APPLICATIONS
Everything you need to apply for a Closer Walk weekend or serve on a team.
Closer Walk Applications
Whether you are preparing to attend a Closer Walk weekend, sponsoring a candidate, providing a pastoral recommendation, or applying to serve on a team, you’ll find the appropriate forms below.
Candidate applications are for the Closer Walk experience rather than a specific weekend. Each candidate application is completed with the support of a sponsor and includes a pastor’s recommendation.
Online Applications
Candidate Application
For individuals interested in attending a Closer Walk weekend.
COMPLETE CANDIDATE APPLICATION →
Sponsor Application
For sponsors supporting and preparing a Closer Walk candidate.
COMPLETE SPONSOR APPLICATION →
Pastor’s Recommendation
For pastors providing a recommendation for a Closer Walk candidate.
COMPLETE PASTOR RECOMMENDATION →
Prefer a Printed Candidate Application?
A printable Closer Walk application is also available for those who prefer to complete the process by mail.
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE APPLICATION →
Sponsor guidelines are included on the first page of the printed application.
Completed paper applications may be mailed to:
Lisa Edger
101 Philo Rd. W.
Elmira, NY 14903
607.738.8574
laedger@stny.rr.com
Interested in Serving on a Team?
If you have attended a Closer Walk weekend and are interested in serving on a future team, complete a Team Application. You may apply online or download a printable application.
Apply Online
Complete and submit your Team Application online.
COMPLETE TEAM APPLICATION →
Print an Application
Download a printable Team Application to complete and return.
DOWNLOAD TEAM APPLICATION →
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