Candidate Reference Self-Assessment ONLINE FORM

This is form was developed by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

As a candidate for the United Methodist ordained ministry, you have opportunity to rate yourself using the same procedure that your invited references use.

Please give your own candid honest feedback about yourself as a candidate that will help both you and the church to know how best to discern details of Gods calling to you to the ordained ministry of the United Methodist Church.

This process is neither a frivolous waste of time nor a secret pipeline to God. Used properly you can gain much additional information and insights about your gifts, grace, and fruit for ordained ministry.

Name: *

Date: *

Personal Characteristics

Integrity, authenticity, ethics, and morality - character *

Energy level, passion, stamina, persistence *

Motivation to complete tasks to completion, patience *

Reliability, dependability, promptness with assignments *

Personal appearance appropriate to settings, attention to detail *

Reputation (what others think of you) *

Family relationships (parents, spouse, children) *

Management of personal (family) finances *

Handles stressful situations appropriately, conflict management *

Overall rating of your personal characteristics *

Your Abilities

Initiative, works independently *

Organizes responsibilities and tasks well; manages time well *

Cooperation, works well with people, teamwork *

Problem solving; adapts to situation, flexibility *

Ability to learn, understand and assimilate knowledge; openness *

Ability to express self in writing *

Ability to express yourself orally in public *

Ability to accept evaluation of performance; self-awareness; discernment *

Overall rating of your abilities *

Your Potential for Effective Ministry

Spirituality: How well do you think you know God? *

Evangelism: How well do you share faith? *

Leadership: How well do you inspire and motivate others? *

Preaching and Teaching: Interesting and informative *

Social Concern: How well do you cope with injustice? *

Active involvement in church / congregation *

Overall rating of your potential for effective ministry *

Strengths

Please list up to five strengths you bring (or could bring) to the ordained ministry.

Strength One *

Strength Two *

Strength Three *

Strength Four *

Strength Five *

Concerns or Growth

Please list five AREAS OF CONCERN or AREAS OF NEEDED GROWTH that should be addressed to enhance your personal and/or professional effectiveness in the ministry.

Concern/Needed Growth One *

Concern/Needed Growth Two *

Concern/Needed Growth Three *

Concern/Needed Growth Four *

Concern/Needed Growth Five *

Communication

Comment specifically on your ability to communicate.

Personally with individuals: *

In social and group situations: *

Questions or Concerns

Please list any questions or concerns you have.

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Thank you and let us know if you have any questions - email bea.stucke@dakotasumc.org .  

Candidate Reference Self-Assessment ONLINE FORM

Personal Characteristics

Your Abilities

Your Potential for Effective Ministry

Strengths

Concerns or Growth

Communication

Questions or Concerns

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