Pastoral Reference Form – Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary & College

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Seminary - Pastoral Reference Form

The applicant is seeking entrance to the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary and would appreciate your submission of this form evaluating them as a person and their potential for ministry.

Since all concerned are seeking God’s will in this matter please be as frank as possible.

PLEASE BE ASSURED THIS FORM WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE.

Name of Applicant

How long have you known the applicant?

What is your relationship to the applicant?

Please evaluate the applicant in the following areas:

Intellectual Capacity

Brilliant Learns quickly Good thinker Original Learns with reasonable application Learns slowly Unable to observe

Initiative and Perseverance

Persevering hard worker Self-motivated Thorough Fulfills average expectations Requires prodding Lacks initiative Unable to observe

Reliability

Thoroughly reliable Trustworthy Normally fulfills obligations Requires supervision Works in spurts Lacks reliability & responsibility Unable to observe

Seriousness of Purpose

Clearly defined goals Purposeful Generally defined objectives Uncertain as to goals Vacillating Demonstrates lack of purpose Unable to observe

Emotions

Handles stress well Emotionally stable Generally able to handle difficult situations Moody Suppresses emotions Expresses emotions inappropriately Unable to observe

Cooperation

Works well with others Usually cooperative Cooperative when convenient Prefers to work alone Causes friction Manipulative Unable to observe

Leadership Skills

Respectful of those in authority Spontaneous leader Leadership potential developing Leadership potential needs development Makes no effort to lead Dependent upon support of others Lacks leadership skills Unable to observe

Spiritual Life

Evidently a priority Contagious Growing Genuine Needs enrichment Superficial Stagnant Unable to observe

Social Maturity

Exceptionally good judgment Has self-confidence Self-conscious Poor sense of values Irresponsible Unable to observe Additional comments

Attitude Toward Authority

Respectful of those in authority Critical Has difficulty with authority Challenges authority Disrespectful Unable to observe

Financial Integrity

Demonstrates excellent financial responsibility Proper utilization of money Generally satisfactory Unsatisfactory Pattern of dependency/asking for help Unable to observe

In the Local Church

Positive leadership role Actively involved Attends church activities regularly Supportive member Attends activities frequently Attends activities sporadically Often causes dissension Unable to observe

Spouse

No spouse Supportive of applicant’s ministry Actively involved in personal ministry Not supportive of applicant’s ministry potential Unable to observe

General Health

Vigorous health Average health Frequently ill Unable to observe

Relationships

Outgoing Friendly Warm Shy Cautious Relates well to other gender Relates well to other ethnic groups Reserved Cold Loner Antisocial Domineering Unable to observe

Additional comments for any weak responses or for further comments you feel would be helpful.

Briefly describe the applicant’s leadership in your church during the past three years and his/her effectiveness in those roles.

Does the applicant have any personal habits or prejudices that might hinder effective Christian work?

Would you recommend this person to a ministry-related position at your church upon completion of training at CBT?

Yes No

Please Expand

Do you recommend the applicant for admission to CBT?*

With enthusiasm With some reservations With confidence With Reluctance I do NOT recommend

Your Name

Your Phone Number

Your Email

Church Name

Church Phone

Address

Declaration

I declare that all of the above is true and is a clear representation of the applicant.

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