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Statement of Faith *

We believe… The Bible is inerrant in all things necessary to salvation and is the final authority in faith and practice and contains all truth necessary to faith and Christian living. One Triune God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, perfect life, redeeming death, and bodily resurrection. The creation of man in the divine image, man’s subsequent fall through sin, resulting in guilt; and the necessity, therefore, of redemption and restoration. We believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from sin. The personality of the Holy Spirit by Whose regenerative work sinful man is born again. We believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and by whose indwelling regenerate man is enabled to live a godly life. We believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place. The spiritual unity of all believers as comprising the Church, which has the duty to preach the Gospel to every creature.

I have read the Joy Meadows Statement of Faith and am in agreement with it.I have read the Joy Meadows Statement of Faith and am in agreement with it.

Representations and Release *

I understand that Joy Meadows staff agree to abide by certain policies and parameters established by the Joy Meadows board, including strict policies against any form of child abuse, and that violation of these policies may be cause for dismissal. Child abuse is punishable by law, and Joy Meadows is bound by law to report allegations of abuse or any inappropriate sexual contact to the proper authorities. ALL reporting is kept confidential, by law. All volunteers must commit to immediately report any behavior that seems suspicious, questionable, abusive or inappropriate between: child-to-child, staff-to-child, and staff-to-staff. If YOU are struggling with a sexual attraction to children, please opt out of service at Joy Meadows or any other child-serving organization and seek help. One option is: “Hope for the Heart” at (800) 488-HOPE (4673) or www.hopefortheheart.org. I understand that I will be required to submit to a background check as a condition of acceptance as a staff member, and that unsatisfactory results, refusal to cooperate, or any attempt to affect the results of these background checks will result in me being removed as a staff member or staff applicant. I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in this Application (or in any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any facts in these documents may (or will) be cause for the denial of acceptance as an employee, or immediate removal as an employee, regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery. In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this Application by Joy Meadows, I hereby authorize you to contact any references, churches, youth groups, schools attended, former and present employers, charities, courts, and any other person, agency, or organization that may have information about me, and for them to provide to you such information (including opinions) that they may have regarding my character and fitness for working with children; I hereby release any such references, churches, youth groups, schools attended, former and present employers, charities, courts, and any other person, agency or organization who may have provided information about me, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply with this authorization. I also agree to hold Joy Meadows, Joy Meadows Leadership, and any other person to whom the release above applies, harmless from any damages, specifically including attorney fees and court costs, created by or relating to my unwarranted attempt to collect damages for providing information described above or any other unwarranted action by me in connection with this Application. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me or by any person or organization identified by me in the Application process. I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee me acceptance as an employee. I further understand that should Joy Meadows extend an offer to me as an employee, it is for no specific duration and may be revoked by either Joy Meadows, or me at any time, with or without cause. I understand that none of the documents, policies, procedures, actions, statements of Joy Meadows, the Joy Meadows Leadership or their representatives and agents used during the staff application process is deemed an offer for a contract or in fact a contract, real or implied. If accepted as an employee, I agree to conform to the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures while serving as an employee, and understand that such compliance is a condition of remaining an employee. I understand that Joy Meadows is a religious organization committed to giving hope that changes the lives of children impacted by foster care through its ministry. Joy Meadows considers all staff as a vital and valued part of its ministry team and ministry leadership. It is essential that all those on our ministry team, including every staff member, have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to its Mission and Core Values. Joy Meadows is a 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit Christian Organization. As such we exercise our legal rights as it relates to discrimination under the exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (1991) concerning religious discrimination in employment. The Joy Meadows Board of Directors and Executive Staff have full discretion and authority in the selection and hiring of its employees in accordance with the Mission and Values of Joy Meadows.

I have carefully read the above Application and this Acknowledgement and Release and know and understand its contents; I also know the above is legally binding on me.