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CODE OF ETHICS AND COMMITMENT STATEMENT

Zeal Church believes it’s very important to be clear with their staff about its expectation that they uphold the highest of Biblical standards of conduct, personally and professionally.

Zeal Church is a Christian organization, committed to the advancement of Christian principles, and establishes a Code of Conduct reflective of its belief.

I agree that, as part of the qualifications for this position, I’m a “born-again” Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). I accept without verbal or mental reservations Zeal Church Code of Ethics and Conduct, and I’m committed to upholding it.

I agree to manifest by my daily example the highest Christian virtue serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of my employment with the Zeal Church to all persons I come into contact with (Luke 6:40), and fellow staff and leaders. I agree to be a role model in judgment, dignity, respect and Christian living. I acknowledge that this includes, but is not limited to the refraining from such activities as the use of:

Illicit Drugs
The use of Vulgar and Profane Language (Colossians 3:17, Titus 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:10 and Thess. 5:18, 22-23, and James 3:17-18).
Zeal Church believes that the relationship of marriage is between one man and one woman, and that it’s God’s intention that those who enter into marriage shall seek, in mutual; love and respect to live as one man and one woman in Christian fidelity as long as they both shall live.

Zeal Church believes that God has specifically and expressly condemned sexual intercourse outside of the marriage covenant. This prohibition applies to married persons committing adultery, to sexual relationships between unmarried men and woman, and because God intends that the sexual relationship to be between male and female, to homosexual practice.

I agree to accept Zeal Church interpretation of Biblical standards for my sexual behavior. That any sexual behavior including but not limited to premarital, extramarital, homosexual activity; sexual harassment; use or viewing of pornographic material or websites; and sexual abuse of children is forbidden and violates the core team requirement of being a Christian role model. I agree that such behaviors are grounds for immediate dismissal from my position.

Servant leadership at this level within the local church should be seen as a privilege and an honor as opposed to a dutiful task.



Zeal Cultural Highlights

Alcohol & Tobacco Use: This should be facilitated in the privacy of one’s home or engaged in wisely if in a public setting. The goal is to follow 1 Corinthians 10:23 principle of what is allowed versus what is permissible.

Gossip: This will not be tolerated at the highest levels of leadership within Zeal Church. See conflict resolution section below for details.

Honor: We have chosen to highlight honoring being our way in our core values. This is the rubric for all communication and interaction with one another as a team and others.

Vibrant Prayer Life: Zeal is firstly a house of prayer. Prioritizing the place of prayer & fasting in corporate gatherings and in one’s personal life is expected—including weekly Seek prayer meetings.

Financial Integrity: Any use of church funds via assigned credit cards carries a zero tolerance of financial responsibility and integrity.

Revealing confidential information concerning the church members, staff or guests.
Stealing church property, team members property or any other person’s property.
Refusing or deliberately failing to carry out a reasonable instruction of your supervisor.
Intentional falsification of an employment application, timesheet, expense claim or other church documents.
Using church equipment, personnel or facilities to falsify documents or information.
Failure to get along with coworkers to the point that morale and productivity suffer.
Failure to follow work rules
Violation or disregard of an established security policy or practice of the pastor’s security guidelines.
Professional or personal misconduct detrimental to the rights or safety of coworkers or members.
Failure to report for work without calling or without an excused absence.
Behavior indicating abuse of alcohol or controlled substances, either illegal or prescribed.
Violation of Zeal Church Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy.
Personal conduct of a verbally or physically abusive nature.
Expiration/revocation or inability to demonstrate required licensure/registration/certification.
Indictment or conviction of a felony.
Excessive tardiness or unauthorized absences.
Arguing and/or fighting with coworkers, members or guests.
Using or possessing alcohol or illegal drugs at church or coming to church/work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
Using abusive language at church/work.
Failing to carry out reasonable assignments.
Violating Biblical Principles adopted by the church.
Unlawful discrimination or harassment.
Possessing any unlawful weapon (Gun, knife or any device prohibited by the ministry to be brought on the premises.) on the work sites.
Using church property or equipment for the employee’s personal use without the prior consent of the church.
Sexual misconduct in violation of Biblical principles described in this Code or those that are in violation of federal, state and local law.
It should be stressed that the above items are examples of serious misconduct and the list is not intended to be all inclusive. In these cases, Zeal Church lead pastors must be contacted before any action is taken.

I agree to attempt to resolve differences with others (coworkers, administration) by following the Biblical pattern of Matthew 18:15-17. Should the employee have unresolved issues with the employer after utilizing the Matthew 18 principle, I and the employer agree to be bound by Zeal Church Dispute Resolution Agreement in an attempt to resolve issues and bring reconciliation.

Persons serving as paid and volunteer staff with Zeal Church must acknowledge their agreement with this statement and commitment to abide by it.

I affirm that I have read and will abide by the Code of Conduct Statement.

I acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the Code of Ethics and Commitment of Zeal Church Core Team. I understand that failure to comply with this statement could result in removal from my assigned leadership role.

Zeal Church believes it’s very important to be clear with our leaders and staff about its expectations when they serve on staff or leadership at Zeal Church.

Zeal Church is a Christian organization, committed to the advancement of Christian principles, and establishes a Code of Conduct reflective of its belief.

To be considered and remain in a leadership position one must agree that, as part of the qualifications for this position, I’m a “born-again” Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). I accept without verbal or mental reservations Zeal Church Code of Ethics and Conduct, and I’m committed to upholding it.

In addition to the Code of Conduct I commit to the following:

To attend all Zeal Church functions (Sunday Services, Baptisms, Encounter Nights, Church Events) as I am able.
To commit to tithe (10% of first earnings) to Zeal Church regularly.
To communicate with the teams that I am on or lead, letting no more than 24 hours go without responding to a message, email, text or voicemail.
To attend meetings as scheduled being on time.
To be prepared and collaborative within these meetings.
To handle all assigned tasks and be able to provide update to teams when required.
To address conflict quickly, and inform pastors when there is more discussion, teaching, pastoral intervention needed.
To represent Zeal Church by dressing professionally, modestly and within parameters of good sense.
To hold all discussions, information disclosed in leadership meetings confidential.

Let us know what you are using as course materials. If you are using materials that are not the Bible, Right Now Media, or Messenger X- they will need to be approved by our Pastoral Staff