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Sabbatical Proposal Should Include
- Reason for requesting the sabbatical
- Proposed dates of the sabbatical
- Potential benefits to the individual
- Potential benefits to the church or ministry
- Plan for covering job responsibilities during the sabbatical
- Specific goals and objectives for the sabbatical (books to read, travel involved, journaling, etc.)
- A summary of any anticipated expenses related to the sabbatical
- Proposal should be submitted at least 3 months prior to beginning of the requested sabbatical. (Reliant's approval process for proposals generally takes up to one week).
Post-Sabbatical Reports Should Include
- Spiritual benefits gained from the sabbatical
- Personal benefits gained from the sabbatical
- Benefits to the local church or ministry (if applicable)
- Summary of how well you met your goals and objectives for the sabbatical
- Summary of how your sabbatical went from your spouse's perspective (if applicable)
Sabbatical Expenses that generally are reimbursable
- Reasonable expenses for travel, meals, and lodging for the employee to participate in activities in which the intent is for training, mentoring, intense study, meditation and reflection or similar purposes
- Meal per diem can be given for time away from home of 14 days or more
- Spousal and family travel, meals or lodging expenses must be deemed reasonable and necessary and are taxable if approved.
- Books, conferences, study courses (Reliant Education Reimbursement Program may apply)
- Reliant Sabbatical approval is required before any expenses can be reimbursed
- Please inquire with the Reliant Finance Department before making major purchases and plans, to ensure the costs will be eligible for reimbursement.
Emergency "Sabbatical"/Leave
- This policy is not meant to address issues related to an emergency leave or a paid or unpaid leave of absence. These can mistakenly be treated or referred to as "sabbaticals." These requests will be handled and processed on a case-by-case basis by Missionary Resources.
Reporting Abuse
- Any abuse or misuse of an approved sabbatical granted by Reliant should be reported directly to the Missionary Resources Director. This could include a missionary returning to work during the time or simply treating the sabbatical like a long, extended paid vacation.
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