2023 Missionary Application


        
            
                
                    
                        
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                
                                    2023 Missionary Application
                                
                            
                            
                                
                                    
																			
																					
																						Welcome!
																					
																					
																			
																				
																					
																						
																								Thank you for your interest in becoming a 2023 Biking for Babies Missionary! Please note that completion of this form includes commitment to:

																						
																						
																							
																								Participate in the entire National Ride Formation Program, which begins March 1 and ends September 30, 2023.

																							
																							
																								Participate in the 2023 National Ride, which is July 9-16. Riding days occur July 10-15 while July 9 and 16 are travel days.

																							
																						
																					
																				
                                        
                                            About You
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            First
                                                    Name*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Last
                                                    Name*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Date of
                                                    Birth*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Email*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Phone*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Occupation*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Gender*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            T-Shirt
                                                Size*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            What faith, if any, do you actively
                                                practice?
                                            
                                        
                                        Address*
                                        
                                            Important Note: you will receive printed materials and other items at this
                                            address.
                                            Be
                                            sure to update the Director of Missionary Formation
                                            (aubrie.faust@bikingforbabies.com) if this address changes.
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Missionary Questions
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Select
                                                your preferred role on the National
                                                Ride*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Select
                                                your preferred
                                                route
                                                (placement is not guaranteed; start cities may be altered if
                                                needed).
                                                Select
                                                all
                                                that apply.*
                                            
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Green Bay, WI to St. Louis, MO
                                                    
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Columbus, OH to St. Louis, MO
                                                    
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Natchez, MS to St. Louis, MO
                                                    
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Dodge City, KS to St. Louis, MO
                                                    
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Minneapolis, MN to St. Louis, MO
                                                    
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO **New Route: Dependent on final
                                                        missionary
                                                        count and location
                                                    
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Columbus, OH to Washington, D.C.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Albany, NY to Washington, D. C. **New Route: Dependent on final
                                                        missionary count and location
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Where did you hear about Biking for Babies?*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Why did you choose to join (or return) this year?*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Our mission is to advocate for the dignity of every life through cycling and the  formation of young adults into disciples of Jesus Christ. Describe what a culture of life looks like to you.*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Why would being partnered with a pregnancy resource center (PRC) enable you to better understand the pro-life message and therefore help renew the culture of life? *
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Do you have a PRC you'd like to be partnered with for this year? If not, type "no center."*
                                            
                                                We encourage local partnerships! If yes, please list center's full
                                                name,
                                                city, and state. [Note: Centers that have not filled out the PRC
                                                partnership
                                                application by Jan 15 cannot be considered for partnership this
                                                year, so
                                                be
                                                sure to send them the application!]
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Why do you think it's important for our missionaries to invite their friends and family to support our mission (therefore pregnancy resource centers and the formation of young adults) monetarily?*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            What do you hope to gain from becoming a Biking for Babies missionary? (Returning missionaries: what do you hope to gain from your continued involvement that's different than before?)*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            How comfortable would you be sharing Biking for Babies' mission by making an announcement at a church or organization with which you are already connected?*
                                        
                                        
                                            How
                                                comfortable would you be sharing
                                                Biking
                                                for
                                                Babies' mission by speaking to a small group of about 15-20 highly
                                                interested people?*
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Missionary Commitment
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                    National Ride missionaries commit to:
                                                    


                                                    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
                                                    


																										Participate in the entire National Ride Formation Program, which begins March 1 and ends September 1, 2023. 
																									  


																									  Participate in the 2023 National Ride, which is July 9-16. Riding days occur July 10-15 while July 9 and 16 are travel days.
																									  


