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DMIN SELF-STUDY CHURCH OR MINISTRY

We are currently considering an application from ______to the Acadia Doctor of Ministry program. The Doctor of Ministry degree is an “in-ministry” degree that is designed to benefit both the applicant and the church or ministry they serve. The Acadia D.Min. program is a select, limited admission program designed for effective vocational ministry leaders. A key component to evaluating an application is the self- study completed by the church or ministry. Please carefully answer each of the following questions in 500 words or less, using single spacing, 12 point, Times New Roman font.

1. Does the applicant have the support of the leadership of your church or ministry for undertaking the Doctor of Ministry program? How do you see the four years of study benefiting your church or ministry?

2. Comment on the applicant’s leadership style and ability, ministry gifts, and fit within your church or ministry, and how his or her leadership has helped advance this ministry.

3. Comment on the following qualities as they relate to the applicant: ability to work with others, willingness to take direction, ability to communicate, organizational ability, sense of responsibility, personal initiative, and emotional stability.

Respondent’s name:

Ministry or church name: Your position in this ministry or church: Your phone number: Your email address:

Confidential: Do not return to the applicant.

Please return the completed form to:

Acadia Divinity College The Registrar’s Office 15 University Ave. Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6 Canada [email protected]

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