Sojourner Application

For those who sense God's call to stay with us at the HUB for a while.

Note: We are deeply committed to our Sojourners and expect them to be committed to the pursuit of God in alignment with the vision and aims of Manifest International. (See Our Approach.) Therefore, we expect applicants to have spent some time serving with us before applying in order to ensure that we know you and you know us before committing to a longer-term association.

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone number*

Birthday Month*

Birthday Day

Country (Non-US applicants are required to supply a copy of their Passport ID page.)*

Non-US Citizens, please upload a copy of your Passport ID page.

Your Biological Gender*

Your Marital Status*

Please briefly share with us about your current family situation and personal history including marriage(s) and children.*

Motivation

Help us understand your purpose in wanting to serve here.

Please note, we cannot provide for people whose motive is to have a semi-permanent home in America.

How did you hear about us or what is your history with us?*

What is your main reason for wanting to stay and serve here with us?*

What personal, spiritual, or ministry goals do you hope to accomplish while you serve with us?*

How long? Give us an estimate of how long you are requesting to sojourn here.*

Spiritual & Ministry Service Background

Help us understand your walk with and service to God up to this point in your life.

Do you believe Jesus Christ is your personal Lord and Savior?*

Tell us briefly about your walk with Jesus so far.*

How and to what extent do you study the Bible?*

What place does prayer have in your life?*

Jesus says, "Take up your cross and follow Me." What does this mean to you?*

Tell us briefly about any ministry training you have received or ministry experience you have.*

Are you currently affiliated with or committed to any other Churches, ministries, or Christian groups?*

Our community includes people from various races, ethnic backgrounds, nations, and denominations. Will working with diverse types of people be a problem for you?*

What exposure to or experience have you had with the occult? Please briefly explain how long ago it was and how it was dealt with. If none, type NONE.*

What experience do you have with being persecuted for following Jesus? Please briefly explain what you experienced, how you handled it, and how it impacted your walk with Christ. If none, type NONE.*

Servant Profile & Community Life

Help us understand your skills and willingness to serve in the HUB community.

If you have special expertise you might be willing to make available to us, please tell us about it.

Are you willing to do work that may be dull, hard, or dirty for the glory of God as directed by leadership in sometimes trying conditions? (This may include cleaning, washing, tidying, cooking, outdoor tasks, repair work, projects, etc.)*

Because of our witness to the local community, we require Sojourners to be committed to godly living even when they are not here at the HUB. Would this be a problem for you?*

We obey the command of Scripture to submit to the governing authorities. Would having a submissive attitude towards the governing authorities be a problem for you?*

Sojourners are required to actively serve with our Spiritual and Service Crews in addition to regularly attending and participating in services, prayer meetings, gatherings, community meals, etc. Would this be a problem for you?*

Financial & Employment Information

Help us understand your financial and employment situation. Sojourners serve at the HUB on a voluntary basis, without compensation. Also, we believe it is right for Sojourners to be committed to the HUB and to have a generous mentality towards contributing financially through freewill offerings to the work we do for God's Kingdom.

Which of these best describes how you expect to provide for your expenses while staying with us?*

Please briefly summarize your present financial condition. (Include a general picture of your income, expenses, savings, and debts.)*

If you are presently employed, please tell us about your work.

If you are employed, please tell us how it will impact your ability to serve at the HUB.

Your Health

Help us understand your health and physical capacities for service. It is important for Sojourners to be able-bodied and in good health due to the demands of physical labor that serving at the HUB can require. You are personally responsible for your health and knowing your own physical limitations.

On a scale from 1-5, how would you rate your health and ability to serve in tasks requiring physical strength and exertion?

5-Excellent: Strong & Healthy

4-Good: Ready to Serve

3-Fair: Some Health Issues but Willing to Serve as Able

2-Poor: Weak, Chronic Illness, Only Able to Serve Sometimes

1-Failing: In Need of Healing

Other: Current Injury (please explain)

Please describe any specific health issues which may impact your ability to serve. If none, type NONE.*

Please disclose to us any chronic, recurring, or potentially contagious illnesses that you presently have or are particularly prone to. If none, type NONE.*

In the past three (3) years, have you been admitted to the hospital, had surgery, or suffered any chronic illnesses or injuries? If so, please include any illnesses or injuries which could hinder your ability to serve such as recurring back pain or other infirmities. If not, type NONE.*

Please briefly explain your personal history with drug and alcohol abuse, how long ago it was, and how it was dealt with. If none, type NONE.*

Please briefly explain your personal history of mental or emotional illness, how long ago it was, and how it was dealt with. If none, type NONE.*

Are you allergic to any foods or are you on an essential diet? If so, please briefly explain your food allergies and essential diet. If none, type NONE.*

What medications, treatments, or remedies are you presently using? (Include both prescribed and non-prescribed such as medications, regularly used natural remedies, etc.) If none, type NONE.*

Emergency Contact Person: If something happens to you, who do you want us to call? (Please give name and contact information.)*

Uniquely YOU!

Help us understand what makes you unique and anything else we should know about you.

Briefly share with us what makes you unique and anything else we should consider when reviewing your Sojourner Application.

Terms & Conditions

By checking below, you attest that you understand and agree to the following terms and conditions:

I am 18 years of age or older. I have answered the questions on this application honestly, completely, and truthfully.
I have read and I agree to comply with Manifest International’s Code of Conduct and Policies.
I understand that my service is voluntary (without compensation) and that Manifest International retains the right to dismiss anyone serving at any time for any reason.
I understand that my status as a Sojourner is in-part based on my ability to serve, do the work assigned to me, and relate well to others. I understand that failure on my part to fulfill these responsibilities may result in my dismissal.
I agree to maintain a submissive attitude toward the governing authorities, in accordance with Scripture.
I agree to hold Manifest International harmless for any and all liabilities including risk, injury, damages, and losses and waive my right to pursue all forms of litigation against Manifest International, LLC, Manifest HUB, and its owners.
I authorize Manifest International to conduct inquiries about my background, including personal references and criminal history.

I agree to the Terms & Conditions*

Thank you for your interest in Sojourning with us!

We will review your application and respond with further information and next steps. Please do not plan to move until you have received approval for us with a move in date.

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