Code of Conduct
Rated personnel of the Central Aid Agency are expected to follow the 12 General Orders of Conduct. The General Orders of Conduct are rooted in Biblical scripture and follow standards common for uniformed service organizations. The C.A.A. Board of Directors holds final authority concerning conduct, standards, and expectations of C.A.A. personnel.
1. Honor Life - Respect the sanctity of life in all its forms.
2. Be of Sound Mind, Body, and Moral Conscience - Know right from wrong and avoid behavior that is sinful or immoral; especially behavior that is racist, prejudiced, dishonest, unethical, or that brings discredit to yourself or the agency. However, recognize that C.A.A. views the issue of sin as being primarily a personal one, between each individual person and God directly; unless it impacts the agency, operations, or others. We believe that it is largely the responsibility of each person to determine morality for themselves within the context of their own faith walk. This is done by consulting God and the Bible directly, considering the wise counsel of others, and operating from an open-minded perspective of seeking truth; understanding that each person will have to one day stand before God and account for their own life.
3. Be Polite – Avoid swearing, cussing, and using vulgar language.
4. Be Honorable – Practice the Golden Rule (Treat others as you wish to be treated) and strive to do the right thing; act as peacemakers and avoid being inflammatory. Make decisions prayerfully, with wisdom and critical thinking. Avoid making decisions rashly based on emotion or ideology. Always seek and represent truth, and strive to be beyond reproach. Remember that we are called to serve a greater good.
5. Be Compassionate – Act with compassion, kindness, friendliness, empathy, mercy, and care toward others; especially those you might disagree with. It is very important to make an effort to see good in others. But also seek not to encourage or endorse immoral behavior. Remember however that we are called to love everyone, and that sin is primarily a personal issue between each person and God.
6. Be Professional – Present yourself in a way that conveys professionalism, honor, and integrity; on and off duty. Including not engaging in political activity or wearing political emblems on duty, in uniform, or while representing the agency. Official impartiality and neutrality is important to our mission.
7. Be Responsible – Including not consuming or purchasing alcohol: 1) While on duty or in uniform, except at an officially authorized formal occasion. 2) While underage. 3) Intentionally or regularly to the point of becoming intoxicated or impaired.
8. Be Healthy – Including not smoking, vaping, using tobacco, marijuana, drugs, or any substances that are psychoactive or impair judgement; or their byproducts (Usage of medical drugs or substances prescribed by a competent physician excluded). Not get or have tattoos, piercings, or other body modifications beyond what is allowed by regulation. Maintain physical ability and fitness to carry out assigned duties.
9. Be Dutiful – Abide by the C.A.A. Constitution, and follow the rules and regulations of the Central Aid Agency while in its service. Respect cultures and follow the rules and laws of the states and nations where you are assigned, as required by policy.
10. Be Faithful – Seek to honor God in your words and actions, and recognize that faith is a personal relationship between each individual person and God through Christ. Seek Jesus each and every day and in all aspects of life, and strive to embody the Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. Understand that the Central Aid Agency is faith-based and that following Jesus is the central focus of our organization. However, the organization is open to everyone
11. Be Wise – Strive for knowledge and use good judgement. Consider other perspectives, beliefs, interpretations and biases; and approach issues objectively based on logic and fact while in consultation with God. Seek to understand the motivations behind, and basis of, beliefs and actions; both of others and yourself. Be willing to accept when you are wrong, and treat mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth.
12. Be Selfless – Be willing to put the needs of others before yourself and don’t be motivated by thought of reward. Realize you may have to sacrifice your own comfort to help others. Have the mindset of service to the greater good over service to self, but also practice good boundaries.
2. Be of Sound Mind, Body, and Moral Conscience - Know right from wrong and avoid behavior that is sinful or immoral; especially behavior that is racist, prejudiced, dishonest, unethical, or that brings discredit to yourself or the agency. However, recognize that C.A.A. views the issue of sin as being primarily a personal one, between each individual person and God directly; unless it impacts the agency, operations, or others. We believe that it is largely the responsibility of each person to determine morality for themselves within the context of their own faith walk. This is done by consulting God and the Bible directly, considering the wise counsel of others, and operating from an open-minded perspective of seeking truth; understanding that each person will have to one day stand before God and account for their own life.
3. Be Polite – Avoid swearing, cussing, and using vulgar language.
4. Be Honorable – Practice the Golden Rule (Treat others as you wish to be treated) and strive to do the right thing; act as peacemakers and avoid being inflammatory. Make decisions prayerfully, with wisdom and critical thinking. Avoid making decisions rashly based on emotion or ideology. Always seek and represent truth, and strive to be beyond reproach. Remember that we are called to serve a greater good.
5. Be Compassionate – Act with compassion, kindness, friendliness, empathy, mercy, and care toward others; especially those you might disagree with. It is very important to make an effort to see good in others. But also seek not to encourage or endorse immoral behavior. Remember however that we are called to love everyone, and that sin is primarily a personal issue between each person and God.
6. Be Professional – Present yourself in a way that conveys professionalism, honor, and integrity; on and off duty. Including not engaging in political activity or wearing political emblems on duty, in uniform, or while representing the agency. Official impartiality and neutrality is important to our mission.
7. Be Responsible – Including not consuming or purchasing alcohol: 1) While on duty or in uniform, except at an officially authorized formal occasion. 2) While underage. 3) Intentionally or regularly to the point of becoming intoxicated or impaired.
8. Be Healthy – Including not smoking, vaping, using tobacco, marijuana, drugs, or any substances that are psychoactive or impair judgement; or their byproducts (Usage of medical drugs or substances prescribed by a competent physician excluded). Not get or have tattoos, piercings, or other body modifications beyond what is allowed by regulation. Maintain physical ability and fitness to carry out assigned duties.
9. Be Dutiful – Abide by the C.A.A. Constitution, and follow the rules and regulations of the Central Aid Agency while in its service. Respect cultures and follow the rules and laws of the states and nations where you are assigned, as required by policy.
10. Be Faithful – Seek to honor God in your words and actions, and recognize that faith is a personal relationship between each individual person and God through Christ. Seek Jesus each and every day and in all aspects of life, and strive to embody the Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. Understand that the Central Aid Agency is faith-based and that following Jesus is the central focus of our organization. However, the organization is open to everyone
11. Be Wise – Strive for knowledge and use good judgement. Consider other perspectives, beliefs, interpretations and biases; and approach issues objectively based on logic and fact while in consultation with God. Seek to understand the motivations behind, and basis of, beliefs and actions; both of others and yourself. Be willing to accept when you are wrong, and treat mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth.
12. Be Selfless – Be willing to put the needs of others before yourself and don’t be motivated by thought of reward. Realize you may have to sacrifice your own comfort to help others. Have the mindset of service to the greater good over service to self, but also practice good boundaries.