Recommendation Form

Recommendation from Pastor

A member of your church has applied for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Theology program through the School of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University. One key factor in the admissions process is a pastoral endorsement. We are trying to ascertain whether a prospective student has potential for vocational Christian service. Please answer the following questions as best as you can. Your assistance is important in our admissions process.

Is applicant a member of your church?

Yes No

Approximate date applicant became a member (month/year)

Worship Attendance (Please click all appropriate boxes)

Regular in attendance
Attends most of the time
Attendance is unsatisfactory

Church involvement

Involved regularly in Bible study group
Involved regularly in student ministry
Is a leader in student ministry
Involved in worship ministries (choir, band, leadership, etc.)
Involved in outreach/evangelism ministries
Is gifted in public communication
Supports the church through financial stewardship
Encourages the involvement of others
Involvement needs improvement
Involvement is unsatisfactory

Personal Profile

Is outgoing and friendly
Is reserved and friendly
Demonstrates a love for others
Is not a people person
Has difficulty in personal relationships
Is often critical of others

Spiritual Growth

Evidences consistent spiritual growth
Demonstrates growth in Christian character
Conduct is consistent with commitment to Christ
Reads books to stimulate spiritual growth
Need to give more attention to spiritual growth
Does not evidence consistency in spiritual growth


Is there any question about the applicant's moral character?


Has applicant any financial records which might hinder Christian ministry?


Has the applicant exhibited any personal habits that might hinder effective Christian ministry?


What are some of the applicant's strengths?


What are some of the applicant's weaknesses?


Please list any ministry experience (volunteer or paid) which the applicant has had in your church, with indication of appropriate length of service:

Pastor's Affirmation

In what way(s) has the church recognized and affirmed the applicant's call to ministry?


In what way(s) does the church anticipate being involved in the applicant's training for ministry?


Are there any areas of concern that the church has related to this applicant? If yes, please explain:

Statement of Endorsement

Having evidenced that the named applicant to the Bachelor of Applied Theology program is an individual

• who is committed to the Christian faith,
• who evidences a divine call to ministry,
• who has moral integrity,
• who is emotionally stable so as to be able to fill leadership responsibilities in church, life and
• who shows potential for responsible Christian ministry

I recommend him/her for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Theology program and pledge our continuing interest and support of him/her as he/she prepares for a lifetime of ministry.

Pastor's name

Church name

Church mailing address

Phone Number
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Email address

Recommendation from Church Member

Because of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this recommendation may be made available, at the applicant’s request, provided that the applicant has not waived the right of access.

The applicant did not waive their right of access to this letter of recommendation.

Recommendation Information

Thank you for assisting us in evaluating the applicant. Please answer or check only the questions on which you are knowledgeable.

Recommender First Name

Recommender Middle Name

Recommender Last Name

Title

Employer

Address

Phone Number
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Email address

How long have you known the applicant?

Relationship to applicant

To what degree does the applicant have judgement and common sense?

Superior
Above average
Average
Below average
No knowledge

To what degree does the applicant give evidence of Christian commitment?

Superior
Above average
Average
Below average
No knowledge

To what degree does the applicant show potential for working with and leading people?

Superior
Above average
Average
Below average
No knowledge

Indicate any known physical, mental or personality limitations:

Is there any question about the applicant's moral character?

Does the applicant have any financial records which might hinder Christian ministry?

Has the applicant exhibited any personal habits that might hinder effective Christian ministry?

What are some of the applicant's strengths?

What are some of the applicant's weaknesses?

In what phase of Christian work is the applicant now engaged?

Additional comments:

Program Recommendation

I wholeheartedly recommend the applicant for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Theology program.
I recommend the applicant with some reservation as explained above.
I have serious reservations about recommending the applicant as indicated above.

Recommendation from Teacher

Because of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this recommendation may be made available, at the applicant’s request, provided that the applicant has not waived the right of access.

The applicant did not waive their right of access to this letter of recommendation.

Recommendation Information

Thank you for assisting us in evaluating the applicant. Please answer or check only the questions on which you are knowledgeable.

Recommender First Name

Recommender Middle Name

Recommender Last Name

Title

Employer

Address

Phone Number
( ) -
Email address

How long have you known the applicant?

Academics (Please mark all the appropriate boxes below):

Is an excellent student who goes beyond requirements and demonstrates creative thinking
Is a good student whose work demonstrates thoughtfulness
Is an average student
Is teachable and eager to learn
Sometimes has lapses in attentiveness
Works at the level of his/her academic ability
Works below the level of his/her academic ability

Relating to Others:

Shows potential for leading and working with other people
Is a leader among peers
Is extroverted and friendly
Is reserved and friendly
Is involved in school related extra-curricular activities
Has problems relating to others
Tends to be close to only a small group of peers
Is critical of others
Is withdrawn

Personal Profile:

Demonstrates good common sense and judgement
Is reliable and completes tasks
Is trustworthy
Lacks discipline in completing assigned work

Has the applicant exhibited any personal habits that might hinder effective Christian ministry?

What are some of the applicant's strengths?

What are some of the applicant's weaknesses?

Additional comments:

Program Recommendation

I wholeheartedly recommend the applicant for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Theology program.
I recommend the applicant with some reservation as explained above.
I have serious reservations about recommending the applicant as indicated above.