Requirements


Spiritual Maturity
The intern must have a commitment to grow spiritually through the program and a desire to discover and use his/her spiritual gifts in a ministry environment.

Statement of Faith
The intern must have a solid understanding of his/her salvation from sin by the grace of Lord Jesus Christ, a belief in the authority of the Bible for training in godliness and a belief that homosexuality is one sin among many from which the power of the Gospel offers freedom. The intern must agree to our doctrinal statement.

Moral Standards
The intern must live within moral guidelines clearly spelled out in scripture: no sexual misconduct, no drunkenness or illegal drug use, no gossip or slander. The intern should also find the support of a local church body for his/her own spiritual growth and encouragement.

Attending events and classes
Each intern will be expected to attend the Taking Back Ground programs on Tuesday evenings, Leadership training series on Thursdays, attend the annual retreat for Taking Back Ground in March, and participate with our annual conference / Fundraiser (schedule to be determined). Speaking events will be spontaneous and we encourage you to be flexible to accommodate such events.

Personal Growth
We are accepting applicants who have experienced first-hand God's work in their lives or the lives of others. Having involvement as a participant in a support group (such as Living Waters, Soulutions, CrossCurrent, Steps to Freedom, Taking Back Ground, an Exodus related support system) or personal therapy is important for consideration of acceptance into the program.

Commitment:
­ Weekly participation in the Taking Back Ground program on Tuesday
evenings. Residents will, from time to time, assume leadership roles.

­ A Thursday Upper Room community session for in-depth learning, sharing, and fellowship (see schedule).

­ A weekly meeting with ministry mentors.

­ Participation in PF's Annual Retreat on the Oregon Coast.

­ Participation in an annual conference and Fundraiser.

­ Daily Prayer and Bible Study.

- Time for personal reflection and processing

- Creative innovation for ministry enhancement.

- Opportunities to assist office staff while learning ministry operations.

 

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