“All scripture is inspired by God and is usedul
for teaching,
for reproof,
for correction,
and for training
in righteousness,
so that everyone who belongs
to God
may be proficient, equipped for every good work.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17
(New Revised Standard Version)

Metro Nazarene
School of Ministry
1243 White Hill Rd.
Yorktown Hghts,
NY 10598
914-245-4718

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    Metro Nazarene School of Ministry * Metro New York Ministerial Studies

                                                         Pastor's Recommendation Form

 Note to the Pastor: Metro New York District Board of Ministerial Studies requires a student seeking enrollment in the Course of Study to obtain a recommendation from his/her pastor.  The information which you supply will help us to counsel students in their vocational pursuits. Also, your recommendation is not complete until you insure that your student has a copy of the Sourcebook for Ministerial Development. Enrollment in the Course of Study is by vote of the Board of Ministerial Studies after a student has completed three courses in the curriculum.  Please complete this form and send it personally to: MNSM, 1243 White Hill Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY, 10598.  If you have any questions, contact droliver@optonline.net or 914-245-4718.

Before a student can be enrolled in the Course of Study, he/she must complete three courses in the curriculum and be approved by the Board of Ministerial Studies. 

Student Applicant's Name:_________________________________________________  

Pastor's Name / Church: ___________________________________________________

(1) How long have you known this student?                                                                                                  

(2) Is this student active in your local church or in other fields of ministry? State the assignments or ministries in which you have observed this student serve:                                                                                                                 

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(3) How would you evaluate the effectiveness and/or potential of this student's ministry? ________________________

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(4) Have you discussed goals for future ministry with this student? _________________________________________

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(5) Would you counsel this student to pursue a track of studies aimed at ordination as an elder or deacon in the Church of the Nazarene or studies that enhanced lay ministry? ____________________________________________

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(6) Has this student been granted a local minister's license or been recommended for a district license by your local church board?                                                                                                                                                   

(7) Please make any further observations that might be helpful: ____________________________________________

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(8) Have you given this student a copy of the Sourcebook for Ministerial Development in a public service as required by the district for enrollment in the Course of Study?  _______________________________

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