of the Primitive Methodist Church Reference Evaluation: Church-Related (Elder) (Name of Applicant) ________________________________ is submitting an application to the Primitive Methodist Church in the USA to become an ordained Elder in the pastoral ministry. Would you please help us in our appraisal of this individual by answering the following questions? (1) What is your relationship with the applicant? How long have you known him? How well do you know him? (2) Please describe the applicant’s ability to get along with, and work with others, with church boards, and with those in authority. (3) Are you aware of any outstanding abilities or leadership skills the applicant possesses? (Organizational skills, teaching ability, speaking, music, counseling, soul-winning, etc.) (4) To your knowledge, does the applicant use any intoxicating beverages, tobacco or narcotics in any form? (5) To your knowledge, are there any tendencies or traits, or lack of abilities and skills, which you feel might reduce the effectiveness of the applicant for work as a pastor? (6) Do you believe that the applicant has attained a sufficient maturity level that would enable him to serve effectively as a pastor? How would you feel about him being the pastor of your church? (7) Do you know anything about the character, life, faith, and doctrines of this applicant, that our School of Theology should take into consideration? Signed ___________________________________________________ Date ____________________ Address __________________________________________________ Phone ___________________ Please return this form to: Rev. Allan Rupert, 763 Jefferson Avenue, Jermyn, PA 18433
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