                                                    Actively pursue a missionary lifestyle, which includes the
                                                    following
                                                    qualities:
                                                    


                                                    -Live by the Gospel of Life, which is the revelation of Jesus
                                                    Christ
                                                    that
                                                    every human person has immeasurable value and dignity and is
                                                    therefore
                                                    worthy of reverence and love.
                                                    


                                                    -Commitment to be an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ
                                                    


                                                    -A personal prayer life
                                                    


                                                    -Trustworthiness, accountability, and commitment to sharing
                                                    Truth
                                                    with
                                                    Love
                                                    


                                                    -Passion for changing the culture
                                                    


                                                    -Willingness to grow in the above by communal and personal
                                                    pursuits
                                                    of
                                                    Scripture study, prayer formation, pro-life education, and
                                                    openness
                                                    to
                                                    the
                                                    workings of the Holy Spirit.
                                                    


                                                    -Cultivation of the following qualities: humble, loving,
                                                    courageous,
                                                    faithful, generous, joyful, disciplined
                                                    


                                                    -Be guided by the Biking for Babies Core Values: evangelize
                                                    joyfully,
                                                    reverence for the dignity of the human person, unification with
                                                    the
                                                    Cross
                                                    






                                                    Be an active member of the National Ride community by attending
                                                    and
                                                    engaging
                                                    in all formation opportunities, including but not limited to:
                                                    


                                                    -Formation: Missionary Formation video calls and breakout
                                                    sessions
                                                    


                                                    -Representation: Represent one pregnancy resource center,
                                                    learning
                                                    their
                                                    needs and advocating for them
                                                    


                                                    -Fundraising: Set a fundraising goal, then invite “mission
                                                    partners”
                                                    to
                                                    financially support the mission, helping you reach your
                                                    fundraising
                                                    goal
                                                    





                                                    Strive for excellence and fulfill responsibilities in all areas
                                                    for
                                                    the
                                                    safety, health, and well-being of Biking for Babies and its
                                                    members
                                                    


                                                    -Regularly communicate with Route Leader (RL) via text, email, or RL’s
                                                    preferred
                                                    method
                                                    of
                                                    communication
                                                    


                                                    -Use all provided resources often
                                                    


                                                    -Commit to accomplishing any “homework” associated with
                                                    formation
                                                    


                                                    -Receive constructive feedback with willingness to make changes
                                                    that
                                                    promote
                                                    personal and team growth
                                                    


                                                    -Commit to general expectations for the National Ride
                                                    


                                                    -Plan and pay your transportation costs to your starting
                                                    location
                                                    and
                                                    from
                                                    your ending location
                                                    


                                                    -Write and send a thank you note for each donation made in your
                                                    name
                                                    


                                                    -Prepare diligently with provided safety resources for the
                                                    health
                                                    and
                                                    well-being of the organization and its members
                                                    


                                                    -Pay total “ride fee” to cover food and transportation costs on
                                                    the
                                                    National
                                                    Ride
                                                    


                                                    -Actively participate in the National Ride’s religious and
                                                    non-religious
                                                    activities
                                                    


                                                    -Be an enthusiastic member of the team by accepting and sharing
                                                    encouragement during the toughest parts of the National Ride and
                                                    by
                                                    actively
                                                    engaging with community we meet along the way
                                                    





                                                    Commit to role-specific expectations for the National Ride
                                                    Program,
                                                    including but not limited to:
                                                    


                                                    For riders only:
                                                    


                                                    -Acquire for use a road bicycle with clips,helmet, & cycling
                                                    shorts
                                                    


                                                    -Purchase a Biking for Babies cycling jersey
                                                    


                                                    -Use Strava (strava.com) and provided digital training log to
                                                    record
                                                    activities and workouts for training specialist to review
                                                    


                                                    -Complete at least one 100-mile training ride and accomplish all
                                                    other
                                                    training milestones as outlined in the Rider Checklist
                                                    



                                                    For support crew only:
                                                    


                                                    -Help to coordinate the routes’ evening stops (events and
                                                    lodging)
                                                    


                                                    -Participate in Support Crew Training which includes physical
                                                    and
                                                    spiritual
                                                    activities in preparation for the National Ride
                                                    


