The personal information requested below will supplement that provided by personal interview of the applicant. It is of great
importance to us to obtain objective and valid statements from persons who have some personal knowledge of
the applicant’s ability and characteristics.

Staff Reference Form

Proudly over scrupulous
Totally honest and forthright
Generally reliable
Of doubtful integrity
Overly self-disciplined
Show good self-discipline
Over indulges in hobby or recreation
Does not control temper
Often disregards orders
Sometimes follows orders
Follows orders well
Easily offended
Generally aloof
Often sullen
Usually friendly with many
Quiet or shy
Cliquish
Depends on others unduly
Generally conforms
Seldom initiates
Frequently initiates
Self-reliant
Actively creative
Frequently causes friction
Seeks to dominate
Seldom cooperative with others
Works well with others
Usually cooperative
Inclined to be apathetic
Somewhat over emotional
Handles stress very well
Frequently depressed or discouraged
Well-balanced and controlled
Over neat to a fault
Somewhat disorderly
Cleans up after self
Works in a mess
Usually neat
Faultfinding
Argumentative
Tactless
Non-argumentative, tactful
Speaks well of others
Unable to cope with a new situation
Usually adjusts to change
Slow in adjustment to change
Adapts well to unusual circumstances
Uneven quality in work
Most work poorly done
Usually satisfactory workmanship
Satisfactory workmanship
Extremely good workmanship
Insists on doing things their way
Has difficulty adapting to new/unusual tasks
Willing to learn/try something outside his/her experience
Evidences true servant spirit
Accepts undesirable tasks with good spirit
Relatively superficial
Rich and growing
Overemotional
Mature, although not exceptional
Vital and contagious
Has zeal, but tends to be insensitive
Shares Christ reluctantly and self-consciously
Shares faith naturally and effectively
Deviates on major issues
Includes questionable aspects
Unduly depends on others for own beliefs
Is vague and unclear on many points
Has carefully chosen own position
Remains separate from life of church
Cooperates fully with church
Has ministry apart from church
An effective leader in church
Makes no effort to lead
Tries but lacks ability
Has leadership potential
Good leadership ability
Exceptional
Superior
Good
Average
Below Average