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| Policy Name: | Misuse of Ministry Influence |
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| Scope: | All Staff and Associates |
| Revision Date: | February 17, 2021 |
| Last Review Date: | February 17, 2021 |
1. Summary
1.1 Reliant is committed to high standards of ethical, moral, and legal conduct and expressly prohibits the abuse of misuse of ministry influence, including spiritual abuse, by employees or volunteers. Any employee or volunteer of Reliant who engages in any conduct constituting an abuse of misuse of ministry influence will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment or volunteer service.
2. Prohibited Conduct:
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Misuse of Ministry Influence
2.1 Reliant employees and volunteers have an obligation to respect the trust and influence that result from their ministry position, and to not take advantage of that trust and influence. An abuse A misuse of ministry influence may arise when a Reliant employee or volunteer uses the trust built through ministry means for personal gain or gratification. Reliant employees or volunteers must not misuse or abuse their position of influence, nor the trust established through Reliant ministry. (Questions about particular situations can be directed to the Reliant Program Lead.)
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3.1 It is the responsibility of every Reliant employee and volunteer to report violations of this policy and/or concerns relating to abuse misuse of ministry influence. The complaint procedure is outlined in the Suspected Misconduct and/or Fraud, and Whistleblower Protection policy. All sections of that policy apply to reports of abuse misuse of ministry influence.
