The Leadership Institute - Reference Form The Leadership Institute at Celebration - shvlead.org Reference Form For pastors, ministry leaders, mentors, employers, and trusted references of TLI applicants Confidential review Est. 8-12 minutes Submitted to admissions Thank you for taking time to speak into this applicant's next step. Your honest feedback helps The Leadership Institute understand the applicant's character, spiritual maturity, church involvement, leadership potential, and readiness for ministry training. Responses are reviewed by the admissions team and kept confidential. 1 Applicant Name Applicant Full Name * 2 Your Information Your Full Name * Email * Phone (optional) Organization / Church / Workplace * Your Role or Title * How do you know the applicant? * Select Pastor / church staff Ministry leader Small group or discipleship leader Teacher / professor Employer / supervisor Mentor Family friend Other How long have you known the applicant? * Select Less than 6 months 6 months to 1 year 1-2 years 3-5 years More than 5 years How closely have you worked with or observed the applicant? * 3 Church Involvement and Spiritual Formation Is the applicant actively involved in a local church? * Yes No Unsure How often do they participate or serve? * Select Weekly Several times per month Monthly Occasionally Unsure Describe the applicant's church involvement, ministry service, or spiritual growth. * What spiritual gifts, leadership qualities, or ministry strengths have you personally observed in this applicant? 4 Leadership and Character Please rate the applicant based on your direct experience. If you have not observed an area closely, choose "Not observed." Integrity and Trustworthiness Excellent Strong Developing Concern Not observed Teachability and Humility Excellent Strong Developing Concern Not observed Leadership Potential Excellent Strong Developing Concern Not observed Responsibility and Follow-through Excellent Strong Developing Concern Not observed Relational Maturity Excellent Strong Developing Concern Not observed What growth areas, concerns, or support needs should we be aware of? Anything else you would like the admissions team to know? 5 Confirmation I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand this reference will be reviewed by the TLI admissions team and treated as confidential. Reference Signature (type full name) * Date *