                                                    -Fulfill essential roles of service during the National Ride
                                                    including:
                                                    


                                                    -Laundry of teams’ clothes, packing and repacking van, filling
                                                    and
                                                    distributing water bottles, filming and taking pictures,
                                                    communicating
                                                    with
                                                    day’s lodging, preparing lunch, navigation, contributing to a
                                                    positive
                                                    team
                                                    morale, and covering the week with prayer
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            As a National Ride missionary, are you
                                                ready
                                                to
                                                be held to these commitments?*
                                            
                                                
                                                     Yes
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                             Is there anything else you would like considered with your application?*
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Returning Missionaries
                                                only: Are you
                                                interested
                                                in interviewing for a Route Leader position? (Route Leaders must
                                                have
                                                participated at least one Biking for Babies National Ride. Route
                                                Leaders
                                                are
                                                interviewed by the Executive Team and will be selected through a
                                                discernment
                                                process. Selecting this option will not guarantee you as a Route
                                                Leader.)
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                Statement of Acknowledgement
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                I affirm that the
                                                    information
                                                    I have entered in this application is true. *
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                I understand that
                                                    this
                                                    application does not guarantee my invitation or participation in
                                                    the
                                                    National Ride. *
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                I have read and
                                                    accept
                                                    all
                                                    expectations of Biking for Babies missionaries as listed on the
                                                    website,
                                                    and, if selected, will strive for excellence in all areas
                                                    (especially
                                                    training and physical preparation) for the safety, health, and
                                                    well-being of
                                                    the organization and its members. *
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                                    I understand that I may be prevented from participation in the
                                                    National
                                                    Ride
                                                    at any point at the discretion of Biking for Babies. *
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                Accident Waiver and Release of
                                                    Liability
                                                
