The Code of Ethics for Pastoral Leaders aims to provide Pastoral Leaders (and their churches) with clear guidelines and common benchmarks for ethical conduct and legal responsibility. It is not intended to replace other official documents prepared by the BUV, but should be read in conjunction with them. They include:
- Doctrinal Statement of the BUV
- Our Church is a Safe Place – BUV Duty of Care Policy
- Complaint Procedure for Allegations of Misconduct by Pastoral Leaders
- BUV Accreditation guidelines
- Privacy Policy of the BUV
The Companion Guide is an elaboration and application of the Code. The Companion is an open document that will be reviewed from time-to-time by the BUV Professional Standards Group.
Pastoral Leaders to whom the Code applies, include:
- Ordained and Accredited Pastoral Leaders of the BUV
- Pastoral/Missional Leaders (non-ordained but accredited)
- Candidates in Training
- All people appointed to BUV’s ‘Special Positions’ list
- Anyone who is registered as a BUV Marriage Celebrant
- Any person in a position appointed by Assembly but not mentioned above