Code of Conduct
One of Elim Community Church and Elim School of Ministry most important goals for each Intern/Student is to facilitate growth and development of Christian character and leadership in line with biblical principles. Interns/Students our looked upon by others as examples of how to live, give, act, serve, respond and love. It is expected that Elim Interns/Students live in such a manner that brings glory to God in their behavior and attitudes both in and outside of Elim settings. Although these standards may not affect one’s spiritual standing, they do strengthen the life and testimony of Elim School of Ministry, Elim Community Church, and the Intern/Student. Therefore, Interns/Students are expected to follow codes of conduct that should not be taken legalistically, but as boundaries for protection and integrity while in Elim SOM. Therefore, each intern is expected to:
- Deepen relationship with God and make knowing Him priority.
- Communicate a spirit of excellence in my speech, conduct, appearance, and attitude.
- Develop my leadership skills by taking initiative, both verbally and practically.
- Encourage fellow Interns/Students, be a team player, and build solid relationships with others.
- Flee the appearance of evil, remembering the high example and influence hold.
- Be willing to go the second mile and serve wherever is needed.
- Be prompt and faithful in attendance to all scheduled classes and activities.
- Be responsible in the area of finances and all financial commitments.
- Study to show oneself approved and grow in knowledge of the Word of God.
- Avoid attitudes (such as greed, jealousy, pride, bitterness, needless anger, and discrimination) and behavior (such as gossip, divisiveness, and complaining) that disrupts the unity and health of the church body.
- Allow God to shape ones character and transform oneself into His image.
- Come under the authority and covering of Elim Community Church and its staff and leaders. Maintain the culture and DNA of Elim Community Church in all environments.
- Show respect for staff and faculty and co-operate with the aims and endeavors of Elim and Elim Community Church.
- Attend all prescribed Elim SOM classes, ministry sessions, and activities required by the Elim SOM program unless formally excused.
- Submit all assigned work by the due dates.
- Refrain from dishonest academic practices, such as plagiarism, lying, or cheating.
- Be neat, clean, and modestly dressed.
- Abstain from biblically immoral practices including, drunkenness, stealing, slanderous or profane language, dishonesty, occult practices and sexual sins (premarital sex, adultery and homosexuality) or any other behavior that is considered detrimental to Christian character and witness. Interns/Students are expected to refrain from any alcoholic beverage and bar/club while in Elim.
- Do not get any new piercings, tattoos, etc. while in Elim SOM.
Elim School of Ministry will provide the framework and support needed to bring personal growth. If you find however, that you are genuinely struggling with such issues, we advise that you speak to the Elim School of Ministry staff and allow them to bring guidance, counsel and correction to your situation. Any behavior that contravenes the Interns/Students Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action and may lead to removal from Elim School of Ministry.