Application & Interview Process
All applicants for an apologist, missionary, or staff position with Ratio Christi will fill out an application, provide references, and fill out other necessary forms.
If you are applying for a “Supported Missionary” (paid with funds received from developing your own Ministry Partners) Chapter Director or staff positions with Ratio Christi the notes labeled SM below apply only to you. Those applying for volunteer (“tent-maker”) Chapter Director positions do not need to complete the items labeled SM.
In order to facilitate a smooth application process, at this point, you should have already:
- Had a pre-application screening with one of our staff.
- Been referred to and completed a phone or video interview with an area or regional director.
- Had the first HR/Recruiting interview.
- You have been asked by HR/Recruiting start the application process.
If you are in the middle of this process and do not know with whom to follow-up, email info@ratiochristi.org and we will get you on track.
If you have not started this process, please click Get Involved to start the process.
Read the Following Resources
- Carefully review the Chapter Director Job Description and other chapter operational material as sent to you by Ratio Christi.
- Supported Missionary only: Carefully review the entire Handbook for Ratio Christi Supported Missionary Program that was sent to you with your application email. You can also download the .pdf file.
Background Checks & Training
- Ratio Christi will have a Background Check performed for all applicants.
- Complete online training by ProtectMyMinistry. This does NOT have to be completed prior to finishing the remainder of the application process. However, it will need to be completed prior to you starting ministry work with students. The training takes about one hour to complete.
Finish the Application Pieces
Complete the application materials online as directed below. All submitted application materials become the permanent record and property of Ratio Christi and will not be returned to the applicant. Applications for consideration as a Ratio Christi director will only be considered by the staff after you complete ALL of the following. Please contact info@ratiochristi.org if you have any questions.Your Application Forms
- Application (Form 380) – This is a multi-page form that can be saved and resumed later for completion. It is a very long form. Please fill it out as completely as possible. Make sure to include a digital photograph of yourself (see upload location in form). Sign the forms in all the required locations.
- Recommendation Requests (Form 380.5) – Fill out this form with at least three names and contact information of people to whom you are sending requests to fill out recommendation forms. This form is sent to Ratio Christi.
- Theological and Apologetics Application Questions (Form 381) – This is also a multi-page form that can be saved and resumed later if needed.
- Spousal Consent (SM Only) (Form 383.20) – If you are married and applying for a Supported Missionary position, please have your spouse fill out this form.
Recommendation Forms
- Recommendations (Form 384) for each of your references. Send this link to each of your references. Make sure to include the following note in your email/communication to each reference.
- The information you provide to Ratio Christi will be kept confidential and will not be shared with me unless you explicitly indicate to do so. The recommendation form will be sent directly to Ratio Christi (online or otherwise) and I will not see the completed form. As an applicant to Ratio Christi I have signed the following release and authorization: “I authorize any references, individuals, churches, and/or organizations listed in this application to give you any information including opinions that they may have regarding my character and fitness for ministry as a Ratio Christi missionary/apologist. In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by Ratio Christi, I hereby release any individual, agent, employee, volunteer, reference, or any other organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any 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 waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application.”
Other
- Ratio Christi MAY REQUEST that official or unofficial transcripts of academic work from some or all institutions you attended be sent directly to Ratio Christi. Individuals who have not yet completed an undergraduate degree might also have to include their high school or GED transcript. After submitting your initial application we will notify you which institutions (if any) we need to obtain transcripts from. The applicant will then need to request from each institution to send official or unofficial transcripts directly to Ratio Christi staff. If transcripts are sent to you, submit an official unopened copy to Ratio Christi. Use the transcript request form provided by each institution from which you need to obtain records. Mail transcripts to: Ratio Christi, Attn: HR, 2150 Elmwood Ave., Suite 2, Lafayette, IN 47904.Or Scan and Email: to info@ratiochristi.org
Final Interview
Ratio Christi will conduct a final interview in person or over the phone. You will discuss your application and any other questions you may have. Compensation requirements will also be discussed at this time for those seeking to be SM’s.
If approved, you will receive a non-binding, Intent to Hire letter from Human Resources within two weeks from the date of your interview or from the date that all paperwork and recommendations are returned to Ratio Christ. Frequently, an applicant is given a decision at the time of the interview, although not necessarily. If you receive an Intent to Hire letter, a drug test may be performed. The Intent to Hire letter requires your acknowledgement via electronic signature to continue the process.
Signatures
Upon completion of the previous items, you will receive via email, a link to a portal to complete all necessary new hire paperwork. There are between 12 and 16 forms required. It is all electronic, and you will complete them individually, so they do not need to be done at the same time. You will be given all your Ratio Christi logins, email, and access, as well as a Ministry Partner Development coach if you will be a Supported Missionary, once all the documents are signed and received electronically by Ratio Christi Human Resources.
Begin Your Training!
Ratio Christi will begin sending you information on Ratio Christi training, account information, and any online access information required for beginning your work.
SM’s Only: If you are approved as a Ratio Christi Supported Missionary (contractor), you will need to schedule your training date with the “Support Raising Solutions Fundraising Bootcamp.” You may start raising support immediately, but you must select a training slot and notify Ratio Christi of your schedule. Your final compensation level is typically determined by you after you have attended the training and have begun to build your support team.
Thank you for taking this tour of Ratio Christi’s interviewing and onboarding process. We’re glad you’ve decided to join us.
