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Pre- Test Questions for Sexual Ethics and Boundaries Training

1.I feel comfortable, knowledgeable, and equipped to speak about issues of human sexuality in my Congregation.
2.I can readily identify the components of verbal, non-verbal, and physical harassment.
3.I am a layperson and I know what to do if I believe I am the victim of gender or sexual harassment.
4.I am clergy and I know what to do if I believe I am the victim of gender or sexual harassment.
5.I understand how clergy misconduct differs from other types of misconduct.
6.I know the procedure to follow if misconduct by clergy has come to my attention.
7.I know the procedure to follow if misconduct by a congregational lay leader has come to my attention.
8.I understand the role of the Bishop and the Board of Ordained Ministry in responding to a complaint of clergy misconduct.
9.I know the difference between sexual misconduct, gender harassment, and sexual harassment.
10.I know how to respond when any form of harassment is reported to me.
11.I know the nature of and how to respond to role-inappropriate sexual relationships when reported to me.
12.I know how to respond when a report of abuse of a minor child has been brought to my attention.
13.My professional boundaries are clear to my congregation, both online and in social situations.
14.I am confident in how to respond to an attraction between clergy and a congregant, whether I am clergy or laity.
15.I have a clear understanding of personal appropriate use of alcohol when interacting with congregants and in the community.
16.I am comfortable pastoring minors via texting and other Internet-enabled media, with professional boundaries and accountability standards that are clear to all.
17.I know how to train others in use of technology that is consistent with the policies of the Annual Conference and the values of the UMC.
18.I know whether all congregational leaders have had professional boundaries training.
19.One question I hope will be answered by this training is:
20.The annual sexual ethics and boundaries training is helpful to my ministry.
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