VIRGINIA MENNONITE CONFERENCE

SPOUSE OF MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM

The spouse of a person selected for candidacy for licensing, ordination, or for a pastoral/missionary assignment in Virginia Mennonite Conference is encouraged to complete the following materials. When a computer is used, please include section titles as they appear on this form. PLEASE PRINT, TYPE OR WRITE LEGIBLY.

A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name (Last) 3. Current Address 4. Phone ( 5. Name of spouse ) (First) (Middle) 2. Date

B. PERSONAL BACKGROUND 1. Briefly describe your family of origin, significant early childhood experiences, and development as a young adult.

2. Describe your conversion, baptism and Christian growth.

3. What has been your denominational background? How have you previously been involved in congregational life and/or the mission of the faith community?

4. What are the spiritual disciplines that enrich your life of faith?

5. How do you perceive your role in relation to your spouses assignment? Do you have gifts or skills that you wish to share in congregational life?

6. Briefly outline your educational background.

Approved Faith and Life Commission October 5, 1996