Gap Year Application

Hillsong South Africa Gap Year Application

Applications are received by Hillsong Church Africa and Students are accepted without regard to race, creed, colour, sex, age, national origin, martial status, physical or mental handicap or citizen status. The receipt of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the programme nor does it obligate us in any way. We appreciate your interest.

Personal Details

Some info to know before you start!

STEP 1: Complete your application in full.

STEP 2: Submit your 30 second video.

If you would like a more detailed recap on these steps, refer to your application pack. Only once all three of these steps are fully completed can we process your application for the interview.

If you have not heard from us within 3-5 business days, please email gapyear@hillsong.co.za

Title*

First Name*

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth*

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal

Country of Origin*

Cell/Mobile Number*

Email*

First Language*

Second Language*

Present Occupation*

Highest qualification received*

ID Number (if South African)*

Upload copy of Passport (for international applications only)

No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

Journey with Jesus and Church Involvement

Date of Salvation*

Briefly explain how/when you became a born again follower of Jesus. How has your spiritual walk grown?*

Since salvation, how has your life been transformed?*

What church do you currently attend?*

How long have you attended this church?*

Have you ever been water baptised?*

Have you ever been baptised in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues?*

In what capacity have you been serving/volunteering in your church and for how long?*

Which Biblical character inspires you and why?

Moral Information

Are you in a relationship? If yes, please explain.*

Do you have a criminal record?*

Yes No

If yes, please provide details

Have you had any moral failings in the last 12 months? *

(A moral failing is a willful choice to act in a way that you know is contrary to Biblical values.)

If yes, please provide details

To the best of your knowledge, do you live a life that honours the word of God and the requirements for a believer?*

Family Life and Finances

Give a brief description of your family/home life.*

How does your family feel about you doing the Gap Program? Are they aware of the commitment required?*

Who will be financially responsible for you during this year?*

First Name

Last Name

Emergency Contact Details*

First Name

Last Name

Relationship with person*

Cell/Mobile Number*

Email Address*

Goal and Expectations

What are you hoping to get out of the year?*

Can you list 2 personal goals that you would like to see *

What are some areas that you would like to see growth in?*

What is your expectation of a leader?*

What is your expectation as a leader?*

Pastoral Reference

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Role within the Church*

How long have they been in leadership?*

How long have you known this person?*

Explain what your relationship with them is like*

Phone*

Email*

Name of their Church*

*Please be advised that we may ask for a second reference.

Applicant's statement - read carefully

By submitting this application, I confirm the following:

• The information and accompanying documents I have submitted are correct and may be verified by Hillsong Africa if necessary. I understand that if I am admitted to the Gap Program, Hillsong Africa reserves the right to disqualify me from the Internship Program for any reason it deems appropriate.

• I recognize and accept that participation in such activities involve certain amount of risks, both foreseeable and unforeseeable.

• My involvement at Hillsong Africa is solely on voluntary basis and shall not involve any form of remunerations in return for service(s) rendered, both in monetary terms (e.g. allowance and reimbursement of expenses) as well as in kind (e.g. accommodations and loan of organizational assets), unless otherwise stated;

• Whilst all due care is taken by Hillsong South Africa to manage and minimize risks, I do undertake to release and discharge Hillsong South Africa, its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners, or any other servants or agents from all liabilities, claims, costs, charges and expenses, for any accident, injury, loss or damage (herein collectively referred to as “risk incidents”) (whether directly or indirectly by and/or to myself/other person(s)/other organization(s)) that may occur in the course of, or as a result of participating in such activities.

• I agree not to expose Hillsong South Africa to any civil or criminal proceedings, nor violate or infringe the rights of any third party, nor give rise to any claim whatsoever. In the event that I breach the aforesaid, I undertake to assume all liability in any such claims(s) or proceeding(s).

By checking the box below you are agreeing with our Applicant's Statement.*

I agree

Hillsong South Africa Gap Year Application

Personal Details

Journey with Jesus and Church Involvement

Moral Information

Family Life and Finances

Department Choices

Goal and Expectations

Pastoral Reference

Applicant's statement - read carefully