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Moral Code of Conduct
“Moral Code of Conduct/Lifestyle Statement” of the Canadian Revival Fellowship This policy sets out standards and principles that express loving faithfulness and service to Christ as a condition of service with Canadian Revival Fellowship, whether as a volunteer or an employee.
In all its endeavours, Canadian Revival Fellowship seeks to glorify God. Volunteers and employees of Canadian Revival Fellowship are required to fully support the objectives of Canadian Revival Fellowship, to endorse the Christian commitment of the membership, and to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with principles of Scripture. The points outlined in this policy are based on Scripture*, which is accepted by Canadian Revival Fellowship to be the final authority in matters of faith and conduct.
All who serve with Canadian Revival Fellowship are encouraged to establish personal, spiritual disciplines that will foster and promote a deep, intimate relationship with God, which is essential to effective service as a Christian believer. This includes prayer, Bible study, regular church attendance, and sharing of faith and beliefs with others. Active membership in a church with beliefs that are consistent with Canadian Revival Fellowship's statement of faith is a requirement to demonstrate a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Canadian Revival Fellowship rejects the following conduct, viewing it as being incompatible with Christian standards and values for a personal lifestyle of anyone serving with Canadian Revival Fellowship:
1. Breach of trust or confidence - Matthew 5.37;19.18; Philippians 4.8; 1 John 3.3.
2. Lying or deceit - Matthew 5.37;19.19; Ephesians 4.25,29.
3. Extramarital sexual relationship(s) (adultery) - Exodus 20.14; Leviticus 18; Matthew 5.27-32; 19.9,18-19; Romans 7.3; 1 Corinthians 5.1-2,9-13; 6.9-10,13-20; 10.8; Ephesians 5.3-5; 1 Thessalonians 4.1-8; Hebrews 13.4.
4. Premarital sexual relationship(s) (fornication) - Exodus 20.14; Leviticus 18; Matthew 5.27-32; 19.9,18-19; Acts 15.29; 1 Corinthians 5.1-2,9-13; 6.9-10,13-20; 10.8; 5.3-5; 1 Thessalonians 4.1-8; Hebrews 13.4.
5. Reading or viewing pornographic material - Philippians 4.8; Colossians 3.5; l John 3.3.
6. Homosexual relationship(s) - Leviticus 18; Romans 1.26-27; 1 Corinthians 10.8; 1 Thessalonians 4.3; Hebrews 13.4.
7. Theft or fraud - Exodus 20.15,17; Matthew 5.37.
8. Physical aggression: - Leviticus 18; Philippians 4.8; 1 Timothy 5.22; 1 John 3.3.
9. Abusive behaviour - Leviticus 18; Philippians 4.8; 1 Timothy 5.22. 1 John 3.3.
10. Sexual assault/harassment - Leviticus 18; 1 Timothy 5.22; 1 John 3.3.
11. Using illicit drugs - Philippians 4.8; 1 Timothy 5.22; 1 John 3.3.
12. Criminal activity - Exodus 20.12-17; Matthew 5.37; 1 John 3.3.
ENFORCEMENT OF MORALITY STANDARDS
In the event of a violation or breach of these standards, Canadian Revival Fellowship will attempt to bring about the restoration of the individual in order to maintain a working relationship with the organization dependent upon the nature and extent of the violation or breach. The "discipline" process allows for a three stage process, the second and third stages being at the total discretion of Canadian Revival Fellowship.
The first stage of discipline shall be a review of the problem by the supervisor and/or the Executive Director together with the employee.
The second stage of discipline is the "restorative" process which is dependent not only on the repentance by the individual employed in reference to the conduct complained of but also on the nature and severity of the breach or violation. In the second stage of discipline, Canadian Revival Fellowship may recommend that the employee undergo professional counselling and assessments and may apply a probationary period of employment to allow for the correction of the conduct or behaviour of the employee. When restoration is deemed complete and is determined to be successful, as determined in the sole discretion of Canadian Revival Fellowship, then Canadian Revival Fellowship will provide ongoing support and accountability for the individual employee.
The third stage of discipline is the termination of the working relationship between the employee and Canadian Revival Fellowship. As the violation of this policy by an employee is recognized by Canadian Revival Fellowship and the employee as a fundamental breach of the relationship, the employee accepts that Canadian Revival Fellowship may in its sole discretion terminate the relationship without notice or compensation.
At functions where an individual is attending as a representative of Canadian Revival Fellowship, abstinence from the use of tobacco and alcohol is required out of respect for the diversity of opinion within the evangelical community on the use of these products, and to give extra care to avoid causing an offense or setting an inappropriate example. The use of tobacco is discouraged out of consideration for the health and wellbeing of the individual and his or her work associates and family.
*Genesis 1.27-28; 2.18-25; Exodus 20; Leviticus 18; Deuteronomy 4.2; Psalm 119.89; Proverbs 5.19-19; Matthew 5.17-19; 5.27-32, 37; 19.3-9; 18-19; Mark 13.31; Acts 15.29; Romans 1.26-27; 7.2-3; 15.4; 1 Corinthians 5.1-2, 9-13;6.9-10,13-20, 7.3-5, 8-9; 10.6-11; Ephesians 4.25,29; 5.3-5; Philippians 4.8; Colossians 3.5; 1 Thessalonians 4.1-8; 1 Timothy 5.22; Hebrews 13.4; 1 John 3.3.
