Nomination/Recommendation Form

Nominate or recommend a candidate for ABCUSA officer positions.

Use this form to nominate or recommend a candidate for an ABCUSA officer position. Required fields are marked with *. See also the Nominations & Recommendations page.

To be completed by the person making the nomination/recommendation.

Please complete all sections, in order that the committee may make a truly informed decision. Nomination/Recommendation forms and Candidate forms received after October 1, 2026 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

(For additional information, contact your region office or 1-800/ABC-3USA, Ext. 2108.)

Concerning candidate for nomination as:

*Officer of ABCUSA * President Vice President Budget Review Officer

Candidate (name) *

Address

Person Completing this Form (name) *

Address

Phone (Home)

Phone (Work)

Phone (Cell)

Email *

I am completing this form: as an individual on behalf of (Name of Church/Region/Caucus):

Church/Region/Caucus Name

Do/do not recommend I recommend the candidate for the position(s) indicated. I do not recommend the candidate for the position(s) indicated. (If you do NOT recommend the candidate, a written rationale is required for the review of the ABC Nominating Committee. Please include this in the additional comments box at the end of this form.)

Candidate Profile Form:

A. My knowledge of the candidate:

1. Number of years I have known the candidate:

2. My knowledge of the candidate is: extensive moderate slight; based on reputation only, and was gained in connection with or on the basis of:

Knowledge of candidate:

3. The candidate: is an active member in good standing of an American Baptist Church. is not an active member in good standing of an American Baptist Church.

Church name

4. Does this congregation participate in American Baptist Mission Support? Yes No Not sure

B. For the eight items below, Rate (1=Lowest; 6=Highest) the following regarding your perception of the candidate’s

1. Personal Faith

Comments:

2. Commitment to the mission of the church to worship, evangelize, educate and serve

Comments:

3. Understanding of American Baptist polity and the history, diversity and traditions of the ABCUSA and our ministries

Comments:

4. Motivation for Christian service through denominational channels

Comments:

5. Ability to listen, negotiate and reconcile

Comments:

6. Leadership abilities

Comments:

7. Ability to communicate

Comments:

8. Willingness and ability to undertake the time commitments of denominational service

Comments:

C. I believe the candidate can make especially valuable contributions in the following particular areas of our denominational work:

D. The candidate would bring the following spiritual gifts, skills, experience and/or expertise:

E. The ABCUSA Nominating Committee also should know the following about the candidate:

Additional Comments:

Name

Date