Reference for Candidacy 1Introduction2Professional Observations3Christian Faith & Experience4Personal Characteristics5Gifting for Ministry6Background & Context7Review & Consent Type of Reference*When the applicant submitted your name as a reference person, they did so with the understanding that you could serve as a specific type of reference. Please select the appropriate type. Personal Employer Pastoral Name of Reference Person* First Last Name of Applicant* First Last IntroductionHow long have you known the nominee?In what capacity?How well do you know the nominee? Superficially Only Little Casually Quite Well Very Well Professional ObservationsThe applicant has performed well in his/her present responsibility? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A CommentI would hire the applicant again, given the opportunity. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A Comment Christian Faith & ExperienceThe applicant is living in true fellowship with Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A CommentThe applicant's faith is a daily, demonstrable part of his/her life. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A CommentHow have you seen this demonstrated?The applicant demonstrates genuine concern for the unconverted. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A CommentHow have you seen this demonstrated?The applicant has been active in Christian service. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A CommentHow have you seen this demonstrated?The applicant's doctrinal views are sound and balanced. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A CommentI believe the applicant has been called by God to cross-cultural missionary service. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A CommentI believe the applicant is sufficiently mature in Christ to be able to meet the challenges of cross-cultural missionary life. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Unsure or N/A Comment Personal CharacteristicsPlease indicate what you observe to be the applicant’s characteristics by checking the box of one or more items under each section. Do not check items in which you feel uncertain or have had no opportunity to observe. Remember, your replies are kept strictly confidential.Personal LifePhysical Condition rugged and vigorous good health fairly healthy somewhat below par partially incapacitated due to physical disability frequently incapacitated CommentPersonal Appearance consistently well-groomed and neat neat and tasteful in appearance usually neat careless over-meticulous over-elegant, over-fashion conscious CommentIntelligence brilliant, exceptional capacity alert; has a good mind average mental ability learns and thinks very slowly mentally handicapped CommentEmotional Stability maintains balance and control in difficult circumstances well-balanced and controlled usually well-balanced somewhat over-emotional frequently worried, anxious, nervous or tense frequently depressed or discouraged inclined to be apathetic CommentSelf-Discipline excellent good normal poor CommentFamily Matters married single parent check all that applyMarried good spousal communication, respect, support and affirmation average spousal communication, respect, support and affirmation below average spousal relationship serious, unresolved problems are present in the marital relationship CommentSingle accepts singleness very well accepts singleness, but would rather be married tries hard, but is really struggling to accept singleness has great difficulty in accepting singleness CommentParent children show marked evidence of excellent nurturing, and effective love and discipline children seem well-balanced and able to cope in their surroundings children show some signs of stress children have significant degree of stress or emotional problems children appear undisciplined, unruly or unloved CommentMoral Behavior shows appropriate actions and responses at all times honestly attempts to maintain appropriate behavior sometimes demonstrates inappropriate behavior has had history of inappropriate behavior CommentHandling of Inappropriate Behavior has fully repented of inappropriate behavior appears to no longer be involved in inappropriate behavior may still be prone to inappropriate behavior is definitely still involved in on-going inappropriate behavior no observation with regard to recovery from inappropriate behavior CommentFinancial LifeWisdom in Spending Money has learned to live with present income shows great wisdom in spending usually spends wisely sometimes spends unwisely does not know how to manage present income give the impression of being extravagant CommentGiving regularly shares money and other material possessions occasionally shares money and other possessions seldom shared money and other material possessions exhibits a very selfish attitude on giving and sharing CommentIndebtedness seldom in debt shows real sense of responsibility toward debts usually pays debts pays debts if reminded habitually in debt can't seem to get out from being under debt neglectful and undependable regarding debts CommentRelationships & Social LifeWillingness to Serve Others devoted to service of others eager to serve as needed usually willing to serve serves, but motives confused reluctant to serve CommentUnselfishness almost always puts the interest of others first consistently considerate of others usually thinks of others' welfare sometimes seeks own interest even when others may be hurt thinks only of self CommentSocial Responsiveness very alert to others' needs understanding and courteous long-suffering and patient with others usually responsive to the feelings and needs of others impatient with others slow to sense how others feel CommentSocial Acceptability sought by others liked by everyone liked by most people liked by some people tolerated by others avoided by others CommentFriendliness warm and friendly with many people moderately friendly with many people can be friendly if coaxed quiet or shy cliquish easily offended generally aloof has very few friends CommentExpression of Feelings tactful non-argumentative tactless argumentative fault-finding CommentWorking LifeFollowing Orders excellent satisfactory sometimes follows orders, sometimes not does things own way regardless of orders CommentWorkmanship very good satisfactory; gives very best efforts some work done well, some down poorly most work poorly done CommentTimeliness punctual; always on time usually on time only occasionally on time seldom on time for anything makes excuses for being late honest in giving explanation about tardiness CommentLeadership displays ability to lead others sometimes leads in important affairs occasionally leads in minor affairs seldom takes the lead probably unable to lead people CommentTeamwork very effective in teamwork works well with others usually cooperative seldom cooperative with others seeks to dominate frequently causes friction can only work alone CommentJudgment and Common Sense shows exceptional judgment and common sense shows sound judgment and common sense in most matters usually shows good judgment and common sense impulsive in making decisions impractical has difficulty making decisions CommentAdaptability and Flexibility adjusts promptly and successfully to change makes successful adjustment to change slow in adjustment to change; often rigid unable to cope with new situations CommentIndustry and Achievement superior creative ability and accomplishment resourceful; sets additional tasks for self self-reliant; does ordinary tasks on own accord does only what is assigned depends on others; needs occasional prodding doesn't complete assignments and duties CommentPerseverance perseveres in spite of difficulties consistently completes tasks usually carries on to finish finishes simple tasks, but is easily discouraged starts but habitually does not finish tasks CommentPlease share any additional strength or area of challenge we should know about this applicant? Gifting for MinistryAreas of Ministry Evangelism Disciple Making Teaching Visionary Leadership Administration/Management Pastoral Care/Counseling Group/Team Development Service/Helping Cross-Cultural Communication/Ministry Mercy/Healing Hospitality Intercession Other Select up to five areas of ministry for which the applicant is significantly gifted. Then, rank these areas from 1-5, with 1 being primary gifting.Other Ministry Gifting Evangelism 1 2 3 4 5 Disciple Making 1 2 3 4 5 Teaching 1 2 3 4 5 Visionary Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 Administration/Management 1 2 3 4 5 Pastoral Care/Counseling 1 2 3 4 5 Group/Team Development 1 2 3 4 5 Service/Helping 1 2 3 4 5 Cross-Cultural Communication/Ministry 1 2 3 4 5 Mercy/Healing 1 2 3 4 5 Hospitality 1 2 3 4 5 Intercession 1 2 3 4 5 Other Ministry Gifting 1 2 3 4 5 Comments on Ministry Giftings Background & ContextAre you aware of anything regarding the nominee’s personal background or context that may adversely impact ministry—e.g., family separation, alcoholism? Yes No CommentsWould you have reservations about working on a team with this applicant? Please explain. Yes No CommentsDo you know any reason why it would not be advisable to accept the applicant for missionary service? Yes No CommentsDo you recommend the applicant for missionary service? 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