Reference for Application to Wycliffe

Internship Program
To the applicant:
Print your name below and sign the waiver. Ask the person filling out this reference to mail the completed form directly to Wycliffe
USA Discovery office in a stamped envelope, which you provide, or fax or e-mail it as an attachment to the appropriate address
listed at the end of this document.
           

Applicant name printed Applicant signature

To the person filling out this reference:

The above-named person is applying to Wycliffe Bible Translators Discovery program, a non-profit Christian organization. S/he may
serve overseas in a stressful, cross-cultural situation. Your honest appraisal, including any negative or weak areas of which you are
aware, will help us guide him/her to an appropriate decision and could save much embarrassment, stress, and possible failure in a
future assignment.
How long have you known this person?
     
In what circumstances?
     
Please mark the appropriate box next to each item as it applies to this applicant. Please check the “N/A” box if you have not had
opportunity to observe this area. If possible, please make additional comments to support, explain, or add to your evaluation.
Spiritual Living
Yes No N/A
Is clearly committed to Christian values and lifestyle.
Has an evident love for God's Word.
Is able to apply scriptural principles to one’s own and others' lives.
Christian commitment is not evident much of the time.
Comments:      

Yes No N/A Family

If single, has a balanced perspective toward being single.
May be overly dependent on others to meet his/her needs.
If married, communicates with and understands spouse.
Marriage seems able to withstand outside difficulties and stress.
Marriage relationship needs strengthening.
Relates well to parents.
The family has significant needs that should be addressed.
Comments:      

Yes No N/A Relationships

Has a network of close and mutually beneficial relationships.
Relates appropriately to the opposite sex.
Shows patience and tolerance of differing viewpoints.
Willingly accepts direction and correction.
Has difficulty making and keeping friends.
Inappropriate at times in mixed settings.
Can be insensitive and intolerant of others.
Inappropriately criticizes those in authority.
Comments:      

Yes No N/A Skills

Works hard and completes even difficult tasks.
Is an effective and cooperative team member.

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 Maintains a balance of work and leisure time.
Is able to work well in spite of ambiguity.
Yes No N/A
Tends to procrastinate.
Gives up or becomes discouraged easily.
At times has difficulty working with others.
Tends to be a workaholic.
Becomes frustrated easily.
Comments:      

Yes No N/A General Life Attitudes

Maintains a positive attitude in difficult circumstances.
Open to new insights and perspectives; teachable.
Has a healthy sense of humor.
Willing to try new things.
At times impatient, easily frustrated, or upset.
Has strong opinions and tends to be argumentative.
Evidences ethnic, gender, or other prejudices
Is sensitive to people and other cultures.
May be stand-offish; a loner.
Comments:      

Yes No N/A Finances

Trusts God for personal/family needs.
Spends money wisely and within means.
Handles indebtedness responsibly.
Struggles with finances in some way.
Comments:      

Additional Comments:
What is this person's response toward authority?      

Characteristics of this person that makes him/her a good applicant:      

Characteristics that are possible problem areas:      

Does this person over-emphasize any doctrinal or personal views? If so, please explain:      

What else would you like us to know about this person?      

Do you recommend acceptance? Yes No, I cannot recommend acceptance.

Yes, but with reservation as suggested above. No, but could become acceptable with growth in areas mentioned above.
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Thank you very much for your insight and comments. Please e-mail (as an attachment), fax, or mail this completed
reference to:

Discovery : Orlando Summer Internship / JAARS Summer Internship :

discovery_usa@wycliffe.org Snyder_events@wycliffe.org
Fax: 714/649-5284 Fax: 407-852-3615
Phone: 714/374-6093 Phone: 407-852-3799
Wycliffe Discovery Wycliffe Recruitment
19891 Beach Blvd Suite 129 PO Box 628200
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 Huntington Beach CA 92648 Orlando, FL 32832

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