CONFIDENTIAL CHARACTER REFERENCE
Name of Applicant:
Position Applied For:
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Name of Young Life office:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
The above to be completed by applicant.
This individual has expressed an interest to work with Young Life, a non-profit Christian organization. Young Life’s mission is introducing
adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Please help us by candidly giving us your insight into the
ministry/administrative potential of the individual above.
We appreciate your time.
How long and under what circumstances have you known the applicant?
What is your perception of the applicant’s spiritual maturity?
Identify this person’s greatest strength(s).
In what areas have you observed weaknesses?
Have you observed this applicant when engaged in Young Life or other Christian ministry? In what roles? Describe the quality of ministry observed.
If a previous employer, would you rehire this applicant? If so, what position? If not, why?
In what ways has this applicant demonstrated responsibility and maturity? Be specific.
Are you aware if this applicant has been subjected to disciplinary action, suspended, terminated or asked to leave a job or volunteer position because of
engagement in child sexual abuse or neglect, other unlawful sexual behavior or otherwise violated an employer’s sexual misconduct or harassment
policy? If so, please describe the situation.
Do you know if this applicant has ever been convicted of a criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony other than a parking violation) in a court of law? If
so, please describe the nature of the offense.
Personal Evaluation
Please check the number that best describes your perception of the applicant.
Spiritual Maturity
Evaluate the applicant’s Christian faith experience.
0
1
2
Immature
Church Involvement
Evaluate the applicant’s relationship with a local church.
0
1
0
1
2
Emotional Stability
0
Slow to
respond
1
5
3
4
2
3
4
5
3
4
Fairly
responsive
7
8
6
7
5
6
7
8
6
7
10
9
10
Deeply involved in
church Life and
ministry
8
Well-liked
5
9
Unusual
Active part
in local
church
Accepted
2
6
Growing
Frequent
church
attendance
Tolerated
Social Awareness
How responsive is the applicant to the
feelings of others?
4
Average
Infrequent
church
attendance
Social Acceptance
How does the applicant’s personality affect others?
3
9
10
Sought after
8
Thoughtful and
considerate
9
10
Unusual insight and
understanding
Consider how the applicant reacts in stress situations.
0
1
2
Somewhat
unstable
Poise
What is the applicant’s public demeanor?
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
2
Indifferent to
the needs of
the world
Potential for Ministry
How does the applicant compare in potential
for ministry with others you have noted?
0
1
Lower 50%
3
4
3
3
3
3
5
8
6
7
8
6
7
8
Average
4
5
4
4
4
6
7
5
6
7
8
6
7
8
8
Works well
with others
5
6
7
8
Usually clear
and logical
3
6
5
3
4
Upper 50%
7
Unusually wellbalanced
9
9
9
9
6
7
Upper 25%
10
10
10
Outstanding
9
8
9
10
8
10
Superior ability to
communicate
9
Occasionally
involved
5
10
Self-confident
Works
exceptionally well
with others
Occasionally
misunderstood
4
10
Very
responsible
Usually willing
5
9
Exceptional
Average –
takes some
initiative
Aware of
needs
2
7
Moderate
self-confidence
Works fairly
well with
others
Not able to
communicate
Social Concern
Evaluate the applicant’s concern for the
special needs of the world.
5
Indifferent
Has difficulty
working with
others
Communication
Evaluate the applicant’s ability to present
thoughts with logic and clarity.
4
Fairly
responsible
Unwilling
Teamwork
Evaluate the applicant’s ability to function
in a team relationship.
3
6
Well-balanced
Fair
Unable to
assume
responsibility
Cooperation
Evaluate the applicant’s willingness to lead
through serving others.
5
Exhibits little
confidence
Never leads
Responsibility
How well is the applicant able to assume responsibility?
4
Fairly wellbalanced
Lacking in
Confidence
Leadership
Evaluate the applicant’s leadership abilities.
3
10
Deeply
involved In
social needs
9
10
Upper 10%
I recommend this person for Young Life:
I do not recommend acceptance
with reservation
with some confidence
with enthusiasm
Other Comments:
Name:
Date:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip:
Company:
Position:
E-mail Address:
Telephone Number:
Please return to the area/regional office as noted on page 1.
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YL-3209 (Nov. 14)