COM: Appendix 6 – Reference from Pastor from HOME Church

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In pursuit of ordination for ministry with the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, through the Florida Disciples Regional Church, the candidate identified in the email you received has applied for candidacy with the Commission on Ministry (COM). To have a background with Disciples, our entry requirements ask that a candidate come from a Disciples “Home Church” or become established in such before applying for “under‐care” status with the COM. We ask for a reference letter from the pastor of a candidate’s Home Church as part of our entry requirements. This candidate has given you as reference. Would you please fill out the following form and press the submit button at the bottom. This completed form will be sent to the COM Chairperson, Donna Oberkreser and you will receive a confirmation email that includes this form. Thank you!

Name of Candidate: *

How long has the candidate been a member of the congregation? *

What roles has the candidate fulfilled? *

What are the gifts for ministry that you have witnessed in the Candidate? *

How is the candidate received in the community? *

Is the community willing to recommend the candidate for the ordination process? *

Do you have any concerns about this person’s ethics or personal fitness for ministry? *

YES
NO

If you answered "YES" to the question above, please share your concerns here.

Your Name: *

Phone: *

Email: *

Address: (Street, City, State, Zip Code) *

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