Ministry Ethics

“Among the findings were Blackwell’s use of a specific accounting code for personal expenses. Over the past 14 years, Blackwell directed more than $300,000 in donor funds to that account.” - BPNews

“the Southern Baptist Convention has no authority over state Baptist conventions or their entities. Any policies and procedures established by the national Convention govern neither state Baptist conventions nor local Baptist associations.” - BPNews

“We at Church Answers have received several questions in light of recent issues of moral failure and, most recently, communication with someone of the opposite sex. …Perhaps we can mostly agree on a few tenets that, taken together, can help guard our hearts, minds, and integrity.” - Thom Rainer

“I’m always a little stunned to hear someone counter with, ‘How many churches have been sued for copyright infringement?’ In other words, what’s the chance of us getting caught and what are the risks?” - C.Leaders

“Unpacking the motives of an accused undercover American in Israel and lessons learned for Christians wanting to engage Haredi Jews.” - C.Today

“The Future of Missions, a brand new Barna report conducted in partnership with International Mission Board, takes a closer look at what’s keeping young Christians from wholeheartedly engaging with global ministry…. One-third of young adult Christians (34%) agrees that ‘in the past, missions work has been unethical,’ compared to one in four adults 35 and older (23%). Two in five (42%) agree that ‘Christian mission is tainted by its association with colonialism’ (vs.