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Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.  Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)

At Reliant, we understand that social media can be a meaningful way to connect with others. The online environment is based on communications and relationships — rich soil for Gospel work and related ministry such as Ministry Team Development (MTD).

However, the use of using social media also presents certain challenges and carries with it certain responsibilities. What we say and do reflects not only on ourselves but also on our families, partner churches and ministries, Reliant, and Jesus Christ. These guidelines are established to assist you in using good judgment and in making responsible decisions about your social media and other online activities.

This standard applies to all Reliant employees and associates.

Guidelines

In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Due to the ever-changing nature of social media, these guidelines may be modified at any time and at Reliant’s sole discretion.

For the purposes of the current version of these guidelines, social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet. This includes posting to your own or someone else's blog, journal or diary, personal website, social networking or affinity website, web bulletin board, or a chat room, whether or not associated or affiliated with Reliant, as well as any other form of electronic communication.

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Carefully read these guidelines, Reliant's Code of Conduct, the Political Expression and Activity Policy, and the Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy to ensure that your communications are consistent with those policies. Inappropriate communications that include discriminatory remarks, harassment, threats of violence, and/or similar inappropriate or unlawful conduct will not be tolerated and will subject you to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Make sure you are always honest and accurate when communicating information or news, and if you make a mistake, correct it quickly. Be open about any previous posts you have altered. Remember that the Internet archives almost everything; therefore, even deleted postings can be searched. Never post any information that you know to be false about Reliant, your partner church or ministry, or any individuals employed by or volunteering on behalf of these organizations. Avoid posting rumors.

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Do not post confidential or private information about your partner church or ministry, individuals you work with or minister to, or any Reliant information that is not publicly available (which includes but is not limited to internal reports, policies, procedures, or other internal business or ministry-related confidential communications).

Media contacts

Employees and associates should never speak to the media on Reliant's behalf unless expressly requested by Reliant to do so; otherwise, all media inquiries should be directed to Reliant Management at [insert email address] communications@reliant.org.

For more information

If you have questions or need further guidance, please contact your Program Team Lead or hr@reliant.org.