Welcome to Solomon!

Enter the Access Code below

Access code is invalid

Solomon Logo

For assistance, problems or questions, please email us.

solomon@reliant.org

Versions Compared

Old Version 17

changes.mady.by.user Julie Thompson

Saved on

compared with

New Version 18

changes.mady.by.user Julie Thompson

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

Annual Review

Every year, we offer resources for workers and supervisors to evaluate their year of ministry. This year we've updated our process in a way that we think will foster even better conversations and will provide a framework for setting and achieving the goals that are important to you. For those of you who have been with Reliant for a while, there are a few changes to this process.

  1. No Ministry Experience Survey - The Ministry Experience Survey is now sent alongside the Annual Education requirements in the summer. So no need to look for that or complete it at this point.
  2. Worker-Initiated Reviews - Reliant Workers will begin the Review process by completing some self-reflection questions about their ministry role, ministry skills, celebrations, and goals. (In the past, the Supervisor has begun the process and shared that with the Worker).
  3. Pre-shared Forms - This year, we will be sending a link to your Google Drive folder, which contains an Annual Review template with your name on it, and your job description will be linked inside of the form. There is no need to make a copy from Solomon. It will already be shared with your supervisor, but you will need to re-share it when you are done, so they know you're ready for them to do their part.
  4. Spanish Form - We now have the Supervisor Tab available in Spanish upon request. If you are in another ministry context where language is a hindrance to completing the Review, please let us know!

We are continually looking for ways to make this more helpful and relevant for your ministry. Below are some instructions and FAQs

Note

If your ministry has its own format for annual reviews, you are welcome to use that and send us a copy.

Annual Review Instructions

UI Expand
titleReliant International Workers
  1. You will receive an email from the International Program Team with a link to your Google Drive Folder. This folder will contain your 2022 2023 Annual Review and a copy of your most recent job description.
  2. Review your job description. Enter each responsibility into your Annual Review.
    1. If the linked job description is blank, look in your folder for an old one.
    2. If there is no job description in your folder, that means we do not have one on file for you. Add your normal ministry responsibilities to the Review.
  3. Complete the Reliant Worker Input tab.
  4. Update your linked Job Description.
  5. Complete the self-assessment portions.
  6. Review Current Job Description and Create your Personal Development Plan (2nd tab of your Job Description)
    1. Make a note of any role changes to discuss with your supervisor.
    2. Read this Page on on Personal Development Plans.
    3. PDPs will help you reimburse certain things that otherwise may not be reimbursable.
  7. Share your Annual Review with your Supervisor
  8. Plan a time to meet with your Supervisor to celebrate achievements and talk through goals!
  9. Update your Support Goal Worksheet and share it with International@reliant.orgComplete the other items on the Annual Checklist as needed.
  10. Review and update your Crisis Management Plans


UI Expand
titleSupervisors
  1. You will receive an email notification from the Reliant Worker that they have shared their Review.
  2. Review their personal input.
  3. Complete the Supervisor Input tab.
    1. Feel free to add any additional ministry duties or ministry skills that you would like to review.
    Assessment Column
  4. Review the employee's Review their Job Description (linked on the first tabrow 38).
    1. Review their Personal Development Plan (2nd tab of the Job Description).Approve the Job Description and PDP by following the instructions at the bottom
    2. Make a note of any role changes to discuss with the employee.
  5. Share the Review with international@reliant.org, so that we know you are done.
  6. Plan a time to meet with the Reliant Worker to celebrate achievements and talk through goals!Approve salary changes as needed
  7. Talk through any changes in Risk or Crisis Management in your location.


UI Expand
titleAccessing the Review without the Link
  1. Make sure you are logged into your Reliant email ID.
  2. Go to drive.google.com
  3. On the left column, click “Shared with me”
  4. Click on the folder that is titled with your name (or the name of the person you supervise).
    1. Couples have one folder.
    2. Some folders may be labeled with Initials or Fund numbers for security purposes.
  5. Find the file called “International Annual Review”


FAQs


UI Expand
titleDo associates need to fill out a review?

This is a valuable exercise for everyone, even if you have fewer ‘official’ responsibilities. We encourage you to participate but do not require it. This year we are offering a condensed version for Associates or Spouses who play a more supportive role and do not have clear supervision.  

UI Expand
titleWhat if I just launched?

If you launched within the last 3 months, you do not need to do a review.

UI Expand
titleWho sees my review?

Your review is stored on a Shared Google Drive that is accessible to the International Team and your supervisor. If your review contains sensitive information, you may make a copy onto your own drive and reach out to julie.thompson@reliant.org for next steps.

UI Expand
titleWhat if I am about to exit?

Exiting employees should still complete a review. We believe it will be a valuable exercise as you seek to close this chapter well and prepare for a new one.

...

title
UI Expand
titleWhat if I supervise a large team?

Often large teams have one main supervisor, but have a team of leaders. You are free to assign specific reviews to other leaders as makes the most sense within your team dynamic.

UI Expand

Who sees my review?

Your review is stored in a Google Drive that is shared with the International Team and your supervisor.


Yearly Checklist

The Annual Review period is also a great time to make sure everything with Reliant is up-to-date.

STEPSINFO
  •  Review and update your Support Goal Worksheet

Make sure that your current support goal accurately reflects new insurance premiums, your cost-of-living, ministry reimbursements, and your tenure with Reliant.

Note: We are working on a new Support Goal Worksheet. If you are making significant changes to your support goal or salary, please reach out to us. We would love to begin testing this new sheet in select cases.

  •  Submit your new Support Goal Worksheet
We will not be automatically notified of changes to your Support Goal Worksheet or your salary. Please email international@reliant.org when you are ready to move forward with a new goal or salary.
If you have qualified for FEIE over the last year, added dependents, or had other tax-related changes, it is important to submit a new W4 to Reliant. If you qualify for FEIE, but do not submit a new W4, we will continue to withhold federal income taxes.


This is a great time to review your 401k contributions and make changes, especially if you are updating your salary. Changing your 401k contributions on your Support Goal Worksheet will not trigger changes to Principal. Please login to Principal's website to increase/decrease your contributions.
If your address or phone number has changed over the past year, make sure to notify us. This includes if your permanent US address has changed. Note: If your parents' house is your US permanent address, and they have moved, we need to know that too.
  •  Review Crisis Management Plans
This year we have added a Personal Info tab to your Crisis Management Individual Checklist. Please fill in the requested information and review your Individual Field Plans, updating as needed. We also encourage you to discuss these plans annually with your Team and Supervisor to make sure everything is current.