EDT Application Reference Form REFEREE’S INSTRUCTIONS: Each applicant for Excelerate Discipleship Training must submit both a Pastor's Reference and Mentor Reference. Serious consideration will be given to your comments, therefore we ask that you complete this form carefully. Your comments will be held in confidence.Referee First Name*Referee Last Name*Referee Email*Referee Phone*Applicants First NameApplicants Last Name*Which Reference are you completing?*Pastors ReferenceMentor ReferenceWhat is your relationship to the applicant?EmployerMentorTeacherChurch LeaderOtherOther*How long have you known the applicant?*How close is your relationship*Very CloseFairly CloseAn AcquaintanceMinimalIn your opinion the applicants Christian Faith is which of the following?*MatureOver-emotionalContagiousSuperficialGenuine & GrowingOtherOther*What character strengths or weaknesses would you like to comment on?*What specific gift do you recognise in this applicant?*Does this applicant have any persistent habits that you feel would restrict him or her from fitting into an intensive program?*Would you recommend this applicant for acceptance into Excelerate Discipleship Training?*YesNoHesitantWhy?*Mental/cognitive ability*ExcellentGoodFairPoorPersonal motivation*ExcellentGoodFairPoorIndustry/Achievement*ExcellentGoodFairPoorMaturity*ExcellentGoodFairPoorCoping with personal problems*ExcellentGoodFairPoorResponse to pressure*ExcellentGoodFairPoorReliability/Faithfulness*ExcellentGoodFairPoorFinancial responsibility*ExcellentGoodFairPoorHonesty*ExcellentGoodFairPoorOpenness*ExcellentGoodFairPoorAdaptability/Flexibility*ExcellentGoodFairPoorServant hood*ExcellentGoodFairPoorConcern for others*ExcellentGoodFairPoorTeachable spirit*ExcellentGoodFairPoorCommunication skills*ExcellentGoodFairPoorAbility to plan and set goals*ExcellentGoodFairPoorPhysical condition or health*ExcellentGoodFairPoorDisposition*ExcellentGoodFairPoorAppearance*ExcellentGoodFairPoorPersonal devotion*ExcellentGoodFairPoorChurch Attendance/Involvement*ExcellentGoodFairPoorSpiritual growth observed*ExcellentGoodFairPoorSelf-image*ExcellentGoodFairPoorEmotional stability*ExcellentGoodFairPoorMoral standards*ExcellentGoodFairPoorPositive attitude*ExcellentGoodFairPoorEnthusiasm*ExcellentGoodFairPoorJudgment/Common sense*ExcellentGoodFairPoorTeamwork/Cooperation*ExcellentGoodFairPoorFollow instructions*ExcellentGoodFairPoorLiked by others*ExcellentGoodFairPoorCan express feelings*ExcellentGoodFairPoorAbility to motivate, organise, train others*ExcellentGoodFairPoorSelf discipline*ExcellentGoodFairPoorAdditional CommentsHow long have you known the applicant?*How close is your relationship*Very CloseFairly CloseAn AcquaintanceMinimalHow long has the applicant attended your Church?*What areas has the applicant served in your Church and for how long?*In your association with the applicant, what has been their level of commitment? (please rate 1-10, 1 being little to none)*Evaluation of applicant’s emotional maturity (please check one)*Outstandingly matureMore mature and emotionally stable than averagePossesses adequate emotional stability and maturityExperience has shown that the applicant might not be able to endure under stressApplicant has frequently demonstrated signs of inability to cope with stressApplicant is erratic in attitude and action or has demonstrated instability in other waysComments?Please describe the applicant’s character?*What specific gift do you recognise in this applicant?*Physical Condition*Frequently incapacitatedBelow averageFairly healthyGood healthRelationships*Avoided by othersTolerated by othersLiked by othersLeadership ability*Makes no effort to leadTries but lacks abilityHas some leadership abilityGood leadership abilityTeam work*Frequently causes frictionInsists on having own wayUsually cooperativeWorks well with othersAchievement*Starts but does not finishDoes only what assignedMeets average expectationsTakes initiativeWillingness to serve*Reluctant to serveMotive confusedUsually willing to serveEager to serve as neededIntelligence*Learns and thinks slowlyAverage mental abilityAlert/Has a good mindBrilliant/ExceptionalChristian Experience*Relatively superficialOver emotionalGenuine but mildGenuine and growingResponsiveness to Others*Slow to sense how others feelReasonably responsiveUnderstanding and thoughtfulUsually responsive & thoughtfulOtherPlease check words that describe the applicant (choose only a few that stand out).TeachableMoody UnderstandingCriticalLacking humourGood listenerPrejudicedNervousDependableAnxiousPerfectionistMotivatedStableKindFlexible CommittedTolerantDomineeringDisciplinedPeacefulEasily offendedEasily discouragedHumorousWiseEnthusiasticPatientEasily embarrassedServant’s heartWould you recommend this applicant for acceptance into Excelerate Discipleship Training?*Yes (unreservidly)Yes (but with some concerns)NoWhy?*SendThis field should be left blank