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                                    
                                                        I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of
                                                        a
                                                        person's
                                                        physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential
                                                        for
                                                        death,
                                                        serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are
                                                        not
                                                        limited
                                                        to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature,
                                                        weather,
                                                        condition
                                                        of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other
                                                        people
                                                        including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers,
                                                        spectators,
                                                        coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or
                                                        producers
                                                        of
                                                        the
                                                        event, and lack of hydration. These risks are not only
                                                        inherent
                                                        to
                                                        athletics but are also present for volunteers. I hereby
                                                        assume
                                                        all
                                                        of
                                                        the risks of participating &/or volunteering in this event.
                                                        I
                                                        certify
                                                        that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for
                                                        participation in
                                                        the event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified
                                                        medical
                                                        person. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release
                                                        of
                                                        Liability
                                                        (AWRL) form will be used by the event holders, sponsors and
                                                        organizers,
                                                        in which I may participate and that it will govern my
                                                        actions
                                                        and
                                                        responsibilities at said events. In consideration of my
                                                        application
                                                        and
                                                        permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take
                                                        action
                                                        for
                                                        myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin,
                                                        successors,
                                                        and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge
                                                        from
                                                        any
                                                        and
                                                        all liability for my death, disability, personal injury,
                                                        property
                                                        damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may
                                                        hereafter
                                                        accrue
                                                        to me or my traveling to and from this event, THE FOLLOWING
                                                        ENTITIES
                                                        OR
                                                        PERSONS: Biking for Babies their directors, officers,
                                                        employees,
                                                        volunteers, representatives, and agents, the event holders,
                                                        event
                                                        sponsors, event directors, event volunteers, and
                                                        co-participants,
                                                        except
                                                        to the extent caused by the fault of such person which fault
                                                        is
                                                        covered
                                                        by insurance; (B) Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities
                                                        or
                                                        persons
                                                        mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or
                                                        claims
                                                        made
                                                        by other individuals or entitles as a result of any of my
                                                        actions
                                                        during
                                                        this event. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment
                                                        which
                                                        may
                                                        be
                                                        deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and or
                                                        illness
                                                        during
                                                        this event. I understand that at this event or related
                                                        activities, I
                                                        may
                                                        be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video or film
                                                        likeness
                                                        to be
                                                        used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders,
                                                        producers,
                                                        sponsors, organizers and or assigns. I hereby certify that I
                                                        have
                                                        read
                                                        this document; and, I understand its content.
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                Please type your first and
                                                    last
                                                    name*
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                                    I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal
                                                    signature
                                                    confirming
                                                    that I have read, understand and agree to the above Statement of
                                                    Acknowledgement and Accident Waiver/Release of Liability. *
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                COVID-19 Liability Waiver
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                                    
                                                        I understand the hazards of the novel coronavirus
                                                        (“COVID-19”)
                                                        and
                                                        am
                                                        familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
                                                        (“CDC”)
                                                        guidelines regarding COVID-19. I acknowledge and understand
                                                        that
                                                        the
                                                        circumstances regarding COVID-19 are changing from day to
                                                        day
                                                        and
                                                        that,
                                                        accordingly, the CDC guidelines are regularly modified and
                                                        updated
                                                        and I
                                                        accept full responsibility for familiarizing myself with the
                                                        most
                                                        recent
                                                        updates. Notwithstanding the risks associated with COVID-19,
                                                        which I
                                                        readily acknowledge, I hereby willingly choose to
                                                        participate in
                                                        the
                                                        National Ride. I acknowledge and fully assume the risk of
                                                        illness or
                                                        death related to COVID-19 arising from my being on the
                                                        premises
                                                        and
                                                        participating in the National Ride and hereby RELEASE,
                                                        WAIVE,
                                                        DISCHARGE,
                                                        AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE (on behalf of myself) Biking for
                                                        Babies,
                                                        their
                                                        directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives,
                                                        and
                                                        agents,
                                                        the event holders, event sponsors, event directors, event
                                                        volunteers,
                                                        and co-participants, except to the extent caused by the
                                                        fault of
                                                        such
                                                        person which fault is covered by insurance and assigns (the
                                                        “RELEASEES”)
                                                        from any liability related to COVID-19 which might occur as
                                                        a
                                                        result
                                                        my
                                                        being on the premises and participating in the National
                                                        Ride. I
                                                        shall
                                                        indemnify, defend and hold harmless the RELEASEES from and
                                                        against
                                                        any
                                                        and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, losses or
                                                        expenses of
                                                        any
                                                        nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys’
                                                        fees,
                                                        costs
                                                        and disbursements, whether of in-house or outside counsel
                                                        and
                                                        whether or
                                                        not an action is brought, on appeal or otherwise), arising
                                                        from
                                                        or
                                                        out
                                                        of, or relating to, directly or indirectly, the infection of
                                                        COVID-19 or
                                                        any other illness or injury. It is my express intent that
                                                        this
                                                        Waiver
                                                        and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind any assigns and
                                                        representatives,
                                                        and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, AND
                                                        COVENANT
                                                        NOT TO
                                                        SUE the above-named RELEASEES. This Agreement and the
                                                        provisions
                                                        contained herein shall be construed, interpreted, and
                                                        controlled
                                                        according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin. I HEREBY
                                                        KNOWINGLY
                                                        AND
                                                        VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY DISPUTE
                                                        ARISING
                                                        IN
                                                        CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS
                                                        WAIVER
                                                        WAS
                                                        EXPRESSLY NEGOTIATED AND IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT THE
                                                        PERMISSION
                                                        GRANTED
                                                        BY RELEASEES TO BE ON PREMISES AND PARTICIPATE IN THE
                                                        NATIONAL
                                                        RIDE.
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                Please type your first
                                                    and
                                                    last
                                                    name*
                                                
