Frequently Asked Questions

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.

Yes, you will receive your regular paycheck. You should notify your supervisor immediately of the date you are called to serve. You will be paid approximately $12.00 for travel expenses by the court. There is a separate column on the time card to record any jury duty hours.

You do not need to notify your supervisor before applying. If you become a serious candidate for the position (a finalist), then you are expected to notify your supervisor of your intentions.

Employees may view their personnel files by making an appointment through the Human Resources office. Please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

If you are injured on the job you will need to complete an Incident Report with your supervisor. If you visit a doctor or have any medical bills as a result of the injury, you must complete an SIF(2) Accident Form through the Human Resource office and receive additional medical correspondence paperwork.

This information can be accessed from the Human Resource Benefits Information page, under the Heath Benefits tabs.

Immediate family members include legal spouse, dependent child(ren) to age 26, and dependent child who are incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of developmental disability or physical handicap and is chiefly dependent upon the employee for support and maintenance.

CRISTA’s plan year is from April 1 – March 31 and our annual open enrollment is March 1-15 every year.  Generally, once your coverage begins for the new plan year, it remains in effect until the next plan year.  You may make changes to your coverage during the year only if you experience a qualified life event and enroll within 31 days of the life event, with the exception for births or placement of a child for adoption/foster care, then you will have 60 days from the event.

Qualified life events include:

• Birth or placement of a child with you for adoption or foster care
• Marriage
• Divorce or legal separation
• Death of a spouse of child
• Involuntary loss of other coverage

No, CRISTA does not add the amount of the unused premium costs to your wages.

The deductions in your pay for benefit costs are paid AFTER the previous period of coverage. For example, premiums for healthcare coverage for the 16th through 31st of a month are deducted on the first pay date of the FOLLOWING month.