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Physical Safety
Safety Guide
As a leader, review the Safety Guide. This document outlines Reliant's commitment to a safe and healthy workplace. It details what should be done in the case of an accident either while at work or while driving along with links to the Incident Report.
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Incident/Near-Miss Report - form that must be completed withing within 24 hours of event.
Emotional & Spiritual Safety
Just as leaders have a responsibility for the physical safety of employees and volunteers, the emotional and spiritual safety of your entire team must be a high priority. Working in a ministry setting is a unique employment experience, whether you work 5 hours a week or 50. High levels of stress and burnout are prevalent among those in ministry. The immensely personal nature of the work may lead to blurred relational boundaries, unreasonable expectations of staff, and even spiritual and emotional abuse. Caring for the safety of your staff is essential for a effective and fruitful ministry.
Some strategies for keeping your work/ministry environment safe and healthy:
- Focus on your emotional and spiritual health as a leader
- Foster routine, open, and transparent communication with your team members about work pressures, frustrations, and barriers
- Recognize and reward the hard work of your team
- Encourage a healthy work-life balance and model it yourself
- Promote a regular Sabbath observation
- Address team member's concerns about an unhealthy or unsafe environment promptly and appropriately
Some Resources
11 Ways to Protect Your Spirit from the Demands of Pastoral Ministry (article)
Do’s & Don’t's of Emotionally Caring for Your Church Staff (article)
The Emotionally Healthy Church (book)
A Church Called Tov (book)
When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse (book)
