Code of Ethics for Ministers     I will always devote time to seeking the will of God through diligent study in the Scriptures and prayer.     I will endeavor to keep myself physically fit and emotionally stable.     I will seek in all ways to be Christlike in my attitude and conduct.     I will seek mutual accountability and spiritual friendship with fellow Christians for personal encouragement and nurture in order to ensure faithfulness to my calling as a steadfast follower and competent servant of my Lord Jesus Christ.         In Relationship to My Family     I will consider each member of my immediate family as precious gifts from God, and will carefully, lovingly and responsibly meet their needs as a sacred obligation before Him.     I will give spiritual leadership in my home.     I will be faithful and loyal to my family members, loving them as Jesus Christ loves His Church.        In Relationship to the Church     I will remember that I am called to lead, but also to serve.     I will never violate a confidence given to me.     I will be diligent in my duties as pastor, never lazy, but with God as my judge and my Shepherd.     I will be Biblical in my preaching, presenting the whole counsel of God, speaking the truth in love.     I will strive to introduce people to Christ, and to build His Church.     I will consider my call to the church a sacred responsibility and stand by the decision.     I will seek the unity of the church and resist any attempts to divide.         In Relationship to Other Ministers     I will be a brother in Christ to my fellow ministers.     I will not seek to build my church at the expense of another church, nor my ego at the expense of another minister.     I will not speak uncharitably of any member of clergy.     I will abstain from fruitless debates which are of little value and serve to cause any form of division within the body.        In Relationship to UCMI     I will participate in the larger fellowship of UCMI, and seek to support through prayer and action its aims and objectives.     I will faithfully fulfill my fellowship, ministerial covenant and financial obligations to UCMI to the best of my ability as the Lord leads and provides.        In Relationship to the Community     I will seek to be responsible in my personal finances.     I will seek to build a positive relationship with the community without sacrificing my ministry to the church.     I will never misuse my position or credentials in pursuit or promotion of any political agenda.