Ethical Ministry Half-day Refresher Program – Resource for Presbyteries

Introduction:

As part of the mandatory requirements of the NSW & ACT Synod for ministers to have ongoing training, participation in two half-day refreshers for Ethical Ministry are expected each year.

Participants are required to have read and considered all of the case studies provided in the workbook available for download, below. Each participant is then to prepare a one -page reflection sheet on one of these case studies of his/her choosing. When the group meets, participants are invited to share their reflections and discuss issues that arise.

Facilitators are to select 2-3 case studies for discussion during the session.

• There will be ‘paired discussions’ and group discussions concerning the implications of each case study.
• Please bring a copy of the UCA Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice with you as this is the basis from which informed discussions will develop.

Topic 2019B:– Professionalism

The Synod’s approved resource books for facilitators and participants to use during the second of this year’s half-day refresher sessions are available for download below.

2019B Ethical Ministry Refresher Resource Book for Facilitators – Program & Process Information | PDF 16 pages | 723 KB

2019B Ethical Ministry Refresher Resource Book for Facilitators & Participants – Case Studies relating to Professionalism | PDF 16 pages | 1.98 MB

Note about Resource Books for Topic 2019A

Contrary to the practice of recent years, the resource books related to Topic 2019A:– ‘Recognition and Prevention of Grooming Behaviours’ will not be made available for download.

2018 Resource Books for Download:

The Synod’s approved resource books for facilitators and participants to use during the 2018A & 2018B half-day refresher sessions are available for download below.

2018A:– Boundaries in Ministry –

2018 Ethical Ministry Refresher Resource Book – Program & Process Information | PDF 16 pages | 927 KB

2018A Ethical Ministry Refresher Resource Book – Case Studies & Readings for Boundaries | PDF 20 pages | 839 KB

2018B:– Power –

2018B Ethical Ministry Refresher Resource Book – Case Studies relating to Power | PDF 14 pages | 1.13 MB

2017 Resource Books for Download:

The Synod’s approved resource books for facilitators and participants to use during the 2017A & 2017B half-day refresher sessions are available for download below..

2017A:– Bullying Behaviour –

2017B:– Online Communication: Social Media and Email –

2017B Ethical Ministry Refresher Resource Book – Program & Process Information | PDF 16 pages | 372 KB |

2017B Ethical Ministry Refresher Resource Book – Case Studies & Readings for Online Communication | PDF 28 pages | 459 KB |

Links to UCA National Assembly Code of Ethics/Conduct:

Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice

Code of Conduct for Lay Leaders

Guidelines for Councils of the Church when Implementing the Code of Conduct for Lay Leaders

These documents are also available for download respectively from the: ‘Regulations’ and the ‘Policies’ tabs of the Regulations & Policies page of the Assembly’s website:

www.assembly.uca.org.au/resources/regulations

www.assembly.uca.org.au/resources/regulations#policies

Collection of Case Studies for Inclusion in Future Study Material:

Watch this space, and our regular communication channels, for information on collection of case studies for inclusion in the study material to be prepared for the second topic to be covered in 2018, when known.

Dates for Ethical Ministry Refreshers in your Presbytery

Please consult with your presbytery office.  UME is also compiling a list of the known dates of refreshers in the various presbyteries which is available by clicking on the link provided below:

www.ume.nswact.uca.org.au/em-refresher-program-dates