The Fine Print

Thank you for requesting more information! We are looking for students who have a sincere desire to make the choice to live in an environment where God will have every opportunity to create in him/her a heart that is unquestionably devoted to Him and His cause. It is our earnest desire that students develop a hunger and thirst for the things of God that can no longer be satisfied by attending church and “just sitting on the pew” in terms of involvement in ministry. Mission Generation USA will show students that ministry is not only that which occurs on a stage or at an altar. There is much more to serving God than that! During the ten months of this program it is our desire that MG students experience a spectrum of ministries as wide as possible, ranging from children to seniors, from inner city to the suburbs. Students will learn hands on how a church runs, and much more. Mission Generation USA is for those who are looking to become a giant in their walk with God and in what they do to help in advancing His Kingdom here on earth!

Spiritual Preparation
We are looking for candidates who have a serious desire for God and a heart that hungers for intimacy with Jesus to be a part of Mission Generation USA. Every candidate is required to submit a letter of recommendation from his/her pastor. For an individual to be considered for Mission Generation, it must be evident to the spiritual leaders within the home church that the prospective candidate has indeed accepted the call of God conducting his/her life according to Christian principles. Focus is one of the largest challenges to spiritual development. That is why during the program, no dating is permitted. The reasoning behind this is to ensure that students at Mission Generation set aside time for Jesus, and Jesus alone: Students are, in essence, giving Christ nine months of their lives without any distractions. Our ultimate goal here at Mission Generation USA is to see each graduate leave with a recklessly abandoned, whole¬hearted, intimate relationship with Jesus! We want to teach and equip students with how to walk out a relation¬ship through courtship that will one day turn into a supernatural marriage! So for this time, we ask students to make a promise to themselves, to us, and more importantly to God, that Christ will be their focus.

Commitment
The benefits that students will gain from Mission Generation USA are directly proportionate to the level of commitment that they individually commit to. This program is a commitment for the entire nine-month program. So, while here at Mission Generation USA, students will not be able to seek employment or join another ministry in the church (other than the ministries they are placed in through the Mission Generation USA Pro¬gram). This will allow for complete freedom of the student’s time for involvement in every aspect of the ministry provided by Mission Generation USA.

Tuition and Finances
There will be a $25.00 non-refundable application fee required with the turning in of the student’s application. The tuition balance for each level must then be paid on or by registration day. We also request that the student have sufficient funds for personal expenses. It is suggested that each student have a savings account of $1000.00, which can be used throughout the ten-month program . The student will have an opportunity to open an account at a local bank. This will take care of any miscellaneous expenses. This is not required, but is strongly recommended for the student’s own personal use. We also suggest that the candidate not have outstanding debts. Students will not be able to pursue outside employment, which will make it very difficult to “pay the bills” during their stay at Mission Generation USA.

Health Insurance
Every student should be fully covered by health insurance that will be maintained during the entire term of Mission Generation USA. The church is not liable or responsible to cover any medical expenses resulting from anything that happens while the student attends Mission Generation USA.

Personal Vehicle
Each student must bring his/her own car when he/she comes to Mission Generation USA. This car must be in good working order. The student will need to be able to rely on his/her vehicle, so it is important to be sure it is in good condition mechanically. Brakes, battery, and tires should be relatively new so that they will operate correctly for the entire ten months. If student cannot bring a vehicle, they need to provide gas money for others who drive.

Auto Insurance
Liability insurance is REQUIRED for every vehicle in the State of Illinois, so each individual must have proof of liability insurance before acceptance into the Mission Generation USA program.

Computer
Each student should strongly consider purchasing a lap top computer before they arrive at Mission Generation USA. Most homework will have to be done through a computer. Students will be greatly hindered if they have to share or use the church’s computers. For printing purposes a USB flash drive or blank CD-Rs are also recommended.

Passport
In order to be a student with the Mission Generation USA, each candidate must have a passport (necessary for foreign missions trip).

Background Check
The Mission Generation USA office will perform a background check on each student.

We are thrilled to watch as the Lord performs His perfect will in leading students to join with us! If you have any questions about the selection requirements listed above, please feel free to write or call us. We will do everything in my power to make sure your questions are answered. Thank you for inquiring about Mission Generation USA.