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References.  By this time in their dating relationship, both minister and congregation will have exchanged a significant amount of data.  No surprises has been their mutual goal.  But, so far, both parties have presented only their own interpretation of themselves, which may be colored by what they have chosen to disclose.  For this reason, congregations typically ask potential candidates for references, even asking those references to suggest other sources to check.

Before You Move, John R. Cionca, pages 129, 130