Ministry Leader Reference Thank you for taking the time to complete this reference form. We realize your time is valuable and we appreciate your willingness to help us. The person for which you received this request is applying for admission to Anchor Christian University. Our purpose is to amplify the disciple-making mission of the local church globally through faith-driven biblical training and education.Please be frank, fair and accurate in your remarks and estimation. Please also engage any conversation with the applicant about this reference with a spirit of openness and candor. Our assumption is that they identified you because you have a significant relationship with them that would allow such conversation. Also, know that we will not share your comments with the applicant.Applicant's Name* First Last Suffix 1. How long have you known the applicant?* 2. Are you acquainted with the applicant's spiritual life?* No Yes 3. Are you acquainted with the applicant's social life?* No Yes 4. Are you acquainted with the applicant's business life? No Yes Not Applicable 5. Are the parents saved? No Yes Unsure Please describe the applicant's home life.6. In what capacities has the applicant been involved in your church or ministry?* 7. Does the applicant have any significant talents or special abilities? Yes No Unsure Please explain… 8. Have you noted any particular personality weaknesses? Yes No Please explain… 9. How would you summarize the applicant's doctrinal position(s)? 10. Do you sense in the applicant a desire to pursue full-time Christian ministry?* Yes No Unsure Please explain… 11. Have you noted any physical weaknesses or emotional problems that would hinder the applicant in getting the best out of an intensive academic environment? Yes No Please explain… 12. Is the applicant's sexual conduct consistent with biblical standards?* Yes No Unsure Please explain… 13. Does the applicant demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards?* Yes No Unsure Please explain…* 14. Are you aware of any criminal or social problems?* Yes No Please explain…* Personality TraitsSelect the traits that best describe the applicant.Spiritual Life No interest in spiritual growth Small evidence of spiritual growth Average Shows growth and separated living Consistent, mature Do not know Purposefulness Aimless; no evident goals Vacillating in purpose Average Self-directed Strives to realize well-formed goals Do not know Initiative Requires constant oversight Succeeds, if always directed Average – occasional initiative Shows good initiative Actively creative Do not know Industry Needs constant prodding Needs occasional prodding Performs assigned tasks Goes beyond what is required Seeks additional work Do not know Influence on others Negative influence Neither positive nor negative Occasionally good Consistently good influence Positive challenge Do not know Acceptance by others Avoided by others Tolerated by others Liked by others Well-liked by others Sought after by others Do not know Responsibility Irresponsible Shows some dependability Usually reliable Conscientiously reliable Capable of much responsibility Do not know Leadership Always a follower Tries, but usually fails at leadership Assumes occasional leadership Good leadership Inspiring and successful leader Do not know Emotional qualities Overly emotional; apathetic Occasionally unbalanced Usually well-balanced Consistently well-balanced Of unusual emotional stability Do not know Personal appearance (hygiene) Very careless Needs much improvement Could improve a little Takes good care of self Well-groomed Do not know The Bottom LineWould you recommend that we accept this applicant?* No Questionable Yes Strongly so Please add any further comments you wish about the applicant's spirituality, cooperativeness, tactfulness, good judgement, honesty, and potential for full-time ministry… anything you think would be constructive and helpful for us to consider in the admissions process for this applicant.Your InfoName* Mr.Mrs.MissMs.Dr.Prof.Rev. 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