As a member of the National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA), I commit myself to Christian, ethical, and lawful conduct, including the proper use of authority and appropriate decorum when acting as a church professional.  I will use this Code of Ethics as a guide in performing my duties with trustworthiness and integrity, as a Christian, as a colleague, and as a leader in the congregation where I serve.

As a leader in church administration, I will not attempt to exercise individual authority over the church community except as explicitly set forth in its governing policies.

 

 I will:

• Be committed to the mission of the Church;

• Strongly advocate that business practices are consistent with the authority of Scripture and civil law where there is no conflict;

• Be responsive to my church’s or religious institution’s authorities, advocating ethical business practices as my standard;

• Perform all duties as outlined in my job description, fulfilling my fiduciary responsibility to the members of the church;

• Be knowledgeable of the documents governing the operations of the church;

• Respect the processes of the church’s governing body by not undermining the decisions of that body;

• Remain current with changes or advancements in the areas of financial accountability, and human resource management;

• Openly and candidly share individual concerns, information, and knowledge with professional peers and church leadership;

• Bring to the pastor’s immediate attention, or to that of the governing board, any condition or action that I believe exceeds a current operating policy or is in non-compliance with any governing document;

• Respect the confidentiality appropriate to issues of a sensitive nature;

• Exercise honesty in all written and interpersonal interaction;

• Show professionalism to all those with whom I make contact on behalf of the church;

• Make every reasonable effort to protect the integrity and promote the positive image of the church and its members;

• Encourage and value involvement by members of the church community;

• Respond in a spiritual manner consistent with my faith when confronted with conflict.

 

I pledge to:

• Participate with professional colleagues in organized efforts to share new knowledge and development in professional practices;

• Be an advocate for the NACBA and to advance the values and benefits of membership to the ministry leaders whom I support and others with whom I come into contact;

• Strive to be a life-long learner, seeking to attain the highest degree of competency in my field of work.