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    Spiritual Life Reference

    Applicant Information
    Reference/Endorser Information
    Perception of the Applicant

    This information is treated confidentially and is employed in evaluating the applicant. We value your comments and ask that you give a full and candid reports so that fair consideration may be given to the applicant.

    Demonstrates clear-cut and worthy ministry goals*
    Demonstrates clear-cut and worthy ministry goals*
    Demonstrates responsibility and effort necessary to achieve goals*
    Demonstrates responsibility and effort necessary to achieve goals*
    Has the support of his/her spouse (if applicable)*
    Has the support of his/her spouse (if applicable)*
    Expends effort and energy wisely*
    Expends effort and energy wisely*
    Shows insight in identifying problems*
    Shows insight in identifying problems*
    Utilizes resources in solving problems*
    Utilizes resources in solving problems*
    Approaches problems in a constructive manner*
    Approaches problems in a constructive manner*
    Accepts well-meant criticism and uses it constructively*
    Accepts well-meant criticism and uses it constructively*
    Demonstrates openness regarding personal feelings*
    Demonstrates openness regarding personal feelings*
    Shows responsibility in money matters (credit, etc.)*
    Shows responsibility in money matters (credit, etc.)*
    Participates willingly and effectively in a group*
    Participates willingly and effectively in a group*
    Shows leadership ability when the occasion permits*
    Shows leadership ability when the occasion permits*
    Relates with others in a healthy way*
    Relates with others in a healthy way*
    Demonstrates a teachable spirit or attitude*
    Demonstrates a teachable spirit or attitude*
    Recognizes and accomplishes necessary tasks*
    Recognizes and accomplishes necessary tasks*
    Generally acceptable in personal appearance*
    Generally acceptable in personal appearance*
    Socially acceptable in personal habits*
    Socially acceptable in personal habits*
    Well accepted by associates*
    Well accepted by associates*
    Possesses a wholesome attitude toward others*
    Possesses a wholesome attitude toward others*
    Communicates clearly and effectively (orally and in writing)*
    Communicates clearly and effectively (orally and in writing)*
    Interprets accurately and effectively the ideas of others*
    Interprets accurately and effectively the ideas of others*
    Possesses appropriate self-awareness*
    Possesses appropriate self-awareness*
    Possesses biblical ethics and integrity*
    Possesses biblical ethics and integrity*
    Demonstrates a growing love for God and others*
    Demonstrates a growing love for God and others*
    Please mark the term that best describes your recommendation of the applicant:*
    Please mark the term that best describes your recommendation of the applicant:*
    On this date, I endorsed the applicant named above as a candidate for Christian ministry (including Christian Education). The Church/Board believes this candidate to be a true Christian and spiritually, morally, and intellectually equipped for vocational Christian ministry. This candidate is of such high quality and caliber that, if an appropriate opening were to exist, the candidate might be considered for a position with our church/ministry staff.*
    On this date, I endorsed the applicant named above as a candidate for Christian ministry (including Christian Education). The Church/Board believes this candidate to be a true Christian and spiritually, morally, and intellectually equipped for vocational Christian ministry. This candidate is of such high quality and caliber that, if an appropriate opening were to exist, the candidate might be considered for a position with our church/ministry staff.*
    If you have additional information you think we need to know, feel free to contact us at seminary@grace.edu or by phone at 877-607-0012.