Porterbrook Application

Application for Porterbrook Fort Worth (Foundation Year, Round 2) - 2011-2012 *Application Deadline is November 13, 2011* Thanks for your interest in Porterbrook FOrt Worth.  If you're involved with one of Porterbrook's sponsor churches, please contact your pastor IN ADDITION TO FILLING OUT THIS APPLICATION to let them know your interest. If you're not involved in one of our sponsor churches, please email howdy [at] porterbrookfortworth [dot] com and let us know, in addition to this application.

Please attach brief but sufficient answers to the following two questions - in .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .rtf, or .html form. If you have an issue with a file upload, please let us know (howdy [at] porterbrookfortworth [dot] com): 1. Provide an overview of your life story, including relationships with your parents, siblings, and spouse (if applicable); when and how you became a Christian (if applicable); and any other events and/or people that have significantly influenced you to be the person that you are today. 2. Discuss your reasons for pursuing theological training through Porterbrook Fort Worth. Include both what you hope to gain from this experience and your personal and ministry goals for the next five years.
Agreement
Please affirm your agreement with the following: >> I understand that the Porterbrook program will require 5-6 hours of my time per week. I have discussed this with my spouse (if applicable) and am willing to commit myself to this time investment. >> I understand that Porterbrook requires four Fri-Sat seminars to be held in Fort Worth on the dates listed on the "Course Schedule" page of this site. I will make the necessary arrangements to be present on those four dates. >> I understand that the Porterbrook program costs $480 per year, that I must pay either in full (at a discounted rate), or in three equal installments, no less than 10 days before the beginning of each trimester. I understand that if for any reason I cannot complete all three terms, no refund will be available. >> I understand that Porterbrook is a cohort-based program, and thus I commit to be actively involved in my cohort. I understand that if there are not enough applicants from my church or geographical area to form a cohort, I may not be able to participate. >> My signature below affirms my agreement with the statements above and confirms that all the information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge.