Missionary at Large Candidate Information


I.     Personal Data

Name:
Place of Birth (City and State):
Date of Birth:
Date of Baptism:
Hometown (City and State):
Current Address (Street, City, State, Zip):



Current Phone (with area code):
Cell Phone (optional):
E-Mail Address (optional):
Circle One:     LCMS     ELS     WELS     Other (Please state):
Year of Confirmation:


II.    Marital Status

Never Married
Presently Single (previously married)
Engaged to be Married on (list date):
Married on (list date):
My Present Marriage is (circle one) my first, second, or third.
Previously/Currently Divorced?     Yes / No

Wife/Fiancee:
     Name (Including Maiden Name):
     Current Age:
     Date of Birth:
     Place of Birth (City and State):
     Hometown (City and State):
     Member of (circle one):
          LCMS     WELS     ELS     Other (Please state):
          How long?
          Previous Church Affiliation:
     Previously Married?     Yes / No
     If Yes, Divorced / Widowed - Include date:

Children:
Name:
Age:          Sex:
Year Baptized:          Year Confirmed:
Name:
Age:          Sex:
Year Baptized:          Year Confirmed:
Name:
Age:          Sex:
Year Baptized:          Year Confirmed:
Name:
Age:          Sex:
Year Baptized:          Year Confirmed:


III.   Educational Background

Candidate - College / University (Name of school and location):

Dates Attended:
GPA:

Wife - College / University (Name of school and location):
Dates Attended:


IV.    Past Job Experience


V.     Health Factors

Is there anything in terms of health or anything else that might hinder
your ability to carry out your Pastoral duties?


VI.    Indebtedness and Financial Expectations


VII.   Vicarage Assignment


VIII.  Congregations served including length of service and current salary
and benefits


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Questions To Be Raised
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Describe your understanding of Church and Ministry.

How do you view the Voter’s Assembly?

What is your understanding of the Office of Pastor as it is related to the
priesthood of all believers?

Describe your areas of expertise and areas of lesser ability.

Describe your preferred practice regarding the Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran
Worship, and the Lutheran Service Book.

How do you view alternative styles of Worship?

How does one grow a church?

Describe your pastoral relationship (regarding weddings, funerals,
visitations, etc.) to non-members, non-Lutherans, or the unchurched.

How do you view the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement?

Describe your practice of Closed Communion.

Do you mind the use of individual cups and distribution in Communion?

Do you insist on a particular translation of the Bible?

Describe your preferred practice regarding First Communion: before or
after Confirmation.

Describe your preferred practice regarding the use of lay people to assist
in worship.

What is your view on women’s suffrage and the service of women in the church?

What is your view on inter-Lutheran relationships and inter-Christian
relationships?

Describe your current situation and why you are ready to leave.

Have you been convicted of a crime?     Yes / No

Are you willing to submit to a background check?     Yes / No

List three Character References (not related). Be sure to include their
name, address, and telephone number.