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Essay Questions - NEW APPLICANTS

If you worked on staff last summer, please skip to the next section. Volunteers apply as new applicants.

  1. Describe where you currently are in your relationship with God.
  2. When did you make an independant decision to follow Christ (what were the circumstances, how old were you, etc.)?
  3. What is the significance of Jesus Christ in regards to salvation?
  4. What is a verse or passage from scripture that has impacted your spiritual journey? Please explain why and how it impacted your spiritual journey.
  5. When was the last time you read the Bible for your own personal growth, prior to answering question 4? Explain what your personal time with God is like.
  6. What church do you currently attend? Describe how you are involved in the fellowship at the church.
  7. If you do not have a church due to being in college and/or have not found one, please explain why you believe it is important to be a part of a church fellowship. How do you contribute to the fellowship of believers? If you answered question 6 please state "refer to question 6 for this answer".
  8. What do you believe is a young person's greatest struggle today?
  9. Please share your personal opinions on:

    • Premarital sex
    • Homosexuality
    • Abortion
    • Alcohol/Drug use
  10. What is one of your personal strengths and one of your weaknesses? How would this strength benefit the ministry at Camp Hammer? How would this weakness hinder the ministry at Camp Hammer?
  11. How would you contribute to the spiritual health of this camp ministry and the campers who attend?
  12. What does it mean to serve without expectation of gain?
  13. What characteristics does a leader need to exude in order for you to confidently follow them?
  14. In two sentences describe why we should hire you.

Essay Questions - LAST YEAR'S STAFF

These questions are for staff that worked at Camp Hammer last summer.

  1. Describe where you currently are in your relationship with God.
  2. What has God been teaching you since your camp experience ended?
  3. What was your biggest challenge last summer and how will you face that challenge if it arises again?
  4. What is a personal moral failure you've experienced since camp, what were the circumstances and how was it rectified?
  5. What is the significance of Jesus Christ in regards to salvation?
  6. What is a verse or passage from scripture that has impacted your current spiritual journey? Please explain why and how it impacted you.
  7. When was the last time you read the Bible for your own personal growth, prior to answering question 6? Explain what your personal time with God is like.
  8. What church do you currently attend? Describe how you are involved in the fellowship at the church.
  9. If you do not have a church due to being in college and/or have not found one, please explain why you believe it is important to be a part of a church fellowship. How do you contribute to the fellowship of believers? If you answered question 5 please state "refer to question 8 for this answer".
  10. How would you describe intentional community after living and working at Camp Hammer for a summer?
  11. What does it mean to serve without expectation of gain? Describe a scenario from your experience working at Camp Hammer.
  12. What is an area you would like to grow in if hired for this coming summer?
  13. What is one way you would be a benefit to the new staff members this year?
  14. In two sentences describe why we should hire you back.

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