Cedarville University

http://www.cedarville.edu/christianministries/communityministries/minreference.htm

Ministry Team Reference Form

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Reference Form For (Student's Name)

We appreciate your honest estimate of this applicant's personality and character traits. Any information that is submitted will only be used in the most appropriate manner to assure the selection of individuals who will minister and represent well our Lord and Cedarville University.

If you do not wish to complete this reference for the individual above or do not know the applicant well enough to fill out this form, we would be happy to contact the student asking them to submit another name in your place. Click here to tell us your preference.

Also, it would be helpful if you could submit this form as soon as possible, as any delay may hinder the individual's progress in the selection process.

After you complete this form:

  1. Submit the information by clicking on the button at the bottom of this page.
  2. You will be prompted to complete any required fields (noted by an asterisk) which were left blank. However, if a question is not applicable, feel free to leave its related comment field blank.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ministry Reference Form Questions

Your Name*

How long have you known the applicant?*

In what relationship?*

To your knowledge, how does the applicant respond under difficult circumstances?*

Not Known

Can the applicant take responsibility?*

Could you give an example?

Please note any special background, abilities, or talents the applicant has which could be used in a ministry experience (e.g. organizational, musical, athletic, etc.).*

Not Known

Does the applicant have any objectionable habits?*

If yes, please comment

Are you aware of any instances of mental or emotional instability?*

If yes, please comment

What is the applicant's attitude toward his church and pastor?*

Comment

Do you have any reservations or lack confidence concerning the applicant's ability to be successful in a ministry setting?*

Yes
No

If yes, please explain

Who would benefit more from this experience?*

Please explain

If you were given the task of forming a ministry team, would the applicant be...*

Please explain

Please give names and addresses of two (2) other persons acquainted with the applicant (you do not need to provide an address for CU students or employees).*

Not Known

Please Rate The Qualifications Of The Applicant

Leadership Ability*

Cooperation, Team Work*

Dependability*

Flexibility*

Punctuality*

Integrity*

Perserverance (completing a task)*

Willingness to Receive Instruction (teachable) *

Maturity For Age*

Consideration of Others*

Acceptance by Others*

Conduct with Opposite Sex*

General Health*

Neatness Of Person*

Spiritual Maturity*

Consistency Of Testimony*

Ability To Communicate*

Listed below are some tendencies which, if present, may reduce the effectiveness of this ministry team's work and witness. Please check any that might readily describe the applicant and comment on it.

Lazy, Not Industrious

Critical

Easily Discouraged

Self-Centered

Argumentative

Domineering Manner

Lacking In Humor

Overall Recommendation and Further Comments

How would you recommend the applicant?*

Further Comments - Include areas you perceive the student should work on, etc.