Join the Team
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of The Oakes team. Joining the team is a training opportunity — preparing you for Gospel ministry in the future. The three main training aims are:
- To equip you with the skills and experience to share the Gospel, particularly with children and young people, through every aspect of your life.
- To help you learn how to handle the Bible in order to prepare for ministry at three levels: personal, small group, and large group.
- To encourage you to develop a servant spirit where you genuinely desire to serve God above all else, put the needs of others before your own, and give 100 percent in everything you do to God’s glory.
Oakes information
The following information will give you a fuller picture of life at The Oakes and the role of a team member.
Expenses
Room and board are free. It costs The Oakes approximately £2,000 per year to keep a Team member. A donation to The Oakes for part or the entire amount would be gratefully received. It is not a condition for acceptance. Below is some information about how to raise money for support.
Team Application Process
If after prayerful consideration you think that God may be directing you to The Oakes, please download the documents attached at the bottom of the page and mail (post or e-mail) them to the Oakes (details below).
Approval Process
Once we have approved your application we will contact you to make arrangements for you to participate in two camps. Before your visit you will need to provide an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Report (www.disclosure.gov.uk). For foreign visitors, you will need to have an equivalent background check completed. During the first visit you will be part of the Support Team. Their main role is to work behind the scenes doing washing up, cleaning, setting up, etc. During the second visit you will be a dorm leader and/or lead groups and activities. This is the job you will do most often during the year, so it is important to know what it entails. During this visit, we will also arrange a meeting between you, Dan, and Andy to answer questions and discuss whether The Oakes is the right place for you to spend a year. For those of you who are not from the UK, visiting us ahead of time may not be feasible. We will work with you depending on your situation.
Contact Information
Please send all of your application material to our address (listed in the right column). For any other enquiries, do not hesitate to use any of our contact details.
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