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Pastoral Recommendation for Ministerial Applicants

Avondale University requires all applicants for the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology and the Associate Degree in Theological Studies to provide a reference from their Pastor. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in completing this form. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Head of School, Dr Wendy Jackson.

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Details of the Pastor Completing the Form

Name:*

First Name Last Name/Surname

Position or title:*

Church & Denomination:*

Mobile Phone Number:*

Email Address*

Are you related to the applicant? If so, how?*

Note: Recommendations from close relatives are not normally accepted unless the applicant lives in an isolated area without contact with other pastors.

Details about the Applicant

Applicant's Name:*

First Name Last Name/Surname

Date of baptism:*

If unknown, was it more than 2 years ago?

How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity?*

How well do you know him/her?*

Does the applicant show evidence of a personal commitment to Jesus Christ?*

What is the level of commitment of the applicant to the official teachings of the denomination?*

To what extent is the applicant engaged in the activities of the church?*

Please select one.

Please describe some of the church activities in which the applicant has been involved and please specify any church offices held.*

What do you consider the applicant’s strengths?*

Do you know of any weaknesses we should be aware of?*

Please evaluate the applicant in regard to the following categories:

Reliability*

Maturity*

Humility*

Integrity*

Emotional stability*

Interpersonal relationships*

Boundaries*

Empathy*

Work habits*

Leadership*

Ability to work in a team*

Command of the English language*

Please comment on the applicant’s potential for ministry. Do you recommend him/her for the study of ministry?*

Before we accept this candidate would you like the Head of Seminary to call you? If so, please indicate the best days of the week or times of day to contact you.*

Before we accept this person, is there someone else we need to talk to? If so please provide a name and contact details.*

Are there any further comments you would like to make about this applicant?*

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