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2017 Summer Mission Team Apps

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The World Missions Department is pleased to share that the applications for Summer Mission Team (SMT) 2017 are now available.

  • SMT is a leadership development program which invites young people into a deeper relationship with the Lord through participation in a seven-week team missions experience.
  • SMT is available to applicants ages 18-28. Applicants must be 18 by June 12, 2017.
  • All applications and endorsements/recommendations will be completed online this year at centralmissions.org/smt2017. A completed application will include:
    • Online application
    • Corps Officer Endorsement
    • DYS Endorsement & DC (or Divisional Representative) Endorsement
    • Recommendation #1 – completed by a Teacher or Employer
    • Recommendation #2 – completed by a Spiritual Mentor
    • Recommendation #3 – completed by an adult non-relative who can comment on the applicant’s character, spiritual life and work ethic.
  • It is the responsibility of each applicant to distribute endorsement/recommendation forms and follow up with the World Missions Department to make sure all application materials have been received by the February 22, 2017 deadline.
  • The SMT announcement will be made by Friday, March 3. Team members will need to report for SMT March orientation at THQ in Hoffman Estates from March 17-19.

Happy applying!

Apply for Summer Mission Team 2016

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We are pleased to share that applications are now available for Summer Mission Team 2016! SMT is a leadership development program which invites young people into a deeper relationship with the Lord through participation in an eight-week team missions experience.

Please see below for more information, including qualifications, requirements and deadlines.

  • SMT is available to applicants ages 18-28. Applicants must be 18 by June 13, 2016
  • All applications will be completed online 
  • In addition to the online application, applicants must distribute the following endorsement/recommendation forms, available on the application website (as pdfs or electronic/online forms):
    • Corps Officer Endorsement
    • DYS Endorsement & DC (or Divisional Representative) Endorsement
    • Recommendation #1 – completed by a Teacher or Employer
    • Recommendation #2 – completed by a Spiritual Mentor
    • Recommendation #3 – completed by an adult non-relative who can comment on the applicant’s character, spiritual life and work ethic.
  • It is the responsibility of each applicant to distribute endorsement/recommendation forms and follow up with the World Missions Department to make sure all application materials have been received by the February 17, 2016 deadline.
  • This year we will have 5 Summer Mission Teams – 3 overseas teams, 1 Central Territory Team, and 1 CAST (Creative Arts Service Team). CAST will be organized in cooperation with the Territorial Music & Gospel Arts Department.
  • All applicants will complete the same application, but those interested in CAST will be required to submit additional application materials and a video audition at a later date.
  • The deadline for all application materials is February 17, 2016.

Summer Mission Team 2015 Applications Now Available!

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What is Summer Mission Team?

Summer Mission Team (SMT) is a leadership development program that invites young people into a deeper relationship with the Lord through participation in an eight-week team missions experience. While the teams minister with The Salvation Army overseas or throughout the Midwest, they are given the opportunity to discover God’s plan for all people to be part of His Kingdom. Summer Mission Team members also benefit from gaining a broader perspective of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications for Applicants

  • Active Salvationist (must own and be willing to wear uniform as assigned)
  • 18-28 years of age
  • Must have the endorsement of the Corps Officer and Divisional Headquarters.
  • Visibly demonstrate love for God and compassion for others.
  • Proven leadership ability. Successful involvement in corps or divisional leadership.
  • Specific skills and experience in teaching, public speaking, children’s ministry, evangelism, gospel arts or construction.
  • Evangelistic zeal and a clear personal witness.
  • Knowledge of the Bible
  • Emotional and spiritual maturity
  • Tolerant personality / Even temperament
  • Desire to learn / Teachability
  • Friendliness / Approachability
  • Hands-on ministry and service experience
  • Previous missions experience preferred

How do I apply?

All applicants must complete their application online. Click the link to see a list of detailed instructions for this process. All online applications, endorsement forms, and recommendations must be received by the World Missions Department no later than January 17, 2015. The World Missions Department will present the applications to the Territorial Selection Committee for their review and selection of the Summer Mission Teams during the first full week of February 2015. The second week of February you will be notified that you have been selected for a team, selected as an alternate, or the committee has not been able to place you.

Summer Mission Team 2014

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The World Missions Bureau at THQ is pleased to share that the applications for Summer Mission Team (SMT) 2014 are now available.

  • SMT is a leadership development program which invites young people into a deeper relationship with the Lord through participation in an eight-week team missions experience.
  • SMT is available to applicants ages 18-28.
  • Central Territory (in-country) teams will return to the SMT program again this year! SMT 2014 will consist of 5 total teams – 3 overseas teams and 2 Central Territory (in-country) teams. One of the Central Territory teams will have a drama emphasis so if you are gifted in this area, please initial number 7 on the “Agreement by Applicant” page.
  • The deadline for all application materials is January 17, 2014.

In order to start the application process, fill out the 2014 SMT Interest Form and send it in. When you submit the interest form to the World Missions Bureau, they will send an application directly to you, with a copy to the Divisional Youth Secretary (Lts. Michael and Kristina Sjogren). By having a record at THQ of who is interested in applying, they are able to contact applicants in January as the deadline approaches to let them know if any references or other application materials are missing.

Why not pray about this amazing opportunity to serve the Lord, and see where He leads? For more info, go to the Summer Mission Team website.