Young Priests Initiative

Young Priest Initiative Initial Application

General Information Full name: Name you go by: Sex: Birthdate: Marital status: Best phone number(s) to reach you: One reliable e-mail address: Mailing address:

Church Affiliation Are you a confirmed member of a congregation of the Diocese of Virginia? If yes, which one? If no, with which congregation(s) do you have contact? How did you hear about the Young Priest Initiative?

Education College/University (name, location): Year, major: Degree received/graduation date (if applicable): GPA to-date: Does your GPA/transcript reflect your capacity for learning? Extracurricular activities: Awards and other forms of recognition: Other aspects of your academic career that you would like to share, if any:

Work History Current employer (if applicable) A brief account of your work history (if applicable) Describe (a) type of work done; (b) time in each position; (c) type of work enjoyed most and least; (d) list awards and other forms of recognition: Other aspects of your work history that you would like to share, if any:

Faith Life How would you describe your relationship with God? Note: Your answer doesn’t need to be long. If accepted, you’ll be asked to think and write in greater detail about this subject. Please describe the history and nature of your relationship with the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Virginia. How has your experience of the Church helped to form or inform your experience and understanding of God and your life in Christ? What would you hope to discover during our journey together?

Leadership What are your special gifts for leadership? How do you anticipate using your gifts for the Episcopal Church? In what areas do you need further growth?

Please submit the completed application via email to the Rev. Laura Lockey, YPI Director, and Ed Keithly, Vocation Officer ([email protected], [email protected] ) before March 28.