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About
About
Heritage
The Gospel
Statement of Faith
Distinctives
Cycle of Transformation
GO
Ministry Needs
Muslim Outreach Training
Short-Term Trips
Hindu Outreach Training
Locations
Pray
Preliminary Information Form
Give
Send
Projects
Resources
Contact
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Confidential Reference Form
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Confidential Reference Form
Your name has been given as one who knows the applicant and could provide a reference. Please do not withhold anything favorable or unfavorable that would enable us to assess the applicant’s qualifications for effective missionary service. As you complete this form, please keep in mind that our goal is to evaluate and prepare applicants for fruitful ministry in some of the most challenging places in the world. Your written comments are strongly encouraged. We know these forms take time, so we thank you in advance. The applicant has signed the following release: In recognition of my right to do otherwise, I hereby voluntarily waive any right or privilege by law or otherwise, to inspect or challenge the content and comments expressed in any letters or recommendation. It is understood and agreed that the contents and comments expressed in any and all letters of recommendation shall remain confidential between writer and Christar.
Your Name
First
Last
Name of who is applying for cross-cultural ministry with Christar
First
Last
How do you know the applicant?
How long have you known the applicant?
Character
Please comment on any home conditions or family background which could affect the applicant’s readiness for missionary service.
What do you appreciate most about the applicant?
When does the applicant get irritated or anxious?
What does the applicant spend their free time doing?
Disposition - Please Check One:
Cheerful
Positive
Critical of Others
Easily Offended
Sullen, Negative
Distant
Other
If 'Other' was chosen, please elaborate
Personality - Please Check One:
Very Outgoing
Outgoing
Pleasing
Reserved
Socially Awkward
Domineering
Timid
Very Shy
Other
If 'Other' was chosen, please elaborate
Work Habits - Check ALL That Apply:
Seeks Additional Work
Works Too Hard
Does Assigned Work
Needs Prodding
Works Best Alone
Works Best in Team Setting
Other
Church and Christian Life
What do you know of the applicant’s current ministry in a local church?
How has the applicant responded to criticism or conflict?
How has the applicant shown humility?
Does the applicant share their faith on a regular basis?
Does the applicant work well with other ethnicities?
Would you say the applicant is resilient? If yes, why?
Do you believe that the applicant’s motivation for cross cultural service might include escaping some decision or circumstance?
What do you believe are the spiritual gifts of the applicant?
How have you seen them effectively use these gifts?
Does the applicant have respect for authority?
Personal
Please describe any relationship(s) that may distract this applicant from cross-cultural service
Please describe the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant’s singleness or marriage, whichever is applicable.
Please describe the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant’s parenting (if applicable)
Please tell us any history you know of the following areas, whether from family background or personal involvement: THIS WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE
Pastors and Church Leaders Only
If you are not a Pastor or Church Leadership, please put 'N/A' in each question.
Support Consideration:
If you were looking for additional staff for your church, would you choose a person like this applicant to serve in that capacity?
What is your evaluation of the ministry of the applicant in your church?
Do you believe that the applicant needs further mentoring before going cross cultural?
Reference Recommendations
To increase the effectiveness of our evaluation, please provide names and email information of others qualified to assess the applicant (please do not include close relatives)
Potential Reference Contacts:
Please state openly any opinion about the applicant that has not been brought out by previous questions. Also elaborate on any of the strengths or limitations mentioned previously.
How do you rate the applicant’s readiness for cross cultural service?
A Rare Find
Superior
Above Average
Average
Needs Training / Mentorship
Below Average
Should Be Discouraged
Summary & Submission
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