United Theological Seminary

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First and Last Name

The above person has been identified as a leader who may be called to adventuring ministry. The Church of England defines adventurers as: “people called by God who are the first to see and creatively respond to the Holy Spirit’s initiatives with those outside the church; gathering others around them as they seek to establish new contextual Christian community.” The Adventurers Leadership Academy will equip lay, licensed, and ordained pioneers to cultivate Fresh Expressions of Church and other forms of innovative ministry in their unique contexts. To ensure the best fit for the academy and experience for the candidate, we would appreciate your insight into their potential for innovation and entrepreneurship, capacity to build and maintain ongoing community, and overall spiritual maturity and curiosity. Thank you for your reference!

Your responses will remain anonymous. Please briefly answer the following questions:

How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity?

How have you seen God at work through the candidate’s personal life and in their ministry?

What do you know of the candidate’s entrepreneurship?

In what ways have you observed them being an adventurer?

Describe how the candidate relates to other people.

Do they lead through individual effort or in a team-based way?

Would you say this candidate is comfortable taking risks?

How would you describe the way they handle failure?

How would you describe the way they relate to people outside the church?

Can you offer an example?

What personal strengths does the candidate bring to the role of Adventuring Ministry?

What personal weaknesses may limit the candidates role in Adventuring Ministry?