2022-2026 Code of Ethics for EMC Ministers

According to the EMC Discipline paragraph 852 "The Code of Ethics for a Minister of the Evangelical Methodist Church shall be signed by all credential holders and a copy filed with the General Secretary. Each subsequent General Conference year all credential holders shall sign a reaffirmation of the Ministerial Code of Ethics, which shall be filed with the General Secretary."

Personal Standards

(1) I will endeavor to be conscious at all times of the sacredness of my calling.
(2) I will endeavor to prayerfully deepen my commitment to Christ constantly and live this commitment before all in perfect love.
(3) I will endeavor to give adequate time in developing my intellectual capacities, to keep abreast of current thought, and to prepare my messages.
(4) I will endeavor to keep my body physically fit.
(5) I will endeavor to give full-time service to my ministerial duties.
(6) I will endeavor to maintain a high moral standard in speech and conduct, and be decorous in manners and dress.
(7) I will endeavor to act above reproach in all business and financial matters, and incur no debts that would embarrass myself or the Evangelical Methodist Church.
(8) I will endeavor to present a balance of truth tactfully and constructively.
(9) I will endeavor to honor by acknowledgement the influence of others and their materials in my life and ministry.
(10) I will endeavor to regulate the demeanor of my own family.

Parish Standards

(1) I will occupy a pastorate as a sacred obligation and will faithfully perform all my duties until released.
(2) I will be a spiritual shepherd of all my people, and endeavor to be a shepherd of those who do not have one.
(3) I will preach the Gospel of salvation and entire sanctification with love and patience.
(4) I will endeavor to act above reproach in the performance of my pastoral duties.
(5) I will regard my service as primary, my remuneration as secondary.
(6) I will keep confidences inviolate.
(7) I will represent the Evangelical Methodist Church in my community, and be a messenger of goodwill and unity in the spirit of Christ.
(8) I will leave the church records and property in good order when my responsibilities are terminated.

Professional Standards

(1) I will respect the parish of another minister, and render a service in such only in emergencies or with the consent of the assigned minister.
(2) I will seek to enhance, not to degrade, the work of another minister.
(3) I will deal honorably with the record of my predecessor and successor.
(4) In the event of a change in my doctrinal position or for any other reason I find myself no longer in harmony or sympathy with the Evangelical Methodist Church, I will voluntarily and peacefully withdraw from the Conference in the spirit of Christ endeavoring to protect the best interests of both the local and general church.
(5) I will be enthusiastic about and promote the work of the Evangelical Methodist Church.

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