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QUALIFICATIONS
 

(1)

Student experiencing spiritual growth and ministry in the community through active leadership in BCM and/or local Southern Baptist Church ministries. Students should be able to cooperate and minister with Southern Baptist missionaries and churches. Student must demonstrate a solid commitment to Christ.

 

(2)

Willingness to participate in personal evangelism, willingness to work hard, desire to learn new things, positive Christian attitude, ability to be flexible, and willingness to serve in the position assigned by the Missions Committee.

 

(3)

Good physical, mental and emotional health. Persons with adaptability, common sense and spiritual maturity. Some positions require persons that are physical able to participate in vigorous activity.

 

(4)

A minimum of 2.25 GPA.

 

(5)

On some positions, students must meet appropriate semester hour requirements as listed below:
             10 week positions in USA - 30 hours
             10 week positions in foreign countries - different positions require
                different semester hour requirements between 30-60 hours
             Florida Reach Teams - 20 hours

 

(6)

Each student must complete online application and be interviewed by a local committee through BCM or your Florida Baptist Church. If selected locally, a state interview with the State Student Missions Committee is required the weekend of January 26-27, 2007 at USF BCM in Tampa.

 

(7)

Students agree to raise appropriate funds toward their expenses as listed below:
* 10-week positions in foreign countries, $2000.
* Remember that appointment is based on qualifications, not financial ability. Along with you, we trust that God will provide the money necessary to send students.

 

(8)

All students serving will be required to enlist at least five (5) Mission Support Partners who will pledge to offer prayer, encouragement, and/or financial gifts throughout the summer.

 

(9)

Former Florida Baptist Student Missionaries may reapply! Those who have served overseas are encouraged to apply for US or Florida positions. Priority for those serving overseas will be for students who have not served previously; however, exceptions are possible based upon the nature of the assignment. Students reapplying must repeat the application and interview process.

 

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