If the applicant is unable to obtain a reference letter from a senior pastor, he/she can replace it with a reference letter from any other pastor or cell group pastor who can tell about the spiritual aspects of the applicant. (In this case, the applicant must indicate the reason for the change of reference on the application form.)
Please be sure that under any circumstances, applicant’s family member or relatives are not allowed to write a reference letter for the applicant. When the applicant himself/herself is a senior pastor or the applicant goes to the church where family or relative are ministering, the applicant can replace it with a reference letter from other pastor who is familiar with the spiritual capability of the applicant. (In this case, the applicant must indicate the reason for the change of reference on the application form.)