Message School of Evangelism – Application form

We can’t wait to meet you on the Message School of Evangelism. You can apply now for the next course starting in September 2026.

How to complete your application

Please be aware that you cannot save your progress on this page. Please download the form and write your application offline. Come back to this page to paste your answers in.

Please use your own words in your application form. We want to learn about you and your journey. Please do not copy someone else’s words or use artificial intelligence (AI). We may put your application through an AI checker.

Please note:

Individuals can apply to do the course.
Those in a relationship but not married can apply to do the course, individually or together.
Those who are married can only apply to do the course if both spouses do the course together.
Parents can’t apply to do the course.

These limits are because the course requires evening placements, irregular hours and staying away from home.

If you have any questions, please email mse@message.org.uk

We’ll keep in touch with you by post, email and phone about The Message Trust’s work. We’ll never share your information and you can opt out at any time. Find out more at message.org.uk/mse-privacy

MSE application form

Key info

Forename

Surname

Address

City

County/state/province

Zip/postcode

Country

Have you lived in any other countries in the last 10 years for 12 months or more (whether continually or in total)? If so, which countries?

Age

Date of birth

Phone number

Nationality

Please upload a photo of yourself

Maximum file size: 8MB

How did you hear about Message School of Evangelism (MSE)?

About you

Tell us about your church background

What areas of church life are/have you been actively involved with?

Name & address of church

City

County/state/province

Zip/postcode

Country

Name of senior leader

The course

The details

Church leader reference

We cannot accept references from family or friends. If your church leader is related to you, please use someone else who leads in your church context.

Name

Position

Phone

Address

City

County/state/province

Zip/postcode

Country

Personal Reference

Your personal reference must be someone who knows you well, is older than you and is not a close friend or a relative.

Name

Relationship to you

Phone

Address

City

County/state/province

Zip/postcode

Country

Next Of Kin Details

Please give us details of your next of kin

Final Details

Your signature

Clear

Additional information (including any musical abilities or other skills you might have)

Ex-offenders

Due to the nature of the course for which you are applying this position is exempt from the provision of section 4 (II) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions Order 1975) and you are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act and in the event of appointment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in the withdrawal of approval to work with children/young people within The Message organisation. Any information given will be strictly confidential. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a course. (See Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy below). A DBS Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. A copy of the DBS Code of Practice is available on request or can be viewed at:www.gov.uk/ government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a criminal offence; or are you at present the subject of criminal investigations? (NB The disclosure of an offence may not prohibit your appointment)

Yes

Please give details including the nature of the offence(s) and dates

Have you ever been involved in court proceedings concerning a child for whom you have parental responsibility?

Yes

Please give details including the nature of the offence(s) and dates

Has there ever been any cause for concern regarding your conduct with children?

Yes

Please give details

To your knowledge have you ever had any allegation made against you which has been reported to, and investigated by, Social Services and/or the Police? If yes we will need to discuss this with you

Yes

Signature

Clear

I confirm that the submitted information is correct and complete. I also consent to further checks being made to the relevant authorities as necessary.

The Message Trust recruitment of ex-offenders policy

As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, The Message Trust complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
We have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is made available to all Disclosure applicants at the outset of the recruitment process.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. We select all applicants for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
Where a Disclosure is to form part of the recruitment process, we encourage all applicants to provide details of their criminal record at the outset of the recruitment process. We request on the application form that this information is sent under a separate confidential cover to a designated person within The Message Trust and we guarantee that this information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
Due to the nature of placements and work at The Message HQ we need to ask you to declare your full criminal record, if any. We will be taking out a DBS check which will have full disclosure, and we need to know that you both acknowledge your history and look to grow in the new season.
We ensure that all those in The Message Trust who are involved in the recruitment process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences. We also ensure that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
At interview or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the course. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the course could lead to a withdrawal of your place.
We make every subject of a DBS Disclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice and make a copy available on request.
We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a Disclosure with the person seeking a place on the course before withdrawing a conditional offer.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence.

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