GAP Application

Welcome to The GAP Program. Our mission is to equip you for TRUE SUCCESS that is built on cultivating Stewardship, Stamina, and Skills, and we believe that this application will help us better understand your hunger and desire to join us on that journey.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be considered in the order they are received. We value quality over quantity, and as such, at this point in the GAP Program’s development, there are a limited number of slots of acceptance. Follow the steps below to begin your journey on Denton Bible’s GAP Year Life-Leadership Program:

Step 1: Complete the written portion below (allow approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour). Once you submit the application, you will receive an email with instructions for step 2.

Step 2: Record and submit a 2-5 minute video answering several questions and scenarios. Admissions committee will contact you if you are selected to continue to Step 3 in the GAP Application process.

Step 3: Personal interview (video or face-to-face). Once you have completed this step, please allow a 2-week turnaround for a final acceptance decision.

Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2020.

BASIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Living with a DBC approved Host Family.
Insured vehicle for everyday transportation.
Funds to cover tuition of $3,500.
Funds to cover personal monthly miscellaneous expenses of at least $300.
A positive attitude that is willing to learn, be challenged, and submit to authority.
A commitment to participate in 100% of the GAP Program activities.
Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual hunger to commit to the GAP Program’s life-leadership training standards (fitness, reading assignments, and punctuality).
Refrain from dating during the 9-month GAP Program timeframe.
Refrain periodically from the internet, social media, and video games.

If you are in agreement with the overall mission of God’s Alternative Program and the basic program requirements, complete the form below.

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Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

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Father's Name
First Last
Father's Address (if different than applicant)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Father's Phone
Mother's Name
First Last
Mother's Address (if different than applicant)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Mother's Phone
Mother's Email

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Why do you want to get into the GAP program?*
What goals are you hoping that your GAP experience will help you achieve in your life?*
How would you characterize yourself in regard to each of these? Availability (to make the program your top priority during this year), Teachability, and Personal Discipline.*
How and when did you become a Christian?*
If you were to stand before the Lord and He were to ask you, “Why should I let you into My heaven?”, what would your response be?*
Will you have trouble committing 100% effort to the GAP Program activities, including, but not limited to: a fitness program, daily reading assignments, punctuality, outside writing assignments, and various service responsibilities?*
- Yes
- No
What is the gospel? Define it in your own words.*

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Name - Personal Reference*
First Last
Position - Personal Reference*
Address - Personal Reference
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email - Personal Reference*
Phone - Personal Reference*
Name - Professional or Ministerial Reference*
First Last
Position - Professional or Ministerial Reference
Address - Professional or Ministerial Reference
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email - Professional or Ministerial Reference*
Phone - Professional or Ministerial Reference*
I hereby acknowledge that the information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that any lies or half-truths that are revealed through the rest of the application process will result in immediate disqualification. I further acknowledge my substantive agreement with the Denton Bible Church Statement of Faith and agree to obey all the rules and regulations of the GAP Program, if accepted as a participant. I understand this application will be reviewed by an application committee, that I will be contacted for a personal interview, and the listed references must return the referral forms before I will be considered. If accepted into the program, I understand that I may be dismissed from the program at the sole discretion of Drew Anderson and Tom Nelson should they determine that such a dismissal is in my best interests or those of the Program or Denton Bible Church.*
- Yes
- No
Upon submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit a 2-5 minute video answering the following questions and scenarios. Why are you applying for the GAP Program? What is one perceived strength and weakness you have? If accepted, what do you plan to do after the GAP Program? Looking back on your high school career, what is the meanest thing you have said or done to someone? Why? Did you ask forgiveness? If you heard a friend spreading rumors about another friend, how would you respond? Describe a situation where you caved to negative peer pressure.*
- I understand

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