Huldah Buntain Theological College Pastor's Recommendation form

To submit this form, ensure it is completed and sealed in the provided envelope. You may submit it along with the application form to Huldah Buntain Theological College through mail or hand delivery. For additional instructions, contact the college admissions office directly via email or phone. My advice is to follow all instructions carefully and submit the form promptly to avoid delays.

Important dates for the form submission are based on the academic calendar for 2024 and 2025 and will be provided by the college.

The purpose of this form is to gather a detailed and honest recommendation from the pastor of an applicant seeking admission to Huldah Buntain Theological College. The form helps in evaluating the spiritual, social, and emotional maturity of the applicant, ensuring that the college admits candidates who are well-prepared for ministry training. The completed form plays a crucial role in the admission process and assists the college in making informed decisions about each applicant's eligibility.

• 1. Name of Applicant: The full name of the individual applying to HB Theological College.
• 2. Program Applied to: The specific program the applicant is seeking admission to.
• 3. How long have you known the applicant?: The duration and context of the pastor's acquaintance with the applicant.
• 4. How long has the applicant been a member of your church?: The period the applicant has been a member of the church.
• 5. Is the applicant related to you?: Whether there is any familial relationship between the pastor and the applicant.
• 6. Health problems?: Information about any health issues the applicant may have.
• 7. Ratings of the applicant: Evaluation of the applicant's qualities in areas such as Christian Commitment, Spiritual Maturity, and Leadership Ability.
• 8. Financial ability: Assessment of the applicant's financial capability to support themselves at the college.
• 9. Church's financial help: Information on how and to what extent the church can assist the applicant financially.
• 10. Comments on characteristics: Observations of the applicant's personal, social, and family characteristics.
• 11. Areas needing attention: Areas of the applicant's life that may require special attention at HBTC.
• 12. Discussion preference: Whether the pastor would like to be contacted for further discussion about the applicant.
• 13. Recommendation level: The pastor's overall recommendation of the applicant with options like Strongly Recommend, Recommend with Reservation, or Do Not Recommend.
• 14. Pastor's Information: Details about the pastor, including name, church, denomination, position, address, phone, email, and signature.

Failing to submit this form may result in the applicant's admission being delayed or denied. The admission committee relies on this recommendation to make informed decisions about the suitability of candidates.

• Delayed Admission: The admission process may be delayed without the pastor's recommendation.
• Denied Admission: The applicant may be denied admission if the recommendation is not received.
• Incomplete Application: The application will be considered incomplete without this form.
• Missing Evaluation: The applicant's spiritual and emotional maturity may not be properly assessed.
• Reduced Chances: The chances of admission may be significantly reduced without a completed recommendation.

• 1. Admission Application: When submitting an application for admission to HBTC.
• 2. Recommendation Requirement: To fulfill the recommendation requirement of the application process.
• 3. Evaluation of Applicant: For the pastor to evaluate and provide insights about the applicant's qualifications.
• 4. Financial Information: To provide details about the applicant's financial ability and the church's support.
• 5. Personal Characteristics: To share observations about the applicant's personal and social characteristics.