work toward a balance between time at work and private time, as well as time with family and friends, recognizing the need for intimacy, dependence and praise.
	seek therapeutic help when necessary. (This would include, but not be limited to: family problems, alcoholism, drug addiction, sexual misconduct, compulsive behaviors, burnout . . . )
	show sensible regard for the moral, social and religious standards of the Christian community at large, realizing that any violation may be damaging to the Body of Christ.
	appropriate opportunities for physical, spiritual and educational renewal.
	act as responsible stewards of the many talents given to them by God.

Fundamental Professional Practices

Ministers as servants of the Lord and his church will therefore:

exercise the power and privileges of their office and positions of responsibility they hold in a judicious manner

cultivate hours for prayer and spiritual enrichment

	engage in educational experiences for professional growth and development.
	act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, morality, and dignity of the office.
	limit their practice of ministry to those positions and responsibilities for which they are qualified and refer when necessary.

conduct themselves in a manner that avoids conflicts of interest.

reflect the principle that service to our Lord is primary and remuneration secondary to the practice of ministry.

Pastor/Parishioner Relationships

    Ministers protect the well-being of those with whom they work or serve. They will therefore:

guard against intrusions into the lives of individuals with whom they have dealings and shall not disclose confidences to anyone except when:

a. required to do so by law
b. disclosure is consented to by the person communicating confidences, which consent is normally given in writing.
c. disclosure is necessary to prevent the person from harming himself or herself or others. Harmful behavior is that which is a violation of law or poses a threat to the physical well-being of the self or others.
d. disclosure is necessary to defend a minister against claims made by a person who asserts that particular communications related to the claim were made in confidence.

maintain appropriate boundaries in all interactions with parishioners so that no boundary crossings or boundary violations lead to or represent evidence of sexual misconduct. Sexual abuse, harassment, misconduct will not be tolerated. Allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, misconduct will be processed in accord with the Rules of Discipline in the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Colleague Relationships

Ministers nurture cordial associations with their colleagues in ministry and with colleagues in related professions - health care, social services, legal services and the like. They will therefore:

respect the integrity and protect the welfare of colleagues both active and honorably retired.

maintain all relationships with colleagues on a professional basis, refraining from disparagement and avoiding emotional, sexual or any other form of exploitation.

seek to enhance, not degrade, the reputations of colleagues.

strive to challenge prejudicial discrimination on the basis of sex, race, age, disability, marital status, or on any other unfair basis.

honor the provisions in the Book of Order in relation to their duties and responsibilities in the presbytery.