Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.
The LGBTQISA2ss+ Pride Activities, and Social Events Center of Elmira, NY.
The only Church in Central New York founded and fostered by the GLBTQSIA2ss+ community for 39 years. October 31, 2022 - 39th Anniversary now in our 40th year in Ministry.
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Section 4: DEFINITION AND LIMITATION OF COUNSELING ACTIVITIES

Unless a Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ clergyperson is trained and certified as a psychologist or licensed psychotherapist, they are not to engage in any type of psychological counseling for which they are not licensed by applicable civil laws and do not hold appropriate credentials. The Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ License To Ministry, and/or Ordination does not license one to do such counseling.

Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ clergy does not provide Pastoral "counseling" in any form. Pastors are allowed to provide Pastoral visits, and spiritual guidance only.

"Pastoral Care" shall not include any type of "counseling" by clergy who do not hold counseling, psychiatric, or psychological licenses and degrees.

Policy of Ethics
Section 1         Section 4.1
Section 2         Section 4.2
Section 3         Section 4.2 a
Section 3.1      Section 4.2 b
Section 3.2      Section 4.2 c
Section 3.3      Section 4.2 d
Section 3.3 a   Section  4.2 e
Section 3.3 b   Section 5
Section 4         Section 6
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