BTCP Application

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Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Work Phone
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Date of Birth
Marital Status*
- Single
- Engaged
- Married
- Separated
- Divorced
- Widowed
Please explain your divorce*
List any children and their ages
Name Age

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Spouse
Wife's Name*
First Last
Wife's Address (if different from yours)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Date of Marriage
Is your wife a Christian?
- Yes
- No
Is your wife in agreement with this application and your training at DBC’s BTCP?
- Yes
- No

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Are you in debt?*
- Yes
- No
Types of debt*
- School
- Auto
- Credit card
- Other consumer debt
Do you use a budget?*
- Yes
- No
Have you been in trouble with the law or convicted of a crime? Please explain.
Because BTCP/BTCL is a high-level leadership training program, it holds the highest personal standards for those who apply. For this reason, do you use the following: (If yes, please explain.)
Do you use tobacco?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain
Do you use alcohol?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain
Do you use addictive drugs?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain
Do you use other abusive substances?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain

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Medical Information
How would you describe your general physical health?*
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
Please explain
Do you have any physical disabilities or infirmities which would hinder your learning? Please explain.
Have you ever had any emotional problems?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain
Have you ever had any mental or psychological problems?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain

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Christian Experience
How and when did you become a Christian? Describe your salvation experience.*
If you were to stand before the Lord and He were to ask you, "why should I let you into My heaven?", what would your response be?*

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Education Background
College or university
Major or degree earned
Have you ever had any theological, Bible college, seminary or correspondence/extension training?*
- Yes
- No
Please describe*
Describe something you are currently learning.*
The characteristics we are looking for in the men we invest our time and energy in are Faithfulness, Availability, Teachability, and Personal Discipline. How would you characterize yourself in regard to each of these?*

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Vocational/Ministry Plans
Why do you want to get into this program & what do you expect to gain from it?*
What are you goals/plans for the future?*
How do you intend to use the training you receive through the DBC BTCP program in serving Christ and His church?*

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Church and Denominational Membership
Are you an active member of a church?*
- Yes
- No
Name of your church*
Church address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Denomination
Pastor*
Phone
Ways you are involved
Are you a pastor?*
- No
- Yes
If you are a pastor, to which other elder, pastor or church official are you responsible?
Name
First Last
Title
Phone
Who’s Spiritual Authority are you currently under?
Name
First Last
Title
Phone

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Denton Bible Church Doctrinal Statement
Read the Denton Bible Church Doctrinal Statement and answer the question below.
Have you read and understood Denton Bible Church’s Statement of Faith, and are you in agreement with it?*
- Yes
- No
Why not?*
Do you know of any reason why you should not attend the DBC BTCP program?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain
Is there anything which might disqualify you biblically from being a pastor based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain
How did you learn about BTCP?*

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References
Please list the 3 people who can act as a reference for you (at least 1 personal friend and 1 ministerial authority - this person must be a staff member or higher in order to qualify for the recommendation.)
Name of Reference 1*
First Last
Email of Reference 1*
Phone of Reference 1*
Name of Reference 2*
First Last
Email of Reference 2*
Phone of Reference 2*
Name of Reference 3*
First Last
Email of Reference 3*
Phone of Reference 3*

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I hereby acknowledge that the information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further acknowledge my substantive agreement with the Denton Bible Church Statement of Faith, and agree to obey all the rules and regulations of the DBC BTCP Program if accepted as a participant. I understand this application will be reviewed by an application committee, I will be contacted for a personal interview, and the listed references must return the referral forms before I will be considered. If accepted into the DBC BTCP program, I understand that I may be dismissed from the program at the discretion of the DBC BTCP director at anytime for academic or other reasons where it is determined that my continued participation is not wise for me and/or the DBC BTCP Program.
Agreement*
- I agree
- I disagree

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