OAC MINISTRIES (NZ) INC

NATIONAL TRAINING DPT

509 Frederick St, Mahora,
HASTINGS
NEW ZEALAND
PH: 06 870 6027
021 1225672
EMAIL: [email protected]

Reference Form
Applicant to sign and forward to Referee (Minister / Pastor / Elder / Youth Pastor)
I hereby consent to OAC Ministries gathering and holding this confidential reference concerning
me and using this reference in their application processes.

Name:______________________________________ Church:_________________________
Signed: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________
Connection with Applicant:
1.

How long have you known him/her?

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2.
3.

In what capacity? (E.g. Pastor / Counsellor)

How well do you know him/her?

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Not very well

Fairly Well

Very Well

Further Comments.
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Character and Personality:
4.

How would you assess the applicant in the following areas?

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4.1 Judgement and Common Sense
Below Average

Above Average

4.2

Self Discipline

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4.3

Temperament

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Use of Time

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4.5

Perseverance

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4.6

Sense of Humour

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4.7

Use of Money

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4.8

Attitude to Debt

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4.9

Adaptability

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4.10 Character Strength

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4.4

Below Average
Reserved

Undisciplined

Gives up Easily
Little

Spendthrift

Irresponsible
Inflexible
Weak

Above Average

Outgoing

Fluctuating

Average

Usually Persists
Average

Spends Wisely

Pays when Reminded

Usually Adapts
Average

Even

Disciplined

Persistent

Evident

Frugal

Responsible
Flexible

Strong

Further Comments:
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5.

Do you have any comments about the applicants background which you think may have affected
him / her in some way relevant to this applicant?
________________________________________________________________________________
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Physical and Mental Health:

6.

Applicants Physical Condition?

7.

Applicants Emotional Stability?

8.

Nervous or Mental Breakdown?

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Not very strong

Average Health

Very Robust

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Easily Stressed

Usually Balanced

Well Controlled

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Yes

Dont know

No

Further Comments:
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9.

Suffers from Depression?

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Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Further Comments:
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10.

Applicants ability to study?

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Below Average

Average

Above Average

Further Comments:
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Relationship with Others:

11.

How does the applicant relate to others in the following areas?

11.1 Unselfishness

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11.2 Friendliness

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11.3 Social Acceptability

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11.4 Courtesy

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11.5 Reaction to Authority

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11.6 Assertiveness
11.7 Dependence on Others
11.8 Tactfulness

Self-centred
Reserved

Avoided by Others
Lacking
Resents

Average
Average
Average
Average

Usually Respects

Thoughtful

Very Friendly

Liked by Most

Very Courteous

Excellent Attitude

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Little

Some

Dominating

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ver Dependant

Well Balanced

Very Dependent

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Below Average

Average

Above Average

Further Comments:
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12.

Team work?

13.

How does the applicant relate to the opposite sex?

A Loner

Can work with others

Team worker

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Further Comments:
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Spiritual Life
14.

To what extent does the applicant show:

14.1 A vital personal relationship with God? __________________________________________
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14.2 The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) _________________________________________
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14.3 Spiritual Gifts (as listed in Romans 12, I Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4).
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15.

14.4 Devotional Bible Reading and Prayer?

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14.5 Interest in Christian Reading?

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Infrequent
Little

Often

Some

Regular
Avid

Has the applicant shown evidence of spiritual growth?

YES / NO
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15.1 For How long?
Less than 1 year

15.2 How consistent has growth been?

1 year or more

Over 2 years

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Up and Down

Steady Progress

Marked Progress

Church Achievements And Abilities:

16.

What church does the applicant attend regularly? ________________________________________

17.

In what ways does the applicant contribute?_____________________________________________

18.

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Is the applicant involved in regular evangelism?
Seldom

Sometimes

Active

19.

To what extent does the applicant possess or show potential for the following:
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19.1 Genuine concern for people
Not Evident

Above Average

19.2 Ability to help others grow

19.3 Willingness to serve others

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19.4 Ability to communicate ideas

19.5 Specifically effective with:
19.6 Leadership Ability
20.

Some

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Not Evident
Not Evident

Some
Some

Above Average
Above Average

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Not Evident

Some

Above Average

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Not Evident

Some

Above Average

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Not Evident

Some

Above Average

Do you think the applicant shows potential for any particular kind of Christian service, if so what?
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21.

Does the applicant have any particular belief, doctrine or practice about which you think we should
be made aware?
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Church Support of Applicant:

22.

In what way has the applicant sought his/her Churchs support for his / her application to attend the
OAC School of Evangelism?
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23.

To what extent does the church support this application?

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24.

Is the church prepared to support the applicant financially?

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25.

Are you happy to give the applicant opportunity to use this training in your church? (This could
involve organizing outreaches, training others, involvement with existing outreach programmes and
opportunity to preach).
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Final Comments
26.

To help us understand the suitability of the applicant do you have any further comments?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

27.

Do you recommend this applicant for this Evangelism training course?

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Name: ________________________________ Position: ______________________

Address:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________

Email:

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Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and helping us in the selection process for the upcoming School of Evangelism. We realize you are a busy person so your assistance in this way is very
much appreciated, thank you.
Please post to
Evangelism Extreme
OAC Ministries
509 Frederick St, Mahora,
HASTINGS 4120
We would be grateful if this was sent as soon as possible to allow time for notifying the applicant of our decision.