Columbia Grove Staff Statement of Ethics

Members of Columbia Grove Staff are expected to exhibit a Christ-centered, servant attitude in the way that they carry out their responsibilities.

• Columbia Grove Staff are members of the church and agree to live by the commitments of membership.
• Columbia Grove Staff agree to the Covenant Affirmations and will refrain from advocating doctrines not included in such a way as to cause dissension.
• Columbia Grove Staff will follow and respect the leadership of the church.  Response time to phone calls and e-mails from co-workers should be fast and considerate.
• Columbia Grove Staff will exhibit a “whatever it takes” attitude in all tasks they are asked to undertake (Matthew 5:41).
• Columbia Grove Staff will make their own spiritual and professional growth a top priority.
• Columbia Grove Staff will exhibit integrity and represent the church appropriately at all times, as in the following:

•  Although much care will be given on a personal level to restore the individual, sexual sins (such as fornication, adultery, improper use of Columbia Grove’s computers for pornographic material, etc.) may result in immediate termination of employment.
• Other public sins (stealing, drunkenness, abuse of others, etc.) that reflect poorly on the cause of Christ and the reputation of this church will be dealt with severely and may result in immediate termination of employment.
• Columbia Grove Staff will abstain completely from drinking alcohol in excess or using recreational drugs.
• All church data will be used in complete confidentiality and will not be given out for public or commercial use.

• Columbia Grove Staff will be “above reproach” in all areas of contact with the opposite sex.  This includes:

• In the office, never meeting alone with someone of the other sex behind a closed door without a window.
• Outside of the office, married staff may only meet alone with a person of the opposite sex (not his/her spouse) in places that are clearly visible and public (Ie. a coffee shop), in a setting where the meeting can be reasonably assumed as professional.
• Single staff do not meet (or ride in car) with a married person of the opposite sex alone.

• Columbia Grove Staff are to take the initiative to think and innovate creatively and to not be afraid of failure if it occurs when giving 100%.
• Columbia Grove Staff value punctuality on all occasions.
• Columbia Grove Staff are to model the habits we are promoting for all church members: 1) regular worship attendance, 2) involvement in a Connection Group and 3) a lifestyle of generosity and service. Consistent failure to practice these habits may result in termination.
• Columbia Grove Staff give permission for their giving records to be checked to confirm (via the Financial Secretary, without specific numbers given) that they are modeling a lifestyle of generosity.
• Columbia Grove Staff will exhibit a positive attitude at all times and will never talk negatively about congregants, other staff members or staff decisions to anyone on staff or in the church.  Decisions can be discussed thoroughly in staff meetings, but will be supported publicly.
• As many delicate and personal issues are addressed within a church setting, complete confidentiality is required for all staff meetings and staff conversations.  However, you should never promise anyone who confides in you (when in your church capacity) that you will not share it with someone else on staff if it is appropriate.

I certify that the above statement was explained to me and I fully understand and agree:

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Staff Signature                                Staff Name (Print)                             Date

COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE POLICY

The use of Columbia Grove computers, servers, software, e-mail, system network ("Network"), and Internet access is a privilege and may be revoked at any time. All authorized employees, staff, and volunteers ("Users") are responsible for complying with this Computer and Internet Use Policy. Failure to do so will subject the User to discipline and/or termination.

1. Permitted Uses: Columbia Grove's computers, servers, related software, e-mail, Network, Internet access, and live feeds of audio and video programs are to be used for authorized Columbia Grove business only. Permitted business uses include using e-mail to communicate with Columbia Grove’s donors, attenders, business associates, fellow employees and staff members, and conducting authorized Columbia Grove-related Internet research. Users must close web browsers and end programs after each use.

2. Prohibited Computer Activities/Uses: Use of Columbia Grove’s computers, system networks, and Internet access for personal reasons is prohibited. Users may not change the original computer settings or passwords. In addition, email applications and web browsers shall not be set to open automatically when the computer starts. Such programs must be opened manually.

3. Prohibited System Network and Internet Activities/Uses: Prohibited system network and Internet activities include, but are not limited to, e-mailing, Internet surfing, playing computer games, instant messaging, online banking, or purchasing online for non-business purposes. Users are also prohibited from installing, running, downloading, copying, sending or processing programs, application, and non-business files, data and/or other information without their supervisor's authorization.

4. Prohibited Materials and Content: Any offensive, harassing, criminal and/or illegal activity, any displays of fraudulent, sexually oriented and/or explicit materials will result in strict discipline and/or immediate termination. Users encountering such material and/or activity should report it to their supervisor immediately.

 5. Privileged and Confidential Information: All of Columbia Grove’s computer files, documents, compilations, donor lists, member lists, and any other information stored or used on its computers and Network are private, privileged and confidential. They shall be accessed and used for authorized Columbia Grove business only. Said information shall not be copied, downloaded, uploaded, and/or removed from Columbia Grove’s computers and Network without the express written permission of Columbia Grove's Director of Operations.

6. Network Integrity and Virus Protection: Users shall not open any unknown e-mails, files, or website links from the Network or Internet. If a User has detected a possible virus, the User shall contact his/her supervisor and the system administrator immediately.

7. Export Restrictions: Programs or files containing encryption technology cannot be placed on the computers and Network or transmitted in any way outside the United States without prior written authorization from a Columbia Grove supervisor.

8. Disclaimer of Liability: Columbia Grove will not be held responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising out of the use of its computer or Network resources.

9. Waiver of Privacy: Columbia Grove reserves the right to audit its computers, servers and network at any time, including monitoring computer activities, Internet accessed sites, e-mails sent and received, and all downloaded or uploaded files and data. Columbia Grove’s Users waive any right to privacy in anything they create, store, send or receive via a Columbia Grove computer or through Columbia Grove’s Network. ALL passwords will be uniform and universal.

10. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Licenses: Users shall comply with all software licenses, copyrights and all other state and federal laws governing intellectual property and online activity. Users may not load, share or use any unlicensed software on Columbia Grove’s computers and Network or in conducting business on behalf of Columbia Grove.

11. Signing and Filing: Each User must sign and file a copy of this Policy with the Human Resources Department as a condition of employment and access to Columbia Grove’s computers, equipment, and Network.

I have read and agree to comply with this Columbia Grove Computer and Internet Use Policy. I understand that a violation of this Policy may result in disciplinary actions, including termination.

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Signature of Employee                          Print Name                         Date

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Signature of Supervisor                           Print Name                   Date