Application

Application for Participation DEACONESS AND HOME MISSIONER DISCERNMENT EVENT Alma Matthews House, New York City October 31- November 2, 2008
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Statement of United Methodist Church Membership: To participate in this discernment event, I understand that I must meet the basic qualifications of being laity, be a person between the ages of 20-30, a member of The United Methodist Church,*and be in the process of discerning a calling to lay ministry.
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* Membership in The United Methodist Church for this program is defined as those in relationship with an Annual Conference in the United States. Other opportunities may be available for international missionary service through Mission Personnel with the General Board of Global Ministries or by contacting your Annual Conference.

Application Essays Please complete a one paragraph essay for each of the following questions:
How did you hear about the General Board of Global Ministries and this Discernment Event?
What does discernment mean to you? What activities or resources have you used in the process of discerning your call (e.g. Christian as Minister, other printed material, retreats, prayer, and consultation with mentors)?
Please share your ideas about what linking faith and justice means to you. Share examples from your own experiences as well as thoughts about what you would like to experience in the future.
What meaning does Jesus Christ have in your life?
How do you see God calling you? What type of ministry setting do you see yourself being called into? If you are currently serving in a ministry of love, justice and service what is your ministry setting?







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The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW)
The United Methodist Church
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phone: (312) 346-4900 or toll-free: (800) 523-8390 fax: (312) 346-3986