Full-Time Missions Application

What is Life Teen Missions?

Life Teen Missions is answering the call from Christ’s final command in Matthew 28:19, “Go and make disciples of all nations,” through our specific ministry to teens. We invest in the lives of the youth around us by going out to them, inviting them into relationship and teaching them what it means to follow Christ.
Check out more info on Life Teen Missions here.
Thank you for your interest in Life Teen Missions. Currently we have applications open for males for 2022-2023 mission year. We would like to encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Once you have completed your application a member of the Life Teen Missions team will reach out to you within two weeks.
At this time we are no longer accepting female applicants for the 2022-2023 mission year. Applications for the 2023/2024 mission year will open on September 30, 2022. We would be glad to have you to apply then.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact any of the people below by email.
Paul Albert: palbert@lifeteen.com
Thomas Wheeler: twheeler@lifeteen.com
Jake Martin: jakem@lifeteen.com
Peace,
Life Teen Missions Leadership
How To Apply:
1. Complete the application below. This includes providing your personal information, answering a series of short answer questions, and providing name and email for three recommendations. The application will take a decent amount of time to complete. If you need to save your application and finish later, simply click "Save and Continue Later" to receive a link to your application that will be active for 30 days.

2. An email will be sent to you confirming that we have received your application. A member of the Life Teen Missions Leadership team will contact you to let you know we have received your application and to discuss the next steps in the application process.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns about applying to be a Life Teen Full-Time Missionary, please contact Paul Albert at palbert@lifeteen.com

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Fields marked with a red asterisk * are required to submit your application. All other fields are optional to complete and assist our team in reviewing your application. Remove red asterisk from social media questions.
Personal Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Cell Phone*
Other Phone
Email Address*
Work Eligibility: Are you eligible to work in the United States?*
Are you on Facebook?
Facebook profile name:
Are you on Twitter?
Twitter handle:
Are you on Instagram?
Instagram handle:
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Thank you for your interest in Life Teen Missions. At this time we are no longer accepting female applicants for the 2022-2023 mission year. Applications for the 2023/2024 mission year will open on September 30, 2022. We would be glade to have you to apply then.
God Bless!
Will you be at least 19 years old and one full year out of high school on September 1, 2022?*
How did you hear about Life Teen Missions?*
Referred by:*

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Recommendations

Please provide the contact information of three professional references. They will be sent a letter of recommendation form to fill out so we can get to know you better. No more than one family member may be listed as a reference.
Name*
First Last
Occupation*
Relationship*
Phone*
Email Address*
Name*
First Last
Occupation*
Relationship*
Phone*
Email Address*
Name*
First Last
Occupation*
Relationship*
Phone*
Email Address*

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Short Answer Questions

The short answer portion of the application will ask you several questions on your personal life, faith, and your mission commitment.

This will be the longest portion of the application, please take your time. Remember you can save your application and continue later if needed.
Please check all that apply*
- I have been baptized
- I was confirmed in the Catholic church
- During the past year I have attended Sunday Mass each week and on Holy Days
- I converted to Catholicism
Briefly describe how and when it was you came to know Jesus in a more personal way.*
Give solid examples of how your life has changed through your relationship with Jesus.*
At this time, what are some areas of your life that the Lord is still working on?*
Describe your prayer life; including, what is your favorite form of prayer and why?*
Name one person, other than a parent, who has inspired your faith. Explain.*
What do you value most about the Catholic faith?*
What teachings of the Catholic Church do you find most difficult to embrace?*
What part does God and prayer play in your family life?*

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Personal and Community Life
Personal Inventory

As honestly and objectively as possible, please rate yourself in each of the areas listed below using a scale of 1 - 5, with 5 being the best.
Leading peers.*
Following peer leadership.*
Exhibiting responsible behavior, including dependability and self-control.*
Ability to have a good attitude even when I don’t feel like it.*
Tendency to avoid confrontation.*
Confidence in my ability to resolve conflicts in a loving way.*
Receiving criticism well.*
Difficulty with being held accountable by others.*
Confidence in holding others accountable when it is my responsibility.*
From the above list, please elaborate on one strength and one one weakness.*

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Describe three strengths and three weaknesses you possess in relating with others.
Other than church-related activities, what are your hobbies and interests?
What has been your past experience(s) of community?
If applicable, why did you choose to pursue your current major / Do you have any current professional ambitions?

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Mission Commitment
Why are you applying to be a Life Teen Missionary?*
When and how did you become interested in Life Teen Missions?*
Why do you desire to receive missionary discipleship formation? What do you hope a year of formation will provide you?*
How do you feel about living in community and possibly even sharing a bedroom?*
How do you feel about fundraising and gathering a team of mission partners to support you financially and in prayer?*
Life Teen Missions is a one-year commitment to the formation year, from September to August. How do you feel about committing a year to this mission?*
How would you embrace the challenge to use technology moderately in order to be more available to God and to your community?*
How do you feel about ministering to middle school youth?*
How do you feel about ministering to high school teens?
If accepted as a part of Life Teen full-time missions, I understand that I would be committing to:*
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- Serving with Life Teen Missions for one full year.
- Abstaining from new romantic relationships for the duration of my mission year.
- Signing and living in accordance with Life Teen's ethics and policy codes.
- Inviting people into the mission and fundraising my own support.
Is there anything else you believe we should know or take into consideration before your application is processed?

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Once you are confident that all information in this application is correct and complete, please hit "Submit" to process your application.
You will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have reviewed your application, we will contact you with more information.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding your application, please feel free to contact Paul Albert at palbert@lifeteen.com
Thank you for applying to be a Life Teen Missionary!

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2022-2023 Life Teen

Full-Time Missions Application

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What is Life Teen Missions?

How To Apply:

If you have any comments, questions or concerns about applying to be a Life Teen Full-Time Missionary, please contact Paul Albert at palbert@lifeteen.com

Personal Information

Education and Spiritual Formation

Recommendations

Short Answer Questions

Personal and Community Life

Personal Inventory

Mission Commitment

Background Check

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