GAP Year Application • OEC Elvanto

OEC GAP Application (Gospel Apprenticeship Program)

OEC is offering an opportunity for young adults to be intentional in their gap year. The GAP program will launch in 2027 to equip our young people to be resilient followers of Jesus, ready to serve in his kingdom.

Please fill out the application below to express your interest in the program.

Personal Details

First Name

Last Name

Home Address

Mobile Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

How long have you been a member of your service?

Please give us information about:

Take your time to give us your thoughts on the questions below. Be as comprehensive as possible.

How long have you been a Christian? How did you come to put your faith in Christ?

What ministries have you been involved in?

Why are you keen to do the OEC GAP year program?

What do you hope to get out of the program?

Where do you think God wants to grow you?

Other

Is there anything you really wouldn't want to to do or learn whilst in the GAP year?

Are there any particular theological issues or areas of ministry you are keen to explore?

In your own words, what is the Gospel?

Do you have any questions about GAP?

Are there any barriers or personal challenges that would make it hard for you to complete the GAP year program?

OEC Statement of Beliefs

Please read the OEC Statement of Beliefs below and let us know if you agree.

OEC Statement of Belief

We believe:

That the Bible as originally given is the divinely inspired Word of God which reveals God clearly. It is the supreme authority, and can be relied upon fully, in all matters of faith and conduct today.
That God is the sovereign creator. He is one and yet three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, living and interrelating in perfect unity forever.
That all people are by nature sinful, rebellious and dead towards God. They are therefore guilty before God and, apart from his grace, stand condemned to hell.
That God in his love sent his Son Jesus Christ. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, Mary. He is human, yet without sin.
That God’s chosen people are redeemed from the penalty and power of sin only by Christ’s single, perfect sacrificial death which was sufficient for all people. He willingly acted as our representative and substitute before God. Our redemption is not by works but by God’s unmerited grace.
That Jesus Christ rose from the dead in bodily form and ascended to heaven and is seated with all authority at the right hand of the Father as the one true mediator between God and people.
That by God’s mercy, his Holy Spirit brings about spiritual rebirth in his people by granting the individual sinner repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ through God’s word.
That the Holy Spirit indwells and works in believers to empower them to live godly lives, to give gifts for the ministry of the church, to inspire love for one another and to bring glory to the Lord Jesus Christ.
That according to his promise, Jesus will return personally and visibly for the final judgment of all people. Those who are his will be rescued from his wrath and raised to be with him forever.
This is the Christian’s great hope and confidence.

I have read and affirm my full agreement with the OEC statement of faith

Yes

Pastor Referee Check

Please provide your pastor or minister's details so that we can contact them for the reference check.

Pastors name

Pastor's phone number

Pastor's email

Pastor's organisation

Declaration

I declare that the answers given in this application form are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and understand that providing false or misleading information on this form may result in a decision not to allow me into the GAP program or have me removed from the program.