Come for a visit

We want to ensure that those considering applying for the Leadership Development Program (LDP) make well-informed and wise decisions. The ideal way for this to happen is to actually visit us and interact with the current participants for a day or two. They are the best promoters of the value of the program.

If it is not possible to make a visit to Medeba, the next best thing is to interact through email or phone.

Prerequisites for LDP

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent life experience
• Prior leadership experience
• Good physical condition
• Aptitude for learning and teaching
• Able to affirm Medeba's Statement of Faith (see below)
• Agree with Medeba's Lifestyle standards (see below)

Expectations of All Leadership Development Participants

LDP Participants and Their Relationship With God
LDP are to be known for their love of God, His Church and fellow man with a servant attitude of putting others first. They are expected to reflect the standards of the Word of God and daily spend time with God in prayer and study. All LDP must affirm the following:

Medeba's Statement of Faith:

We believe in
· The plenary inspiration of the Old and New Testaments as the very word of God.
· The triune God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit
· The deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His substitutionary atonement for sin, His bodily resurrection, and His personal, visible return to earth to reign in righteousness and glory.
· The person of the Holy Spirit, and His work of conviction, regeneration, and sanctification; who indwells every believer
· The necessity of the new birth, in salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone and importance of a life fully committed to the will of God in Christ.

LDP Participants and Their Lifestyle at Medeba

· Alcohol and Tobacco
Medeba is a smoke free and alcohol free facility.

· Music, Videos, Movies and Reading Material
All material must be morally unquestionable, according to Biblical standards. If the volume or content bothers anyone it is not acceptable.

· Accommodations
You may not enter into the bedroom of participants of the opposite sex.

· Abuse
Any type of abuse is unacceptable. Put-downs are not allowed.

· Clothing
You must wear appropriate clothing. Revealing clothing is considered inappropriate.

· Moral Behavior
Our standard is taken from 1 Corinthians 5: 11 - 13. "Anyone who claims to be a brother Christian but indulges in sexual sins, or is greedy, or is a swindler, who worships idols, or is a drunkard, or abusive," is not allowed a place of responsibility at Medeba.

A. Prepare a cover page that includes the following:

1. Name and gender
2. Date of birth
3. Mailing address and daytime phone number
4. Dates at this address if it is not permanent
5. E-mail address
6. Parent's names and mailing address
7. Permanent Address (if different then above)
8. A short sentence on how you first heard of Medeba

B. Please respond to the following essay questions:

1. What are your reasons for wanting to participate in the Leadership Development Program?
2. Describe your relationship with God. How are you developing it?
3. What Church do you presently attend? How have you been involved?
4. Describe your residential camping experience, if any.
5. Describe any leadership opportunities or positions you have held.
6. Describe your outdoor skills training and experience.
7. Describe your physical condition. Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from full participation in all camp activities?
8. Outline a conversation with a close friend who asked if Jesus is the only way to Heaven.
9. What is your formal education and which courses did you enjoy the most?
10. What do you like to do in your free time?

C. Ask the following people to send us a reference letter:

1. Pastor or Christian Leader
   - How long they have known you and in what capacity
   - What they view as your strengths and weaknesses
   - Comment on your involvement and leadership in the church
2. Friend
   - How long they have known you and in what capacity
   - What they view as your strengths and weaknesses
   - Comment on the consistency of your Christian testimony
3. Most current employer or professor
   - How long they have known you and in what capacity
   - Their title or position
   - Comment on your work habits and integrity

When you ask for these references give them a stamped envelope that is addressed to Medeba so they can mail it to the Director of LDP.

After Applying

1. We will contact prospective applicants for an interview.
2. After the interview successful applicants will be notified, regarding their acceptance into the program.
3. Successful applicants will receive a detailed acceptance package.
4. Successful applicants will be asked to send in a photo