Dear Applicant,
Thank you so much for your interest in Baptist Bible College. Decisions about Christian training and education are among the most important any person will every make. It is hoped that your time at BBC will prove to be valuable and beneficial as you seek to serve the Lord.
As a student, you will become part of the efforts of the Baptist Bible Fellowship of Great Britain. Our goal is focused upon soul winning and church planting. It is our great privilege to have you choose to join us. We pray that God will use your time at BBC to prepare you for service.
Enclosed you will find an Application form and other forms necessary for enrolment at BBC.
The Application for Admission form should be completed and returned with a recent photo and £20 registration fee.
The Personal, Employer, and Pastor’s references should be given to the appropriate parties. Please request that they complete the form and return it to the address given on the lower portion.
If you have any question please know that you are welcome to contact me by email on [email protected] or by phone on 01902-843995.
Yours truly,
Gail Gritts
Registrar
Application for Admission
PERSONAL: (Please type or write plainly)
1. Full name _______________________________________________________
2. Address _________________________________________________________
3. Home Phone_______________________Mobile_____________________
Email_________________________
4. Date and place of birth___________________________________________
5. Name and address of local church of which you are a member and attend regularly__________________________________________________
6. Marital status at time of application: Single.___ Married___
Widowed___ Separated___
7. State attitude of parents (if living with them) or spouse (if married) toward your proposed education and work________________________
_________________________________________________________________
8. How do you propose to finance your Bible College education? ______
____________________________________________________________________
9. For what type of Christian service do you wish to prepare? ___________
10. Are you ordained? Y/N If so, When_________ Where_________________
11. I am not using tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs. Y/N
12. Give details of your present employment or education ____________
_____________________________________________________________________
13. When do you desire to enter Baptist Bible College? ________________
14. Please send a recent photo and £20 registration fee when you return this application form.
EDUCATIONAL
List all educational institutions previously attended, beginning with secondary school, in chronological order, including all “O”, “GCSE”, and “A” level passes and degrees.
Please send a photocopy of all school records.
A. ___________________________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________________________
D. ___________________________________________________________________
CHRISTIAN SERVICE EXPERIENCE
1. How did you learn about Baptist Bible College?________________________________
2. What type of Christian service have you been involved in since your salvation?
REFERENCES
List names and addresses of persons to whom you are giving reference forms.
A. Pastor _________________________________________________________
B. Employer ______________________________________________________
C. Personal_______________________________________________________
On a separate sheet of paper with your name and date, give a brief statement on the following:
1. Your personal testimony of salvation.
2. Your beliefs on:
A. The Bible
B. The way of salvation C. The deity of Christ
D. The resurrection of Christ
As a Christian, I pledge to adhere to the doctrinal statement* of Baptist Bible
College, and if I am accepted as a student, I will help maintain the moral, spiritual, and doctrinal ideals of the college; live a life of separation from worldly
amusements, fully conform to all social, spiritual, academic and doctrinal regulations, and give due respect to all staff members.
Signed _____________________________ Date___________________________
*This is available on the website.
Baptist Bible College
Employer’s Reference
______________________ has applied for admission to Baptist Bible College. This prospective student has indicated that you know the applicant sufficiently well so as to give pertinent information about him/her.
The best interests of BBC and this student will be served if you give us an honest estimate. All information contained herein will be kept strictly confidential.
Please rate the applicant in the areas below by answering the following questions. On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, please rate the above named in each of the follow categories:
1. COOPERATION
Willingness to work with people in various capacities. _____
2. EMOTIONS
Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely _____
3. INITIATIVE
Consider resourcefulness, aggressiveness _____
4. JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE
Consider ability and foresight in everyday situations _____
5. LEADERSHIP
Consider ability to lead and influence others _____
6. PERSONALITY
Consider mannerisms, appearance, and general impression ____
7. RELIABILITY
Consider dependability, willingness, loyalty, industry _____
8. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Consider maturity, vitality and consistency of life _____
How long have you known the applicant? _____________________
How long has the applicant been in your employment? ________________________________
In what capacity _________________________________________________
Has the applicant shown an ability to get along well with others? Y/N
If No, please explain______________________________________________________
Does the applicant accept direction and correction graciously? Y/N
What skills or qualities to you feel are outstanding in the applicant?_____________________
___________________________________________________________________
Do you know of any social or moral problems in the applicant’s life? Y/N
If yes, please explain ______________________________________________________
Please add any information that will be useful in counseling the applicant
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature__________________ Date____________________
Position or Title _________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________
Please return directly to: BBC Registrar, 2 Station Hill, Oakengates, Telford TF2 9AA
Baptist Bible College
Personal Reference
______________________ has applied for admission to Baptist Bible College. This prospective student has indicated that you know the applicant sufficiently well so as to give pertinent information about him/her.
