Reference Form for Ordination Applicants

Reference Form for Ordination Applicants

Note: Applicants are not to be in contact with this form. Also, if you are a ministerial reference, submit a copy of your current certificate of Ordination or Licensure to ECA headquarters by email to connie@ecainternational.org.
Applicant's Name*
is applying for membership in the Evangelical Church Alliance as an Ordained Minister and has given your name as a reference. We appreciate your prompt response to the following questions and want to assure you that all information received will be treated confidentially. References are very important to the Standards and Credentials Committee in determining the qualifications and character of an applicant. Family members (and fiancés/fiancées) and subordinates (employee/volunteer) are not acceptable as references. To qualify as a reference, you must have known the applicant for at least one year.
What type of reference are you?*
This reference is submitted by:*
Please indicate your full legal name. (If you are a U.S. citizen, indicate name on Social Security Card.)
How long have you personally known the applicant?*
Note: If you have known the applicant less than one year you will not qualify as a reference.
What is your relationship with the applicant?*
Applicant's present marital status:*
To your knowledge, has the applicant ever been divorced?*
Do you believe the divorce was justified?*
Do you believe it was on biblical grounds?*
Applicant's completed level of education:*
Which best describes the applicant's time given to ministry:*
(Average Hours/Week)*
Which best describes the applicant's ministry:*
Elaborate*
How many years has the applicant been involved in ministry?*
Is the applicant effective in ministry?*
How could he/she become more effective?*

Does the applicant also have a secular employer?*
Where?*
Does the applicant work well with others?*
Explain*

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How does the applicant deal with conflict?*

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Is the applicant living an exemplary Christian Life?*
Explain*

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What are the strengths of the applicant?*

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What are the weaknesses of the applicant?*

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What are the applicant's spiritual gifts?*

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Cite some examples of the applicant's leadership and ministry experience.*

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State your opinion of how prepared the applicant is for ministry.*

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State your opinion of the applicant's soundness of doctrine.*

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Is the applicant's spouse in agreement with his or her call to the ministry?*
Explain*

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List any habits or lifestyles that the applicant or his/her spouse may have which would adversely affect their ministry.*

Do you believe the applicant is qualified for the ministry?*
Explain*
Does the applicant's ministry necessitate having ministerial credentials?*
How do you believe the applicant will benefit from having ministerial credentials?*
Is there an area that the applicant could benefit through further education?*
Elaborate*
Do you see this person as someone whom you would hire, have as your pastor, church staff member or like to work with as a colleague?*
Explain*

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Do you feel the applicant is suited to be an ordained minister under the ECA?*
Explain*
Note: The Ordained Minister has the authority to perform all rites of the church, including the wedding ceremony.
Additional Comments:*
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Church Affiliation*
Address*

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Phone Number*
Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
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