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Code of Ethics
[see 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1]

As an Ordained or Licensed Minister of the Gospel, I fully subscribe to, and support, the Code of Ethics of Pinecrest Ministerial Fellowship, as stated below. I furthermore declare myself to be in harmony with the statements of beliefs and vision of the Pinecrest Ministerial Fellowship. I hereby agree to look to the leadership of Pinecrest Ministerial Fellowship for spiritual leadership, advice, and direction, as it may be needed.

The Bible is the foundation of our faith, conduct and service as Christians and as leaders. Christian character and integrity is the responsibility of each member and should be evident both to the Body of Christ and to the World.

1.  I will try at all times to “Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, 
    in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”  (1 Timothy 4:12)

2.         I will try at all times to “Have your conduct honorable among the Gentiles: that when  they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your  good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.” (1 Peter 2:12)  
[see also Proverbs 3:1-10,  Micah 6:8]

3.       I acknowledge that the institution of marriage is to be honored as a sacred covenant by which a man and a woman become one before God and man. It is characterized by covenant  love, loyalty, discipline, and security. The husband is to lead the wife with self-giving  love, and the wife is to adapt to, support, and cooperate with the leadership  of  her husband.  (Ephesians 5:21-6:4, ) 

The highest principle of our faith is to “Love one another” (John 15:12), and to help one another “be conformed to the Image of His Son” (Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18).

4.       I will always dedicate myself to the faithful performance of the ministry to which I have been called and will at all times endeavor to maintain harmony, Christian unity and accord. (Ephesians 4:1-3, 5:1-2)

5.       I will use my membership solely to proclaim the Gospel, free of humanistic or secular methods to raise membership or funds. I will refrain from exploiting the ministry for personal gain. (2 Timothy 4:1-5)

6.       I pledge to give full consideration to, and seek the best interest of, my fellow ministers of the Pinecrest Ministerial Fellowship, both individually and corporately.

7.       I pledge to carry out my ministry, and help others to carry out their ministries, in a way consistent with these statements.      

[For your consideration: scriptures listing specific behaviors are:  Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 13, especially vs. 4-7, Ephesians 4:20-5:21]

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