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TENNIS MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION

In submitting this application, I hereby declare my sincere desire to serve on a Tennis Ministry International project. I understand that the purpose of the project is to share the message of a personal relationship with my Lord Jesus Christ. If I am accepted with the ministry of Tennis Ministry International, it is my fullest commitment to be prepared spiritually, mentally and physically to uphold the highest standards as an ambassador of Jesus Christ. I further understand that it is my responsibility to trust the Lord to help me raise my full share of the costs involved with this Tennis Ministry International project.

Date: 

First Name:

Nickname: 

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Gender (male/female): 

School Name (if you are a school player):

Position applying for (athlete, coach, translator, coach missionary training, missionary, staff):

Address 1: 

Address 2: 

City: 

State: 

Zip: 

Country:

Home Phone: 

Cell: 

Work: 

Fax:

Email address:

Additional Email address:

Your WebPage address if you have one: 

School: 

Address 1: 

Address 2: 

City: 

State: 

Zip:

Country

Phone: 

Coaches Name:

Fax:

Email:

Date of Birth: 

US Social Security#: 

U.S. Citizen?YesNo 

If no, where is your citizenship?

Passport Number: 

Passport Expiration:

Race: 

Marital Status (single, married, separated, divorced)

Height: Weight: 

Some equipment requires specific sizes:Specify Mens/Womens: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large

Polo shirt T-shirt Warm-up's 

Father's Name: 

Address: 

City: State: 

Zip: 

Country:

Home Phone: 

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Mother's name: 

Same Address as Father: YesNo
If No:

Address: 

City: 

State: 

Zip: 

Country:

Home Phone: 

Work Phone: 

Cell Phone:

Spouse or Fiancée's name:
Relationship:
Children (how many and ages): 

Address: 

City: 

State: 

Zip: 

Country:

Home Phone: 

Work Phone: 

Cell Phone: 

Note: Please use separate page if necessary:

Please comment on your relationship with your parents and family:

Have you discussed your desire to go on a TMI project with your parents (or spouse if married)? What was their response?

High school: 

Graduation date:

College:

Graduation date: 

Major:

What is the earliest date you are available for a TMI tour?

What is the latest date you are available for a TMI tour?

Are you currently enrolled in school?YesNo

List any Certifications you may have:

What is your occupation or anticipated occupation? 

What languages have you studied (on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest fluency, what level is your fluency?)

When was your last complete health examination? 

List all personal injuries or health problems that have required medical attention in the last five years. Please give dates.

Do you have any known allergies or health problems which would restrict your ability to participate on a TMI project, or which may require medical supervision? If so, please describe.

Note: Please use separate page if necessary:

What year did you become a Christian? 

Attending Church Name:

What is your church affiliation and involvement?

Please describe your personal prayer and Bible study habits: 

What is your understanding of the Spirit-filled life and how does one know that they have it? 

Describe any involvement that you have had with Tennis Ministry and/or any other ministries (FCA, Navigators, Intervarsity, Young Life, etc): 

Have you ever shared your testimony?YesNo         When? 

Describe any personal witnessing experiences you have had and their results:

Note: Please use separate page if necessary:

Check below if you have experience or skills in any of the following areas:

Photography	Journalism	Coaching: (which sports)
Song leading	Singing
Musical instruments (specify):	Computer: (which programs)	Other:

  List the names, complete addresses and telephone numbers of people in at least four, but preferably all six, of the following categories (*are highly recommended). TMI may contact these people for personal references.

*Pastor (or church leader):
Name:
Pastor Church:
Phone:Email:Fax:comments/address

*Head College Coach (or job supervisor):
Name:
Pastor Church:
Phone:Email:Fax:comments/address

*Mission organization Staff Member:
Name:
Pastor Church:
Phone:Email:Fax:comment/address

*Bible Study Leader or Other Ministry:
Name:
Pastor Church:
Phone:Email:Fax: comment/address 

Friend/Roommate (or co-worker):
Name:
Pastor Church:
Phone:Email:Fax:comment/address 

Describe the circumstances surrounding when and how you came to know Jesus Christ personally:

Describe the activities you are presently pursuing in order to grow in your personal relationship with Christ and your knowledge of the Bible:

List the specific objectives and expectations you have for your involvement with Tennis Ministry International:

If someone were to ask you, "How does a person become a Christian?" what specific steps and truths would you share with them?

 

Since receiving Christ personally, what have been the greatest joys, changes an/or marks of spiritual growth in your life? Because of the high visibility of our personal lives in a ministry of this nature, we need to be above reproach and an example of one representing Christ to others. Tennis Ministry International is concerned that the project participants exhibit strong convictions and a lifestyle consistent with Biblical standards. As an applicant, we want you to understand that a past problem with illegal drug use and/or immoral relationships will not necessarily prevent you from being accepted provided: 1) it can be determined that convictions are strong and consistent with Scripture, and 2) a sufficient “time-tested track record” of victory has been established. Only those involved in the process of selecting project participants will review this form. Do you have a police or prison record? (Note: The reason we ask this question is that some countries ask this on their visa application and you could be denied a visa.)  YesNoPlease explain:  Have you used any form of tobacco in the past 12 months?  YesNo How frequently and recently:  Have you used alcoholic beverages in the past 12 months?  YesNoIf Yes, How frequently and recently:  Have you used narcotics, hallucinogens, steroid, or drugs not prescribed by a physician in the past two years?  YesNoIf Yes, what drugs, and when was the last time you used them?  In the past 12 months, have you had a problem with anorexia/bulimia?  YesNoIf Yes, please explain:  In the last two years, have you had any sexual relationships which would not be considered “above reproach,” i.e. heavy petting or sexualintercourse?  YesNo If Yes, how recently?  To what extent have you experienced God’s healing and victory in the areas above?  Are you willing to give up any social habits that might lessen your effectiveness and influence with Tennis Ministry International?YesNo  I would prefer to talk with a TMI staff member instead of answering the above questions in writing.

Signed_____________________________________Date:_____________________________________

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By Mail: Please complete and return the application to:

Tennis Ministry International
Uptown Plaza
Flat F, 19^th Floor, Block 5
Tai Po, NT
Hong Kong, China

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Include the non refundable application fee of $25:Made out to: “”