The best interests of BBC and this student will be served if you give us an honest estimate. All information contained herein will be kept strictly confidential.
Please rate the applicant in the areas below by answering the following questions. On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, please rate the above named in each of the follow categories:
1. COOPERATION
Willingness to work with people in various capacities. _____
2. EMOTIONS
Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely _____
3. INITIATIVE
Consider resourcefulness, aggressiveness _____
4. JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE
Consider ability and foresight in everyday situations _____
5. LEADERSHIP
Consider ability to lead and influence others _____
6. PERSONALITY
Consider mannerisms, appearance, and general impression ____
7. RELIABILITY
Consider dependability, willingness, loyalty, industry _____
8. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Consider maturity, vitality and consistency of life _____
How long have you known the applicant? _____________________
Has the applicant shown an ability to get along well with others? Y/N If No, please explain___________________________________________
Do you know of any emotional or psychological problems in the applicant’s life? Y/N If yes, please explain _______________________________________________
Do you know of any social or moral problems in the applicant’s life? Y/N If yes, please explain ________________________________________________
Do you know of any health problems in the applicant’s life? Y/N
If yes, please explain.________________________________________________
Please add any information that will be useful in the evaluation and counseling of the applicant on the back of this Reference.
Signature__________________ Date____________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Relation/Association with applicant ______________
Please return directly to:
BBC Registrar, 2 Station Hill, Oakengates, Telford TF2 9AA
Baptist Bible College
Pastor’s Reference
______________________ has applied for admission to Baptist Bible College. This prospective student has indicated that you know the applicant sufficiently well so as to give pertinent information about him/her.
The best interests of BBC and this student will be served if you give us an honest estimate. All information contained herein will be kept strictly confidential.
Please rate the applicant in the areas below by answering the following questions. On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, please rate the above named in each of the follow categories:
1. COOPERATION
Willingness to work with people in various capacities. _____
2. EMOTIONS
Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely _____
3. INITIATIVE
Consider resourcefulness, aggressiveness _____
4. JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE
Consider ability and foresight in everyday situations _____
5. LEADERSHIP
Consider ability to lead and influence others _____
6. PERSONALITY
Consider mannerisms, appearance, and general impression ____
7. RELIABILITY
Consider dependability, willingness, loyalty, industry _____
8. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Consider maturity, vitality and consistency of life _____
How long has the applicant been a member of your church? _____________________
Has the applicant been faithful in attendance and promotion of the church? Y/N If No, please explain______________________________________________________
In what areas has the applicant participated in church life?
Do you know of any social or moral problems in the applicant’s life? Y/N
If yes, please explain ______________________________________________________
Do you know of any emotional or criminal problems in the applicant’s life? Y/N If yes, please explain.______________________________________________________
List special talents that the applicant has:__________________________________________
Applicant’s family background which we should know._____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Do you know of any views that the applicant holds that might hinder adherence to the following
statement? “As a Christian, I will adhere to the doctrinal statement of BBC; and if accepted as a student, I will help maintain the moral, spiritual, and doctrinal ideals of the institution, life a life of separation from worldly amusements, render due respect to the members of its staff, as well as to other students, and fully conform to its social, academic, spiritual and doctrinal regulations.” Y/N.
If yes, please explain.______________________________________________________
Do you recommend the applicant for admission to BBC? Y/N
If no, please explain._______________________________________________________
Signature__________________ Date____________________
Name and Address of Church_____________________________________________________________
Please return directly to: BBC Registrar, 2 Station Hill, Oakengates, Telford TF2 9AA
