![]() Assume responsibility for congregational health. ![]() Preach and teach to meet the needs of the entire congregation. Be honest with staff regarding areas to celebrate as well as those needing improvement.Įnsure appropriate access to staff by parishioners. Provide regular staff team building, affirmation, training, evaluation, and feedback. Advocate for equitable pay and benefits for staff. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? (James 2:1-4).įollow approved church and denomination practices in staff selection processes. Address the misconduct of another clergy member directly or, if necessary, through appropriate persons to whom that member of the clergy may be accountable.īelievers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism… Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. Avoid taking advantage of the vulnerabilities of others through exploitation or manipulation. Develop an awareness of personal needs and vulnerabilities. Identify a minister/counselor who can provide personal counseling and advice when needed. In forming theology, consider biblical teaching authoritative over all other sources. ![]() Study the Bible regularly and carefully to understand its message, and embrace biblical doctrine. Be consistent and intentional in prayer and scriptural study: “Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Be faithful to maintain a heart of devotion to the Lord. ![]() Resist temptation: “Among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality” (Ephesians 5:3a).Įarnestly seek the help of the Holy Spirit for guidance and spiritual growth. Ensure that all designated gifts are used for their intended purpose: “If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” (Luke 16:11).ĭon’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity (1 Timothy 4:12).Īvoid sinful sexual behavior and inappropriate involvement. Refuse gifts that could compromise ministry. Tell the truth, or remain discreetly silent: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret” (Proverbs 11:13).īe honest and prudent in regard to personal and ministry resources. Communicate truthfully and discreetly when asked about individuals with destructive or sinful behavior patterns. Inform a person in advance, if possible, when an admission is about to be made that might legally require the disclosure of that information. ![]() Respond sensitively and appropriately to ministry requests and needs: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” (Luke 16:10). Demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of the entire congregation. Use power and influence prudently and humbly. Model the trustworthiness of God in leadership to encourage and develop trustworthiness in others. It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. ![]()
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