Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchwomen Pastor / Minister of Music Recommendation Form (To be completed by the Pastor/Worship Leader/Minister of Music) Please Print or Type Date ________________ Name of Applicant: ________________________________________ Church: __________________________________ MISSION STATEMENT The goal of the Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchwomen is to assemble Christ-like adult women together who are actively serving in leadership positions in their local church music/worship ministry or in a music leadership position in a Mississippi Baptist institution who will: Worship and lead in worship of Almighty God Grow spiritually, professionally, and musically Encourage and support the work of music and worship ministry Establish a statewide network of Christian peers and mentors Bridge relationships across our state in a unified effort, combining styles of music and worship Help bring Mississippi and the world to Jesus __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please be as candid as possible. (Please email smurphy@mbcb.org with any questions) 1. Is this applicant a member of the church you serve? _____ yes _____ no If not, where is their church membership? __________________________________________________ 2. Does this applicant have a leadership role in the music/worship ministry of your church? _____ yes _____ no Please elaborate: _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Is this applicant a dedicated, committed Christian, faithful and responsible in serving in their music ministry position? _____ yes _____ no Please elaborate: _________________________________________________ 4. This applicant participates regularly in the music ministry of the church which I serve. _____ yes _____ no List areas and frequency of participation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. She exhibits respect for other adults and authority figures. _____ yes _____ no 6. Knowing this applicant and having read the Mission Statement of the MS Baptist Singing Churchwomen, to what degree would you recommend this applicant to be a part of this ministry? 1 Not at all 2 3 4 5 Very highly Explain any answer which needs elaboration or give additional comments which may be helpful. (Use the back of this page) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe any additional Christian leadership this applicant demonstrates through the church or in the community. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your Name ________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________ Position: __________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________ This is a confidential document. The applicant is not to see the completed form. Please return to: MS Baptist Singing Churchwomen, Church Music Department, P O Box 530, Jackson, MS 39205 (Please seal in envelope, sign the envelope, and return to address above.)