"Two experienced, inspired pastoral theologians have given us a thorough, judicious book that is sure to become the standard text on pastoral ethics. Trull and Creech not only show a deep understanding of the particular challenges faced by those called to be clergy but also offer sound, practical guidance that helps pastors make better decisions as we engage in ministry. Here's a book that enables contemporary clergy to hold to the highest standards of our high and noble calling. What a wonderful contribution to the field of pastoral theology and ethics."  
\--__Will Willimon__, Duke Divinity School; United Methodist bishop, retired; author of Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life  
  
"Few things harm a congregation or ministry more than the profound moral failure of a trusted leader. Trull and Creech understand this reality, and they have created a comprehensive resource for pastors and congregations that addresses the importance of ethics in ministry. This book is both theological and practical, exploring essential codes of professional conduct for pastoral work. From ministers in training to seasoned pastors, all who read this book will benefit from the opportunity to think through the real temptations ministers face, the meaning of leading with integrity, and the absolute necessity of peer support and accountability. It is possible to create healthful boundaries for long-term ministry, and this book is an excellent guide for getting started."  
\--__Angela Reed__, Truett Seminary, Baylor University  
  
"Trull and Creech offer an excellent work in ministerial ethics. They give the reader a historical and theological foundation for the ministerial calling and profession that serves as the springboard into ministerial ethics. The reader is given a reason for ministerial ethics, a route to accomplish professional ethics, and a challenge to create a professional code of ethics with colleagues. Ethics for Christian Ministry should be read by anyone called to vocational ministry, and it should be required reading by seminary students at the onset of their training. Church planting movements would do well to make this book required reading for church planters."  
\--__Ira E. Antoine Jr.__, director, Bivocational Pastors Ministry, Baptist General Convention of Texas

__Joe E. Trull__ (ThD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), now retired, previously served as professor of Christian ethics at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives in Denton, Texas.  
  
__R. Robert Creech__ (PhD, Baylor University) is Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Professor of Pastoral Leadership and director of pastoral ministries at George W. Truett Theological Seminary in Waco, Texas.

This one-of-a-kind resource in professional ethics helps today's Christian leaders maintain a high moral character and lifestyle and sharpen their personal and professional decision-making skills. Two experienced teachers and pastors address both current and perennial ethical issues and offer guidance for developing a personal code of ethics to maintain integrity in the work of ministry. The authors address the nature of ethical decision making as well as practical areas where integrity can be compromised, including issues raised by the use of smartphones and social media. Appendixes include codes of ethics from various denominations.

Two experienced teachers and pastors offer a one-of-a-kind resource in professional ethics for today's clergy, addressing both current and perennial ethical issues.

__Contents__ 1. Walking with Integrity: A Profession or a Calling? 2. Being Good and Doing Good: Moral Formation for Ministry 3. Looking in the Mirror: Integrity in Your Personal Life 4. Looking at the Church: Integrity in Your Ministry 5. Looking at Fellow Ministers: Integrity with Your Colleagues 6. Promoting Peace and Justice: Integrity in the Community 7. Facing Clergy Sexual Abuse: The Cost of Lost Integrity 8. Developing a Personal Code of Ethics: A Plan for Integrity in Ministry Ministerial Code of Ethics Worksheet  
Appendix A: A Procedure for Responding to Charges of Clergy Sexual Abuse  
Appendix B: Early Denominational Codes of Ethics  
Appendix C: Contemporary Denominational Codes of Ethics  
Appendix D: Sample Codes of Ethics  
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Trull, Joe E. ;Creech, R. Robert

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Epigraph

Preface

1. Walking with Integrity

2. Being Good and Doing Good

3. Looking in the Mirror

4. Looking at the Church

5. Looking at Fellow Ministers

6. Promoting Peace and Justice

7. Facing Clergy Sexual Abuse

8. Developing a Personal Code of Ethics

Ministerial Code of Ethics Worksheet

Appendix A: A Procedure for Responding to Charges of Clergy Sexual Abuse

Appendix B: Early Denominational Codes of Ethics

Appendix C: Contemporary Denominational Codes of Ethics

Appendix D: Sample Codes of Ethics

Notes

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Back Cover

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