www.ministerscouncil.com/WhoWeAre/EnglishEthics.aspx‎

Professional ethics are at the core of social work.  The NASW Code of Ethics sets forth these values, principles, and standards to guide social workers’ conduct. The Code is relevant to all social workers and social work students, regardless of their professional functions, the settings in which they work, or the populations they serve.

 I choose to compare the Code of Ethics of Baptist Pastors to those of a Social Worker. One of the first thing that I noticed was that just like Social Workers ,Pastors are to respect the values of others and understand diversity. Affirmation 2 states: I will respect and recognize the variety of calls to ministry among my American Baptist colleagues, and other Christians.Pastors are called to churches of different sizes, different  traditions,  cultures with different needs. Social workers also have to respect and understand diversity, needs and culture. Affirmation 7 states:“I will recognize my primary obligation to the church or employing group to which I have been called, and will accept added responsibilities only if they do not interfere with the overall effectiveness of my ministry.”This reminded me of our Ethic of "Service" Pastors often have all kinds of opportunities. Revivals, Funerals, retreats, workshops, but most of all their obligation is to the "service of his church and ministry. He must be available when needed weather its for prayer, counseling or a hospital visit. These things are service. There are 10 affirmations in the Pastors Code of Ethics. Another affirmation that I will compare is affirmation 10. Affirmation 10 States:“I will hold in confidence any privileged communication received by me during the conduct of my ministry.  I will not disclose confidential communications in private or public except when in my practice of ministry I am convinced that the sanctity of confidentially is outweighed by my well-founded belief that the parishioner/client will cause imminent, life-threatening or substantial harm to self or others, or unless the privilege is waived by those giving information. “ I compare this to our Ethic of Integrity and Competence. Integrity requires us to be trustworthy. Pastors ans Social workers must keep a client or members conversations confidential. They cant share the persons information. This violates the trust of  the person. In conclusion, these just are a few of the Ethic Values of a Pastor in Comparison to those of a Social Worker. I feel that our professions are alike in many ways when it comes to our service to the community and our clients. I posted a link above if you are interested in viewing the Baptist Pastors Code of Ethics in its entirety. I'm also happy to know that my Pastor Alonzo Bell follows these ethics 100% 


Resource: www.ministerscouncil.com/WhoWeAre/EnglishEthics.aspx‎

                              My Blog 1 
     When I see the word ethics I think about right and wrong. I think that ethics and morals go hand in hand. Values deal with principals that one may hold dear to them. Values can be learned from those who teach us and those who raised us. Laws are rules that must be followed. Morals deal with what may be ethically right or wrong to someone. Our morals and values guide the decisions that we make. Beliefs are the things that we believe and is important to us. Beliefs can also instilled in us early and we carry them into adulthood.