Residency Application – Part 6

Financial Matters

Each resident receives from Brave Global a monthly stipend of $2,500. We also provide an apartment for the resident and his family, which is valued at about $1,000 per month (utilities are the responsibility of the resident). We do not provide health insurance. Residents desiring coverage must extend their current plan through COBRA or else obtain a private plan. We can assist you in finding an affordable plan. The resident also bears the cost of moving to Denver, with the core group covering his move at the end of the program. Other costs may include a laptop, Bible software and books, if the resident does not already possess them. Salaries will be determined at the end of the program, and can vary widely, based on the size of the core group, the amount of financial resources it has, and the cost of living in the target area.

Do you have a household budget? Are you able to live within your monthly income? Explain.

Do you have any debt that might impede your ability to finish the program? Explain.

Do you or your spouse have any student loans? If so, how much is still owed?

Will your spouse need to work outside of the home to make ends meet? Explain.

We expect each resident to raise $10,000 of his own support (BG commits to raising the rest). Do you anticipate any problems here? Explain.

References

Submit four reference forms. One reference must be a pastor or elder at your current church. Another must be someone who has served with you in ministry, whether in a vocational or volunteer capacity. The third can be any mature Christian who knows you well, other than your spouse. The fourth is to be completed by your spouse, if applicable.

Reference 1 - Pastor or elder at your current church

Name

First Last

Relationship

Years Known

Company Name

Job Title

Email

Phone

Reference 2 - Someone who has served with you in ministry, whether in a vocational or volunteer capacity

Name

First Last

Relationship

Years Known

Company Name

Job Title

Email

Phone

Reference 3 - Any mature Christian who knows you well, other than your spouse

Name

First Last

Relationship

Years Known

Company Name

Job Title

Email

Phone

Reference 4 - Spouse, if applicable

Name

First Last

Relationship

Years Known

Company Name

Job Title

Email

Phone

Program Requirements

BRAVE Training Center Residency is a challenging program, requiring occasional travel and intensive engagement, focus, and diligence from participants. Are you confident before our Lord that you have the physical stamina, motivation and commitment for rigorous study and the desire for positive growth in character and ministry skills necessary to complete the curriculum?

Are you in complete agreement with BRAVE's Statement of Faith, as well as our positions on certain debated issues? See Principles of Doctrine, Government and Practice at www.BraveGlobal.co

Explain any points of disagreement.

Completing the Training Center program is not a guarantee of placement as a church planter. Do you agree to submit to the judgment of BRAVE Global concerning your fitness for placement as a BRAVE church planter?

Note

BRAVE Training Center reserves the right to dismiss a resident who, in its judgment, does not conform to the doctrinal beliefs or behavioral standards of the school.