NEO Student Leader Program Application

Due by April 15th | • NEW APPLICANTS: Application must be post marked by April 15th

> • CURRENT STUDENT LEADER APPLICANTS: You must re-apply each year. Your application must be post marked by April 15th
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you start completing the application, do not close your browser window or all your answers will be lost and you will have to start over.

NEO Student Leader Requirements:
• They have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
• They are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in High School.
• They are a committed to attend my local church worship [at least 75% of the time]
• They are a committed to attend my local youth group meetings & events [at least 75% of the time].
• They are a committed to attend state youth function when possible [Camp Marengo, State Youth Convention or Tri-Level Leadership Institute].
• They are actively serving in a ministry in my local church,(nursery or children’s helper, worship, usher, worship team, media tech, sound tech, service projects, etc). [at least serving 1 time per month]
• They are willing to work with NEO Student Ministries Board and others to plan, develop and lead NEO events this next year.
• They are committed to attend 3 to 5 NEO Student Leader training/meetings this year.

A Student Leader Is …
> a servant to others.
> always ready to help.
> an encourager.
> a person who finds good in everything.
> a team player in sports and games.
> a good loser in competitions, who congratulates others on their accomplishments & abilities.
> someone who participates in everything.
> someone who works for group unity.
> someone who keeps confidences.
> someone who shows new people around and makes them feel comfortable.
> someone who accepts positive suggestions and constructive criticism from other peers and adult leaders.
> someone who works well with others on projects and assignments and includes their ideas and suggestions.

A Student Leader Is Not …
> the boss of anyone.
> ever to busy for anyone.
> one who criticizes & puts others down.
> a person who finds fault in everything.
> a show off, drawing all the attention to himself.
> a poor loser who argues and complains that others cheated or that the game was unfair.
> someone who sits around and watches, refusing to get involved in activities.
> someone who causes dissension.
> someone who gossips about others.
> someone who ignores new people and lets them find their own way around.
> someone who will not accept or consider helpful suggestions from others.
> someone who takes over a project and does not allow others to incorporate their ideas and suggestions.

Please complete the entire form and do not skip any questions. This form will not allow you to submit if any questions are left blank. Also, once you start the application, do not close your browser window or all your answers will be lost and you will have to start over. Thank you!

Student Leader Requirement

If you answered “no” to any of the requirements below, you may want to reconsider and apply next year when you’ve had an opportunity fulfill the requirements. Talk with your Youth Pastor, Youth Leader or Pastor about what you can do to pursue your goal of being an NEO Student Leader.

1. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.

Yes No

2. I am committed to attend my local church worship [at least 75% of the time]

Yes No

3. I am committed to attend my local youth group meetings & events [at least 75% of the time].

Yes No

4. I am committed to attend my local youth group meetings & events [at least 75% of the time].

Yes No

5. I am committed to attend state youth function when possible [Camp Marengo, State Youth Convention or Tri-Level Leadership Institute].

Yes No

6. I am actively serving in a ministry in my local church,(nursery or children’s helper, worship, usher, worship team, media tech, sound tech, service projects, etc). [at least serving 1 time per month]

Yes No

8. I am committed to attend 3 to 5 NEO Student Leader training/meetings this year.

Yes No

Your Personal Information

Your Name

Are you currently and NEO Student Leader (check one):

Yes No, I'm a new applicant.

Your Email

This address will receive a confirmation email

Your Mobile Phone

Your Address

Current Grade (check one)::

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Name of High School Attending:

What is your T-Shirt size (check one)

Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3-X-Large

Name of church you attend:

City your church is located:

Parent Information

Please input your parent's contact information below. Have your parent complete the parent permission form by April 15th using the link found on the neochog.org page.

Parent's Name

Parent's Email

Parent's Mobile Phone

Youth Pastor/Leader or Pastor Recomendation

Please input the information regarding your Youth Pastor, Youth Leader or Pastor who is mentoring you as a leader in your local church. Ask that person to complete the Youth Pastor/Leader Recomendation Form by April 15th.

