Northwest Baptist Seminary

Dear Youth Pastor**

Here is how we suggest you pursue your interest in the FEBBC/Y Youth Commission/NBS Youth Leadership Training Program.

1. Read all the enclosed information in order to determine whether a) the student mentoree you are considering for this program and b) your church situation would meet the program expectations. (This step will require you to obtain considerable background information from the student mentoree)
2. Contact Northwest Baptist Seminary to confirm the student’s general academic qualifications.
              Phone: (604) 888-7592
              E-mail:kenta@twu.ca
3. If indications from the Seminary are generally positive, contact Rob Schweyer from FEBBC/Y Youth Commission to confirm the suitability of the mentoring/ministry setting.
              Phone: ( 604 467-9613)
              E-mail: rschweyer@mapleridgebaptist.org
4. If indications from FEBBC/Y Youth Commission are generally positive, you & the student mentoree must make a formal proposal to your Senior Pastor and Church Board seeking their support for the program.  They will be required to sign the application form.
5. Deadline May 15
   If the church leadership approves support, you & the student mentoree will complete the application and submit it to FEBBC/Y Youth Commission for consideration.
6. Deadline June 15
   FEBBC/Y Youth Commission will consider the application and if suitable will seek an interview with you & the student mentoree at a date no later than June 15.
7. Deadline June 30
   FEBBC/Y Youth Commission will then submit the application to NBS with their recommendation.
8. Deadline July 15
   NBS issues an acceptance letter and course registration information to the student.
9. Deadline July 30
   On receipt of the letter, the student mentoree will register for September courses. Books will then be ordered and students will prepare to begin.

**This package is designed to be used by youth pastoral mentors.  If you are a student who is interested in the training program you need to contact your youth pastor and discuss this program with him or her to determine if this program really fits for you.