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A Code of Ethics for Baptist Ministers
This document lays out the code of ethics for Baptist Ministers with specific attention given to the virtues of integrity, accountability, community and spirituality. Its original form emerged from a consultation at the Baptist College Staff Conference in 2004.
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Updated: February 2026
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Income Protection Plan - information for ministers
An information leaflet for ministers to explain the process of making a claim through the income protection plan.
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Guide to Pastoral Boundaries
A guide to the boundaries ministers should put in place as they practise pastoral care
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Recognised Local Minister (RLM) rules
The rules relating to Recognised Local Ministers (RLM), as adopted by the national Ministerial Recognition Committee (MRC)
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Concern about a minister's safeguarding practice
Form to submit concerns of poor safeguarding practice by accredited and recognised ministers
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Complaint about a minister's conduct
Form to submit complaints of misconduct
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CMD Forms - grant application form 2026
CMD grant application form
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Ministries Team
Guidance for Ministers
Income Protection Plan - information for ministers
Posted:
17/07/2026
Guide to Pastoral Boundaries
Posted:
13/02/2026
Recognised Local Minister (RLM) rules
Posted:
07/07/2025
Concern about a minister's safeguarding practice
Posted:
25/02/2025
Complaint about a minister's conduct
Posted:
25/02/2025
CMD Forms - grant application form 2026
Posted:
22/11/2024
Guidelines for social media use by Baptist ministers
Posted:
12/12/2023
CMD Forms - Theological Reflection Sheet
Posted:
13/08/2021
Newly Accredited Ministers' mentor contract
Posted:
15/05/2021
Newly Accredited Ministers' mentor report
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15/05/2021
Newly Accredited Ministers' weekly reflection journal
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15/05/2021
Newly Accredited Ministers' daily diary
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15/05/2021
Newly Accredited Ministers' programme
Posted:
15/05/2021
Baptists Together Settlement Guidance for Ministers
Posted:
23/03/2021
Baptists Together Settlement Process - an introduction
Posted:
23/03/2021
CMD summary
Posted:
12/10/2020
CMD Handbook
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28/09/2020
CMD Forms - Enrolment form
Posted:
25/09/2020
CMD Forms - Activity Record through the Year
Posted:
25/09/2020
CMD Forms - 360 degree Ministry Review Feedback Guidance
Posted:
25/09/2020
CMD Forms - 360 degree Ministry Review
Posted:
25/09/2020
CMD Forms - Annual Audit
Posted:
25/09/2020
DBS Checks and Safeguarding Training for Ministers
Posted:
17/09/2019
Becoming a mother in ministry
Posted:
17/09/2019
Ministerial Recognition Rules
Posted:
13/03/2019
Mortgages for Ministers - a Fact Sheet from Kingdom Bank
Posted:
20/07/2018
Safeguarding Requirements for Ministers accredited with both BUGB and BUW and working in Wales
Posted:
31/05/2018
CMCS Leaflet
Posted:
28/03/2017
Same Sex Marriage Guidance
Posted:
28/03/2017
Sabbatical Leave – Information for Ministers
Posted:
09/09/2013
Further Studies Grants
Posted:
28/08/2013
Resource Library Guidelines and support for ministers bookshelf
Posted:
01/08/2013
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