Servant Leadership Honor Code

We ask every person serving at NewHope Community Churches to agree to the Leadership Honor Code and other church policies.

As an essential part of the Church you have a responsibility to develop and exhibit mature Christian behavior as listed below and detailed with scripture on the reverse side. This should be the basic premise of your desire to participate in a servant-leader position here at NewHope Community Church.

As a leader we are to live above reproach, that we will not cause others to stumble or put ourselves in a compromising position. This includes cohabitating with a significant other, awareness of suitable postings on social media and avoiding any other activity that may compromise biblical standards.

While serving the Body of Christ as a servant-leader at NewHope Community Church, you pledge to present a good appearance at all times. in attire, attitude and behavior, you should strive to demonstrate Biblical standards in all situations.

As Christians, the way we present ourselves to others is of vital importance to the way others perceive Christ. Our conduct should never be an embarrassment to Christ, but should exemplify the best qualities of a mature believer and servant-leader.

Exemplifying the highest moral commitment, NewHope leaders are to maintain a disciplined life of Bible reading, prayer, and fasting. You must also refrain from such things as:

• Profanity
• Gambling
• Indulging too much in alcoholic beverages
• Dishonest gain
• Illicit drugs
• Pornography
• Sexual immorality (any sexual physical activity outside of marriage or the appearance of)
• All behaviors which might cause Christ to grieve and others to stumble

By providing an example in speech and action, we encourage others to grow in Christ and become servant-leaders themselves. This is a way of life measured by the heart and commitment of each leader in the NewHope family. We should regard it as an essential part of our development, not as an imposition or restriction.

Having read the NewHope Leadership Honor Code, I commit today to live by the standards expected of a leader at NewHope and understand I will be held accountable to these standards by the rest of the leadership team.

Servant Leadership Qualifications & Expectations

A person must know Jesus as their personal Savior and portray evidence of Christian growth through consistent personal Bible reading and prayer. (John 3:16-17; II Cor. 5:17; II Tim. 2:15-16)

A person must regularly attend church services for the building of their faith and the encouragement of fellow believers, working to support the pastoral staff and leadership in bringing unity among the body at large (Heb. 10:23¬25; Ps. 84:4)

A person must be obedient to the principles of Biblical stewardship, financially supporting the work of the church and the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. This will be done by giving of the tithe (Biblical Generous Giving), and offerings. (Gen. 28:20-22; Malachi 3:8-12; 2 Cor. 9:6, Phil. 4:14-20)

A person must be willing and able to commit to the term of ministry service as established. A minimum six- month commitment is usually expected. (Luke 9:57-62)

A person should function in their giftedness appropriate to the area of service. Persons are asked to commit to at least one area of ministry in the church. If unsure where to serve, the pastoral staff will assist in finding a fulfilling place of ministry service. (I Cor. 12; Romans 12:4-8)

Joy in ministry can be robbed by the enemy due to unexpected changes in our plans. (Prov. 16:9; Prov. 29:1) Let’s remember to be flexible.

Confidentiality must be maintained at a high degree in a person’s ministry. In dealing with human weakness, sensitive and unfortunate issues often arise which require maturity that will maintain the proper levels of confidentiality. (Prov. 11:3; Prov. 20:6)

As leaders we are actively pursuing to lead others to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 1:8; Prov. 11:30)

A person must be loyal to the Lord and the leadership that He has places in His church. Loyalty is defined as, “faithfulness or allegiance.” This means to submit to the leadership and the vision of the church. (Prov. 20:6)

A person must take every opportunity to be an encourager looking for the positive traits in all people, as well as abstaining from gossip or information based on hearsay. (Rom. 1:28-32; Eph. 4:31; Rom. 14:4-5; Heb. 10:24-25; Eph. 4:15-16)

As a leader, one must seek to keep their life free from any life- controlling substances or issues, realizing the fact that our bodies are the temples of the Holy-Spirit. Abstain from abusing any substance or activity (i.e. sexually immorality, narcotics, nicotine, alcohol, gambling and pornography) that is harmful to one’s person (body, soul, and spirit) is the expectation. (*I Cor. 8:8-13, 6:13; Eph. 2:19-22, Eph. 5:3, Rom. 1:26-28, I Tim. 1:8-11, Prov. 20:1)

Hospitality within our church family must be pursued to enhance the quality of life, building strong relationships with one another and more importantly, with new people, being ambassadors for Christ with a heart for reconciliation, putting aside our personal views (such as politics) and becoming a servant to all men. (Romans 12:9-13, 1 Cor 5:16-21, 1 Cor 9:19-23)