Advance Academy of Ministry Application Form 2025/26

Your name *

Email address *

Please indicate if you have a preferred name you would like us to use

Phone number *

Address *

Do you have any allergies or medical conditions you want us to be aware of?

Emergency Contact Information

Please enter the information for your next of kin or nominated emergency contact.

First and Last Name *

Relationship to You: *

Phone number *

What is your highest level of education completed? *

Are you currently in school? If so, what would make it challenging for you to attend your school while taking these courses at the same time? Is there anything you would want us to know so this can be doable for you? *

Name of the church you currently attend: *

How long have you attended this church? *

What service or leadership experience have you had in your church? *

Other service or leadership experience:

Eg. serving at a camp, missions trip etc.

Personal Testimony

Please answer the following questions about your faith journey.

Describe your general background (family, community, school, etc.) *

Share some details of how you came to faith in Christ. *

Describe your church experience and how you are currently involved in a faith community. *

How do you think God is shaping you to serve Him? *

What do you hope to gain from being in the Advance Academy of Ministry? *

Do you have any future goals in career or ministry? *

References

Your are required to provide 2 references - one must be a pastor at your church. Please provide contact information below and we will be in touch with them.

Pastoral reference - Name and email address *

Second reference - Name and email address *

Note that this reference cannot be an immediate family member.

Financial Information

I understand that a registration fee of $50 is due upon completion of this form. I agree to pay the remaining amounts by the dates listed below: *

NT 101 – Luke & the Kingdom of God – October 31 – December 7 - remaining $300 due October 21
OT 101 – Pentateuch: How it all began. – January 9 – February 9 - $350 due December 30
Evangelism 101 – Communicating the Good News! – February 20 – March 29 - $350 due February 10
Practical Ministry/Summer Internship – TBD – Will coincide with gathering 2026 - $350 due April 1

Yes

If your church has agreed to pay for your tuition and books, and you would like us to contact them for payment, please provide a contact name and email address below.

Please indicate your agreement to the following statements:

I am at least 18 years of age on August 22, 2025. *

Yes

I will, to the best of my ability, attend all classes and complete all assignments. I am aware that the retreat at the beginning of each course is mandatory, and if I don't attend I will not be permitted to continue in the course. *

• Monday night classes 6:30-9:00pm
• Final in person class, Saturday or Sunday

Yes

I have a computer and internet access to attend and complete courses online. *

Yes

I am willing to travel if necessary to attend in-person classes as required. *

Yes

I am willing to provide feedback to this course when asked. *

Yes

I can attend all remaining courses for the 2025/26 School Year *

NT 101 – Luke & the Kingdom of God – October 31 – December 7
OT 101 – Pentateuch: How it all began. – January 9 – February 9
Evangelism 101 – Communicating the Good News! – February 20 – March 29
Practical Ministry/Summer Internship – April 2026 TBD – Will coincide with gathering 2026

Yes

If no, these are the courses I can attend:

Priority admission will be given to those who commit to attending all courses. If you complete the first 4 courses, the fifth will be offered at a discounted rate of $100.

NT 101, Luke and the Kingdom of God (October 31 - December 7, 2025)

OT 101, Pentateuch: How It All Began (January 9 - February 9, 2026)

Evangelism 101 - Communicating the Good News! (February 20 - March 29, 2026)

Practical Ministry/Summer Internship - April 2026 - TBD

Declaration Statement *

By typing my name below, I confirm that the information in this application is accurate and complete. I give consent to ABMB and The Advance Academy of Ministry to use my personal information for the purposes of supporting my participation in the academy, including (but not limited to) checking references, marking, providing ministry opportunities, and following up with me once I am finished my program.

ABMB Conference of MB Churches