Faculty Reference Questionnaire, Servants University

Reference Questionnaire, Austin Bible Institute

Each applicant should provide:

One pastoral reference: This can be done by a senior pastor, a church elder, an associate pastor, a small group leader, or any other approved church leader who can speak about the candidate's 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.

Each of your references must fill out and submit this form.

This Reference Questionnaire is confidential. Responses will not be shared with the applicant.

Applicant's Name*

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Your Name*

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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).

Enter Applicant's Name Again:*

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The person named above is applying to work with Austin Bible Institute. We equip Christians for the work of ministry, whatever capcity that is. 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

The follow question is only applicable to candidates applying for teaching positions with ABI. If this does not apply, simply indicate N/A

12. Have you heard this person teach before? If so, please give some feedback on their teaching. How did it affect you? How did he/she interract with the audience? Do they seem well prepared and willing to go above and beyond to teach well?

Information about the person filling out this form

Information about the candidate