Student Reference Questionnaire for Austin Bible Institute

Optional Student Reference Questionnaire for ABI

Letters of recommendation and this reference questionnaire are optional for students applying to ABI. If you do choose to submit one, we would be happy to consider it as part of your application packet.

If you choose to do so, send this form to selected references or have them send letters of recommendation to admissions@austinbibleinstitute.com

You may provide any or all of the following.

One Spiritual reference: This can be done by a pastor, associate pastor, a church elder, a small group leader, or any one else who can speak strongly about your spiritual life.

One personal reference: This can be from a friend but not a relative.

One professional reference: This can be from a boss, supervisor, or any person that you've worked under.

This Reference Questionnaire is confidential. Responses will not be shared with the applicant.
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name

Information about the person filling out this form.
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Your E-mail*
Your Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
What do you do for a living?*
What company do you work for?
What is your job title in this organization or ministry?
What kind of reference are you?*

Personal reference (if you are a friend or coworker)Professional reference (if you are a boss, supervisor, or someone that the candidate has worked under).Pastoral reference (if you are a senior pastor, a church elder, an associate pastor, a small group leader, or any other approved church leader who can speak about the candidates spiritual life).
We may contact you further if we wish to discuss anything disclosed by the candidate or mentioned in this reference.

Information about the candidate
Enter Student's Name Again:*

First NameLast Name
The person named above is applying to attend Austin Bible Institute & College. We equip Christians to make disciples and serve the poor. Your help in evaluating this person's potential for profitable ministry is of great importance in our selection process. Thank you for your sincere and candid appraisal of this person's character and ability.
How long have you know the applicant?*
In what capacity?*
1. How well do you know the applicant?
In each of the following items, please check the phrase that most accurately describes the applicant's usual behavior with regard to that specific quality or trait. Additional comments may be made.
2. Leadership: How does this person direct and influence others in a work group?*
3. Cooperation: How well does this person work with others in a group?*
4. Responsibility/trustworthiness: How responsible is this person?*
5. Willingness to improve: How does this person react to suggestions/criticism by others?*
6. Depth of conviction: How does this person put principles/convictions into action?*
7. Persistence: How well does this person follow though on tasks?*
8. Stability: How well does this person control emotions?*
9. Maturity of judgment: How does this person make decisions?*
10. Suitability for Christian ministry: Rate this person by choosing a number from one to ten:*
11. Your comments on any of the following items, or others of your own choosing, would be appreciated: Other significant strengths or weaknesses; Christian character and commitment; ability to articulate his/her faith; theological perspective and/or style
12. How does this person respond to authority (those in leadership above him/her)?*
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