Clergy Ethics
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Transcript of 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