Teens in Ministry (T.I.M.) Program

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Monday, 18 January 2010 21:17

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set for the believers an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity."
- 1 Timothy 4:12 

 

Greetings you hooligans! Summer 2010 is fast approaching, and we are anticipating that it will be great!
Rookies, if you are interested in the program, please read ALL of the following information.
Experienced TIMs... Scroll down to "How to get involved." There are dates that you NEED to be aware of!

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WHY BE A T.I.M.?

  • Timothy was the Apostle Paul's spiritual child in the faith. Paul was committed to Timothy's spiritual growth, and work in the Lord. Our T.I.M. Program has the same commitment. We have taken on the name Tim to remind us of Timothy, a young man who responded to God's call, who was trained, and who served faithfully. We want you to make an eternal impact by walking as Jesus would have you walk, and talking about the things that will last for eternity! When it's all boied down, our goals are simple: to see you have a desire and tools to evangelize, and to see you mature as a child of the Most High; by providing you with personal Bible study and quiet times, weekly seminars on various topics, one on one time with Directors to encourage your faith and ministry, small group prayer and accountability times, ministry oportunity to campers, and recreation and campfire times.
    Teens have been a part of Canyonview's ministry for over 15 years. In 1998 we changed our jounior counselor program to the Teens In Ministry Program. Since the change, teens have had a tremendous impact through this ministry. Our TIMs in turn have grown spiritually, relationally, and in confidence that they are not too young to be used by God to make a difference in the world for eternity!

 

WHAT DOES A T.I.M. DO?

  • TIMs are paired with a member of our counseling staff or of the TIM Leadership staff. Together, they love the campers with God's love and serve the camp. TIMs are given different duties depending on what area of camp they are working in. TIMs may rotate between being paired with a group of campers at horse camp, day camp, or overnight camps, or participating on the Ground Service Team - a group of TIMs and Leadership staff that minister to our guest groups and other areas of need around the camp.

 

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A T.I.M.?

  • Be at least 14 years of age, and no older than 17 years old. Basically, if you are going to be in high school next year - you qualify.
  • Have trusted and are trusting in the blood of Jesus for forgiveness of sins and eternal redemption; and are in an active (not perfect) relationship with Him.
  • Have a desire to mature as a child of the Most High.
  • Have a desire to serve God in whatever ministry opportunities you are placed.
  • Be ready to have a great attitude and a wonderful time!

 

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

  • Get an Application
    • Download the T.I.M. Application or the T.I.M. Staff Re-Apply if you are returning. Complete the application and fax, email, or send it to the camp address asap! We are currently interviewing many applicants already, but don't hesitate to apply if interested.
  • Get Interviewed
    • An interview is required for entrance into the TIM program. Upon receiving your application, you will be contacted to schedule an interview with the T.I.M. Directors.
  • Get Selected
    • Not everyone who applies will be selected into the program. The selection will be done in the month of May.
  • Get Scheduled
    • Upon selection, you are contacted and scheduled for a 3 - 4 week session. There are 3 sessions this summer. Please indicate on your application which one you would prefer to participate in. If you are unable to attend a full session, idividual weeks may also be an opportunity as well.
      • June 20th - July 17th (4 weeks)
      • July 18th - August 14th (4 weeks)
      • August 15 - September 3rd (3 weeks)
  • Get Trained
    • T.I.M. training is mandatory.
      • Rookies. May 22nd (time TBA)
      • All TIMs. June 18th -19th (time TBA)

 

WHAT'S THE CATCH?

  •  As much as we would like everything in life to be free... that's just not the case.
    • There is a one time base fee of $85.00. This fee covers the following: 2 TIM t-shirts, a sweatshirt, insurance, and other material/activity expenses.
    • Each week as a TIM will cost an additional $30.00 to cover room and board expenses.
  • Please do not pay the base fee until you recieve a letter of acceptance. Also, upon acceptance, please do not make any of the weekly payments until each individual week of service.

 

HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER:

  • Check your heart. Are you coming for the right reasons? Do you have any known sin that you need to lay out before God? Unless He is the center of your life, your work will be in vain. Do you have any unresolved issues with a brother or sister in Christ? These things should be taken care of before you try to honor God with your service. Spend time searching your heart, and prayerfully seek Gods face.

 

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