Application Form for Anabaptism at 500 Advisory Group

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A full-time Project Director and a full-time Managing Editor will serve as paid staff for the duration of this project, slated for completion in 2025. An Advisory Group consisting of 3 MennoMedia staff with an additional 9 volunteers will serve as a sounding board to the Project Director and Managing Editor for the Anabaptism at 500 Project and provide guidance in carrying out the specific projects. Each volunteer Advisory Group member will receive a yearly honorarium ranging from $500 to $1,000 USD in recognition of the time and work given to the project. Advisory Group members will be assigned to several subgroups that will work on specific products (see list above). All those applying to be on the Advisory Group must commit to serving for three years beginning March 2022 and commit to at least two in-person meetings each year along with additional Zoom meetings as scheduled. All expenses incurred for travel or other project-related work will be borne by the publisher.

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Please respond to each of the following questions.

Why are you interested in serving on this group? *

Briefly describe your experience participating in congregational ministry (e.g., pastoral leadership, teaching Sunday School, leading a bible study) and/or experience working in an Anabaptist-related organization. *

Briefly describe two previous experiences that might be relevant to your contribution to the Anabaptism at 500 Project, one in which you have worked collaboratively and another in which you have worked independently. *

Please indicate by rank the products below in order of interest. (1 = the most interested in collaborating on, 10 = least interested)

Study Bible *

Study Bible App *

Children's Products (2-3 books) *

Devotional Products *

Bible Study Curriculum (Children, Youth, and Adults) *

Intergenerational Activities *

Worship Series *

Online Articles and Blogs *

"Why I'm Anabaptist" themed books *

Photobook *

Acknowledgment *

I acknowledge that in applying to be part of the Anabaptism at 500 Project, I commit to serving on this collaborative process for three years, and to attend up to two face-to-face meetings per year (and additional Zoom meetings as scheduled). I commit to sharing my perspectives openly, to listen to others with deep respect, and to work together with others toward constructive solutions. As someone passionate about the future of the Anabaptist tradition, I am committed to excellence in both the process and products.

List names and contact information for two people who know you well enough to judge your general character, motivation, employment record, and who can evaluate your qualifications for the work in which you are interested. References may include a mentor, fellow employee, pastor, fellow student, or personal friend. Do not include close relatives. References will be kept confidential.

Once you have filled out contact information for your references, they will receive a link to an online reference form. You are responsible to follow up with your references to make sure they complete the form. Your application will not be considered complete until we have received all reference forms.

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Application Form for Anabaptism at 500 Advisory Group