Ministers Ethics and Etiquetts

Pastor’s Ethics and Etiquettes
God does call certain ones to occupy leadership positions in the church (ie.
Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers) what one does in the
church does not indicate that one is entitled to a place of superiority or
importance over his brothers and sisters, but rather, is given greater
responsibility. (Luke 12:47- 48, James 3:1)
Motives for Ministry
• Our reasons for aspiring to a ministry position must be Godly ones. We

must desire God’s will above our own. (Matt. 26:42)
• We must be willing to submit to Godly church leadership, and endure

God’s building process to enable us to carry the anointing (gifts + Christlike
character = power) that He has placed on our lives. (1Tim. 3:6)
• We must be sure that God has called us to a place of leadership in the

church. It is dangerous and presumptuous to attempt to step into a ministry
office that God has not called us to. (Heb. 5:4)
Those who occupy the pulpit are not somehow higher, better, or more
spiritual than others.
The Truth is: The pulpit is not a place of exaltation, but of service. God has
placed us there to see (to) the needs of His people. (1 Peter 5:1-4)
Ministers Are to Set the Example
1 Timothy 4:12-15-
12: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
13: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14: Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy,
with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
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15: Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy
profiting may appear to all.
1 Peter 5:2-3-
2: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof,
not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
3: Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the
flock. So a pastor/minister must therefore be a servant.
What is Ethics?
ETHICS- having to do with right and wrong. Good behavior and conduct.
eth´ics (n.) (Random House Webster’s Dictionary)

1. A system of moral principles.
2. The branch of philosophy dealing with right and wrong and the morality
of motives and ends.
The Basis of Ethics:
• Christian ethics is based on the knowledge of God. Without the love of

God, true ethical behavior is impossible.
• Ethical behavior cannot be imposed (forced) on us. It must come from

within.
Starting Points for All Ethical Behavior:
• We should learn to look over the mistakes of others as we would have

them to do ours.
• Relationships between ministers must be sound.
• There is a direct relationship between the life of the minister and his or her
relationships with other ministers, laity, and even unbelievers.
Ministers, like other professionals, are grouped (watched) together in the
eyes of the public.
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Ministers Must…
• Respect the ministries (and pulpits) of others.

• Stay out of the internal affairs of other churches.
• Never perceive another minister as a threat to one’s ministry.
Brother-and sister-liness, respect, and professional courtesy means that

ministers do not discuss other ministers and their families with members.
What is Etiquette?
et-i-quette (n.) conventional requirements for proper social or professional

behavior. (Random House Webster’s Dictionary)
Etiquette- socially correct behavior and good manners.
Ethics and Etiquette- What’s the Difference?
Ethics speaks to the inward condition, while Etiquette deals with outward
behavior.
Examples of Unethical Behavior of the MINISTER /Pastor

•Lying About Credentials
•Plagarism
•Misuse of Church Funds/ Property
•Improper Relationships with Members/ fellow Ministers
•Hostility/ Indifference towards fellow Ministers

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•Involvement in Other Churches’ affairs
Etiquette and Ministry
•Like the military officer, the minister must never find him/ herself guilty of
“conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.” (see 1 Tim. 3:1-7)
•The minister must never forget that he or she must be on guard against
every temptation that could come up against him or her.
•Many ministers have lost their ministries because of the “Death Trap.”
What is “The Death Trap?”

1. Sex
2. Money
3. Pride
Professional Courtesy in the Pulpit
•The pulpit should never be used as a battleground, or to correct the behavior

of any one individual. (see 2 Tim. 2:24-25)
•It is considered a general courtesy for preachers to listen to other preachers

when they speak.
•Plagiarism (taking and using another person’s material). It is another word

for STEALING. One should at least make mention of the source of the
information.
•When one is asked to participate in a service (i.e. read scripture, pray,

preach, sing) one should stand up, do EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE
ASKED TO DO, and SIT DOWN. God is not the author of confusion. The
spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet. You CAN help it! (see 1 Cor.
14:32-33)

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Motives for Ministry

• Our reasons for aspiring to a ministry position must be Godly ones. We

• We must be willing to submit to Godly church leadership, and endure

• We must be sure that God has called us to a place of leadership in the

Ministers Are to Set the Example

eth´ics (n.) (Random House Webster’s Dictionary)

The Basis of Ethics:

• Christian ethics is based on the knowledge of God. Without the love of

• Ethical behavior cannot be imposed (forced) on us. It must come from

Starting Points for All Ethical Behavior:

• We should learn to look over the mistakes of others as we would have

• Respect the ministries (and pulpits) of others.

Brother-and sister-liness, respect, and professional courtesy means that

et-i-quette (n.) conventional requirements for proper social or professional

Etiquette- socially correct behavior and good manners.

Ethics and Etiquette- What’s the Difference?

Examples of Unethical Behavior of the MINISTER /Pastor

•Misuse of Church Funds/ Property

•Improper Relationships with Members/ fellow Ministers

•Hostility/ Indifference towards fellow Ministers

Etiquette and Ministry

What is “The Death Trap?”

Professional Courtesy in the Pulpit

•The pulpit should never be used as a battleground, or to correct the behavior

•It is considered a general courtesy for preachers to listen to other preachers

•Plagiarism (taking and using another person’s material). It is another word

•When one is asked to participate in a service (i.e. read scripture, pray,

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