Code of Ethics

All members have agreed to abide by the following standards of ethics:

A. The role of minister/officiate carries with it authority and power. I will fulfill my responsibility and use this power to benefit the people who call upon me for service.

B. I will maintain the boundaries of the ministerial relationship, realizing that crossing boundaries is a betrayal of trust. Those who seek my services can be confident that I do not have any hidden agenda.

C. I will always be sincere and honest in my calling. I will lay myself open - hiding nothing for examination of Spiritual fruits and worthiness of calling. I will possess all licenses and/or credentials required by the laws of my State to legally perform wedding or other ceremonies.

D. I will strive to be compassionate, gentle, humble, never seeking my own selfish interests. I will openly discuss my goals and visions, never having a secret agenda to destroy the credibility and reputation of others to lift myself up, or promote a hidden personal agenda.

E. I will develop loving, caring and personal relationships with all those who come to me for services, and be available, prompt, punctual and professional in dealing with the bride, groom, families, guests and all wedding vendors.

F. I am in honor bound to hold sacred all confidences reposed in me. Confession of error or seeming misconduct made in conferences or consultation and any defects of character or misbehavior revealed to me while engaged as counselor shall be kept secret and held inviolate and never divulged to another person regardless of that other person's status or relation, except as I may choose to do so as required by state or federal law.

G. I believe that more is taught by what a minister is than what s/he says. Therefore, I will seek to keep my morals above reproach. I will exercise good judgment in regard to my social conduct. My relationships will be such as to command only the highest respect. I am conscious of the fact that to be pure in heart is to be pure in conduct also.

H. I recognize that it is incumbent upon me to hold all ministers in esteem and respectful regard, and to use all rightful means to protect the personal and professional honor of all other ministers/clergy or officiates. I will not infringe upon or interfere in the work of another minister.

I. I will be a shining example of honesty in my financial dealings, by paying bills on time, accurately reporting for income tax purposes and avoiding questionable activities or practices.