This Code is intended to identify the personal behaviour and practices of pastoral ministry that will enable clergy and church workers to serve faithfully those among whom they minister. If the behaviour and practices it outlines are followed, our communities will be safer places for everyone, where integrity is honoured, accountability is practised and forgiveness encourages healing and does not conceal misconduct.
This leaflet gives a summary of the expected code of conduct and appropriate behaviours of all clergy and lay church workers.
It should be read in conjunction with the full version of Faithfulness in Service.
This document explores some of the practices which will encourage our growth in faith, as well as ways by which we might deal with the challenges of being part of a Christian community.