On Mission Through Sports

New Missionary Application

New Sports Crusader Missionary Application

This application can be rather lengthy, as we ask some in-depth questions about your life and faith. It would be wise to set aside 30 minutes to complete. If you cannot complete this application in one session, scroll to "Save and Continue Later" next to the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to finish at a later time.
Due Dates:
Early Bird - February 28th, 2025
Last Chance - April 15th, 2025
Have Questions?
Contact Tricia Alberts at tricia@sportscrusaders.org or 1-573-896-6095
LEGAL NAME*
As it appears on your driver's license.
Last Middle First
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Name Preference
Name
T-Shirt Size*
Short Size*
Dress Shirt/Polo Size*
You will need to own a pair of khaki pants or khaki skirt to wear with your polo.
Permanent Mailing Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Current School Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
What is your denominational background?*
Where do you currently attend church/BSU/Collegiate Ministry?*
Preferred Phone Number*
Alternate Phone Number
Preferred Email*
Do you have a car that you are willing to drive this summer?*
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
Which term of service are you applying for?*
Which would you like to work?*
Are you applying for placement on the Sports Camp Teams or the Camp Recreation Team?*
- Sports Camp Teams
- Camp Recreation Team
What is your favorite sport you play?*
Would you be confident in teaching it?*
- Yes
- No
How many years have you played the sport?*
On Scholarship?*
- Yes
- No
What level of play did you compete?*
- YMCA or the like
- Competitive League
- High School
- College
Which sports are you interested in coaching?*
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Baseball/Softball
- Cheer
How many years have you played each sport?*
Basketball Soccer Volleyball Baseball/Softball Cheerleading
On a scale from 1-10, which sports are you confident in coaching?*
Basketball Soccer Volleyball Baseball/Softball Cheerleading
Are you interested in working with At-Risk Children or Inner City Children?*
- Yes
- No
- I Need More Info
What experience do you have coaching and working with children and/or youth?*
Interested in going on an international mission trip?*
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to work/serve with persons of other races or nationalities?*
- Yes
- No
Sports Crusaders is a racially diverse ministry where our missionaries are expected to see all people equal and as God's people. Discrimination or mistreatment of individuals based on race will be terms for automatic dismissal.
In what ways have you worked with them in the past?*
Sports Crusader’s Staff is expected to live by a Biblically based, high moral standard of behavior. As an applicant, we want you to understand that a past problem with illegal activity, drugs, immoral relationships and the like, will not prevent you from being hired as a summer missionary provided:*
* It is determined your current convictions are strong and consistent with scripture. * A significant track record of obedient Christian living has been established. * All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. There is no condemnation. * We promise to protect you and keep your information in the utmost confidentiality. * We ask for you to be honest in your answers.
- I have read and agree to the above.
Have you been to a Sports Crusaders camp before?*
- Yes
- No
What Year?*
Please enter a number from 1900 to 2018.
Have you applied to be a Sports Crusader before?*
- Yes
- No
Briefly describe your reason for wanting to be a Sports Crusader*
Tell us any weaknesses you have, especially in working with a team.*
List positive attributes you would bring to a working team.*
Is there anything in your life that, if made known, would hinder your witness or be an embarrassment to your ministry or church? Please explain if so.*
What is your vocational call, and how do you anticipate sharing your faith through that call?*
As a student, are you currently sharing your faith with others?*
- Yes
- No
Are you confident in how to share your faith?*
- Yes
- No
Do you need more training?*
- Yes
- No
If you are hired you will be fully trained in how to share your faith.
The following questions can be answered offline on a separate document and uploaded (see below). If you choose to answer on a separate document, please indicate "See Attached" in the space provided.
Describe the meaning of church and what it means to you.*
Briefly describe your concept of missions and why you desire to be a summer missionary.*
Discuss any matters with which you are occupied (family, financial, dating relationship, etc.) that could potentially claim your attention this summer.*
Describe your initial encounter with Jesus. Be specific about when you surrendered to His Lordship and accepted Him as your Savior. Include your life before Christ, who influenced and led you, when you accepted Him, and how your life has been changed because of your relationship with Jesus.*
Or attach your answers here.
Accepted file types: doc, docx, txt, pdf, rtf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Anything else you want us to know about you?
School currently attending*
Hours completed*
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
City*
State*
GPA*
Projected Graduation Year?*
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 2019.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 2019.
Major(s)*
Minor(s)*
Tentative Vocational Goal:*
Have you worked in this field in any capacity?*
- Yes
- No
Interested in an internship?*
- Yes
- No
List college (or high school if recently graduated), community, church organizations you belong to, offices held, and honors received*
List activities you participate in at your current college or church*
List campus ministry activities, involvement, leadership - Including all mission trips (i.e. Navigators, Campus Crusade, BSU, Christian Sorority/Fraternity, etc.)*
How much experience do you have in Witnessing?*
- Leader
- Participated
- Sort of
- Never
- Willing to learn
How much experience do you have in Bible Study/Teaching?*
- Leader
- Participated
- Sort of
- Never
- Willing to learn
How much experience do you have in Missions Projects?*
- Leader
- Participated
- Sort of
- Never
- Willing to learn
How much experience do you have in VBS/Bible Club/Working with children?*
- Leader
- Participated
- Sort of
- Never
- Willing to learn
How much experience do you have in Devotions?*
- Leader
- Participated
- Sort of
- Never
- Willing to learn
How much experience do you have in Recreation?*
- Leader
- Participated
- Sort of
- Never
- Willing to learn
How much experience do you have in Sharing Testimony?*
- Leader
- Participated
- Sort of
- Never
- Willing to learn
