SONS of THUNDER

PO Box 7
Damascus MD, 20872
301-253-4939
[email protected]
www.sotministry.org

Mission Statement

To feed Africa. spiritually and physically, through the enabling of the Holy Spirit

Mission Application

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. We want you to know that the
following information will be kept confidential and only shared with the appropriate parties as
deemed necessary.
General Information

Please Print Clearly:

Name: (Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.) _____

Date: ____________

Street Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone :_______________________

DOB: / / _ E-mail:

Occupation: ______________________________________________________________

Marital Status:
Single: Married:

Divorced: Widowed:

Passport Information

Full Name exactly as on Passport: _________________________________________________

Passport Number: _ _____________________ Expiration Date: _________________

Country of Issue: Gender:

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Personal History

Please describe your educational background including knowledge of trades, degree(s)

obtained and/or other relevant information that you feel would be beneficial on this trip.

Please write a brief testimony, including when, and how you became a Christian?

Please briefly write out significant events in your life that have impacted you spiritually.

Are you currently attending a local church? YES __ NO _

Please list any ministries you are involved in at your local church.

What other ministry/church experiences have you been involved in?

What do you feel you can contribute to a team by way of abilities or spiritual gifts?
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Medical Information:

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________

PHONE:_____________________________________________________________________

Are you currently under a doctor’s care? Yes _____ No ______

Do you have any condition requiring special medical consideration? Yes _____ No _____

Have you sustained any injury that may limit your physical activity? Yes ____ No _____

Please list any medications you are taking under a doctor’s care.

List any chronic health problems, physical limitations, medical issues or concerns.

Describe any special dietary needs.

List any known allergies…food, medicine, plants, animals, etc.

Have you ever received treatment for drug or alcohol dependency?

Legal /Lifestyle concerns:

Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a crime?

YES _ NO
(If yes, please explain.)

Are you willing to be fingerprinted for Criminal Conviction clearing?

YES ____ NO____

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We request that as you consider going on a Sons of Thunder mission trip you agree to the
following. After reading and agreeing, please initial and sign at the bottom of the page.

I am aware that I am traveling to another country where customs, accommodations, and

travel may be different than what I am accustomed to. I will be flexible and adapt. _______
Initial

I understand that a trip like this requires deadlines. I agree to meet each of these and
accept that if they are not met it will mean trip cancellation and forfeiture of all non-
refundable funds. ________ Initial

I agree to act, talk and dress appropriately at all times and to be respectful of the culture
and people where I am a visitor. _______ Initial

I understand that short-term travel insurance is required for the trip and the cost is covered
in the ground charge. For longer stays than 10-14 days I realize there is an additional
charge per day. _________ Initial

I understand there is a required Medical Treatment and Liability Release form that must
be signed by each adult and minor who participate in a Sons of Thunder mission trip and
that all minors must have parental/guardian permission/signatures. ________ Initial

I give my consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed necessary in the event
of injury, accident or illness. ________ Initial

I understand that in the event of political unrest, natural disaster, or a problem with a
hosting missionary, Sons of Thunder Ministry may alter the itinerary. Sons of Thunder
Ministry or the hosting missionaries will not be responsible for personal injury or loss of
valuables of any kind. _________ Initial

I give Sons of Thunder Ministry permission to use photos and videos taken on the mission
trip in promotional materials. _________ Initial

I agree not to use alcohol or tobacco while on a Sons of Thunder mission trip. ______Initial

I understand for personal and team safety team members are not permitted to go out at
night without approval of hosting missionaries. ________ Initial

I understand that due to the nature of our ministry in a foreign country, compliance with
Sons of Thunder policies is of utmost importance. It would be with great reluctance, but in
the event of blatant disregard and /or refusal to comply with our policies, the offender will
be required to return home without refund or reimbursement. _________ Initial

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________________

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Pastoral Reference

PASTOR: Please complete the recommendation, place it in your letterhead envelope, seal the envelope
and send to Sons of Thunder PO Box 7 Damascus, MD 20872 without returning to the applicant. Your
responses will be held in strict confidence. If you have any questions please contact Sons of Thunder
Ministry at 301-253-4939 or e-mail questions to [email protected] .

Pastor’s Name: ________________________________ Church Name:__________________________

Church Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________
Phone Number: __________________________________

How long has the applicant attended your church? ______________________________

To your knowledge, has the applicant had a salvation experience? ___ Yes ___ No
Is the applicant active and faithful to their church body? ___ Yes ___ No
Have you ever had reason to question the applicant’s morals? ___ Yes ___ No
Do you have any reason to lack confidence in the applicant? ___ Yes ___ No

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES THE APPLICANT?

(Please check one)
SKILLS EXCELLENT ABOVE AVERAGE FAIR POOR
AVERAGE
Adaptability □ □ □ □ □
Servant Life □ □ □ □ □
Dependability □ □ □ □ □
Spiritual Life □ □ □ □ □
Maturity □ □ □ □ □
Response to □ □ □ □ □
Authority
Spiritual □ □ □ □ □
Influence
Leadership □ □ □ □ □
Ability

CHARACTER OFTEN SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER UNKNOWN

Procrastinates □ □ □ □ □
Critical □ □ □ □ □
Irritable □ □ □ □ □
Argumentative □ □ □ □ □
Domineering □ □ □ □ □
Rebellious □ □ □ □ □

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCED SOME EXPERIENCE NO EXPERIENCE

Leads small groups □ □ □
Public Speaking □ □ □
Accountability □ □ □
Personal Counseling □ □ □

Based on the above information, the applicant _______________________________________________is:

(Applicant’s Name)

___ Strongly Recommended ___ Recommended ___ Recommended with Reservation

___ Not Recommended

Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________________