Confidential Reference Form

Confidential Reference Form

Finally… Do you think participation in CTI would be beneficial to both the applicant and CTI?

Name of Applicant

The above applicant has applied for a position with CTI Music Ministries. To better evaluate the applicant’s readiness for a ministry position we have asked that they receive references from three different sources. We ask that all references be from the applicant’s parent’s generation or older and that no reference be from a family member. When evaluating a reference we look for knowledge of the applicant’s character, spiritual maturity, and musical abilities. Because the applicant could be placed in primitive and stressful conditions while with CTI, it is not in the applicant’s best interest to give an unrealistically positive view of them. An honest, realistic appraisal of the challenges they face will help rather than hinder their application process. If you feel that your comments on this form need further clarification please feel free to call 1-800-543-6205 or contact recruiting.

Please evaluate the applicant’s overall characteristics:

1) Health	6) Reliability	11) Team Work
Often Incapacitated	Unreliable	Works Well With Others
Below Average	Inconsistent	Usually Cooperative
Fairly Healthy	Meets Obligations	Needs To Have Own Way
Good Health	Very Reliable	Always Causes Friction
Vigorous & Rugged		Avoids Group Activities

2) Christian Experience	7) Appearance	12) Self Discipline
Warmly Contagious	Very Smart	No Self-Discipline
Genuine But Mild	Average	Requires Reminders
Over-Emotional	Sloppy	Average
Superficial	Doesn’t Care	Very Self-Disciplined

3) Mental Ability	8) Initiative	13) Finances
Learns & Thinks Slowly	Only Does Assigned Work	Wisely Budgets
Average Mental Ability	No Initiative	Responsible / Honors Obligations
Alert, Has a Good Mind	Starts But Does Not Finish	Average
Exceptional Capacity	Takes Initiative	Compulsive With Spending

4) Punctuality	9) Willingness to Serve	14) Flexibility
Usually Early	Reluctant to Serve	Unwilling to Change
Punctual	Motives Confused	Reasonably Adaptable
Sometimes Late	Willing to Serve	Open to Change
Always Late	Eager to Serve	Very Adaptable

5) Responsiveness (to others feelings and needs)	10) Leadership (ability to inspire others and maintain their confidence)	15) Musical Ability
Slow to Sense Feelings	Good Leadership Abilities	Little/No Ability
Reasonably Responsive	Good Leadership Promise	Sometimes Hard to Listen to
Usually Responsive	Tries But Lacks Ability	Pleasing to Listen to
Understanding & Thoughtful	Makes No Effort to Lead	Able to Make Anything Sound Good

Ability To Work In Teams

The applicant will be living and working closely with others for an extended period.
Please answer/comment on the following:

Do you foresee any difficulties that could compromise their Christian sexual morality? Yes No

Comments

The applicant may sometimes have to make difficult personal decisions under stressful conditions – e.g. to stay when feeling home sick, to eat or travel when not feeling well. Is he/she able to take a wider perspective when decision-making?
Yes No

Comments

The applicant’s ability to be part of a team

The applicant’s motivation for getting involved in missions

Christian Background
Please comment briefly on:

The applicant’s growth as a Christian

The quality and extent of his/her musical abilities and Christian service

Do you know the applicant’s family? Yes No

If yes, is there anything you think would be helpful for us to know about them?

Have we overlooked anything that you would consider relevant to this application?

Finally… Do you think participation in CTI would be beneficial to both the applicant and CTI?
Yes (unreservedly)	Yes (with some reservations)	No

If you have reservations, your comments would be helpful

Final Comments

Name of Reference

Position

How long have you known the applicant and what is your relationship?

Contact Info

Telephone

Best Time to be reached