OAC MINISTRIES (NZ) INC
NATIONAL TRAINING DPT
509 Frederick St, Mahora,
HASTINGS
NEW ZEALAND
PH: 06 870 6027
021 1225672
EMAIL:
[email protected]Reference Form
Applicant to sign and forward to Referee (Minister / Pastor / Elder / Youth Pastor)
I hereby consent to OAC Ministries gathering and holding this confidential reference concerning
me and using this reference in their application processes.
Name:______________________________________ Church:_________________________
Signed: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________
Connection with Applicant:
1.
How long have you known him/her?
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2.
3.
In what capacity? (E.g. Pastor / Counsellor)
How well do you know him/her?
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Not very well
Fairly Well
Very Well
Further Comments.
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Character and Personality:
4.
How would you assess the applicant in the following areas?
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4.1 Judgement and Common Sense
Below Average
Above Average
4.2
Self Discipline
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4.3
Temperament
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Use of Time
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4.5
Perseverance
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4.6
Sense of Humour
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4.7
Use of Money
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4.8
Attitude to Debt
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4.9
Adaptability
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4.10 Character Strength
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4.4
Below Average
Reserved
Undisciplined
Gives up Easily
Little
Spendthrift
Irresponsible
Inflexible
Weak
Above Average
Outgoing
Fluctuating
Average
Usually Persists
Average
Spends Wisely
Pays when Reminded
Usually Adapts
Average
Even
Disciplined
Persistent
Evident
Frugal
Responsible
Flexible
Strong
Further Comments:
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5.
Do you have any comments about the applicants background which you think may have affected
him / her in some way relevant to this applicant?
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Physical and Mental Health:
6.
Applicants Physical Condition?
7.
Applicants Emotional Stability?
8.
Nervous or Mental Breakdown?
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Not very strong
Average Health
Very Robust
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Easily Stressed
Usually Balanced
Well Controlled
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Yes
Dont know
No
Further Comments:
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9.
Suffers from Depression?
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Frequently
Sometimes
Seldom
Further Comments:
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10.
Applicants ability to study?
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Below Average
Average
Above Average
Further Comments:
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Relationship with Others:
11.
How does the applicant relate to others in the following areas?
11.1 Unselfishness
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11.2 Friendliness
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11.3 Social Acceptability
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11.4 Courtesy
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11.5 Reaction to Authority
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11.6 Assertiveness
11.7 Dependence on Others
11.8 Tactfulness
Self-centred
Reserved
Avoided by Others
Lacking
Resents
Average
Average
Average
Average
Usually Respects
Thoughtful
Very Friendly
Liked by Most
Very Courteous
Excellent Attitude
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Little
Some
Dominating
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ver Dependant
Well Balanced
Very Dependent
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Below Average
Average
Above Average
Further Comments:
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12.
Team work?
13.
How does the applicant relate to the opposite sex?
A Loner
Can work with others
Team worker
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Further Comments:
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Spiritual Life
14.
To what extent does the applicant show:
14.1 A vital personal relationship with God? __________________________________________
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14.2 The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) _________________________________________
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14.3 Spiritual Gifts (as listed in Romans 12, I Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4).
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15.
14.4 Devotional Bible Reading and Prayer?
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14.5 Interest in Christian Reading?
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Infrequent
Little
Often
Some
Regular
Avid
Has the applicant shown evidence of spiritual growth?
YES / NO
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15.1 For How long?
Less than 1 year
15.2 How consistent has growth been?
1 year or more
Over 2 years
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Up and Down
Steady Progress
Marked Progress
Church Achievements And Abilities:
16.
What church does the applicant attend regularly? ________________________________________
17.
In what ways does the applicant contribute?_____________________________________________
18.
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Is the applicant involved in regular evangelism?
Seldom
Sometimes
Active
19.
To what extent does the applicant possess or show potential for the following:
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19.1 Genuine concern for people
Not Evident
Above Average
19.2 Ability to help others grow
19.3 Willingness to serve others
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19.4 Ability to communicate ideas
19.5 Specifically effective with:
19.6 Leadership Ability
20.
Some
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Not Evident
Not Evident
Some
Some
Above Average
Above Average
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Not Evident
Some
Above Average
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Not Evident
Some
Above Average
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Not Evident
Some
Above Average
Do you think the applicant shows potential for any particular kind of Christian service, if so what?
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21.
Does the applicant have any particular belief, doctrine or practice about which you think we should
be made aware?
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Church Support of Applicant:
22.
In what way has the applicant sought his/her Churchs support for his / her application to attend the
OAC School of Evangelism?
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23.
To what extent does the church support this application?
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24.
Is the church prepared to support the applicant financially?
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25.
Are you happy to give the applicant opportunity to use this training in your church? (This could
involve organizing outreaches, training others, involvement with existing outreach programmes and
opportunity to preach).
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Final Comments
26.
To help us understand the suitability of the applicant do you have any further comments?
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27.
Do you recommend this applicant for this Evangelism training course?
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Name: ________________________________ Position: ______________________
Address:
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Telephone: _________________________
Email:
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Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and helping us in the selection process for the upcoming School of Evangelism. We realize you are a busy person so your assistance in this way is very
much appreciated, thank you.
Please post to
Evangelism Extreme
OAC Ministries
509 Frederick St, Mahora,
HASTINGS 4120
We would be grateful if this was sent as soon as possible to allow time for notifying the applicant of our decision.
