VIDA Internacional Personal Reference Form

PERSONAL REFERENCE FORM
Applicant name:*
The above-mentioned person is applying to VIDA Internacional, where we desire to spread the warmth and care that Jesus demonstrated. Thank you for taking a few minutes to give us your candid perception of this potential missionary. Please indicate the qualities that the applicant possesses that would enable him/her to live well with others in a foreign environment. In each category, please check all the characteristics that best describe the applicant. Leave blank if not known.
Communication:

Skilled in public speakingSpeaks clearly and tactfullyWrites clearly and tactfullyAble to express thoughtsSometimes hard to understand
Personality & sociability:

Seeks others outMakes friends easilyAccepts othersReserved, but friendlyAvoids othersConceitedCritical of othersShy or withdrawnMoody or sullenEasily offendedNo sense of humor
Perception of others:

Sought after by othersLiked by othersTolerated by othersAvoided by others
Relationship to authority:

Relates well to persons of authorityAccepts authorityTolerates authorityChallenges authorityResists authorityOften argumentative
Knowledge of the Bible:

Superior graspWell establishedBasic, but improvingSketchy, limited
Seventh-day Adventist Church doctrines:

Lives in harmony withAcceptsUnderstandsSomewhat rigidChallengesIgnores
Seventh-day Adventist lifestyle:

Lives in harmony withAcceptsUnderstandsSomewhat rigidChallengesIgnores
Spiritual influence:

PositivePassiveNegative
Spirituality:

Exceptional insight and disciplineActive faithImmature faithDedicatedGrowingSomewhat rigid beliefsSearchingHas made basic commitmentUncommitted
Leadership:

Exceptional leadershipInspires othersRespectful of othersHas some leadership skillsTries, but lacks abilityPrefers supportive rolesMakes no attempt to lead
Teamwork:

Works well with othersFollows directionsPrefers to work in a teamPrefers to work aloneFrequently causes frictionPrefers a structured environmentPrefers an open environmentTends to be domineering
Reasoning skills:

Brilliant, exceptional capabilityMakes thoughtful analysisAlert, has good mindAverage mental abilityLearns and thinks slowly
Interpersonal relations:

Listens accurately to othersResponds to the feelings and needs of othersInitiates friendships and cares for othersResolves interpersonal conflictsRelates well to people of other races/culturesDevelops relationships with people of other races/culturesImpatient with othersEasily irritated
Emotional strength:

Able to work in difficult and isolated situationsGood control in difficult situationsAccepts constructive criticismFlexible in the face of changeAble and willing to adaptPerseveres through difficultiesUsually well balancedEasily discouragedOverly emotional
Work habits:

Serves beyond what is requiredSuperior creative abilityConsistently reliableOrganizedDetail orientedOverly perfectionisticDoes only what is assignedMeets average expectationUnorganizedStarts, but often does not finish
This applicant should be considered:*
Please leave blank if not known:
Describe any special performance-related skills or abilities you feel would contribute to the success of the applicant in the mission field:
Describe any performance-related weakness or tendency you believe might reduce the effectiveness of the applicant in their overall performance as a missionary:
Describe any performance-related event, situation or experience (positive or negative) the applicant has experienced recently which you feel might impact his/her mission experience:
Additional comments or remarks:
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How often do you interact with the applicant?*
How long have you known the applicant?*
What is your relationship to the applicant?*
For more information about VIDA Internacional, please visit our website at: www.vida-internacional.org.
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