Fill in the Blank Forms Resume - DOC

							           Central Florida Churches of the Nazarene




                      “Strengthening Team Central churches and
                      partnering with them in starting new ones.”

You have been directed to this form by the district resource center staff. Please make note of
that in your email. Please plan to make a follow-up phone call (rather than another email) in a
few days to inquire as to whether your form was received. Only the District Superintendent
makes further inquiry.

Remember, this form is not an application for a placement. It is simply an indication of your
interest and a resume of your experience and goals for possible ministry on the Central Florida
District.

Instructions for using this form:

1. Before you fill in this form, please save a blank copy to your “My Documents” folder using
your name as the file name.

2. Open the saved form under your own MS Word. Fill it in as completely as possible. Save it.

3. Once you have completed the form. You may send it back to us as an attachment to an email
or print it out and mail it back to us via US Postal mail. Email to cfdresumes@gmail.com.

4. Please be sure to save the form for your records or if you need to resend it.

5. If you have any questions about the form or have difficulty opening it, please email the
district webmaster at Webmaster@teamcentralnaz.org

Thank you for your interest in the Central Florida District.

Larry D. Dennis
District Superintendent
            Central Florida Churches of the Nazarene




                    “Strengthening Team Central churches and
                    partnering with them in starting new ones.”
                                    To mail this form, send to:
                       CENTRAL FLORIDA DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
                               TEAM CENTRAL RESOURCE CENTER
                            4720 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BLVD., SUITE 303
                                         LAKELAND, FL 33813
                                 (863) 644-9331  Fax: (863) 648-2710


                                    INQUIRY RESUME

Date

Name

Address



Phone (Home)

Phone (Office)

Email


                                         EDUCATION
                              (1)                                               (2)
College

Address

Dates Attended
Major
Degree
Post Graduate      Where:                                     Focus of Study:
Studies            When (years):                              Degree earned:
Other Education/   Where:                                     Focus of Study:
Training           When (years):                              Degree earned:
Other Education/   Where:                                     Focus of Study:
Training           When (years):                              Degree earned:
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                                         PERSONAL
                 (please be concise, but brief. Use the space provided below)
Where were you born and raised?


Date and circumstances of conversion.




Date and circumstances of call to preach.




                                   MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
District Licensed:              District:                        Years:
Year Ordained:                  District:                        G.S.:

Do you sing, play instruments or have other talents?



Talk to me about your philosophy of pastoral leadership and ministry church growth and the
role of the pastor in building the church.




How would you describe your preaching ministry or style?




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How do you measure success?




RANK THE FOLLOWING ACCORDING TO YOUR STRENGTH AND PROFICIENCY
(Scale 1-5; High is 5, Low is 1 – place your rating in blank space to the left of each item)

    Preaching                       Music                               Personal Evangelism
    Leading Small Groups            Counseling                          Administration
    Working with individuals        Visitation                          Training leaders
    Teaching                        Youth Work                          Christian Education

What do you feel are areas of weakness in your ministry?




List the most significant books you have read in the last 12 months.




What magazines do you read regularly?




What have been the major changes in your thinking and perspective in the past year?




What are the most significant trends in our society at the moment?




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How would you propose to address these trends as they relate to the Christian life?




How long have you been in the fulltime ministry?                     Beginning Year:
At your present assignment?
Have you had any time-lapse in fulltime service?
If so, when, how long and why?:


Give a brief description of the duties of your present assignment:




What is your present membership?:
Sunday school attendance:
Worship attendance:
How many worship services?:

What is your present annual salary?
Total all other cash benefits and allowances
Do you own your own home?
Does your church have a retirement program or pension plan for you?
What three words best describe your church?
What kind of people attend your church?
What types of programs, activities, and ministries have been successful?




List anything you feel will help me know you better (hobbies special interests, recreational
activities, educational pursuits, etc.)




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Awards and honors received:




District offices currently held:




Community offices/involvement:




                                    Pastoral Questionnaire

What district boards and committees do you serve on?



List any special financial needs you may have due to large debt (school loans, medical, etc.)


What local church evangelism programs have you successfully implemented?



Have the churches you pastored paid their budgets in full for the last five years? Yes   No (If
not, please explain.)


Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action regarding your ministerial license or
ordination in this or any other denomination? Yes [ ] No [ ]; If yes, please describe in
detail, including the date, location, cause/allegation and action taken.




Have you ever been charged with a crime? Yes [ ] No [ ]; If yes, please provide date,
nature of charge, location and ultimate outcome.



Have you ever had a serious complaint made to (a) church board and/or (b) D.S. and /or (c)
self, in regard to personal conduct: complaints about which you would include inappropriate
sexual behavior, words, or contact in the last 10 years? Yes [ ] No [ ]; If yes, please provide
date, nature of complaint, location and ultimate outcome on separate page.


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Please provide a name and phone number to be used for referenced for:
District Superintendent :
Colleague Pastor:
Nazarene Layperson:




                                      Signature                                                                Date


Thank you for filling out this Questionnaire for ministry applicants. This information will be shared with church boards
and/or senior pastors where you are being considered for a ministry assignment.) Please include the following: a picture
of your family.

                                                   FAMILY INFORMATION
Name of spouse:
Date of birth:
Where was your spouse born and raised?:
Date of marriage:                     Place:
Is your spouse in sympathy with your call?
Date and circumstance of spouse’s conversion:



Spouse’s Educational background:
College:                                       Yr. Grad:         Degree:
Post-Graduate: Where:                                    Study:
                When:                                    Degree:
Does your spouse sing, play instrument, have other talents?:

Does your spouse have a career outside the home?:

List special skills and training, etc.:



Children’s Names                                     Gender              Date of birth           Remarks (talents, interests, etc.)




If either husband or wife has been previously married and divorced, please provide full details (who filed, reason for divorce,
attempted reconciliation, etc.) in a separate statement. Include copies of legal documentation, if available.




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