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Committed to High Ethical Standards

Assemblies of God Coaching (AGC) is deeply committed to upholding strong ethical standards within the coaching profession, including a culture of honor, integrity, honesty, and transparency. AG Coaching has developed a Code of Ethics to promote professional and ethical coaching practices.

AG Coaching also acknowledges the need for a process through which individuals may raise complaints against AGC Professionals when they believe there has been a breach of ethics. The review process is designed to maintain a high level of professionalism in coaching while providing accountability and opportunities for development.

Professional Expectations

Core Commitments of an AG Coaching Professional

AG Coaching Professionals are expected to demonstrate Christ-centered character, ethical coaching practice, alignment with Assemblies of God beliefs, and professional accountability.

Faith

Practice Christ-Centered Conduct

Honor our Lord Jesus Christ and practice Christian ethics in personal and professional conduct.

Integrity

Uphold Ethical Coaching Standards

Affirm and commit to honoring the ethics and professional standards of AG Coaching.

Alignment

Affirm AG Beliefs and Standards

Affirm the Statement of Faith and Position Papers of the Assemblies of God.

Statement of Fundamental Truths
Assemblies of God Position Papers

Accountability

Maintain Credential Good Standing

Have an AG Coaching Credential in good standing when credential status is required.

Ethical Conduct Review Process

When a concern is raised regarding the ethical conduct of an AG Coaching Professional, the review process moves through four defined stages to provide structure, fairness, accountability, and appropriate review.

Stage 1
Initial Review
Stage 2
Investigation
Stage 3
Final Review
Stage 4
Appeal
1
Initial Review

Filing and Initial Review of the Complaint

› To initiate a complaint, the complainant must use the online complaint form.

› When the AG Coaching Ethics Team Lead receives the complaint, it will be directed to the AGC Professional Coaching and Standards Team Lead, who will verify that the individual named in the complaint is currently an AGC Professional.

› If the individual named in the complaint is not an AGC Professional, AGC staff will notify the complainant and advise that AGC has no authority to act.

› If the individual named in the complaint is an AGC Professional, the Ethics Team Leader will determine whether the complaint warrants further investigation.

2
Information Gathering

Investigation

› The coach and the complainant will be notified by the AGC Ethics Team Lead that an investigation will be held.

› The Ethics Team Leader will gather any additional information from all parties and prepare a written report with all the findings.

3
Determination

Final Review

› A Review Board made up of the AGC Director, Ethics Team Leader, and the Professional Coaches & Standards Leader may gather additional information.

› The Review Board has the option, if the complaint warrants it, to add or substitute members up to a total of five Review Board members.

› The Review Board will determine if a breach has occurred by a majority vote.

› If no breach has occurred, the case is closed and all parties are informed.

› If a breach has occurred, the Review Board will determine the learning opportunities for the AGC Professional.

› If the AGC Professional accepts responsibility for the breach, all parties are notified of the final decision in writing and the case is closed.

› If the AGC Professional chooses not to accept the outcome, the AGC Professional may appeal with a written request.

4
Reconsideration

Appeal

› The written appeal must be submitted to the Ethics Team Lead within one month and include additional information that was not included in the first report or evidence that was overlooked.

› The Review Board will look at the new information, determine if the case is to be reopened, and determine the next steps to proceed.

› The findings of the Review Board will be final.

Final Decision
If the AGC Professional does not accept the decision, an automatic loss of membership and AGC credential will occur.
The purpose of the Ethical Conduct Review Process is to support professionalism, accountability, ethical practice, and appropriate development within the AG Coaching community.