip.
6.  You must attend the 5 week South Padre Mission Trip training
        starting ___________________, from _____________ at ________________
        (or make arrangements with the Leader for another time).
7.  You must learn a gospel presentation and memorize the verses used.
8.  You must get an endorsement from your church (local or home) and
        get at least 18 prayer partners, two for each day of the trip.
9.  You must fill out and submit an application and be willing to submit to
        a personal interview if needed.
10.  Your application must be received by _____________, accompanied by a
        $_____ non-refundable deposit. Space is limited applicants will receive first
        consideration. Everyone else will be placed on a waiting list.
11.  You must be teachable and ready to learn and grow in your Christian life.

                                                                                     Signed______________________________________


Padre Packet Information

1.  Letter To Pastor
    This letter is to be given to the church that you would like to have endorse you
    on this trip. This is a mission trip and thus requires that you are supported by
    your church.  You can either use the church you attend here or your home church
    if you are not from Canyon or Amarillo.  Try to meet with your pastor as soon as
    possible to explain what you will be doing and to allow time for the church to
    help you get support to go.
2.  Church Endorsement
    This is to be signed by a minister, preferable the pastor of your church.
    Please get this done by the second training session.
3.  Friends Letter
    This is a letter which you can reproduce as needed to mail or give to people
    who might be able to help you go on this trip.
4.  Prayer Commitment Sheet
    This sheet is for you to get prayer partners for the trip.  We ask that you try
    to get at least 2 people per day praying for you.  Be sure and get their addresses
    so you can mail them a card from Padre. Make shure you inform them of the
    Beach Reach website so they can begin praying.
5. Web site Info
    This will help people understand what we do at Beach Reach the site is:
    www.beachreach.org
   

SOUTH PADRE MISSION TRIP APPLICATION

Personal Information
Name_____________________________________________________________
Phone(____)______________ Birthday___________________
Address__________________________________________________
City_________________________ Zip___________
Box____________       Dorm______________        Room_________

Parents or Contact Person
Name_______________________________________________________
Phone(____)______________
Home Address ______________________________________________________
City_______________________________State____________Zip________________
Do your parents/contact person know about the trip?      ___Yes___No
If Parents, have they said you can go on this trip?          ___Yes___No

Health Insurance Information
Company_________________________________________________
Policy No.______________________
Who should be contacted in case of an accident?
Name_____________________________________________________
Phone (____)____________   Address_____________________________________
City_________________________State________________

Car Insurance Information (those 25 and older or driving only)
Company_________________________________________________
Policy No.______________________
Would your company cover an accident if you were driving a rented van
that does not have collision insurance? ____Yes  ___No

Church Endosement
What church will you seek to endorse you on this trip?_______________________
Are you a member of this church ? _ Y _ N   How long a member ? ______

Talent (If appropriate)
What Musical instruments do you play well ? ______________________
What part do you sing well ? ______________________
Have you or do you currently sing or play on a worship team ?  __ Yes __ No
If so where ? ___________________ How long ? ____________________

Commitment to Jesus
Have you ever prayed to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?
___Yes  ___No  When? ______________  Where?_________________________

Mission Trip Involvement
Have you ever been on a mission trip before?  ___Yes  ___No
If so, where and what were your responsibilities?__________________________
__________________________________________________________________

Witnessing Involvement
Have you ever particiated in evangelism training ? __ Yes __ No
When ? __________________ Where ? ________________________________
Have you ever shared with another person how you came to know Jesus Christ
as your Lord and Savior?  __Yes__No
Do you feel comfortable telling others about Jesus?  __Yes  __No
Would you feel more comfortable if someone went with you?  __Yes  __No

Integrity/Character
Are you willing to abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs
while on this trip?  __Yes  __No
Are you willing to abstain from sexual immorality while on this trip?  __Yes  __No
Are you willing to abstain from the use of tobacco products while on this trip ?
__ Yes  __ No

Leadership Availablity
If asked to be a group leader would you be willing to serve as one ?  __ Yes  __ No

Committment Statements
Briefly discuss your present relationship with Jesus Christ
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Briefly explain why you want to go on this mission trip.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

What do you want God to do in your life while on this trip?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

I have read the qualifications and filled out the above application to the best of my ability.
I am willing to abide by all the specifications listed and fully understand that any violation
of these standards will be grounds for asking me to leave the mission trip at my own
expense.

                                                                   Signed________________________________________________