I will support the basic beliefs and practices of God Word.

I will respect the privacy of individuals and will not divulge information obtained in confidence without expressed permission. However, when an individual is a danger to self or others, I will take appropriate action, even when this breaks confidentiality.

I will report all cases of suspected child abuse. I will be knowledgeable of and act in accordance with the mandated reporting requirements of professionals within my state.

I will not exchange or tolerate scandalous, malicious, or inaccurate information concerning others.

will give credit for all sources quoted or extensively paraphrased in sermons and prepared papers. I will honor all copyrights.

I acknowledge that education is a lifelong process, and will seek out opportunities to continue to grow spiritually and in ministry skills.

I will honor the ministry of clergy colleagues in my organization and in the larger Christian community, striving to work with them in a uncompetitive manner. I will not proselytize people from other churches. I will only perform ministerial services, such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, anointings, pastoral counseling, and critical pastoral care, in another congregation at the request of the current pastor and with that build up the ministry and mission of the body of Christ in that place.

I will honor the ministry of pastors in my former churches. It is inappropriate to be involved in the pastoral ministry of a congregation after leaving it or upon retirement, or to perform ministerial services, or to cultivate such relationships with former members, if it hinders the ministry of the congregation and pastor. I will only perform ministerial services, such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, anointing, pastoral counseling, and critical pastoral care at the request of the current pastor.

Whenever serving in a category of ministerial leadership other than pastoral or congregational ministry (i.e., chaplain, professor, denominational leader, retired, etc.), I will honor the ministry of my pastor and congregation by being aware of my informal authority. I will not exert undue influence in the internal workings of my congregation.

When I am ministering I will respect the views and beliefs of those that I am ministering to even though they may differ from that which I have. Author unknown