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Reliant's risk levels are meant to provide definition to the various levels of threat that Reliant perceives is present at various international locations. Reliant will work with the Field Leader and any approved third party decision makers (sending network, sending church, etc) to gauge threats, and then ultimately decide on the appropriate risk level.
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Reliant's Risk Levels
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Reliant Risk Tolerance
Every individual and organization has different tolerances for risk. One philosophy is not better than another, but knowing (and clearly defining) the risk tolerance (philosophy) is of great importance. With that in mind, Reliant's leadership has worked to clearly define Reliant's organizational tolerance for risk. Our tolerance for risk flows from our theology of risk. In general, Reliant believes that for the Christian, God has removed the ultimate risk by securing our eternal status before God the Father. And with the ultimate risk removed, the Christian is empowered to take Godly risks for the sake of God's Mission. For more information, please refer to Reliant's official Theology of Risk Statement.
It is our hope that Reliant's organizational risk tolerance will empower Reliant missionaries to take Godly risks for the sake of His mission. However, not every risk is wise or even possible for Reliant to facilitate. Please refer to the following chart to get a detailed look at Reliant's tolerance for risk in various situations.
Risk Factor | Moderate | High | Extreme |
Government Scrutiny/Interrogation | Expulsion | Short Term Detention | Long Term Detention/Execution |
Political Stability | Street Protests | Routine Infighting | Active War Zones |
Economy | Fluctuating Currency | Limitation of Cash and Commodities | No Access to Cash or Commodities |
General Terrorism | Wrong Place/Wrong Time | General Targeting of Group | Specific Targeting |
Sexual Assault | Cat Calls | Groping | Rape |
Targeted Bodily Harm | Mugging or Minor Assault | Physical Assault | Martyrdom |
Health Hazards | Routine Vaccines | Diseases with Minor Lingering Effects | Major Diseases with Long Term Effects or Likely Death |
Natural/Environmental | Minor Weather Patterns | Routine Risk for Severe Weather | Major Severe Weather Continually |
Isolation | Reasonable Access to Civilization | Moderate Distance from Civilization | Off the Grid |
Reliant's risk tolerance chart will define final risk levels for the various locations in which Reliant has team members or new locations Reliant partners wish to send teams. Once a risk level has been finalized, Reliant will work with the Field Leader and any approved third-party decision makers to begin appropriate crisis preparation based on the threat level. For more details on how Reliant will work with the team in crisis preparation, please refer to the Crisis Preparation section in the international crisis management field manual.
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