Requirements for Admission

Individuals desiring to apply to Defined must:

• Be a high school graduate. You may apply during your senior year of high school, but would be eligible to join Defined only after graduation.
• Be between 18-23 years old. Exceptions are occasionally made depending on when you are graduating high school and what your desired goals are.
• Have a clear Christian testimony. Because the purpose of Defined is to mentor those wanting to be involved in a life of ministry to God’s glory, Ironwood will not accept any individual who does not have a clear testimony of salvation in Jesus Christ. Furthermore, it is our desire to train qualified young people who have already shown a desire to live in obedience to God’s Word and have been faithful with the responsibilities given to them. Students will be asked to sign Ironwood’s doctrinal statement and code of conduct.
• Have a heart that desires to do what is right.
• Have a heart that is willing to grow and change.
• Be willing to be a part of and work on the Ironwood team.

Fill out the application online

Standards of acceptance are based on application and evaluation. Individuals desiring to enter Defined must follow these procedures.

1. Complete the Defined application form.

Once you submit your application, your references will be sent an email with a link for them to complete the reference form for you.

2. Let your references know you have applied.

Tell your references to be on the lookout for an email in their inbox from Defined!

3. Applications will not be processed until all three references have been received. Please allow adequate time for this process. A notice of acceptance or denial will be sent after the application and references have been evaluated.

Want to fill out a paper copy instead?

Download the PDFs below.

1. Fill out the application form and mail or email it to us.
2. Have three (3) references fill out and send us the reference forms. We request that your references include your pastor, youth pastor, and most recent employer. If there are specific reasons as to why you would not be able to get a reference from one of these individuals, please contact us.