Biblical Ethics Board
Northeast Wisconsin Biblical Ethics Board
"He has told you, O man, what is good… do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." — Micah 6:8
Restoring Hope Ministries (RHM) is forming the Northeast Wisconsin Biblical Ethics Board (NEW-BEB)—a Scripture-anchored, safety-forward board that helps churches and biblical counseling ministries practice with integrity, accountability, and love.
Apply to Serve on the Board
Join a diverse, Christ-centered leadership team shaping ethical care in NE Wisconsin.
Become a Partner Church/Ministry
Connect your ministry to the Kingdom Ethics Collective.
Why a Biblical Ethics Board?
Some have said, "We have the Bible; we don't need ethics." RHM humbly affirms the opposite: because God has spoken, we must practice ethics. Scripture calls leaders to wisdom, humility, and accountability (Proverbs 11:14; James 3:1; Galatians 6:1). Ethical guidelines help us apply God's Word in concrete policies—protecting the vulnerable, honoring governing authorities (Romans 13:1), and guarding the reputation of Christ.
We are all sinners in need of grace—so we build guardrails, not loopholes.
Biblical counseling is ministry, not clinical therapy—so we clarify scope and referral.
Churches must be safe places—so we practice safeguarding and clear consent.
Scripture Anchors
"Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety."
"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities."
"Restore him in a spirit of gentleness."
"Not many of you should become teachers… we who teach will be judged with greater strictness."
What NEW-BEB Provides
Code of Biblical Ethics
Clear standards for confidentiality, boundaries, notes, and care.
Scope & Referral Policy
Defines the scope of biblical counseling and when to refer to licensed care.
Safeguarding & Investigations
Child/vulnerable-adult safety, complaints intake, and case review pathways.
Informed Consent Templates
Plain-language forms explaining our model and the limits of confidentiality.
Training & Audits
Ethics intensives, documentation clinics, and compliance checkups.
Accredited Ministry Sites
Partnership status for churches aligning with our policies.
Downloads Available Upon Request
Anyone may request these resources — we highly encourage it!
How NEW-BEB Works
Enroll as a Partner
A church/ministry or individual biblical counselor enrolls and adopts the policies.
Equip & Align
Complete safeguarding, informed consent, and documentation training; implement forms.
Care with Integrity
Serve counselees with Scripture, clear scope, and love; consult and refer wisely when indicated.
Governance & Safeguards
Conflict of Interest & Recusal
Annual disclosures; members recuse themselves when conflicts arise.
Confidentiality & Records
Secure notes; limited, need-to-know access; clear retention timelines.
Mandatory Reporting (Wisconsin)
Clear protocols for suspected abuse, neglect, or imminent harm.
Complaints Process
Documented intake, case review by trained members, findings, and restorative outcomes.
Documentation Standards
Concise ministry notes (e.g., SOUL/SOAP), informed consent, referral rationales.
Communications
Designated spokespersons on active matters; respect for privacy and due process.
Important: We do not offer legal or clinical services. We collaborate with churches, attorneys, and licensed professionals as appropriate, and we encourage timely referral when needed.
Who Serves on NEW-BEB?
We seek a diverse, Christ-centered board: biblical counselors, licensed clinicians, survivor/advocates, lay members, theologians/academics, and at-large seats. All members affirm orthodox Christian doctrine, uphold the Code of Biblical Ethics, complete safeguarding training, and consent to background checks.
Board Members
Serve a 3-year term, complete safeguarding training, affirm the statement of faith and code of ethics, consent to background checks.
Email for ApplicationChurch / Ministry Partner
Individual Counselor
Frequently Asked Questions
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Restoring Hope Ministries — Serving Northeast Wisconsin
Biblical counseling is a ministry of the church and not a substitute for legal or clinical services. NEW-BEB encourages collaboration and referral when indicated.
jeff@restoringhopeministries.net
