Personal Reference Form
Instructions: You may import
this form into your word processor, then email it as a file attachment (we can
open .wpd, .doc, .rtf, .txt, and .htm files), or print it and "snail"
mail or fax it to the presbytery. Contact
info here
Name of Applicant:
Your Name:
Your Phone Number:
Your Address (Include town and zip):
Your email address:
Please describe Your Relationship to
Applicant:
 Family
Member
Friend
Colleague
Teacher/Professor
Member
of Church
Other
Please answer the following questions. Adjust
space in your word processor or use additional paper as needed.
1. What are the greatest strengths of the
applicant?
2. Please describe specific ways in which the
applicant demonstrates capacity for leadership.
3. Service as a Commissioned Lay Pastor/Supply
Preacher requires maturity of character, self-discipline, emotional stability,
reliability, and commitment to the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Please comment upon the applicant’s
attributes in these areas.
4. Everyone has ways in which they need to
grow personally and professionally. Please comment on the applicant’s
growth areas.
5. Service as a Commissioned Lay Pastor/Supply
Preacher often involves preaching 2 Services of Worship on Sunday mornings, with
travel over country roads. Are there any factors which would affect the
applicant’s ability to fulfill these requirements?
6. The following personal and professional
characteristics are important for Commissioned Lay Pastors/Supply Preachers.
Please check all those which you believe apply to the applicant.
Ability
to speak publicly, with a clear voice and in good English
A
demonstrated basic knowledge of the content of Scripture
Reliability
Leadership
Compassion
Skills
in personal relationships
Well-developed
listening skills
Ability
to relate to various age groups
Able
to keep confidentiality
7. Describe any reservations you might have in
endorsing this candidate. (Note: reservations do not disqualify an
individual or indicate they are unsuitable for service. We must, however, rely
upon your honest and candid evaluation.)
Your Signature :
Date: |
