Code of Ethics & Biblical Standards
By Christian Life Coach Charles E. McPherson Jr.
1. Scriptural Foundation
This ministry operates by the uncompromising truth of the Holy Scriptures. Every session, counsel, or coaching insight is governed by:
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NKJV): “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God… that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:3: “He who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.”
- Proverbs 11:14: “In the multitude of counselors there is safety.”
Biblical coaching must always bring believers into deeper obedience to Christ, not dependence on man.
2. Core Ethical Commitments
A. Integrity
I commit to speak truth in love, without exaggeration, manipulation, or self-promotion. Coaching insight must align with the written Word of God and the witness of the Holy Spirit. I reject all practices that exploit fear, curiosity, or emotion for financial gain or influence.
B. Confidentiality
All client and coaching interactions remain confidential, except in the specific circumstances described under your Client Rights (Right 2: The Right to Confidentiality) — including credible or imminent risk of harm to self or others, suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult, or court order. Testimonies or examples are shared only with express written permission.
C. Accountability
I remain under spiritual covering and open accountability through apostolic and peer leadership. Every counsel is subject to biblical testing: “Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge” (1 Cor 14:29).
D. Boundaries
- I serve as a Christian Life Coach, Certified Professional Mental Health Coach, and Certified Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach — not as a replacement for personal relationship with God, pastoral authority, or licensed clinical therapy, psychiatric care, medical care, legal advice, or financial advice. This relationship does not constitute a doctor-patient or licensed clinician-patient relationship.
- I will not overstep spiritual, emotional, or relational boundaries.
- All clients are encouraged to confirm guidance through prayer and Scripture before taking action, and to seek licensed professional care when their needs fall outside the scope of coaching.
E. Financial Integrity
- Fees for coaching sessions reflect time, training, and stewardship — not the “sale” of prophecy or blessings.
- All financial interactions remain transparent, with clear session rates, refund policies, and receipts.
- No “seed for prophecy” or coercive giving language is ever used.
- Fees for Prophetic and Strategic Coaching sessions reflect the practitioner’s time, training, preparation, and stewardship of the session structure — never the content, frequency, or specificity of prophetic insight given. The Word of God and the gifts of the Spirit, including deliverance, are never sold, withheld, or conditioned upon payment.
3. Biblical Conduct Standards
A. Christlike Character
My words, demeanor, and actions must reflect humility, holiness, and honor before God and people (Phil 2:3–5; 1 Pet 1:15–16).
B. Excellence in Practice
Every session is to be conducted in a spirit of prayer, wisdom, and respect for time and order (1 Cor 14:40).
C. Moral Purity
I uphold personal holiness and moral integrity. I will not engage in behavior — verbal, emotional, financial, or sexual — that compromises righteousness or causes reproach to Christ’s name.
D. Servant Leadership
I exist to build people, not platforms. My goal is to see others mature in Christ, equipped to walk out their purpose with clarity and strength.
4. Client Responsibilities
Clients are expected to:
- Approach sessions prayerfully and with openness to Scripture.
- Take ownership of their decisions and personal growth.
- Test guidance according to God’s Word (1 Thess 5:20–21).
- Maintain confidentiality and respect for the process.
5. Doctrinal Disclaimer
Coaching guidance is not fortune-telling or prediction. It is Spirit-led support submitted to the authority of Scripture and should always lead to growth, alignment, and good fruit. This coaching relationship is educational, supportive, and growth-oriented in nature, and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, medical care, legal advice, or financial advice.
6. Statement of Commitment
“I, Charles E. McPherson Jr., commit before God and man to uphold these biblical and ethical standards in all forms of Christian Life Coaching. My purpose is to glorify Jesus Christ and edify His people in truth and love.”
Biblical Code of Ethics for AI (For Believers)
Apostle Dr. Charles E. McPherson Jr. | #ApostleCharlesSpeaks
Family, while in much prayer about AI, here are some standards the Lord gave me to share…
AI is not a prophet. AI is not a spirit. AI is not “all-knowing.” It is a tool—powerful, fast, and highly influential—and that means it must be governed, not admired. The Church cannot afford extremes: we will not worship AI, and we will not fear it. We will judge it by Scripture, fruit, and ethics. (Proverbs 3:5–6; Isaiah 55:8–9)
Here is the Biblical Code of Ethics for AI.
First, God is the highest authority.
Scripture remains the final standard for truth, morality, identity, and direction. If a tool pressures you to compromise holiness, redefine truth, or bypass conscience, it is not “innovative”—it is misaligned. We don’t outsource discernment. We don’t replace prayer with prompts. (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Proverbs 2:6; James 1:5)
Second, truth is non-negotiable.
Believers do not use AI to deceive, exaggerate, fabricate testimonials, impersonate people, create false screenshots, forge documents, or manipulate emotions for engagement. If you have to trick people to “win,” you already lost. Integrity is the witness. (Ephesians 4:25; Proverbs 12:22; 2 Corinthians 4:2)
Third, people are not products.
Every person is made in the image of God, so we do not use AI to exploit vulnerability, harvest private information, stalk, shame, sexualize, or psychologically manipulate. We do not treat souls like data points. Even when something is legal, it can still be immoral. (Genesis 1:26–27; Matthew 22:39; Micah 6:8)
Fourth, accountability stays in the room.
AI can assist with research, drafts, structure, and efficiency—but responsibility remains on the believer. If you publish it, you own it. If you teach it, you must verify it. If it’s wrong, you correct it. “The AI said” will never stand as an excuse before God—or before people you harmed. (Romans 14:12; Luke 12:48; Proverbs 27:17)
Fifth, we do not counterfeit spiritual authority.
Believers must not present AI outputs as “God said,” “the Lord told me,” or prophetic revelation. If God spoke, that’s God. If AI produced text, that’s a tool. Mixing those is not discernment; it’s confusion. Keep the line clean. (Jeremiah 23:21; 1 John 4:1; Hebrews 1:1–2)
Sixth, protect dignity, privacy, and consent.
Do not upload sensitive counseling details, private conversations, confidential ministry matters, children’s information, or anyone’s personal story without clear permission and wise boundaries. Covering is real. Trust is sacred. What you wouldn’t announce from a microphone, don’t feed to a machine. (Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 25:9; 1 Corinthians 13:7)
Seventh, steward money and influence righteously.
Do not use AI to create scam offers, false urgency, manipulative funnels, predatory pricing, or “get rich off fear” marketing—especially in the name of Jesus. If the fruit is pressure, confusion, and exploitation, it is not Kingdom. (Luke 16:10–11; 1 Timothy 6:9–10; Proverbs 11:1)
Eighth, refuse systems that dehumanize.
Some uses of AI are designed for control, surveillance, coercion, and suppression of conscience. The Church must be awake. We will not partner with tools and platforms that punish truth, reward perversion, or condition people toward compliance against God’s order. We honor law, but we obey God. (Acts 5:29; Isaiah 10:1–2; Romans 12:2)
Finally, keep AI in its place.
AI is a servant, not a master. If you cannot turn it off, if it replaces relationships, if it dulls prayer, if it fragments your mind, if it trains you to be lazy with truth—then you are not using it; it is using you. Dominion means governance. (1 Corinthians 6:12; Colossians 3:17; Genesis 1:28)
“My position is simple: we can use AI with wisdom, skill, and excellence—while staying submitted to Christ, anchored in Scripture, and committed to ethical integrity. Technology can accelerate assignment, but it must never corrupt alignment.” (Psalm 127:1; Proverbs 16:3)
Apostle Dr. Charles McPherson | #ApostleCharlesSpeaks