For all missionaries working through the previous rollout of required courses and the associated new and updated policies (June 14-August 15, 2021), check out the helpful Getting Started and General Questions page. |
Reliant staff are dedicated to furthering the Gospel and are committed to upholding high standards of ethical, professional, and Christian behavior. Nevertheless, it is necessary on a regular basis to remind ourselves of how we should ensure that all individuals, including staff, volunteers, and those to whom we minister, are treated with honor, respect, and dignity as image-bearers of God. For this reason, all Reliant staff will need to complete annual training courses on harassment prevention and child abuse awareness.
Overview of Required Courses
All courses are web-based, include quizzes, and do not need to be completed in one session. For most staff, the training will take about 3 hours. For staff in supervisory or leadership roles, the training will take about 4 hours and will include an additional module specifically for managers on preventing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. For descriptions of who is a supervisor or leader, see Role Definitions.
Child Safety Courses | Required or Optional | |
-1.5 hours Trigger Warning: This course contains details regarding sexual abuse involving children. This may be triggering to survivors of trauma. Please reach out to Julie Thomas, HR Compliance Officer, at julie.thomas@reliant.org to discuss alternative training options, if needed. |
| Required training for All Staff | Vendor: MinistrySafe New and Existing Staff Instructions These courses are accessed via a link that will be emailed to you. 
- Once you click on the link and log in with your Reliant email and password, you will see a list of available courses on the bar to the left. Please select the course titled: Awareness Training. All staff are required to take the Awareness Training.
- All staff may also take the Skillful Screening but it is not required.
- Training videos are designed to be completed at each trainee’s pace. You may close the page entirely and return to the point you previously paused. However, the Ministry Safe system does not save the point that you last completed. Before closing the page, please make note of your ‘spot’ (example: Section 4, 15:45). To return to the training, click on the unique link that was initially emailed to you from MinistrySafe.
- MinistrySafe will track the completion of each course. You will receive an email from MinistrySafe providing you with a completion certificate. This certificate is for your records. MinistrySafe will notify Reliant that you have completed the course.
Lost the Training Link Email? Or never received it?Email learning@reliant.org |
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2.25 hours - This optional course is in addition to the Awareness Training
| Optional training for All Staff |
Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Courses | Required or Optional | Access the Course |
Preventing Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Christian Workplace - 1.5 hours | Required training for All Staff | Vendor: Telios Teaches New Staff Instructions New Staff: this course is accessed via a link that will be emailed to you. Select "click here to set your password" where it says, "In order to log in please click here to set your password". 
- Enter your Reliant email address (ending with @reliant.org).
- You will receive an email with instructions on how to set your password.
- After creating a password, you can return to the courses via the Telios Teaches Site.
- Once you log in, Please select the course titled: Preventing Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Christian Workplace.
- Training videos are designed to be completed at each trainee’s pace. You may close the page entirely and return to the point you previously paused. To return to the training, log back into Telios Teaches with your Reliant email address and password. Select the training you need to complete and it will return you to your previous spot in the course.
- Telios will track the completion of each course and will notify Reliant.
Forgot Password?Click the "Forgot Password" link to receive instructions on resetting your password. |
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Existing Staff Instructions Existing Staff: this course can be accessed via an email from Telios Teaches notifying you that you have been enrolled. Click on "Login to your account" at the bottom of the email. 
- Enter your Reliant email address (ending with @reliant.org) and your password.
- If you have forgotten your password, click the "Forgot Password" link to receive instructions on resetting your password. After creating a password, you can return to the courses via the Telios Teaches Site.
- Once you log in, Please select the course titled: Preventing Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Christian Workplace.
- Training videos are designed to be completed at each trainee’s pace. You may close the page entirely and return to the point you previously paused. To return to the training, log back into Telios Teaches with your Reliant email address and password. Select the training you need to complete and it will return you to your previous spot in the course.
- Telios will track the completion of each course and will notify Reliant.
Forgot Password?Click the "Forgot Password" link to receive instructions on resetting your password. |
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- This course is in addition to the All Staff course
- This is a new 2021 course
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| Vendor: Telios Teaches New Supervisor & Leader Instructions New Supervisors & Leaders: this course is accessed via a link that will be emailed to you. Select "click here to set your password" where it says, "In order to log in please click here to set your password".
- Enter your Reliant email address (ending with @reliant.org).
- You will receive an email with instructions on how to set your password.
- After creating a password, you can return to the courses via the Telios Teaches Site.
- Once you log in, Please select the course titled: Quelling Misconduct: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers.
- Training videos are designed to be completed at each trainee’s pace. You may close the page entirely and return to the point you previously paused. To return to the training, log back into Telios Teaches with your Reliant email address and password. Select the training you need to complete and it will return you to your previous spot in the course.
- Telios will track the completion of each course and will notify Reliant.
Forgot Password?Click the "Forgot Password" link to receive instructions on resetting your password.
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Existing Supervisor & Leader Instructions Existing Supervisors & Leaders: this course can be accessed via an email from Telios Teaches notifying you that you have been enrolled. Click on "Login to your account" at the bottom of the email.
- Enter your Reliant email address (ending with @reliant.org) and your password.
- If you have forgotten your password, click the "Forgot Password" link to receive instructions on resetting your password. After creating a password, you can return to the courses via the Telios Teaches Site.
- Once you log in, Please select the course titled: Quelling Misconduct: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers.
- Training videos are designed to be completed at each trainee’s pace. You may close the page entirely and return to the point you previously paused. To return to the training, log back into Telios Teaches with your Reliant email address and password. Select the training you need to complete and it will return you to your previous spot in the course.
- Telios will track the completion of each course and will notify Reliant.
Forgot Password?Click the "Forgot Password" link to receive instructions on resetting your password. |
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Associated Policies & Information
Each of our required training courses is associated with one of the following Reliant Policies.
Role Definitions
If you are unsure of which courses you should take,
| All Staff | All active Missionary Staff including Associates, Interns, Supervisors, and Leaders |
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| Supervisors & Leaders | Any staff member who is a Supervisor of another Reliant staff member OR is a Pastor, Minister, Manager, or Director |
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Timeframe for Completion
| New Hires | Will be assigned the training during onboarding and will have 30 days to complete these courses. |
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| Existing Staff | Existing staff will complete the training courses during the Annual Required Education season. They will have 60 days to complete these courses. |
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Non-Compliance
| New Hires | If a new hire does not complete mandatory training courses, - Upon due date: A reminder email is sent to staff member and supervisor
- 30 days after due date: An email is sent to staff member and supervisor detailing the consequences of non-compliance
- 60 days after due date: Staff member is placed on paid leave
- 90 days after due date: Staff member termination of employment
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| Existing Staff | If a staff member does not complete mandatory training courses, - Upon training window closing/due date: A reminder email is sent to staff member and supervisor
- 30 days after due date: An email is sent to staff member and supervisor detailing the consequences of non-compliance
- 60 days after due date: Staff member is placed on paid leave
- 90 days after due date: Staff member termination of employment
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Exception Requests
Staff can submit an Exception Request for extenuating circumstances by emailing HR Compliance Officer (Julie Thomas - julie.thomas@reliant.org) and copying their Program Team (if applicable) and Supervisor. The Exception Request should include a detailed explanation of the reason for the request.