Thrive Leadership Center

1. Gain extensive ministry experience by serving in a variety of ways at Bayside Church. With 10,000 in attendance each weekend, Bayside offers extensive opportunities to serve and explore ministry in a growing, creative church.
2. Be able to earn up to 8 hours of transferable college credit.
3. Participate in two off-site mission experiences; one domestic and one international.
4. Live with a church family.

A typical week includes:

• time alone with God
• college level Biblical and Christian studies
• small group time with your Student Life Director
• special classes taught by guest instructors
• a variety of ministry and service experiences throughout the week at Bayside Church
• children’s ministry - birth through fourth grade
• student ministry - Club 56, Junior High, Senior High, College
• worship ministry
• technical support ministries – sound, lighting, graphics, video
• support services – welcome, facilities, print shop, administration
• serving at and participating in The Shore, Bayside’s College/20 something ministry
• regular worship in a weekend service at Bayside Church
• a day off
• participation in Bayside’s staff meeting and staff chapel

A typical year includes:

• four retreats – to begin and end the year plus one before and one after the Christmas break
• one domestic mission trip (an urban experience within the San Francisco/Oakland area)
• one international mission trip (a ministry/service experience in Mexico)
• serving at two major conferences – Thriving Musician Summit in September and the THRIVE conference in late April
• serving at and participating in special Bayside events (conferences, concerts, community outreach events etc) as opportunity and need arise

Requirements

1. Personal faith in Jesus Christ.
2. A desire to grow in faith, in service and in gifts for ministry.
3. Acceptance by THRIVE Leadership Center (see ”Application Process” for details).
4. A willingness to live within the boundaries of the TLC community (see TLC Student Responsibilities).
5. Payment in full of TLC program charges (see Tuition schedule).

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Total Charges: $6,900
Includes:

• $200 per month spending money
• All required books
• All four retreats
• Tuition for two, three-credit college courses
• Two mission trips
• Housing with a church family  (will include some but not all meals)

Note:  there is an option for students who do not wish to receive the$200 per month spending money.  In this case, the total charge payable to TLC is reduced to $5,100

Payment Schedule

• $500 due upon acceptance to the program.  These funds guarantee your place in the program and are non-refundable.
• Half of the remainder owing is due on the first day of the program and the second half on the first day after the Christmas break.
•  Monthly payments may be accepted.  Contact TLC leaders for details and approval.

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1. Live at WJU, unless a local resident.
2. Take a full course load as per WJU academic policies.
3. Serve as a TLC intern at Bayside Church.
4. Participate in one mission trip to Mexico.

A typical week includes:

• college studies at William Jessup Univeristy
• participation in student life at WJU
• serving at Bayside in student ministry each Wednesday night – Club 56, Junior High, Senior High
• serving at and participating in The Shore – Bayside’s College/20 something ministry - each Thursday
• serving at weekend services at Bayside Church
• meeting with other TLC students and your Student Life Director

A typical year includes:

• two retreats – one to begin and one to end the year
• one international mission trip (a ministry/service experience in Mexico)
• serving at and participating in special Bayside events (conferences, concerts, community outreach events etc) as opportunity and need arise

Track Two Requirements

1. A personal faith in Jesus Christ.
2. A desire to grow in faith, in service and in gifts for ministry.
3. Acceptance by THRIVE Leadership Center (see “Application Process” for details).
4. Acceptance by William Jessup University (www.jessup.edu).
5. A willingness to live within the boundaries of the TLC community (see TLC Student Responsibilities).
6. Maintaining good standing within the WJU community.

Note:  student participation in TLC Track Two, and in the WJU scholarship associated with the program, is reviewed each year and must be renewed by mutual agreement.

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As a TLC Student or Intern I commit to:

• Serving with a willing and joyful spirit
• Learning with a humble and teachable spirit
• Living in community with compassion, respect and integrity
• Maintaining a growing devotional life
• Participating fully in all TLC activities and events
• Building healthy, respectful with my fellow interns as well as with TLC and Church leaders
• Living within the Boundaries of the TLC community. These boundaries include:
  • Living in full compliance with the law
  • Pursuing excellence, integrity and honesty in all my work and service
  • Abstaining from alcohol and tobacco even if I am of Legal age
  • No one-on-one dating in my first year as a student with TLC
    • Please understand that this guideline is intended to maximize your experience. We have learned that students preoccupied with dating lose two ways – first, they are distracted from the primary goal of TLC which is to equip, develop and inspire spiritual growth and leadership and secondly, relationships begun hastily are never as strong as those that grow out of deeper understanding and friendship. It is better all the way around to grow as a community and grow to know each other without the extra tensions and anxieties of exclusive dating relationships.
• Respecting the guidelines of where I live (host home or WJU residence)
• Taking full responsibility for my financial obligations to TLC and WJU
• Taking responsibility for my personal transportation needs from my residence to Bayside

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1. Submit TLC Application with pastoral reference.
2. Complete required WJU admissions materials (Track Two only).
3. Interview by phone with Thrive Leadership Center Director.
4. Non-refundable deposit of $50 payable to Thriving Churches International™.

Submit a Thrive Leadership Center Application.