You are on the Inspire team because you have amazing potential to lead young people to overcome difficulties and influence their world!
Before anyone can lead with effectiveness, they must learn to be able to follow. It’s no coincidence that Jesus, the greatest leader ever, also was able to surrender to, submit to, and carry out everything that His Father asked of Him.
Often sacrifices must be made to lead at our greatest potential. This generation of students is starving for role models, people of integrity and character, living examples of Jesus, that they can look to and fashion their own lives after.
The Inspire Team exists to show a generation that a relationship can change everything for them. Ultimately, we want to see youth form a lasting relationship with Jesus. We want them to become passionate about leading others to this same relationship that has changed everything for them.
As stated in our staff handbook, ION believes it’s important to set clear expectations that a contracted team member will uphold the highest of Biblical standards of conduct, personally and professionally. As a Christian organization, ION is committed to uphold and advance Christian principles, and our Code of Conduct reflects this.
I agree that, as part of the qualifications for this role, I am a Christian who has made a public confession of faith in Jesus Christ through water baptism. I submit to the authority of the Word of God. I will always want to strengthen the Church. I accept without reservations ION’s Code of Ethics & Conduct, and I am committed to upholding it.
Leadership Expectations:
Passion
You have a passion to live your life for Jesus.
You have a living relationship with Jesus.
Your actions/lifestyle reflects that you are living for Jesus.
We need leaders that are passionate about Jesus and passionate about His Church.
Servanthood
The best leaders are the best servants. Jesus was the best example of this in Scripture, best leader ever, but also knew how to serve. You can work with the other leaders on a powerful team.
Commitment
You will attend all the Inspire meetings you have committed to and let your supervisor know if something comes up and you cannot be there. You will show up ready to interact and contribute at meetings.
Character
Character means acting with integrity (Philippians 4:8). Character is what happens when we build and are in constant connection with Jesus. It’s been said that character is who we are when no one else is looking. It is expected that you are committed to growing in your relationship with Jesus. Things like regular church attendance, journaling, note taking, bible reading and prayer, and Sabbath really help in making this happen.
Relational
Build relationships with others. Lead by example. Respect the authorities that God has established. (Romans 13:1-7) Maintain a high standard of sexual morality. This includes refraining from premarital sexual activity, adultery, incest, and the use of pornography. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Romans 1:26-27).
Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in relationships. This includes refraining from behavior such as gossip, cheating, stealing, vulgarity, profanity and harassment (Ephesians 4:25-32). It also means taking the high road in your dating/marriage relationships. Refrain from drunkenness, tobacco products, the abuse of prescription or use of illegal drugs, gambling, and the occult. Refrain from inappropriate use of media and other forms of entertainment. This includes inappropriate movies, music, and other things you can find on the internet.
I affirm the biblical teaching of God’s original and ongoing design for humanity as two distinct sexes, male and female. I do not affirm the resolution of the tension between one’s biological sex and one’s experience of gender by the adoption of an identity contradictory with one’s birth sex. I affirm both singleness and marriage as biblical lifestyles within the Christian community. I affirm that biblical marriage is an exclusive life partnership of love and faithfulness between a man and a woman. Sexual union is reserved for marriage, celibacy is required of the unmarried, and each Christian is called to a life of sexual purity in both thought and action.
A breach in this code of ethics and conduct is cause for discipline up to and including dismissal. Where there is a breach, the following will be considered:
A. The seriousness of your conduct
B. Your employment record
C. Your ability to correct the conduct
D. Actions we have taken for similar conduct by others
E. How your action affects the ministry and testimony of ION
Immediate Removal or Action
A contractor/employee may be discharged immediately for violating ION policies. Examples of reasons considered justification for immediate action would include, but are not limited to:
-Mismanaging confidential information concerning ION constituents, staff or the youth/families that we serve.
-Theft of ION property, coworkers property or any other person’s property
-Refusing or deliberately failing to carry out a reasonable instruction of your supervisor
-Intentional falsification of an employment application, timesheet, expense claim or other ION document
-Using ION equipment, or facilities to falsify documents or information
-Failure to get along with coworkers to the point that morale and productivity suffer -Failure to comply with staff policy
-Professional or personal misconduct detrimental to the rights or safety of coworkers or members
-Failure to report for work/meetings without calling or without an excused absence -Behaviour indicating abuse of alcohol or controlled substances, either illegal or prescribed
-Violation of ION Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy
-Personal conduct of a verbally or physically abusive nature
-Inability to get required Criminal Record Check
-Conviction of a criminal offense while contracted at ION
-Excessive tardiness or unauthorized absences
-Arguing and/or fighting with coworkers, ION partners, youth or families -Using or possessing alcohol or illegal drugs at work or coming to work under the influence of alcohol or mood altering substances
-Using abusive language at work
-Failing to carry out reasonable job assignments
-Violating rules and/or biblical principles adopted by ION
-Unlawful discrimination or harassment
-Possessing any unlawful weapon on the work site
-Using ION property or equipment for personal use without the prior consent of ED -Sexual misconduct in violation of biblical principles described in this Code or those that are in violation of the law
-Failing to declare a real or perceived conflict of interest
-Promotion/endorsement of ideas and behaviors that are not aligned with biblical ethic
The above items are examples of serious misconduct, and the list is not exhaustive. In these cases, the ED of ION must be contacted before any action is taken. I agree to attempt to resolve differences with others by following the Conflict Resolution and Grievance Process Policy. I acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the Code of Ethics and Conduct of ION. If at any time, I find for any reason, I am unable to support principles outlined in this document or the doctrinal or lifestyle standards, constitution and by-laws, policies, or procedures of this organization, I will gracefully resign from my position or, I understand that my contract may be terminated.