1. River Valley Corporate Chaplaincy

2. Helping Your Employees Be Better Employees Senior Chaplain Paul Northcut P O Box 3256 (479) 967-6327 Russellville, AR 72811 crossandshield@cox-internet.com

3. What is River Valley Corporate Chaplaincy A division of Cross & Shield Ministries, Inc. A division of Cross & Shield Ministries, Inc. R.V.C.C. provides pastoral care for employees and their immediate families. R.V.C.C. provides pastoral care for employees and their immediate families. R.V.C.C. works in partnership with HISPANIC- AMERICAN MISSION to provide Chaplaincy services to the Hispanic community in the workplace. R.V.C.C. works in partnership with HISPANIC- AMERICAN MISSION to provide Chaplaincy services to the Hispanic community in the workplace.

4. What is River Valley Corporate Chaplaincy A unique service designed to make your workplace better - and more productive. The Chaplain is there to offer guidance and counsel for almost any situation that arises. Employee problems have a negative effect on their job performance, attendance and safety. Having a Chaplain to talk with can make a big difference in the employee’s personal life and the company’s bottom line.

5. YOUR E MPLOYEE A SSISTANCE P ROGRAM is vital to the well-being of your employees - and the overall success of your business. Why have a Chaplain as part of your E. A. P. ? Police and fire departments, hospitals and the military have long had chaplains as part of their E.A.P. team. have long had chaplains as part of their E.A.P. team. After September 11, 2001 the chaplain’s role in the corporate world took on much greater significance. Wise employers recognized the benefits that a chaplain can provide.

6. Why Chaplains the Workplace? Why Chaplains in the Workplace? Today, many companies are acutely aware of a pressing need for one-on-one assistance for their employees while on the job. A large percentage of people do not have any relationship with a church or organized religious group. Employees are rushed for time, their beliefs and personal needs take a back seat to the meetings, deadlines and agendas of the workplace. Yet, the problems at home don't go away...they are simply brought, as emotional baggage, to work each day.

7. Why Chaplains in the Workplace? 17% of the workforce will experience a crisis event that will interrupt or adversely effect their work activity. 46% of employees who leave their jobs do so because of a feeling of not being valued. 70% of the workforce today do not have a religious faith, that they practice. (Department of Labor statistics)

8. It says something important to - It says something important to - the community about you & your business. It says you recognize the importance of the spiritual aspect of life. It says something important to - It says something important to - your employees. It says that you genuinely care about their well-being. Remember, your employees are one of your most important assets. Why a Chaplain Your Workplace? Why a Chaplain in Your Workplace?

9. Sometimes we all come to the end of our rope. Who can your employees turn to when things go wrong? The Chaplain is available for times like these.

10. What are some legal concerns attached to providing Chaplaincy Programs in the workplace? R.V.C.C. chaplains are familiar with - and work within the parameters of the “White House Guidelines for Religion in the Federal Workplace.” R.V.C.C. chaplains are familiar with - and work within the parameters of the “White House Guidelines for Religion in the Federal Workplace.” During more than 60 years of workplace chaplaincy history, NO company offering During more than 60 years of workplace chaplaincy history, NO company offering a Chaplaincy program has ever been the target of litigation.

11. What is the role of the Chaplain? The Chaplain will: Be available, when asked, to all employees and immediate family members in a pastoral capacity. Be available, when asked, to all employees and immediate family members in a pastoral capacity. Develop relationships and maintain contact with all employees through Develop relationships and maintain contact with all employees through regular on-site visits with all shifts.

12. What is the role of the Chaplain? The Chaplain will: Be available 24 / 7 for emergencies. Be available 24 / 7 for emergencies. Provide for off-site counseling to deal Provide for off-site counseling to deal in-depth with confidential issues. Refer those situations that require specialized Refer those situations that require specialized or long-term professional care to the appropriate area professionals.

13. What is the role of the Chaplain? The Chaplain will: Act as a first-response spiritual help when there is a fatality, accidental or natural, Act as a first-response spiritual help when there is a fatality, accidental or natural, on the job. Be available to plan and perform funerals, offer grief management and provide Be available to plan and perform funerals, offer grief management and provide after care for families.

14. What is the role of the Chaplain? The Chaplain will: Offer to officiate at weddings. Provide pre-marital counseling and assist in planning the ceremony. Offer to officiate at weddings. Provide pre-marital counseling and assist in planning the ceremony. Provide seminars and workshops as requested by management. Provide seminars and workshops as requested by management. Participate in new employee orientation. Participate in new employee orientation.

15. Two ways to provide Chaplaincy Programs In-HouseOutsourcing You hire someone as a company employee to serve as chaplain. Contracting an outside chaplain to come in to provide the services.

16. What is the cost for Corporate Chaplaincy Services? Chaplaincy program expenses will vary. In-house programs can be very costly, wages and benefits etc. In-house programs can be very costly, wages and benefits etc. How will the company recruit and manage the chaplain. Additionally, how will the company deal with training and continuing education, and chaplain accountability? Most outsourcing services deal with larger companies and the cost is between 2 – 3 cents per employee hour, Most outsourcing services deal with larger companies and the cost is between 2 – 3 cents per employee hour, or $40. – $60. per year, per employee. R.V.C.C. is prepared to provide these to services to your business on a donation basis.

17. Your business would be a better business with the Chaplain on your team.