Reference Form

Please fill this form out for an applicant who has applied for Better Living’s Media Missionary training program. Your careful and honest assessment of this person is very important to us. Since this form must be received before acceptance into the program, we would be grateful that you treat this as a matter of priority. This reference form will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you very much for your assistance.

Applicant's Full Name

RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT

How many years have you known the applicant? *

What is your relationship to the applicant? *

How long since your last contact with the applicant? *

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Better Living values the judgment of those personally acquainted with the above applicant. Please do not withhold anything that would be helpful in making a final decision. This is not just a matter of whether we accept the applicant or not, but most importantly how we can help the applicant grow if accepted. Please rate the applicant with respect to each characteristic mentioned below. Please choose N/O if you have not been able to observe an item. Please be as specific as you can in regards to the scale provided. Comment as needed.

Achievement : Ability to formulate, execute and carry plans to conclusion, and resourcefulness. *

Public Speaking : Ability to express views clearly and tactfully. *

Cooperation : Ability to work with and get along with others when team effort is required. *

Work Ethic : Ability to manage time well, general productivity, focus on the task at hand, aiming for excellence. *

Leadership : Ability to inspire and maintain respect of other people. *

Judgment & Common Sense : Understands circumstances, people, consequences, and makes wise decisions. *

Sociability : Warmth and sociability of individual. *

Willingness : Willingness to serve beyond requirements of duty, displaying a cheerful attitude. *

Teachable : Ability to accept correction and willingness to learn. *

Temper : Ability to remain cool, calm, & collected in stressful situations and handle conflicts well. *

Personal Appearance : Personal impression an individual makes on others due to neatness and acceptability of attire. *

Authority : Relationship to persons in positions of authority. *

Doctrines : Attitude and acceptance of Seventh-day Adventist church doctrines. *

Lifestyle : Observes standards of Seventh-day Adventist church. *

Environment & Culture : Ability to adjust to different cultures, languages, and living conditions. *

Finances : Ability to manage personal finances. *

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Please list any skills or qualities that would contribute to the success of this applicant. *

Please state if there is anything you feel would reduce the effectiveness of the applicant, and how. *

RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
Check all that apply.

Spiritual Experience : Current relationship of applicant to spiritual matters. *

Personal Witnessing : Participatin in Witnessing *

Seldom

Occasional

Often

Initiates

Commitment to Mission : Participation in Witnessing *

Overall

Overall Evaluation *

I recommend without reservation.

I do not recommend under the present circumstances.

I recommend with some reservation

I do not recommend under any circumstances.

Feel free to explain any answer given on this form. Explain below

Your Name

Your E-mail

Your Phone Number

Date