2023 ELCA Youth Core Leadership Team Application
Please read the Youth Core Leadership Team Position Description on the www.elcayouthministry.com website before beginning your application. High School Youth who are active members of an ELCA congregation are invited to complete the application process to be considered for a one-year term on the team. You must be able to complete your one-year term before graduating from high school. Along with this form, applicants must provide two references to be considered. Confirmation emails will be sent to the applicant and reference when received. 

Please follow the instructions and questions closely. Read through the entire form, gather your information, and then complete the form. 

The deadline to complete the application is January 15, 2023.
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Applicant Information
Email Address *
First Name *
Last Name *
Pronouns *
Applicant Cell Phone Number *
Date of Birth *
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Current Grade in School *
Gender *
Mailing Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Primary Language *
Ethnic/Racial Group *
If selected for the YCLT, what accommodations (if any) would you need for virtual meetings, in person meetings, and/or travel. *
Parent/Guardian Information
Parents/Guardians Names *
Parents/Guardians Primary Email Address *
Parents/Guardians Primary Cell Phone Numbers *
Synod & Church Information
Name of Your Pastor *
Name of the Congregation you are a member of  *
Congregation's Website
Street Address of Your Congregation
City
State
Zip Code
Synod Name
Synod Number
Synod Bishop's Name
References
Name of Reference #1 and Email Address
Name of Reference #2 and Email Address
Application Questions
Please provide an example of your leadership in your congregation (ex: describe a time when you held a leadership role or functioned as a leader in your congregation) *
Please provide an example of your leadership in your synod, if applicable (ex: describe a time when you held a leadership role or functioned as a leader in your synod)
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Please provide an example of your leadership in your school (ex: describe a time when you held a leadership role or functioned as a leader in your school)
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What gifts, skills, expertise, experiences, and talents would you bring to the Youth Core Leadership Team? *
Describe your sense of how God may be calling you to love God and your neighbor in the world. *
What is one thing you are concerned about in the world and how might your faith allow you to respond? *
Describe how you nurture your faith in your daily life. *
Agreements
THESE DATES CURRENTLY DO NOT APPLY: I understand that in 2023, the dates for the YCLT meetings and the Summit are March 3-6 (location TBD), August 5-7 (location TBD) and November 2-5 for the Youth Leadership Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana. I can participate fully and attend all in person meetings. I also understand there will be monthly online Zoom meetings for leadership training and Summit planning and I will be able to participate. 
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My parents/guardians and I have discussed this opportunity and we understand that I could be flying along to meetings of the YCLT. The name of the airport, city, and state that I prefer flying out of is *
I acknowledge participation in the Youth Core Leadership Team requires a commitment of time throughout my one-year term beginning March 2023 and concluding February 2024. I have read the Youth Core Leadership Team Description at www.elcayouthministry.com and discussed this opportunity with my parents/guardians.  *
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