Dismissal from the Team:
The Mission Society is a disciplined Christian organization with regulated standards in the areas of conduct, dress, and lifestyle. Team members, leaders, and staff adhere strictly to the mission’s policies and are subject to dismissal for violations, without refund or reimbursement. In rare cases, a team member(s) can be dismissed from the team and sent home — at his/her expense. The following are grounds for dismissal from a team:
Ø Drinking alcohol or using tobacco products - While the Mission Society does not hold a philosophy of not consuming alcohol or using tobacco products; we do presume that use of alcohol and smoking is a delicate social and cultural matter, which becomes especially confusing in a cross-cultural setting. There are many Peruvians that struggle with the addiction to alcohol and tobacco the problems associated with their effects. The addiction in fact may start at a very young age.
It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything that will cause your brother to fall(Rom. 14:21).
Therefore, we ask that all members of The Mission Society short-term teams agree to abstain from using alcohol or tobacco products for the duration of the trip, including during transit and on planes, regardless of who may or may not be watching.
Ø The use, sale, purchase, or possession of any illegal substances
Ø Immoral relationships
Ø Creating serious problems within the team
The Mission Society Missionary, Team Leaders, and sending organization will work together on team discipline, if necessary. The Mission Society Team Leaders make the final decision whether or not to dismiss and send home a team member.
We are looking forward to seeing you when you arrive. It will be a pleasure serving with you. Should you need anything or have any questions, please let us know.
Ø Drinking alcohol or using tobacco products - While the Mission Society does not hold a philosophy of not consuming alcohol or using tobacco products; we do presume that use of alcohol and smoking is a delicate social and cultural matter, which becomes especially confusing in a cross-cultural setting. There are many Peruvians that struggle with the addiction to alcohol and tobacco the problems associated with their effects. The addiction in fact may start at a very young age.
It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything that will cause your brother to fall(Rom. 14:21).
Therefore, we ask that all members of The Mission Society short-term teams agree to abstain from using alcohol or tobacco products for the duration of the trip, including during transit and on planes, regardless of who may or may not be watching.
Ø The use, sale, purchase, or possession of any illegal substances
Ø Immoral relationships
Ø Creating serious problems within the team
The Mission Society Missionary, Team Leaders, and sending organization will work together on team discipline, if necessary. The Mission Society Team Leaders make the final decision whether or not to dismiss and send home a team member.
We are looking forward to seeing you when you arrive. It will be a pleasure serving with you. Should you need anything or have any questions, please let us know.
