Post by Admin on Mar 12, 2015 4:19:43 GMT -6
Ministerial Conduct in the NLCOM
1.witnessing to the ministry of Jesus Christ;
2. .dedicating time, strength, vitality and energy for effective ministry;
3. To give my $30.00 dollars love offering or more if I have the ability to do so. We ask that Each Member give a Monthly Love Offering to the NLCOM Foundation. The Holy Spirit grant us this vision, so that our members can be able to give unto the ministry even though God ask for 10% he has allowed us to realize how difficult that can be at times.
4. .growing in faith, knowledge and the practice of ministry through the spiritual disciplines, study, continuing education and service; by getting involved within the ministry and programs of the NLCOM Foundation.
5. Share the word of encouragement to others, fellowship within the NLCOM Foundation.
6. .living a life that honors my commitments to my family, including the need for privacy and time together;
7. .being a faithful steward of God's gifts to me by managing time, talents and financial resources responsibly and generously;
8. .keeping physically and emotionally fit, and refraining from substance abuse and other abusive behaviors;
9. .using my position, power and authority in non-exploitive ways;
10. Maintaining high moral standards in my personal and ministry behavior; within the NLCOM Foundation and any other ministry that I am involved in, as well as within my personal life style.
11. .regarding all persons with equal respect and concern, and undertaking to minister impartially.
12. Keep good relationships to the Church which I serve and within the body of NLCOM Foundation.
13. .nurturing and offering my gifts for ministry to the church;
14. .calling forth and nurturing the gifts of others in the Church and joining their gifts with mine for the sake of the mission of Jesus Christ and the health of the church;
15. .preaching and teaching the gospel without fear or favor and speaking the truth in love;
16. .administering the sacraments and services of the Church with integrity and not for financial gain;
17. .working cooperatively and collegially with those whom I serve in the particular ministry to which I have been called;
18. .administering the corporate finances of the Church with personal integrity;
19. .refraining from accepting any gift which would compromise the Church's ministry;
20. .protecting confidences, with the exception of reporting known or suspected cases of physical or sexual abuse and neglect;
21. .encouraging and participating in the regular evaluation of my ministry and cooperating with the Region in the periodic review of my ministerial standing;
22. .seeking the counsel of the Regional Minister should divisive tensions threaten my relationship with those I serve.
23. Paying your tithes and offering according to the word of God, and faithfully within the kingdom.
Relationships to ministry colleagues
1. .engaging in covenantal relationships with colleagues which involve nurture, discipline, family support, vigorous dialogue, mutual teaching/learning and spiritual formation;
2. .supporting colleagues in ministry and their families while not exploiting their problems or crises;
3. .performing pastoral services within another congregation or for a member of another congregation only at the invitation of the pastor of that congregation;
4. .supporting and at no time speaking maliciously of the ministry of my predecessor or another minister in the congregation in which I hold membership;
5. .encouraging the ministry of my successor upon my retirement or other departure from a ministry position, without interfering or intruding, and by making it clear to former parishioners that I am no longer their pastor.
6. Keep good Relationships to the community, share the programs of the NLCOM Foundation within the community from substance abuse to men & woman ministry.
7. .participating responsibly in the life and work of my community, bearing witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, working toward a just and morally responsible society;
8. .participating faithfully in the life and work of all manifestations of the New Life Christian Outreach Ministry
9. .seeking to know, understand and respect the diversity of opinions and people within the New Life Christian Outreach Ministry
10. .being a responsible representative of the New Life Christian Outreach Ministry and participating in activities that strengthen its unity, witness and mission.
11. Doing faithfully without any anger, paying your tithes and offering to the foundation of God chosen ministry.
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