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                                    I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature
                                                    confirming
                                                    that I have read, understand and agree to the above COVID-19
                                                    Liability
                                                    Waiver. *
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            $75 Application Fee
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                    Upon acceptance, a $75 fee will be attributed towards missionary
                                                    "ride
                                                    fees," which help cover the cost of the National Ride program
                                                    (fuel,
                                                    housing, food, insurance, etc). Final cost of this amount is
                                                    around
                                                    $175
                                                    (TBD). If you are not accepted as a missionary, you will have
                                                    the
                                                    option
                                                    to donate this fee to the organization or have it refunded to
                                                    you.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Next Steps
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                You will be interviewed within two
                                                    weeks
                                                    of
                                                    submitting your application, by March 13. What are three time slots 
                                                    (listed
                                                    in
                                                    CT) during the week you can be available for a 30-minute
                                                    video
                                                    interview? You must select at least three, but more than that is
                                                    just
                                                    fine!
                                                
                                                    
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Mondays 3p-6p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Mondays 6p-9p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Tuesdays 8a-12p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Tuesdays 3p-6p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Wednesdays 3p-6p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Wednesdays 6p-9p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Thursdays 8a-12p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Thursdays 3p-6p
                                                        
																											
                                                            
                                                            Fridays 3p-6p
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Saturdays 8-11a
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Saturdays 11a-2p
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Saturdays 2p-6p
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Saturdays 6p-8p
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Sundays 10a-1p
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Sundays 1p-4p
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            Sundays 4p-8p
                                                        
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            For New Riders Only
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                Only first-year riding missionaries will receive a new jersey with
                                                their
                                                acceptance (fee to be included in National Ride fee). Returning
                                                missionaries
                                                or
                                                support crew can order a jersey for $77.
                                                


                                                SIZING CHART
                                                Jersey (we order men's club cut): LINK
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Biking
                                                Jersey Size (unisex
                                                sizes)
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Sleeve
                                                Preference
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            Optional For All
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                    Open to all current missionaries (riders and support crew)! Info
                                                    for
                                                    Biking
                                                    for
                                                    Babies designed bibs and shorts from Nimblewear (they match the
                                                    yellow
                                                    B4B
                                                    jersey).
                                                    Costs will be determined by how many pieces we order in
                                                    mid-March.
                                                    If
                                                    you
                                                    want
                                                    bibs
                                                    or shorts, please select the size below. If you do not want to
                                                    pay
                                                    the
                                                    additional
                                                    cost for these items, skip these questions.
                                                
                                                SIZING GUIDES
                                                Bibs: LINK
                                                    

                                                    Shorts: LINK
                                                
                                                COST ESTIMATES (final price depends on total pieces ordered for
                                                    the
                                                    season)
                                                
                                                
                                                    Shorts: 1 piece ordered: $85; 2-3 pieces ordered: $70; 4/+
                                                    pieces
                                                    ordered:
                                                    $60
                                                    Bibs: 1 piece ordered: $100; 2-3 pieces ordered: $85; 4/+ pieces
                                                    ordered
                                                    $70
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            I want to order shorts!
                                                    Please
                                                    specify
                                                    how
                                                    many, which gender, and adult size.
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            I want to order bibs! Please
                                                    specify
                                                    how
                                                    many, which gender, and adult size.
                                            
                                        
                                        
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        2023 Missionary Application Received
        Thank you for applying to be a 2023 Missionary! Your application has been received and our Director of Missionary Formation, Aubrie Faust, will reach out within the week. Feel free to reach Aubrie at aubrie.faust@bikingforbabies.com. Please know of our prayers for you and God's will for your participation with Biking for Babies.

God bless,

Nikki Biese
Biking for Babies Executive Director

2023 Missionary Application

2023 Missionary Application

Welcome!

About You

Address*

Missionary Questions

Missionary Commitment

Statement of Acknowledgement

Accident Waiver and Release of Liability

COVID-19 Liability Waiver

$75 Application Fee

Next Steps

For New Riders Only

SIZING CHART

Optional For All

SIZING GUIDES

COST ESTIMATES (final price depends on total pieces ordered for the season)

Payment Information

2023 Missionary Application Received

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