Light of the World Bible Training Centre
STUDENT APPLICATION

Please submit one application per candidate. Husbands and wives who are both applying should each complete a separate form.

*Required Fields

Please attach a recent photo.*

Date of Application* - DD/MM/YYYY

For what year are you applying?*

Please state previous dates attended, if applicable.

GENERAL INFORMATION

First Name*

Surname*

Middle Name

Mailing Address

Box Number*

City*

Country*

Residential Address

Plot Number

Location

City

Country

Work Phone

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Contact Number

Contact Name

Date of Birth* - DD/MM/YYYY

Gender*

Email Address* (Please enter a valid email address.)

Country of Nationality*

Birthplace

Village or Town*

Country*

ID Number*

Nationality of Passport*

Passport Number*

Marital Status*

If married, are you staying with your spouse?

If no, where does your spouse stay?

If no, briefly explain why you do not stay together.

Closest Relative

Name

Relation

Phone Number

Address

Preference is not given regarding marital status, race or gender.

EDUCATION

Please list the school(s) you've attended. Include the dates you attended each school, level completed and any degree/certificate you received.

Junior Secondary

Senior Secondary

Tertiary (Higher) Education

Other Qualifications

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please list your THREE most recent work experiences beginning with your current or most recent position.

1) Current or Most Recent Employer

Company*

Employer Name*

Dates Employed* (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY)

Position*

Reason for leaving* (if this is not your current employer)

Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

City/Country*

2) Previous Employer

Company

Employer Name

Dates Employed (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY)

Position

Reason for leaving (if this is not your current employer)

Phone Number

Mailing Address

City/Country

3) Previous Employer

Company

Employer Name

Dates Employed (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY)

Position

Reason for leaving (if this is not your current employer)

Phone Number

Mailing Address

City/Country

REFERENCES

Please include the names of three people who would be willing to complete a recommendation form for you. One must be your pastor, another should be your employer (or teacher if you are currently or recently a student) and another of your choice.

1) Pastor's Reference

Pastor's Name

Mailing Address

Phone

Name of Church/Denomination

Length of Acquaintance

2) Friend's Reference

Friend's Name

Mailing Address

Phone

Nature of Acquaintance (casual, close, etc.)

Length of Acquaintance

3) Employer or Teacher's Reference

Employer or Teacher's Name

Mailing Address

Phone

Name of Business

Length of Acquaintance

HEALTH

Please list any handicap, disability, allergy or chronic condition that would hinder you from attending class regularly or that may require any alterations to the learning environment or teaching method. Include how long you have had this condition.

Are you using any type of prescription medication? If so, what?

Comments regarding your health:

SKILLS

Language

What is your first language?

How well do you speak your first language?

How well do you write your first language?

Do you speak a second language?

How well do you speak your second language?

How well do you write your second language?

What other languages do you speak?

How well do you speak the other languages?

How well do you write the other languages?

Please rate your comprehension of the English language.

What areas of ministry interest you? (select all that apply)

If you selected "Other", please indicate what other area of ministry you are interested in.

Do you sense you are called to full-time ministry?

If yes, to which area of ministry do you feel called?

Are you planning to attend LOTW's second year programme?

Other areas of interest:

Other skills you have which will help you in your work for the Lord:

SELF-EVALUATION/MINISTRY PROFILE

On a scale of 1-10 (10 being highest, easiest or best), please evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses. For example, if you have difficulty relating to new people, write a low number. If relating to new people is easy for you, write a high number.

Relating to new people

Conversations with a stranger

Problem solving

Ability to submit to leaders

Sense of humor

Encouragement to self

Establishing relationships

Maintaining Friendships

Listening

Confronting

Ability to finish tasks at hand

Encouragement to others

Describe your relationship with your spouse (if married) and with your family.

Describe your best friend (other than Jesus).

What tends to upset you?

PERSONAL HISTORY

Please answer the questions carefully and truthfully. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the Bible Training Centre.

Have you ever been involved in the use of alcohol or drugs?

If so, please explain. Include the last time.

Have you ever been involved with witchcraft or traditional practices (consulting sangomas or traditional healers or prophets) or performed as one of the above mentioned?

If so, please explain. Include the last time.

Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?

If so, please explain. Include the last time.

Have you ever been involved in homosexuality?

If so, please explain. Include the last time.

If not married, are you presently involved in any kind of dating relationship?

If so, please explain.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Please answer the following questions as fully as possible.

Briefly give an overview of your personal history. Include where you grew up, family situations, childhood to present, and how you feel these experiences will affect what God has planned for you.

Tell how and when you became a Christian and about your personal growth in Christ. Are you baptized in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues? If so, please tell about your experience.

Describe your current walk with the Lord. Include how your faith is growing, the spiritual influences in your life, your personal devotion times, church involvement and outreach activities you are or have been engaged in.

Who has made the biggest impact on your life besides Jesus? Please explain.

List and explain three of your strengths.

List and explain three of your weaknesses.

Why do you want to attend Light of the World Bible Training Centre? Why this particular school? What do you expect to learn and receive during your time at LOTWBTC?

If you are accepted into LOTWBTC, how do you propose to support yourself (and wife and family, if applicable) during your time at Bible School? Please explain.

FOREIGN (NON-BATSWANA) STUDENTS ONLY

Where is your "home" (country of birth/passport country)?

City

Country

If you are residing in Botswana, have you completed immigration and labor procedures?

Visitors: When do your days or permit expire?

Who is your contact in Botswana?

Name

Address

Phone

SIGNATURE/ACCEPTANCE
Thank you taking the time to complete this application. Please allow two weeks for processing, then phone to arrange an appointment with the Director for an interview. Please do not make final arrangements for attendance at the Bible School until you have formally, in writing, been accepted. May the Holy Spirit lead and direct every step you take as you endeavor to follow wholly after His plan for your life.

Once your online application is submitted, a member of our staff will contact you so we can get your signature on a physical copy of your application.