We were referred to you as one acquainted with the applicant and competent to express a trustworthy opinion regarding the applicant's qualifications to fill the sacred trust of a minister of the Gospel. We value your judgement and appreciate your cooperation. Thank you for taking the time to complete this form as fully as possible and submitting it online to our office. Your reply will be regarded as confidential. (NOTE: The Authorization and Release forms signed by the applicant and spouse are on file in the district office. These guarantee that the applicant will not be aware of your responses.)