Confidential Reference Form
for Missionary Candidates
This form is sent to selected references as named by missions candidates in
their application. At least two need to be sent to Xenos leaders.
We would appreciate you taking your time to help the World Ministries Department
in considering _______________________________ as a missionary candidate of
Xenos Christian Fellowship. This person is applying to fill the ministry of
______________________ with __________________________. Please complete and
return as soon as possible to: World Missions, Xenos Christian Fellowship,
1340 Community Park Dr., Columbus, OH 43229.
Note: Your responses will be held in strict confidentiality.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known this person?
2. In your opinion, how has this person's commitment to Christ affected you
and others around him/her?
3. What is your assessment of their personal ministry?
4. What in your opinion are their major strengths?
5. Describe the applicant's character in the area of servanthood.
6. Describe what you believe is the quality of this person's long-term relationships.
7. How does this person respond to unfamiliar people or strange environments?
What typical reactions have you observed?
8. Please describe any problems you believe the applicant may have in the
following areas:
Personal appearance/weight problems/hygiene/ability to engage in rigorous
activities/drugs or medications/chronic health problems.
9. Understanding that we all need to grow in many areas of our lives, in
which of the following areas do you believe the applicant needs growth? Please
make any necessary comments.
Social skills (considerable shyness, lack of initiative, abrasiveness, tact,
etc.)
Common sense
Sensitivity
Authority
Teachability or flexibility
Emotional stability
Ability to work with others
Working knowledge of the Bible
Stewardship
10. Based on your assessment of this person's spiritual and emotional maturity,
do you recommend them as a Xenos missionary?
11. Is there any additional information you think we should know?
Name: _____________________________________________
Phone: __________________
Signature: __________________________ Today's date: __________
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