I, (applicant), understand Sports Crusaders does not pay expenses for life, medical, dental, or accident insurance. If an accident takes place while I am working for Sports Crusaders, I fully understand Sports Crusaders provides workers compensation. My insurance will be required to cover any additional expenses incurred. I also am fully aware that being a Sports Crusader may be physically demanding and entail a great deal of activity. I am confident I will be physically able to meet these demands with or without reasonable accommodation.*
Applicant Signature Date
Do you currently have or in the past had any medical conditions of which Sports Crusaders needs to be aware? Please list and explain.*
Do you have any allergies? You will be staying in homes of families who will be cooking for you. Please list any allergies you have.*
AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK*
The undersigned hereby authorizes Sports Crusaders of Holts Summit, Missouri, to review and obtain from any criminal record agency any and all records, documents, or other information concerning my background including, but not limited to criminal records, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and work ethic. This information will be used to establish my eligibility for working in a children’s sports ministry program for the sole purpose of protecting our children, our partners, and our reputation. A photo static copy of this authorization shall be considered as effective and valid as the original.
Signature Date
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain*
Have you used narcotics, hallucinogens, illegal drugs, or misused pharmaceutical drugs?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain*
Do you currently use tobacco products or have in the last 12 months?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain*
Do you currently use alcohol or used alcohol in the last 12 months?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain*
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY*
We reimburse travel at $.35 per mile. Our teams are generally made up of 4 members. We highly encourage our summer staff to ride together as much as possible so that we may be good stewards of the funds provided for camps. As a rule we only pay for two cars to go to each camp. Travel to meet up with the team will be reimbursed within reasonable situations. Exemptions for reimbursement include: Out-of-state students to go home between camps, travel to go see other teams in the area of your camp, mileage which is otherwise provided by the hosting church. For example: filling your tanks while at the camp; also extracurricular activities during your “free” time is not reimbursable.
Applicant Signature
I understand this policy and will adhere to its parameters. Under varying Signature circumstances, I agree that our Executive Director can make needed, common sense adjustments to this policy at any time.*
- I agree to the above
COMMITMENT OF CHRIST-CENTERED LIFESTYLE (As explained in the document, “Sports Crusaders Staff Covenant” attached at the end of the application)*
From the application process through the completion of service (August 2025) with Sports Crusaders, I commit to abstain from sex (unless married), alcohol, drugs, and behavior that is not edifying to Christ and this ministry. The following commitment form is to be signed and turned in with your application. It will be revisited at Leadership Training if you are hired as Summer Staff. It is a privilege to be called a Sports Crusader. Grace is God’s precious gift, but the expectation to be an example is required in word, conduct, faith, love and purity, (1Timothy 4:12). We hold the reputation and legacy of Christ’s ministry in high regard and expectation. Once a Sports Crusader, you are always a part of this family. Seriously consider your calling to this ministry prior to signing.
Applicant Signature Date
Please provide the list of individuals who you have asked to recommend you as a summer missionary. Do not include yourself, relatives, or individuals, who do not know you personally. Give complete addresses for purposes of mailing and accurate phone numbers. We will be contacting them.
Pastor*
Name Email Phone Mailing Address Name of Church/City
Adult Friend*
Name Email Phone Mailing Address
Professor/Teacher*
Name Email Phone Mailing Address
Personal Friend*
Name Email Phone Mailing Address
Employer*
Name Email Phone Mailing Address
As representatives of Sports Crusaders we will:
Philippians 1:27
- In our telephone conversations we will answer the phone, identifying our organization, being positive and with a “smile” on our face.
- Our daily testimony will be of good character, in our dress, etiquette, finances, and all we do.
- As we participate in camps, youth activities, invitations to speak in churches, we will dress to be recognized as Sports Crusaders wearing our shirts, name badges, in a business like/Sports Crusader attire or in sports uniform to conduct camps or interact with children.
- If representing Sports Crusaders in ANY CAPACITY, we will dress so we can be recognized as Sports Crusaders. No short shorts, cut offs, or skirts, no cut out sleeves tops, 2 piece swimsuits, speedo, sports bras, tank tops, pajama bottoms, or yoga pants. If in doubt – DON’T.
- If attending a dinner or activity with a church, present yourself either in coordinating uniforms, or nice casual attire. For example: Khaki shorts(or the like), collared shirt or nice t-shirt for guys. Appropriate sundress or matching short and top outfit for girls.
Ephesians 4:29
- In our speech and actions we will be positive, confidential, and edifying one another.
Matthew 18:15-19
- Reconciliation will be done Biblically. If you have an offense with a brother or sister, you are to go directly to them with your offense. You are not to include others.
Hebrew 10:25
- Be actively involved in our local church.
I Corinthians 9:22
- To connect, grow and engage in activities to help others come to know Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:2
Be of like- mindedness in our philosophy of Sports Crusaders.
- Through common ground, meeting others where they are.
- Helping to grow others to come to know Jesus Christ.
- Engaging others to know and share about Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 9:7
- To be actively involved in personal and collective fundraising for the ministry of Sports Crusaders.
I Peter 4:10, Romans 12:3-9:3
- To adhere and be submissive to our role in the ministry of Sports Crusaders, using the gifts God has given us. Not thinking of ourselves more highly than others.
Philippians 4:8
- Our thoughts are above reproach, “whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lively, admirable, if anything is excellent or praise worthy – think about such things.”
Please select your Commitment for service below:*
You will have the week of the Fourth of July off (June 30-July 4, 2025. Full Term is May 27-30, 2025 (training week, required for all terms) through August 1, 2025.
COMMITMENT FOR SERVICE*
I understand this commitment in its entirety and will be committed to fulfilling the full missionary journey.
Applicant Signature Date