D.S. Recommendation for Full Transfer

D.S. Recommendation

2025-2026 Application Cycle In order to move forward in the transfer process, the candidate needs to receive a recommendation from the D.S. in the District in which they serve by February 14, 2025.
Name of D.S. and District*
Email of D.S. (You will be sent a copy of this recommendation) *
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Name of Transfer Applicant *

First NameLast Name
1. Share a summary of why the applicant is looking to fully transfer to the VAUMC?*
2. How is the applicant's leadership received in their current appointment?*
3. What ministry gifts and experience does the applicant evidence as they currently serve in the VAUMC? What self-identified weaknesses does the applicant have?*
4. Is the applicant willing to consistently support and follow our UMC polity and doctrine?*
Share about any reservations to this question.
5. (If applicable) If the applicant is currently in the status of Other Fellowship or Other Methodist, have they done any continuing education work to grow in their understanding of United Methodist Theology?
6. Have the applicant share about a success and failure at their current ministry setting. What did they learn in the process?*
Yes.No.
If no, share why.
Share your intuitive sense of this transfer applicant.*
I recommend this person to go before the transfer committee.I do not recommend that this person is ready to go before the transfer committee.
If you did not recommend this applicant, please share why or any areas of growth that may help the applicant moving forward.
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