Caring Families Board Application

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Birthdate *

Marital status *

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Educational Background *

Statement of Faith

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential and that this salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and not as a result of good works.

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life and to perform good works.

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ

Guiding Principles

Caring Families Pregnancy Services is an outreach ministry of Jesus Christ through His church. Therefore, the pregnancy center, embodied in its volunteers, is committed to presenting the Gospel of our Lord in both word and deed to men and women involved with unplanned pregnancies. Commensurate with this purpose, those who labor as pregnancy center board members, staff, and volunteers are expected to know Christ as their Savior and Lord.

Caring Families Pregnancy Services is a non-political, Christian association for life-affirming education and pregnancy and infant parenting service. Its mission is to create an environment where every human heart is cherished and protected within the womb and in strong families. Caring Families Pregnancy Services is committed to creating awareness within the local community of the needs of pregnant women, and of the fact that abortion compounds human need rather than resolving it.

Caring Families Pregnancy Services is committed to providing clients with accurate and complete information as well as being committed to integrity in dealing with clients, to earning their trust, and to providing promised information and services. Caring Families denounces any form of deception in its corporate advertising or individual conversations with clients.

Caring Families Pregnancy Services is committed to assisting women to carry to term by providing emotional support and practical assistance. Through the provision of God’s people and the community at large, men and women may face the future with hope and plan constructively for themselves and their babies.

Caring Families Pregnancy Services does not discriminate in providing services because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, or marital status of its clients. We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful, harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the policies of Caring Families Pregnancy Services.

Caring Families Pregnancy Services offers assistance free of charge at all times.

We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception to natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life (Ps 139).

Caring Families Pregnancy Services recognizes the validity of adoption as one alternative to abortion but is not biased toward adoption when compared to other life-saving alternatives. Our centers are independent of adoption agencies, relating to them in the same manner as to other helpful referral sources. Caring Families receives no payment of any kind from these agencies, does not enter into contractual relationships with them, and does not share combined office space. Adoption agencies are not established under the auspices of Caring Families. We neither initiate nor facilitate independent adoptions, though we may refer for independent adoptions in states where it is legal

Caring Families Pregnancy Services does not recommend, provide, or refer for abortion or abortifacients.

We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen 1:26-27). Rejection of one's biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

We believe that the term "marriage" has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as described in Scripture (Gen 2:18-25). We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4).
We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
Caring Families Pregnancy Services promotes commitment to sexual integrity (expressing the gift of sexuality throughout life in a true, excellent, honest, and pure way) as the lifestyle choice that offers protection in childhood, direction in adolescence, and celebration in adulthood.

Caring Families Pregnancy Services does not recommend, provide, or refer single men or women for contraceptives (Married men and women seeking contraceptive information are urged to seek counsel, along with their spouses, from their pastor or physician).

We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt 15:18-20).

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sins seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11).

We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of Caring Families Pregnancy Services as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to our clients and the community, it is imperative that all persons volunteering or employed by the organization in any capacity, agree to and abide by our Statement of Faith and Principle and to the commitment of sexual integrity (abstinence outside of marriage and fidelity within marriage) and a lifestyle consistent with our Statement of Principles (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14; 1 Thess 5:22).

Are you uncomfortable with any part of Caring Families Statement of Faith or Guiding Principles? Please specify:

Home Church *

Pastor/Priest

How did you first become aware of Caring Families Pregnancy Services? *

Briefly state why you’re interested in joining the Caring Families Board of Directors. *

What civic, business and /or professional activities have you participated in? *

Describe both current and past activities and positions held for other nonprofit organizations, churches, or ministries, including any official positions held. Please include any previous volunteer work you may have done for Caring Families. *

How do you feel you can benefit this ministry through your role as a board member? What gifts, talents, experiences, or personal traits would you bring to this ministry? *

How do you handle conflict with others? *

A normal term in office is three years. Are you able to commit to this amount of time to serve on the Board of Directors? *

Board Meetings are held once a month. (Currently the third Wednesday of the month) Are you able to commit to attending regular monthly Board Meetings? *

Are you willing or interested in helping to serve Caring Families and its needs during other activities, such as fundraisers, open houses, etc.? *

Ministry Information

In this section, please make a general evaluation of your knowledge in the following areas:

Knowledge of how abortions are performed and methods used *

Knowledge of existing laws regulating abortion *

Knowledge of biblical teaching on the sanctity of human life *

In your opinion, under what circumstances, if any, is abortion justifiable? Explain: *

What questions do you have concerning abortion and/or the sanctity of human life? *

In your opinion, under what circumstances, if any, do you feel pre-marital sex is morally permissible? *

Background Information

Do you consider yourself a Christian? *

Give a brief statement about how you came to know Christ as your Lord and personal Savior? *

How has your life changed since your personal relationship with Jesus Christ began? *

References

Please list the names and addresses of three people, other than your pastor, whom we may contact for references for becoming a board member of Caring Families:

Pastor/Priest Name *

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Address

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Denominational ties, if any

Describe positions held or services performed with the church *

Personal Reference 1 *

Phone number

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How long have you known this person? *

Personal Reference 2 *

Phone number

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Personal Reference 3 *

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Phone number

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Signature (Please type your full name ) *

I certify that the facts set forth in this volunteer application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I authorize Caring Families Pregnancy Services INC. to verify their accuracy and to obtain reference information concerning my character and capabilities. I release Caring Families Pregnancy Services INC. and any person or entity providing such reference information from any and all liability relating to the provision of such information or relating to any decisions made based upon such information. I give permission to Caring Families Pregnancy Services INC. to conduct a criminal background check to the extent that my volunteer duties may involve direct interaction with minors. If I become a volunteer with Caring Families Pregnancy Services INC., I agree to fully adhere to its policies and rules, including those rules relating to maintaining client confidentiality. I recognize that, as a volunteer, I will serve in a different role than the employees of Caring Families Pregnancy Services, and I am not seeking, nor expecting to receive, any compensation or other benefits in return for any volunteer services which I may provide for this ministry.

I further certify that I have read and that I am in full agreement with Caring Families Pregnancy Services Statement of Faith and Guiding Principles.

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