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| - | ====== | + | ====== Staff Handbook |
| //(Applies to all long-term staff, volunteers, and short-term workers such as student missionaries)// | //(Applies to all long-term staff, volunteers, and short-term workers such as student missionaries)// | ||
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| * The Spirit of Prophecy | * The Spirit of Prophecy | ||
| * The principles of Christian service | * The principles of Christian service | ||
| - | * The mission and objectives of DTM | + | * The mission and strategic |
| Spiritual life is the foundation of all work. Without daily communion with God, ministry becomes ineffective. | Spiritual life is the foundation of all work. Without daily communion with God, ministry becomes ineffective. | ||
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| General guideline (unless otherwise specified by department): | General guideline (unless otherwise specified by department): | ||
| - | * Start: | + | * Start time: |
| - | * Midday rest: meal and rest 12:00-13:00 | + | * Midday rest and meal |
| - | * End: 16:00 | + | * End time: |
| * Friday: Work ends at 12:00 to allow Sabbath preparation | * Friday: Work ends at 12:00 to allow Sabbath preparation | ||
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| * Illness or medical care | * Illness or medical care | ||
| * Family emergency | * Family emergency | ||
| - | * Approved ministry | + | * Approved ministry |
| * Approved leave or rest | * Approved leave or rest | ||
| * Official appointments | * Official appointments | ||
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| * Assigned tasks | * Assigned tasks | ||
| - | * Department projects | + | * Department projects |
| * Training | * Training | ||
| * Maintenance and cleaning | * Maintenance and cleaning | ||
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| ==== Borrowing Policy ==== | ==== Borrowing Policy ==== | ||
| - | Before borrowing any ministry property: | + | Not everything may be borrowed. |
| - | * Obtain permission from the responsible leader | + | * Obtain permission from the DTM materials manager |
| * Record the loan when required | * Record the loan when required | ||
| * Use the equipment carefully and responsibly | * Use the equipment carefully and responsibly | ||
| * Return promptly and in good condition | * Return promptly and in good condition | ||
| * Report any damage immediately | * Report any damage immediately | ||
| + | * Respect any written policies in place | ||
| ==== Includes ==== | ==== Includes ==== | ||
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| ===== 9. Meals and Health ===== | ===== 9. Meals and Health ===== | ||
| - | Staff are responsible | + | To maintain clear minds and healthy bodies so that we may give the Lord our best service, staff are encouraged |
| - | We encourage: | + | * Vegetarian, whole-food diet |
| + | * Good breakfast and lunch | ||
| + | * Light evening meal when necessary | ||
| + | * Regular exercise and adequate rest | ||
| - | * A vegetarian, whole-food diet | + | ==== Meal Provision ==== |
| - | * A good breakfast and lunch | + | |
| - | * A light evening meal when possible | + | |
| - | * Regular exercise | + | |
| - | * Adequate rest | + | |
| - | Healthy workers serve God more effectively. | + | DTM provides one simple vegetarian meal each workday in the afternoon, along with: |
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| + | * Charcoal and propane | ||
| + | * Stove and kitchen space | ||
| + | * Basic vegetarian food supplies | ||
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| + | Staff share meal preparation responsibilities. | ||
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| + | ==== Kitchen Policy ==== | ||
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| + | The staff kitchen is vegetarian only. | ||
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| + | * No meat or animal flesh products may be prepared, cooked, or served | ||
| + | * Clean the kitchen and utensils after each use | ||
| - | Kitchen facilities are shared. Staff coordinate cooking responsibilities among themselves. | ||
| ===== 10. Lifestyle and Christian Standards ===== | ===== 10. Lifestyle and Christian Standards ===== | ||
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| ===== 11. Entertainment Guidelines ===== | ===== 11. Entertainment Guidelines ===== | ||
| - | While godly music is good, please do not play music in the work areas during work hours. Here are several reasons: | + | While godly music is good, playing |
| * Be respectful; not everyone has identical music standards. | * Be respectful; not everyone has identical music standards. | ||
| * Much so-called Christian music has worldly standards mixed in. | * Much so-called Christian music has worldly standards mixed in. | ||
| - | * Music can be distracting to yourself and to those around you. Distractions lead to reduced productivity and increased errors. | + | * Sound carries throughout the building. |
| - | Based on Philippians 4:8, we choose media that is true, noble, pure, and uplifting. | + | In your leisure time, based on Philippians 4:8, choose media that is true, noble, pure, and uplifting. |
| Encouraged | Encouraged | ||
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