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Welcome & Instructions

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of Woodside’s missionary family. As a church, our desire is to make the gospel available to the least reached people groups around the world through the support of indigenous led church planting movements and through the sending of missionaries.

Applications for missionary support will be submitted to Woodside’s missions team and assessed based on our ministry priorities and requirements.

Missionary support applications must be submitted by October 1st to be considered. Approved applications will be funded in the following budget year.

Applicant Information

Name*
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Gender*
Address*
Are you married?*
Family Information*
Name
Date of Birth
Citizenship
Gender
Relationship
 
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Church Information

Name of your home church*
Church Address*
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Name of Senior/Campus Pastor*
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Name of Senior/Campus Pastor*
Name of your life(small) group leader*
List the ministries where you currently serve at your local church*
Name of ministry
Date
 
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Other ministry experience, past or present*
Ministry information
Date
 
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Education Information

School Information*
Please provide education information from High School to Graduate/Seminary
Name of school
Degree/Major
Years completed
Did you graduate (yes/no)
Graduation year
 

Work Experience

Please provide education information about your work experience. List current employment first*
Please provide education information about your work experience. List current employment first
Company
City/State
Job Title
Start Date
End Date
 
Spouse Work Experience (if applicable)*
Please provide education information about your spouses work experience. List current employment first.
Company
City/State
Job Title
Start Date
End Date
 

Personnal History

Have you or your spouse ever been discharged or requested to resign from a position?*
Have you or your spouse ever been convicted of any crime other than a minor traffic violation?*
Have you or your spouse ever participated in, been accused of, pleaded guilty/no contest to, or been convicted of abuse or any sexual misconduct?*

Personal Faith Journey

Ministry Overview

Type of missions ministry*
Have you previously served or visited this location?*
Describe the people group that you will be serving*

Sending Agency Information

Are you currently connected with a sending agency?*
Name of Agency*
Agency Address*
Contact Name*
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Are you currently on the field*
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Length of Service*

Monthly Support

Do you have any one-time or out-going support needs?*
Do you have any financial indebtedness?*
How much?*
Type of debt
Amount
 
list each debt and amount

Missionary Service

References

Please attach a letter of recommendation from your Woodside Campus Pastor or from the Senior Pastor from your home church.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Personal References*
List two references who you have discussed your desire to be a missionary with. Use people who are familiar with your work/ministry, personal characteristics and spiritual commitment who have known you a minimum of one year. Please do not include relatives.
Name
Years Known
Relationship
Phone
Email Address
 

