Ministers have the duty to proclaim and advocate the unadulterated gospel of Christ. They are obligated to the doctrine as it is described in the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church. The preaching of the ministers and their statements in pastoral care meetings and teaching events should always be in harmony with the doctrine. In particular, ministers are to advocate the New Apostolic Creed both in the Church environment and in the private sphere.

Any questions of faith that arise in ministers’ meetings or in discussions can be addressed with leading ministers. If ministers feel incapable of advocating the doctrine in its entirety, even after intensive soul-searching, they are to seek a meeting with the Apostle.