Ministry Ethics Conference 2023

ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE | Nov 17-18 + Dec 1-2

The training consists of two parts over the course of four days total.

Part 1
Nov 17, Friday: 6:00pm to 8:30pm pst
Nov 18, Saturday: 10:00 am to 1:30pm pst

Part 2
Dec 1, Friday: 6:00pm to 8:30pm pst
Dec 2, Saturday: 10:00 am to 1:30pm pst

One essential aspect of a thriving congregation is one whose health is demonstrated in its behavior towards each other and as a group. Part of its vitality is seen not just in WHAT it does but also in HOW it does its ministries. As sister churches of Mission Northwest, our goal is to foster an atmosphere in and among our congregations where people can hear the Good News of Jesus in part because the Lord’s people practice their faith in ethical ways. To meet that goal, Mission Northwest regularly offers a ministry ethics conference which covers the main ethical contours of ministry.

Who: This training is intended for all pastoral and volunteer leadership of congregations. It is open to everyone within the congregation. Completion of the training is a requirement for ordination. The training also meets insurance companies’ directives that all church volunteers and staff receive boundaries training. (Note: The training consists of two parts over the course of four days total.)

What: Five key areas of transformed behavior patterns within the congregation will be presented: sexual boundaries, financial integrity, electronic communications/social media, safety for vulnerable people, and boundaries of the pastoral role. In addition to meeting a requirement for ordination for pastors, the material covered satisfy church insurance directives that ministry volunteers and staff receive boundaries training. Those who are elected church leaders will also gain insights into how to create healthy ministry boundaries within the congregation.

Cost: $25.00 - Registration includes all materials and your continuing education certificate (upon completion of conference). Materials will be emailed to you on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Registration deadline: November 13, 2023


If you have questions, please contact Patti Duckworth at 

p-duckworth@missionnw.org or Contact the Region Office.



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