of the Primitive Methodist Church (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) How long have you known the applicant, and in what capacity? (2) Please comment on the applicant’s ability to get along with, and work with others. (3) Are you aware of any outstanding abilities 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 skill, 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? (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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