STAFF CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM

To be filled out by your PASTOR

The APPLICANT: Please complete the information below and give it to each of your referees.

Name of APPLICANT: ______________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: _____________________________ DATE: _____________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ CITY: ____________

SPECIFY SCHOOL APPLYING FOR: __________________________________________

MONTH and YEAR

The above applicant has applied for admission to a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) training

program.YWAM is an international, interdenominational Christian mission-oriented organisation.

Founded in 1960, it now has 552 centers in over 133 Nations on all six continents. Its purposes

include training, challenging and channeling Christians to fulfill Christ's command: "Go, therefore,

and make disciples of all nations". Mercy Ministries to the refugees of the world have become

an additional burden and reality. The University of the Nations is a training and logistics base

from which skilled workers are sent out. The DTS is the pre-requisite to the University of the

Nations Schools', which is run worldwide. In order to make an intelligent evaluation of the

applicant's fitness for admission to this training program, it would be appreciated if you could

supply the information requested here. Serious consideration will be given to your comments,

therefore we ask that you complete this form carefully.

Thank you for taking the time to help us in this way.

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING AND COMMENT WHERE NECESSARY.

1. How well do you know the applicant? Very well []; Well []; Casually [].

 

2. Are you aware of the applicant's intentions to work with us? Yes []; No.

 

3. Is the applicant faithful in attendance in the church? Yes []; No;

 

4. How long has he/she attended your church? [___] years [___] months.

 

5. Does the applicant have present responsibilities or commitments to the church?

If so please describe. ___________________________________________________

 

6. Has the applicant been faithful in fulfilling these responsibilities? Please comment. ______________________________________________________________________

 

7. Briefly describe how the applicant works with others. ________________________

______________________________________________________________________

 

8. Could you see the applicant contributing constructively to the mission? Yes []; No []

Please specify ____________________________________________________________

 

9. Can you give any information concerning the family background that would be helpful

for us to know. __________________________________________________________

 

10. Do you think that a commitment as a staff at this time would be helpful, or unwise

for the applicant? Please explain. ___________________________________________

11. Please circle what best describes the applicant

(1=Superior 2=Above Average 3=Average 4=Below Aaverage 5=Inferior)

Initiative: 1 2 3 4 5

Social adaptability: 1 2 3 4 5

Concern for others: 1 2 3 4 5

Ability to Follow: 1 2 3 4 5

Leadership: 1 2 3 4 5

Judgment/Decision Making: 1 2 3 4 5

Emotional stability: 1 2 3 4 5

Health: 1 2 3 4 5

Personal Appearance: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comments: _______________________________________________________

 

12. Please tick which answer best describes the Applicant:

Mental ability: Quick to Comprehend []; Average []; Slow [].

Industry: Hard Worker []; Average []; Lacks persistence [].

Reliability: Meets obligations []; Average []; Neglects obligations [].

Co-operative: Works well with others []; Average []; Avoids group activity [].

Flexibility: Open to change []; Average []; Unyielding [].

Christian Character: Well balanced []; Average []; Unstable[].

Disposition: Cheerful []; Average []; Passive [].

Punctuality: Punctual []; Average []; Often late [].

Financial responsibility: Honors obligations []; Average []; Neglectful [].

Additional Comments:________________________________________________________

 

13. Is the applicant active in church work? Yes []; No []

 

14. Does he/she display high moral standards? Yes []; No [] If no, please explain: __________________________________________________________________________

 

15. Is he/she prejudiced against groups, races or nationalities? Yes []; No []

If yes, Please explain: _________________________________________________________

 

16. With reference to his/her Christian service, do you consider the applicant to be?

Dedicated [] Average [] Casual [] Please explain: _____________________________________

17. Please tick which of the following would best describe the applicant's experience?

Mature []; Contagious []; Genuine & Growing []; Superficial []; Over-Emotional [];

Comments: _________________________________________________________________

 

18. Please comment on the applicant's family background (if known): __________________________________________________________________________

19. Is the applicant financially responsible? Yes []; No []

HOW IS YWAM FINANCED?

YWAM bases throughout the world are autonomous and responsible for their own legal and

financial affairs. There is no international headquarters supplying funds, and YWAM is not

financed by a specific denomination. Expenses are covered by gifts; by income from the various

YWAM training courses; and by the contributions of individual staff members towards the cost

of their own boarding and lodging. These contributions vary from one base or team to another.

It is often said that YWAMers live by FAITH and FELLOWSHIP. Some receive regular

support from family, friends and/or churches that see them as missionaries. Others have no

regular support and depend on what the Lord sends them from day to day. Many give freely

within the movement to meet the needs of others.

 

1 . Will the church support the applicant financially and spiritually while working with

YWAM? Yes []; No [] Please add any other relevant remarks: ________________________

2. Would you recommend the applicant for acceptance into YWAM as a staff? Yes [];

Yes with some Hesitation []; No [], If no, please explain: _________________________________

3. I have known: _____________________________________________ for _______ years

and believe that he/she possesses the qualities indicated above.

TITLE: _____ NAME: ___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

TEL: __________________ FAX: __________________ EMAIL: _______________________

SIGNED: ___________________________________________ DATE: ___________________

Would you like to receive further information about YWAM? Yes []; No [].

Thank you for your assistance.