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At Reliant, we love to see our international workers called into greater opportunities. On a regular basis, our international workers sense God is calling them from the International back to U.S. ministry. This page is intended to help you understand the steps along the way and the timeline needed.

Steps in the Transfer Process 

The process for a current International worker with Reliant to transfer to an U.S. role includes the following main stages:

 

Establish the Ministry Partnership (if needed)

All international worker roles at Reliant result from a partnership between Reliant and the ministry where our goers serve. Sometimes, a move back to the U.S. indicates a need for a new partnership.

The process for establishing a partnership with Reliant includes the following:
  • Partnership Call is completed with Reliant's International Team and the new supervisors. It takes 30-45 minutes.
  • Partnership Affirmation form is completed by new partner ministry
  • New supervisor is oriented to set US Market Based Salary and Staff Level for employee
  • MTD coach identified, if needed


For an international worker, the partner church/ministry is most often the receiving church (located internationally). However, there are scenarios where Reliant partners with the sending church (located in the U.S.). It is important to determine whether the receiving or sending church is the appropriate partner for Reliant and continue the rest of the process with leadership from that church/ministry involved.

Prior to Re-Entry to the US

As you begin to prepare to return the States to continue ministry, there are various questions and dates that will be important to communicate to the Reliant office so that we may continue to serve you well during this transition.

This includes:

  • Setting re-entry dates for when you plan to land in the US
  • Setting your Ministry Change/Transition Date for when you plan to officially transition from International Ministry to Domestic Ministry
  • Determine Insurance plan and changes
  • Notify Reliant of any supervisor changes
  • Schedule your Exit Debrief Call
Upon Re-Entry to the US
  • Have Exit Debrief Call with International Manager
  • It can be important to plan a "furlough" upon your re-entry of about 60 days to meet with current and future donors
  • Send Reliant a new Job Description with supervisor approval
  • Update your contact information. This will trigger Reliant to send you the necessary State and Federal W4s to update your tax settings.
  • Complete a Support Goal Calculator
  • Have a Release to Assignment once you have reached sufficient funding of your goal

Getting Started

When you wish to move back to the US and continue to be employed with Reliant,  it helps if you reach out to Reliant 6-12 months prior to your desired return. Answering the following questions will help us serve you and begin the transfer process. 

  • When do you hope to move to a US ministry location?
  • Do you need to complete any MTD for the US role? If so, would you like an MTD coach?
  • When do you plan to transition away from current job responsibilities?
  • Do you need to change your employment status while you raise additional support (you have the opportunity to change to Associate or a Part-Time status in order to accrue funds more quickly)? If so, when?
  • Are you on Reliant's International Insurance? 

  • When do you plan to make a Ministry Change (this can be different than your re-entry date). 

We encourage current international workers to communicate wisely to friends, family and ministry partners. It is recommended that you don't communicate to donors more than 6 weeks in advance. This is because some donors will view the change as a reason that their gift is not needed. Helpful language includes comments like: "I believe God is calling me, and I've started a discernment process with my leadership"; "I am planning to return to the US to continue ministry";  "We hope you will continue supporting us if we are released to our new ministry." Following up your letter with a phone call is a helpful and healthy way to maintain the relationship with your donors.


Differences between U.S. and International Employment with Reliant

As U.S. employees with Reliant consider transitioning to an International role, there are various aspects of employment with Reliant that are similar and others that are different from employment in a U.S. role.


USInternational
SalaryMarket-basedHybrid Approach
Support Goal (and tool used)
  • Offered market-based salary is used to determine support goal
  • Support Goal Calculator tool used to submit

Insurance

(when benefits eligible)

BonusesMinistry Expense Bonus planned into support goalInternational workers are eligible for monthly Ministry Expense bonus, as well as International Bonuses for unique needs related to living internationally.
TaxesReliant withholds state tax based on where you are residing and working.Reliant does not typically withhold state tax for international workers. We ask all international workers to educate themselves on local tax guidelines for their state of permanent residence and to notify Reliant if they desire for state taxes to continue to be withheld.

 

Questions?

Adrienne Lansing

Email: adrienne.lansing@reliant.org

Phone: 407-801-8397

Title: International Liaison

Department: International

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