Applicant's Statement

Statement Information*
The facts set forth in my application for missionary support are true and I completely understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration of support.
I understand that this financial support is based on the role, responsibilities, agency and field listed in this application. If any changes are made to any of the above, I will need to notify Woodside’s missions leadership and will need to reapply for continued missionary support. Woodside’s financial support from Woodside is not guaranteed for the full duration of your ministry.*
I understand that this financial support is based on the role, responsibilities, agency and field listed in this application. If any changes are made to any of the above, I will need to notify Woodside’s missions leadership and will need to reapply for continued missionary support. Woodside’s financial support from Woodside is not guaranteed for the full duration of your ministry.
I agree to communicate regularly (monthly) with Woodside’s missions leadership team with prayer requests and ministry updates, which would include both success and failures.*
I agree to communicate regularly (monthly) with Woodside’s missions leadership team with prayer requests and ministry updates, which would include both success and failures.
I agree to submit to the leadership and counsel of Woodside’s elders and pastoral leadership.*
I agree to submit to the leadership and counsel of Woodside’s elders and pastoral leadership.
I authorize the use of any information on this application and any attached supplements to verify my statements, and I authorize the past employers, schools, churches, all references, and any other persons or organizations whether or not identified in this application, to answer all questions asked concerning any ability, character, reputation, and previous employment record. I release all such persons from any and all liability or damages on account of having furnished such information.*
I authorize the use of any information on this application and any attached supplements to verify my statements, and I authorize the past employers, schools, churches, all references, and any other persons or organizations whether or not identified in this application, to answer all questions asked concerning any ability, character, reputation, and previous employment record. I release all such persons from any and all liability or damages on account of having furnished such information.
Woodside's Statement of Faith*
The Bible
While God reveals Himself through His creation, so that everyone is without excuse, He also reveals Himself through the Bible. The Bible is God’s Word to all mankind. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is complete in its present form, and we should not add to it or subtract from it. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truthful, inerrant and infallible – the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried. Romans 1:20; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 1:13; Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18-19; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5.
God God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He eternally exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. These three comprise the Trinity, are co-equal and are one God. God the Father is the First Person of the Trinity. The Son and the Holy Spirit are equal with the Father, but voluntarily submit to His will. The Father is an invisible spirit who is all-knowing and present everywhere at all times. Genesis 1:1, 26-27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 1:20*
God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He eternally exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. These three comprise the Trinity, are co-equal and are one God. God the Father is the First Person of the Trinity. The Son and the Holy Spirit are equal with the Father, but voluntarily submit to His will. The Father is an invisible spirit who is all-knowing and present everywhere at all times. Genesis 1:1, 26-27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 1:20
Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory where He sits at the right hand of the Father. We teach that Jesus will return for His Church before the Great Tribulation and before His Millennial Kingdom, at which time He will return again to Earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 1:27, 34; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-31; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11.*
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory where He sits at the right hand of the Father. We teach that Jesus will return for His Church before the Great Tribulation and before His Millennial Kingdom, at which time He will return again to Earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 1:27, 34; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-31; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11.
The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make mankind aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with sanctification – power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-14; John 14:25-26; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18; Galatians 5:25*
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make mankind aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with sanctification – power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-14; John 14:25-26; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18; Galatians 5:25
Human Beings People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. All of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. The sin nature separates people from God and causes many problems in life. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2*
Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. All of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. The sin nature separates people from God and causes many problems in life. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
Salvation Salvation is by God’s grace – a free gift to us; but we must accept it in order to obtain eternal life – thus avoiding eternity in hell. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we repent, turn from our self-ruled, sin-filled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one trusts Jesus Christ as Savior by faith. John 3:16-17; Romans 6:23; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1*
Salvation
Salvation is by God’s grace – a free gift to us; but we must accept it in order to obtain eternal life – thus avoiding eternity in hell. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we repent, turn from our self-ruled, sin-filled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one trusts Jesus Christ as Savior by faith. John 3:16-17; Romans 6:23; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
Eternal Security Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is justified and secure in his or her salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and power of God that gives this security. John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5*
Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is justified and secure in his or her salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and power of God that gives this security. John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
The Believer Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading. The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to full-time Christian service, regardless of his or her vocation. We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. The Holy Spirit endows each believer with spiritual gifts. Woodside Bible Church does not encourage the use of “sign gifts”. Instead, we seek to emphasize the more excellent way of love as well as zeal for the more edifying gifts. 1 Peter 2:9; Ephesians 2:18; 1 Timothy 2:5; Matthew 4:4; 1 Corinthians 2:15; John 14:15; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:4-5, 12:11-13, 12:19, 12:31; Galatians 5:25*
The Believer
Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading. The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to full-time Christian service, regardless of his or her vocation. We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. The Holy Spirit endows each believer with spiritual gifts. Woodside Bible Church does not encourage the use of “sign gifts”. Instead, we seek to emphasize the more excellent way of love as well as zeal for the more edifying gifts. 1 Peter 2:9; Ephesians 2:18; 1 Timothy 2:5; Matthew 4:4; 1 Corinthians 2:15; John 14:15; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:4-5, 12:11-13, 12:19, 12:31; Galatians 5:25
The Church Christ is the recognized head of our Church, not any person, group or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local church should be self-governing and independent from any denominational control. In relating to any “daughter” churches that we may sponsor, we shall encourage each congregation to determine its own strategy, structure and style. Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 1:19b-23, 4:3-10; Colossians 3:14-15*
The Church
Christ is the recognized head of our Church, not any person, group or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local church should be self-governing and independent from any denominational control. In relating to any “daughter” churches that we may sponsor, we shall encourage each congregation to determine its own strategy, structure and style. Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 1:19b-23, 4:3-10; Colossians 3:14-15
Baptism Water baptism is the symbol used to describe our salvation experience and to publicly declare our commitment to Christ. We practice baptism by immersion – in the manner Jesus was baptized and in the manner the Bible commands. Acts 8:36-38; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:11-12; Acts 2:41-42; Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22*
Baptism
Water baptism is the symbol used to describe our salvation experience and to publicly declare our commitment to Christ. We practice baptism by immersion – in the manner Jesus was baptized and in the manner the Bible commands. Acts 8:36-38; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:11-12; Acts 2:41-42; Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22
The Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper consists of two elements: the bread and the cup. The bread symbolizes the broken body of Jesus, and the cup represents the blood He shed. We as believers are to take the bread and cup in a worthy manner, after a period of self-examination, to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32*
The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper consists of two elements: the bread and the cup. The bread symbolizes the broken body of Jesus, and the cup represents the blood He shed. We as believers are to take the bread and cup in a worthy manner, after a period of self-examination, to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Marriage Marriage is a covenant relationship designed and ordained by God from the very beginning of creation as a union between one man and one woman. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. A civil government’s sanction of a union will be recognized as a legitimate marriage by this church only to the extent that it is consistent with the definition of “marriage” as found in this Article. Genesis 2:24-25; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-33*
Marriage
Marriage is a covenant relationship designed and ordained by God from the very beginning of creation as a union between one man and one woman. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. A civil government’s sanction of a union will be recognized as a legitimate marriage by this church only to the extent that it is consistent with the definition of “marriage” as found in this Article. Genesis 2:24-25; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-33
Human Sexuality Human sexuality is part of God’s plan and a gift to be expressed only within the context of marriage (as described in Section 12 above). God has commanded abstinence from any form of sexual activity outside of a marriage between one man and one woman and that any other expression is a perversion of God’s created order. God created human beings male and female; therefore we hold the distinction between the two sexes to be sacred. We believe that God disapproves of and forbids any attempt to change the appearance or identity of one’s biological sex by medical, surgical, non-binary acts, conduct, or by any other means. Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:18–32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-19*
Human Sexuality
Human sexuality is part of God’s plan and a gift to be expressed only within the context of marriage (as described in Section 12 above). God has commanded abstinence from any form of sexual activity outside of a marriage between one man and one woman and that any other expression is a perversion of God’s created order. God created human beings male and female; therefore we hold the distinction between the two sexes to be sacred. We believe that God disapproves of and forbids any attempt to change the appearance or identity of one’s biological sex by medical, surgical, non-binary acts, conduct, or by any other means. Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:18–32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-19
Angels and Demons Angels are spirit beings, made by God before the creation of the world. They are personal, powerful and highly organized. The good angels perform God’s will including providing special care for believers. Satan was created holy but fell through pride and evil ambition. Those angels who followed Satan’s rebellion became agents for evil in the world in opposition to God, His work and His people. Hebrews 1:14; Psalm 148:2,5; Job 38:4-7; Revelation 22:8,9; Psalm 103:20; Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-17; Matthew 25:41 Acts 5:3; Zechariah 3:1.*
Angels and Demons
Angels are spirit beings, made by God before the creation of the world. They are personal, powerful and highly organized. The good angels perform God’s will including providing special care for believers. Satan was created holy but fell through pride and evil ambition. Those angels who followed Satan’s rebellion became agents for evil in the world in opposition to God, His work and His people. Hebrews 1:14; Psalm 148:2,5; Job 38:4-7; Revelation 22:8,9; Psalm 103:20; Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-17; Matthew 25:41 Acts 5:3; Zechariah 3:1.
Definition of Terms Active Member: “Active member of the Church” means a member who has been a member for at least two years and is involved in at least one church ministry. Unreached People Group: According to the Joshua Project the terms "unreached" and "least-reached" refers to 2% Evangelical Christian and less than or equal to 5% Professing Christians. Career Missionary: A Career Missionary is defined as someone who intends to spend more than two years on the mission field directly involved in evangelism, discipling, pastoring, church planting or teaching. Our first priority is to support career missionaries as they commit their lives to full-time service to Christ in other cultures.*
Definition of Terms
Active Member: “Active member of the Church” means a member who has been a member for at least two years and is involved in at least one church ministry.
Unreached People Group: According to the Joshua Project the terms “unreached” and “least-reached” refers to 2% Evangelical Christian and less than or equal to 5% Professing Christians.
Career Missionary: A Career Missionary is defined as someone who intends to spend more than two years on the mission field directly involved in evangelism, discipling, pastoring, church planting or teaching. Our first priority is to support career missionaries as they commit their lives to full-time service to Christ in other cultures.
Biblical Standards of Leadership*
1 Timothy 3:1-11
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.

Titus 1:5-9
5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. 7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. 9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound[g] doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
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