b'Justin is vice president of Citygate Network, overseeing the programs, products, services, and education that member ministries turn to for support. In the 16 years prior to joining the network, Justin served as a missionary journalist, communications and marketing director of Christian Camp and Conference Association, marketing consultant, and executive director for several other organizations. Contact him at jboles@citygatenetwork.org.It may be tempting to keep talented people in the program, at some level, beyond the normal program terms. A better arrangement is to fill appropriate positions with graduates who become actual employees with commensurate wages, benefits, and protections. program terms. A better arrangementbe valuable. Not only will this is to fill appropriate positions witharrangement reward those who are graduates who become actualdoing well in their recovery, it also employees with commensurateassists them to begin re-establishing wages, benefits, and protections.an employment record. Strive to These individuals will naturallygo beyond minimum wage require-be more stable and dependable,ments and encourage and equip with a unique perspective that canclients to pursue a career path toward independence. Independencethat is one major goal of the work that rescue missions and kindred ministries do. Approach-ing the people in your care with compassion and equality, while also providing accountability and appro-priate challenges, will help them realize their incredible value as image bearers of God, pursue life to its fullest, and become assets to their communities and to Gods Kingdom. \x03 Editors Note: While this article has been evaluated by an attorney and Human Resources professional, organizations should take care to understand their local laws as they apply to their particular situations.44 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022'