Name

Pastor/Leader Email

This address will receive a confirmation email

Pastor/Leader Mobile Phone

Application Questions

1. First and foremost, please write a paragraph of your salvation experience of when you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. (Returning student leaders: Please tell us how your relationship with Jesus has changed in the last year.)

2. Describe your personal devotional life. How do you spend time with God outside of church and youth events? (Returning student leaders: Is your devotional life different than one year ago? Explain)

3. Describe how you are currently serving on a regular basis (at least monthly) in your local church. (Returning student leaders: How has your leadership skills changed this past year as you serve in your church?)

4. How are you impacting your local youth group. Explain your involvement.(Returning student leaders: What is the most challenging part of being a leader in your youth group?)

5. Which NEO and STATE Events have you attended? (check all that apply) NOTE: * denotes student-led event.

NEO Fall Rally * NEO Winter Retreat NEO Spring Overnighter * NEO Student Program-Camp Meeting Ohio State Youth Convention Ohio State Camp (ie.Camp Marengo) Other NEO Camps

7. Give a brief description of your talents and gifts that would help you in these areas.

8. Define leadership.

9. Are you teachable? If so, tell us how.

10. Define integrity.

Student Agreement & Signature

By filling out this application and typing my signataure below, I am agreeing to take an active part in the NEO Student Ministries Program. I will make an effort to attend as many meetings and programs as possible. The ones I cannot attend, I will take it upon myself to contact one of the Student Ministries Board Members to stay updated on current events and my involvement in those events.

I am agreeing to be a Leader within in the NEO District and will do my part to do what is expected of me according to 1 Tim. 4:12 (NLT) “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” and in “A Student Leader Is…” and “A Student Leader Isn’t…” document (See Application Description.)

My Digital Signature (Type your name):

Description

Due by April 15th

• NEW APPLICANTS: Application must be post marked by April 15th

> • CURRENT STUDENT LEADER APPLICANTS: You must re-apply each year. Your application must be post marked by April 15th
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you start completing the application, do not close your browser window or all your answers will be lost and you will have to start over.

NEO Student Leader Requirements:
• They have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
• They are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in High School.
• They are a committed to attend my local church worship [at least 75% of the time]
• They are a committed to attend my local youth group meetings & events [at least 75% of the time].
• They are a committed to attend state youth function when possible [Camp Marengo, State Youth Convention or Tri-Level Leadership Institute].
• They are actively serving in a ministry in my local church,(nursery or children’s helper, worship, usher, worship team, media tech, sound tech, service projects, etc). [at least serving 1 time per month]
• They are willing to work with NEO Student Ministries Board and others to plan, develop and lead NEO events this next year.
• They are committed to attend 3 to 5 NEO Student Leader training/meetings this year.

A Student Leader Is …
> a servant to others.
> always ready to help.
> an encourager.
> a person who finds good in everything.
> a team player in sports and games.
> a good loser in competitions, who congratulates others on their accomplishments & abilities.
> someone who participates in everything.
> someone who works for group unity.
> someone who keeps confidences.
> someone who shows new people around and makes them feel comfortable.
> someone who accepts positive suggestions and constructive criticism from other peers and adult leaders.
> someone who works well with others on projects and assignments and includes their ideas and suggestions.

A Student Leader Is Not …
> the boss of anyone.
> ever to busy for anyone.
> one who criticizes & puts others down.
> a person who finds fault in everything.
> a show off, drawing all the attention to himself.
> a poor loser who argues and complains that others cheated or that the game was unfair.
> someone who sits around and watches, refusing to get involved in activities.
> someone who causes dissension.
> someone who gossips about others.
> someone who ignores new people and lets them find their own way around.
> someone who will not accept or consider helpful suggestions from others.
> someone who takes over a project and does not allow others to incorporate their ideas and suggestions.

NEO Student Leader Program Application

Description

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