SIM_REF 2025

Ministry Minor Reference Form 2025

Deadline: March 6, 2025
Please complete this form on behalf of the student seeking admission to the Studies in Ministry Minor at Hope College. Answer the questions as best you can. Please note where you do not have enough information to answer a question. You will receive an auto-response shortly after submission and a second email within two to three business days confirming that your reference form was received by the Center for Ministry Studies.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Student applicant's LAST name*
LAST name of student applying to the Ministry minor.
Student applicant's FIRST name*
Avoid using a nickname if possible.
I am completing this form as the student's...*

Faculty ReferenceMinistry Reference
Reference's Name*

Your First NameYour Last Name
Your position or title*
Such as student, Professor, Pastor, Youth Minister, Senior Pastor, etc.
Your E-mail*
How long, and under what circumstances, have you known the applicant?*
Kindly describe his/her character.*
What convictions appear to motivate and inspire him/her?*
What gifts for ministry does this person have?*
What experiences in ministry has this person had? How would you evaluate this work?*
What kind of student is he/she?*
What concerns do you have about the applicant that the members of the Minor Selection Committee should be aware of?*
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Ministry Minor Reference Form 2025