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, there will be additional training that will take about 3 hours and will include modules 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

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Sexual Abuse Awareness Training -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 & Existing Staff: These courses are accessed via a link that will be emailed to you. 

  1. 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: Sexual Abuse Awareness Training. All staff is required to take the Awareness Training. 
  2. All staff may also take the Skillful Screening but it is not required.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 hr@reliant.org


Skillful Screening - 2.25 hours

Optional training for All Staff

(in addition to the Awareness Training)




Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Courses

Required or Optional

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Preventing Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Christian Workplace - 1.5 hours 



Required training for All Staff


Vendor: Telios Teaches


New & Existing Staff: this course is accessed via LEARN. 

  1. You will receive an email from learn@reliant.org once you have been enrolled in this course.
  2. Log into LEARN with your Reliant email address (ending with @reliant.org).
  3. Once you log in, scroll down to the bottom of your dashboard to the "My Courses" section.
  4. Find the course titled: Preventing Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Christian Workplace, and click, "Start".
  5. Training videos are designed to be completed at each trainee’s pace. You may close the page entirely and return to the course to complete it at a later time if needed. To return to the training, log back into LEARN with your Reliant credentials. Go back to "My Courses" and select "resume" on the training you need to complete and it will return you to your course.
  6. LEARN will track the completion of each course so you will not need to notify Reliant.


Manager Training: Quelling Misconduct - 2.5 hours


Required training for Supervisor & Leaders only


Vendor: Telios Teaches


New & Existing Supervisors & Leaders: this course is accessed via LEARN.

  1. Log into LEARN with your Reliant email address (ending with @reliant.org).
  2. Once you log in, scroll down to the bottom of your dashboard to the "My Courses" section.
  3. Find the course titled: Manager Training: Quelling Misconduct, and click, "Start".
  4. Training videos are designed to be completed at each trainee’s pace. You may close the page entirely and return to the course to complete it at a later time if needed. To return to the training, log back into LEARN with your Reliant credentials. Go back to "My Courses" and select "resume" on the training you need to complete and it will return you to your course.
  5. LEARN will track the completion of each course so you will not need to notify Reliant.



Contact Information for Questions or Help

Associated Policies & Information

Role Definitions

If you are unsure of which courses you should take, use the chart below to determine what role you fall under. If you are still not sure, contact your Program Team.

All StaffAll active staff members including Associates, Interns, Supervisors, and Leaders
Supervisors & LeadersAny staff member who is a Supervisor of another Reliant staff member OR is a Pastor, Minister, Manager, or Director

Timeframe for Completion

New HiresWill be assigned the training during onboarding and will have 30 days to complete these courses. 
Existing StaffExisting staff will complete the training courses during the Annual Required Education season. They will have 60 days to complete these courses.

Non-Compliance

New Hires

If a new hire does not complete mandatory training courses,

  1. Upon due date: A reminder email is sent to staff member and supervisor
  2. 30 days after due date: An email is sent to the staff member and supervisor detailing the consequences of non-compliance
  3. 60 days after due date: Staff member is placed on paid leave
  4. 90 days after due date: Staff member termination of employment
Existing Staff

If a staff member does not complete mandatory training courses,

  1. Upon training window closing/due date: A reminder email is sent to staff member and supervisor
  2. 30 days after due date: An email is sent to the staff member and supervisor detailing the consequences of non-compliance
  3. 60 days after due date: Staff member is placed on paid leave
  4. 90 days after due date: Staff member termination of employment

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.