Healthy Boundaries
Ecclesial Structure and Accountability
About this course
This course provides required training in healthy boundaries and ministerial conduct for those serving in commissioned ministry. Grounded in the theological commitments of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and informed by best practices in ministry ethics, the course addresses the responsibilities entrusted to leaders who serve in positions of authority, care, and trust. Emphasis is placed on understanding boundaries not only as rules to be enforced, but as practices that protect the dignity, safety, and well-being of individuals, congregations, and the wider church.
The course includes focused instruction on policies and practices including, but not limited to:
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Harassment Policy
Child, Youth, and Adults with Vulnerabilities Protection Policy
Anti-Racism Policy
Participants will engage these policies through case studies, discussion, and guided reflection, with attention to real-world ministry situations and the shared responsibility of the church to create safe and just communities.
Who may participate?
All church leaders unless a prerequisite or a particular offering states otherwise.