Of course it is impossible to legislate or proscribe the correct course of action for a pastor in every situation where a moral/ethical decision must be made, and any attempt to provide a comprehensive …

Key to cultivating a culture of dignity and respect in the church is creating safe and receptive avenues for reporting abuse or misconduct. Those who have been harmed need to be heard and cared for by the …

Provides guidance for CRC churches on managing attendance, risk, safeguarding, and pastoral considerations when persons of concern or known offenders seek to participate in church life, with a …

The adoption and promotion of this Code of Ethics and its associated protocols for responding to breaches of the Code, reflects a deep commitment to creating and maintaining safe ministry.

Financial I will ensure that funds are used for their intended ministry purposes. In all financial matters, including the acceptance of gifts, I will act with scrupulous honesty, transparency, and appropriate …

Jul 22, 2021 · The code contains sections on confidentiality, relational matters, financial matters, intimate relationships, safety, spiritual accountability, and a pledge to use our positions and power …

Jul 18, 2023 · The code of conduct, including background information and an introduction, can be found here. Below, you can also find a number of answers to frequently asked questions.

The expanded version of our Declaration of Faith is the official CRC version of our Christian doctrines. Our Charter also clearly spells out the principles that govern our fellowship, ministerial policy and …

Ministry leaders have been empowered by God and the church to serve the body of Christ for good. They are called to resist all temptations to abuse their power through the misuse of position, …

This resource was designed to orient ministry leaders to the Code of Conduct. It consists of seven sessions, following the outline of the Code of Conduct, that invite participants to reflect on the Code …