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Seal of Accountability

CCCC Standards of Accountability

Standard 1: A Declared Christian Ministry

  • Each member of the organization's governing board and any person designated as an officer of the organization in its governing documents, as well as key personnel, shall be required to affirm his or her commitment to the Christian faith as expressed in a clearly defined statement included in the organization's governing documents or bylaws as a condition of appointment to such board or office and thereafter by regular reaffirmations as determined by the governing board.

Commentary

The words "board" or "governing board" mean the governing body, whatever it may be called.

A Christian organization needs to declare its theological positions and objectives. These positions need to be part of the basic documents that give shape to the organization. The commitment of the governing board, the organization's officers and other key personnel to the declared positions and objectives of the organization are essential.

The statement, at a minimum, should include the commonly held and historic central tenets of the Christian faith, for example, a statement such as the Apostles' Creed. The board members, the members of the corporation, the officers, and the key personnel should annually give reaffirmation of agreement with the theological or doctrinal position of the organization. Such a theological or doctrinal position can be further evidenced by the adherence of all board members, officers and staff members to a moral code of conduct that is consistent with and reinforces the statement of faith.

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