CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION FORM

TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:

Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________

Last name First Name Middle Name:  ______________________________________________

TO BE COMPLETED BY REFERENCE:

Our Ministry would appreciate a confidential statement from you concerning the applicant named above evaluating his/her ability to undertake Christian ministry and his/her potential as a Christian leader. Please complete and return in the envelope provided.

Rate as follows:  Superior  Above Average Average  Below Average Don’tKnow  Comments
Kindness & generosity
Moral integrity
Patience
Perseverance
Self-discipline
Willingness to oppose injustice
Desire to serve God
Spiritual influence on others
Spiritual maturity
Theological insight
Completes assigned tasks
Leadership potential
Plans ahead
Punctuality
Wise use of money
Wise use of time
Working with others

1. What are the applicant’s greatest strengths? (Be as specific as possible)

2. Have you any reason for lack of confidence in this applicant?

3. In your opinion, is the applicant able to be a positive role model to youth?

Please indicate whether your recommendation is given:

_____ Enthusiastically _____ Strongly _____ Fairly Strongly _____ Without Enthusiasm _____With Reluctance

OTHER REMARKS

Signature:  _________________________________________  Date:_____________________

Name:  _____________________________________________________________________

Address:   ___________________________________________________________________

Position:   ___________________________________________________________________

CONFIDENTIAL Do not return to applicant. Please mail this statement directly to:

Grace Church (hypothetical church)
123 Holy Lane
Sim City, NoWhere, 12345