Candidate for the Ministry Referee Form Accreditation References Application Identifier* Name of applicant: Who is the reference is for?* First Last Your Name* First Last Your Email* What is your connection to applicant?* Current Snr/Lead Pastor Previous Snr/Lead Pastor Employer - Current/Previous Colleague/Acquaintance/Friend Church Secretary/Senior Officer of Applicants Church Reference QuestionsHow long has the applicant named been known to you and, how well do you know them?*In what circumstances have you known the applicant?*Are you related to the applicant?*YesNoIn considering the applicant's relationship with other people what do you know of their family of origin upbringing, home conditions, and relations with other people which merit consideration in determining their suitability to be a minister?*If the applicant is married/engaged how do you view the relationship and what level of support do you consider their spouse/fiance would provide in the work of the ministry?Is the applicant's life consistent with their profession as a Christian?*YesNoDoes the applicant have a personality which attracts people?*YesNoTo which age group would the applicant relate to most?* Do you see evidence in the applicant's life of a 'call' to the ministry?*YesNoDo they have a good reputation?*YesNoAre there any aspects of the applicant's personality which would limit their effectiveness as a minister? If the answer is 'yes', please comment furtherIn what form of Christian service has the applicant engaged?In what area of Christian work is the applicant most efficient?Do you consider the applicant will be able to succeed in completing their course of training?*YesNoWhat will be the applicant's greatest strength as a minister?What will be the applicant's most obvious weakness as a minister?Indicate any special abilities or interests not already mentioned which should assist the applicant in their work as a minister.Would you unhesitatingly recommend the applicant's acceptance? Why?How would you describe the applicant's relationship with you?What gifts do you observe that God has given the applicant for the ministry?How does the applicant resolve conflict with others?Do you have any further comments which would help us in making an assessment concerning the applicant?SecretaryPlease upload letter confirming the church's endorsement of the Applicant by the Church.*Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 GB.Previous EmployerHow long has the above-named been known to you and how well do you know them?For what period was the applicant employed by you?In what capacity was the applicant employed?Did the applicant mix freely with their fellow employees? Generally, what was their relationship with the applicant?What is the applicants record so far as attendance and punctuality are concerned?Does the applicant show initiative in the performance of their duties?In your opinion does the applicant possess leadership qualities?What was the applicants greatest asset in relation to their work?What was the applicants most obvious weakness in relation to their work?Did the applicant perform their duties in an efficient and satisfactory manner?Did the applicant have a good reputation for integrity in business matters?Is the applicant careful in the use of money and prompt in paying debts?Can you visualise the applicant in the role of a minister? ExplainList any interests or abilities possessed by the applicant which you feel would help them to be an effective minister.Is the applicant's life consistent with his profession as a Christian?How would you describe the applicant's relationship with you?How does the applicant resolve conflict with others?Do you have any further comments which would help us in making an assessment concerning the applicant?