Dear Candidate,

Greetings in the fellowship of Christ's love.

We're glad you are applying to our program! Teaching overseas is an awesome opportunity to serve God and meet real needs. We hope that this application will help you discern whether serving with our organization is the right thing for you.

Please fill in appropriate information for all sections.
1. Which program?
Yearlong
Summer I
Summer II
Multiple Sessions, What months?
Other Dates, What months?
2. Name as it appears on your passport. If you don't have a passport use your full legal name.

First   Middle   Last

I don't have a passport   I have a passport

Passport Number


Passport Exp. Date

3. Your contact information.
Current Address
Permanent Address

Home
Work
Cell
Fax
Email Address
Alternate Email
4. Educational history.
Name of School Dates Degree/Certificate Major/Minor
5. Professional/Work experience.
Name & Address of Organization Dates Professional Title Reason for Leaving
6. Teaching experience. Include non-professional experience (e.g. Sunday School, Volunteer work, etc.)
Situaton Dates Responsibilities
7. Application questions.
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense and/or arrested for a crime for which a trial is now pending?
No    Yes, please describe:

Are there any medical problems that would prevent you from operating effectively overseas?
No    Yes, please describe:

Have you traveled abroad? (Give experience and length of time overseas.)


How, specifically, did you come into contact with us?


"I understand that ESEC/TIP reserves the right to keep the selection process, interviews, reference information and criteria for placement confidential."

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8. Statement of faith.
ESEC is a Christian ministry serving in China. The following is our statement of faith.

We subscribe to the following:
  • The Divine inspiration and authority of the Bible.
  • The Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the atonement of our sins.
  • The presence and power of the Holy Spirit and the expectation of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ESEC/TIP is a family made up of Christians with diverse backgrounds. Therefore, for an expatriate group to work and live together harmoniously for a period of time overseas, there are two key understandings necessary:
  1. We would share some core values in common
  2. We would respect the differences.
"I have read the above affirmation and I am in agreement with it."

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9. Financial obligations.
Would you have obligations (debts, payments, etc.) to cover during your time overseas?
No    Yes, the approximate total is: $
10. Personal references. Please provide one reference each for a Spiritual Mentor (Pastor/Elder), Employer (current or former), Friend and Relative.
Name
Address
CityStateZip
Email
PhoneRelationship
Name
Address
CityStateZip
Email
PhoneRelationship
Name
Address
CityStateZip
Email
PhoneRelationship
Name
Address
CityStateZip
Email
PhoneRelationship
11. Mobilization. Please list any acquaintances who might also be interested in serving God overseas through teaching:
NameMailing AddressEmailPhoneRelationship
12. Essay questions. Tell us about yourself.
(1) How and when did you become a Christian? What is your experience in Christian growth and service?


(2) What are your goals for your possible time overseas as a Christian and as a teacher?


(3) What are some of your greatest strengths? What are some of your greatest weaknesses?


(4) Please openly describe your emotional and psychological history for the past five years. Have there been any significant events or developments?


(5) Describe your family background and the social-psychological environment in which you grew up. What is your family's attitude toward your service overseas?