Ever Wondered…What Do They Really Do?
Ever Wondered…What Do They Really Do?
Starting with this edition of InBrief (January 2023), we will be introducing 2 different departments in our organization by asking 2 simple questions: What do they do? And who works with that department?
First up are Church Relations and People Services:
Church Relations
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Church Relations exists to encourage, empower, and equip churches that are connected to TeachBeyond through you!
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We work as part of the sending triangle: TeachBeyond members (you!), your church, and TeachBeyond - all working together for a successful ministry!
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We do this by connecting over coffee, discussing questions/concerns, sending cards, and sharing resources on topics like commissioning services and supporting missionaries during the holidays.
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Our main goal is to strengthen the relationship you already have with your church. You can be assured that we don’t ask your church(es) for money but seek to be a blessing to your church as they support you!
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Do you have a church that you would like us to connect with to thank or encourage them? Do you have questions about what this looks like? Send us an email at churches@teachbeyond.org.
Church Relations Team (CANUSA):
Brittany Mann - Director
Josh Horstman - Coach
Bill Bateman - Coach
The People Services Department of TeachBeyond is here to serve our members in all employment related matters to ensure that they can most effectively serve in their roles.
Director of Global People Services – Monica Bonifield
PEOPLE SERVICES? peopleservices@teachbeyond.org
Handles member questions on:
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New member onboarding and administrative processing
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Job roles, descriptions, and reviews
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Promotions and internal job transitions
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Policy information
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Employment compliance and totalization
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Home assignment and field leaves (study, sabbatical, medical, personal)
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Ending service
Staff members:
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Veronica Gerace - European Regional Coordinator
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Maria Festen - Assistant Director of People Services
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Annette Isaac - Administrative Coordinator
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David Gordon - Administrative Coordinator (Compliance officer)
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Cheryl Bostrom - Study Leave Coordinator
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Tessa Sydnor - Sabbatical Coordinator
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Martine Shoemaker - Home Assignments, Leaves, & Totalization Coordinator
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Erica Evans - HRIS Specialist
BENEFITS Canada: benefits.ca@teachbeyond.org USA: benefits.us@teachbeyond.org
Handles payroll and benefits requests, such as:
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Medical and life insurance set-up and changes
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Retirement plan set-up and changes
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Support schedule updates
Staff members:
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Barb Loewen – Canadian Benefits Coordinator
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Patrick Thomspon – US Benefits Coordinator
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Kim Thompson – Administrative Assistant
SAFEGUARDING (CHILD PROTECTION) safeguarding@teachbeyond.org
Handles safeguarding policy, training, and addresses issues that arise
Staff members:
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Bronwen Coe – Safeguarding Lead
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Alison Neuman – Safeguarding Administrator
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Matthew Godfrey – Safeguarding Specialist