1. Alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, weapons, violence, and sexual activity will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Administering of drugs or medication without prior notification and permission of the parent will be considered drug abuse and not allowed.

2. ANY inappropriate, demeaning, derogatory, or disrespectful behavior is unacceptable. Each individual in the community is expected and encouraged to show respect for every other individual, their belongings, the physical church, and everything in it.

3. Any member of the community is empowered and encouraged to voice their opinions, objections, or concerns at any time. The staff of the event will then take appropriate action.

Adults and youth who are in leadership positions, either due to age or office, are in a position of stewardship and play a key role in fostering spiritual development of both individuals and the community. It is therefore especially important that those in leadership positions be well qualified to provide the special care and support that will enable youth to develop a positive sense of self and a spirit of independence and responsibility. The relationship between young people and their leaders must be one of mutual respect if the positive potential is to be realized.

There are no more important areas of growth than those of self-worth and the development of a healthful identity as a sexual being. Leaders play a key role in assisting youth in these areas of growth. Those in leadership positions who abuse their roles as leaders damage the community. Experience dictates that all those involved suffer damaging effects when leaders become sexually involved with those they are leading. Leaders shall refrain from engaging in sexual, seductive, or erotic behavior with children, youth and adults in the community. Neither shall they sexually harass or engage in behavior with children, youth and adults which constitutes verbal, emotional, or physical abuse. Leaders need to be aware of the strong influence they have in the community. It is expected that their influence will be used positively. In case of violations, appropriate actions will be taken.

As an adult or youth in a leadership position, I will abide by this code of ethics.