Northview Church requires staff to behave in such a way as to provide a christlike example in all of our relationships including leaders, volunteers and attenders. God’s Word teaches us that certain attributes are desired, including: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-24). Staff members should avoid situations that may invite temptation or appear compromising to others. Please see specific examples below:
APPROPRIATE INTERACTIONS WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX
During the course of Northview Church related ministry or work, staff members may not ride alone in a car with a person of the opposite sex or go out to lunch, dinner, movies or other events alone with a person of the opposite sex. This guideline will not apply if both individuals are unmarried, or when the individuals are related by family or marriage.
Northview Staff members may not:
- Cohabitate with any one of the opposite sex if unmarried
- Demonstrate questionable physical affection
- Counsel alone with anyone of the opposite gender off-site
- Meet with or counsel anyone of the opposite sex on-site when any of the following circumstances exist:
- Other staff are not present within view of the meeting location
- The meeting location does not have a door with an uncovered window
In addition to these guidelines, staff members are required to be aware of and comply with Northview Church’s policy prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE
Staff members may not possess, distribute, sell or be under the influence of illegal drugs at any time. The legal use of prescribed drugs is permitted on the job only if it does not impair a staff member’s ability to perform the essential functions of his/her job effectively and in a safe manner that does not endanger other individuals in the workplace.
Driving while under the influence, providing alcohol to minors, public intoxication or other criminal violation of drug or alcohol related statutes is prohibited. Any employee convicted of violating drug or alcohol statutes is in violation of this policy and must notify the Human Resources Director within three (3) calendar days of the conviction.
The staff members of Northview Church may not possess or be under the influence of alcohol during normal working hours or during church-sponsored gatherings or events. Staff members are required to use prudence and good judgment regarding use of alcohol during informal or social gatherings.
Use of any type of tobacco products inside any Northview Church facility is prohibited.
DUTY TO REPORT ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND GUILTY PLEAS
Notify Human Resources in writing within the earlier of three (3) calendar days or immediately upon reporting to work of any arrest, conviction or entry of a guilty plea for any criminal offense, or immediately upon reporting to work following such arrest, conviction or plea entry, whichever is earlier. This obligation does not apply to minor traffic tickets or citations.