Clergy Ethics

April 17-20, 2013Illinois Great Rivers ConferenceRev. Michelle Foster, presenter

Clergy Ethics

Psalm 119:10-16 from

The Message

Bishop Keaton

Putting This Conversation

in Context

Boundaries

Boundary Violation – any violation of sacred trust “…It is not wrong because

it violates norms. It is wrong because it violates

people.”

Boundary Violations

Sexual Miscond

uct

Boundary Violations

Sexual Misconduct

Sexual Harassmen

t

Sexual Abuse

Boundary Violations

Sexual Harassmen

t

Sexual Misconduct

Sexual harassm

ent

Sexual Abuse

Sexual Miscondu

ct

Boundary Violations

Sexualized

Behavior

Power and Vulnerabilit

y

VideoPower and

Vulnerability

Power and Vulnerabilit

y

Questions for

Reflection

Power and Vulnerabilit

y

Dating & Friendships

VideoPower and

Vulnerability

Dating and Friendships

Dual Relationships

Power and Vulnerabilit

y

Gifts

Dating & Friendships

Power and Vulnerabilit

y

Gifts

Transference

Dating & Friendships

GROUP DISCUSSI

ON

The Boundary Formula

VP

BV

BV

BCBD

BD = Boundary DriftBC = Boundary Crossing

BV = Boundary ViolationT = Transgressions

T

LUNCH BREAK

Clergy Ethics & Multi-Media Technology

“With great power comes

great responsibility”

VideoPower and

Vulnerability

The Growth of Social Media

Ministry & MediaIn what ways do

you use media in your ministry

setting?

Boundaries

The Boundary Formula

VP

BV

BV

BCBD

BD = Boundary DriftBC = Boundary Crossing

BV = Boundary ViolationT = Transgressions

T

GROUP DISCUSSIO

N

Perception

Privacy

Personal Feedback

The Pastor,The Internet,

ANDPornography/

Obscenity

Pornography – sexually explicit material that portrays violence, abuse, coercion, domination, humiliation or degradation for the purpose of arousal

Obscenity – “hard core porn” pornographic material that is beyond what majority of society will tolerate

Pornography/ Obscenity:What’s the Difference?

What’s the Problem w/ Porn? *Deterioration of relationships

*Detrimental to emotional well being*Harmful to social demeanor*Adverse understanding of healthy sexual relationships

NOT JUST A MAN’S ISSUE!

GROUP DISCUSSIO

N

STRETCHBREAK

PERSONAL REFLECTION

1.What are your personal markers to alert you when your energy and spirit are low?

2.What needs do you have right now?

3.What needs are not being met?

“Shadow Self”

by Carl Jung

ConflictDanger + Opportunity

Self-CareM – meditationE – exerciseD – dietS – sleepS - support

Self- Care GuidelinesCounseling

Pastoral Care VisitsDual Relationships

TechnologySelf-Care

If someone is drowning, secure yourself before you swim

out to save them. Otherwise both of you will drown.

RESOURCES

I Corinthians 12

Workshop Leader Contact

InformationRev. Michelle Fostermfoster@wnccumc.net

336-442-3844