Summer Missions Job Application 2025
Dear Prospective Summer Missionary,
     I am so excited that you are interested in serving across Etowah County this summer. We are looking for students, age 16-24 who: 1) Have a consistent and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord, 2) Are faithfully involved in a local church and 3) Have a humble desire to serve the community and to be prepared and trained in ministry skills and 4) Can work well with a diverse team of young adults! We are excited to see what God has in store. After your application has been received, I will reach out to you about setting up an interview toward the beginning of April. 
     If selected as a summer missionary, mandatory orientation week will be Monday, June 2- Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 9 am - 5 pm, with a Tuesday night team building activity & practice at a local church on Wednesday night from 6-7 pm. Our program only lasts 6 weeks of summer (June 9-July 20th and we take some form or trip or retreat our final weekend together) so our desire is to hire summer missionaries who will be present for those weeks. We try to be flexible if you request one of those weeks off for a church retreat or camp or family vacation. Please come prepared to interview with your scheduling and time-off requests if you are already aware of them.
     Below you will find a tentative job description and sample schedule. This is to help you understand what the summer "MIGHT" look like. The key word for every summer is "FLEXIBILITY," as ministry often pivots and changes. If hired, we will give you a summer calendar at orientation so that you can plan accordingly.
     This online application will be sent to tracieg@etowahbaptist.com where you may also email any additional questions or communication as needed, or you may drop any needed documents or reference forms that cannot be sent electronically at Etowah Baptist Association through the mail slot at any hour (853 Walnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35906).
     Praying for you as you consider this wonderful opportunity!

Tracie Griggs
 
EBA Summer Missions Coordinator 
334-462-1847 (mobile/texting)
tracieg@etowahbaptist.com

Job Description Requirements:
1) Exemplify a growing relationship with Christ
2) Treat others with a Christ-like attitude
3) Drive yourself or arrange for your travel to and from assignments with other summer missionaries
4) Be punctual and prepared
5) Communicate well for yourself with supervisors and teammates. 

6) Dress modestly and appropriately for activities (no short shorts/skirts or tops too short to be tucked in)

Sample Work Week:

Monday: Morning @ Mission Center (8:30-11:30a); Afternoon @ Glencoe Community Center (12:30-3:30p)
Tuesday: Morning @ Pregnancy Center (8:30-11:30a); Afternoon @ Gadsden YMCA Center (1-3:30p)
Wednesday: Neighborhood canvasing w/Open Door Co-Op (10-11:30a); Afternoon @ East Gadsden Community Center (1-3:30p) 
Thursday:  Raymond Hill Community Center (1-3:30p); Cherry Street Park Ministry (5-7p);
Friday  (usually off on Fridays- with occasional extra hours available during a church VBS)

PLUS:
Weekly Staff Meeting: Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm
Staff Bible Study: Wednesdays (9 am)
Any optional additional VBS hours in evening
     
For a “full time” wage, missionaries work approximately 40 hours per week. In some circumstances, they may be asked to work extra shifts for a Vacation Bible School, Wednesday night activity, or weekend, which are always optional and will be additionally paid hours. For a “part time" wage, missionaries typically work either morning OR afternoon hours for approximately 20 hrs/wk.  A wage will be provided for each day at the rate of $12/hr, roughly 40 hr/wk for full time employees. Returning Summer Missionaries with past experience will make $12.50/hr.

****NOTE: this application must be completed AT ONE TIME and will take roughly 30 min to an hour to complete. Before beginning, you may want to have typed out your personal testimony, as well as having the phone number and email address for three references (a church minister, a fellow church member or small group leader, a teacher or employer). You will also need the email address/phone number for your church office.

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Email *
Name *
First and last name
Gender: *
Date of Birth: *
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Age *
Address: *
Email *
Cell Phone number *
Parent Name(s): *
Mother's Cell Phone Number: *
Father's Cell Phone Number: *
What High School or College do you attend? *
Approximate GPA in school: *
Other School Organizations In Which You Are Involved: *
Tentative Choice of Occupation: *
Address at School (If College Student)
Current Grade/Year of School: 
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Are you on Social Media:  *
Church Membership Info plus pastor's name: *
Have you experienced believer's baptism? *
Which position(s) are you interested in? *
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How often do you attend a local church? *
Please check church activities in which you are involved: *
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On a scale of 1= none and 5= extensive, how much experience do you have leading the following activities: *
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Recreation
Leading Music
Youth
Musical Instruments
Crafts and Bible Lesson Art Projects
Teaching
Singing
Personal Evangelism- sharing gospel
Vacation Bible School
Working with Children
Please list any current medications that you take or put N/A if you do not take any: *
Have you ever had any psychiatric care or consistent counseling? Please explain: *
Do you have any regular medical conditions? *
Please mark HONESTLY if you have EVER struggled with any of the following, even if it is no longer a struggle. A "YES" does not necessarily disqualify but may lead to further discussion:  *
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Been Arrested
Eating Disorder: Anorexia or Bulimia
Narcotics
Alcohol
Tobacco: Dipping or Smoking
Pornography
Premarital sexual activity
Racism
If you answered "yes" to any of the following and would like to explain, please do so:
Have you been on mission trip(s) with your church, campus ministry or others? Please explain: *
What kind of work did you do on the mission trip(s)?
Are you licensed to drive a car? *
Do you have your own vehicle? *
Are you permitted to have teenage passengers in your car? *
Are your parents/guardians supportive of your desire to be a summer missionary? *
Please tell us your testimony.  This includes your salvation experience and your walk with Christ since then. *
How are you involved in witnessing to non-believers? Describe an experience of sharing your faith with someone who was not a Christian? *
Have you had experience interacting with people of other races, cultures, socio-economic classes, etc.? Describe your most recent experience:  *
How would you share Christ with someone? What specifics of the gospel would you be sure to include? *
Why do you want to be a summer missionary? *
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