MIL — NLF Pre-admission Interview Record
NLF Subcommittee — Character and Calling
Instructions to interviewers
Applicant and Interviewer Details
Questions for the applicant
1. Why do you want to prepare for ordained ministry in the AFM? How did you recognise God’s calling? Who has helped you test or confirm it?
2. What have you experienced in your theological studies and church life so far?
2.1 How have you grown spiritually? Give an example of change in your faith, prayer or daily conduct.
2.2 What have you learned about yourself and your calling? How has study or service confirmed or changed your understanding?
3. What difficulties have you faced in your studies or church life? How did you respond, who helped you and what did you learn?
3.1 How do you respond to teaching or advice you disagree with? Give an example of how you listened, asked questions and responded.
3.2 Tell us about correction you received or a mistake you made. What responsibility did you accept? What did you change or put right?
4. What ministry service are you involved in while studying? What responsibilities do you fulfil? Would you continue serving without a title, recognition or paid position?
5. What people or area of ministry do you feel called to serve? What have you done about this calling, and what have others observed?
6. How has your life and conduct changed as you prepare for ministry? Give an example of honesty, keeping a commitment or making peace. What part of your character still needs to grow?
7. What do you expect from MIL while continuing your studies? How will you manage studies, ministry, work and family? Who holds you accountable? Are you willing to accept supervision or further preparation before ordination?
Concerns and Spouse Input
Were any concerns or differences between the earlier forms discussed?
Panel finding and evidence still required.
Follow-up action, responsible person and review date.
The spouse provides their own perspective; no ministry role is presumed for them.
1. How do you understand the applicant’s calling and decision to begin MIL?
2. What support, expectations or concerns should be considered while studies and MIL continue?
3. What arrangements will help protect family time and responsibilities?
For unmarried applicants, record relevant support arrangements.
Panel Findings and Recommendation
Reasons and supporting examples
Reasons and supporting examples
Development priorities for the MIL mentor
Recommendation for entry into MIL:
Reasons for the recommendation
Conditions or outstanding requirements
Follow-up person and review date
Was the recommendation unanimous?
Differing views or abstentions
Submit interview record