On February 25, 2025, the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) held its first in-service training of this year. This training was designed to help employees understand essential workplace policies, ethical guidelines, and social issues while reinforcing legal and ethical awareness.
The session covered various topics, including employment contracts, the code of ethics, sexual harassment prevention, and the church’s stance on human sexuality. First, Kim CheonSu, a labor consultant from Gyomunri Church, explained the unique characteristics of religious institutions regarding employment contracts and the application of labor laws. He also provided education on the procedures for revising workplace regulations, which require employee consent.
Next, Kim NaMi, a Professor at Sahmyook University, led a session on sexual harassment prevention. She defined workplace sexual harassment, discussed preventive measures, and addressed how to protect victims and establish proper resolution methods within an organization. The session emphasized that sexual harassment involves unwelcome sexual conduct in hierarchical workplace relationships and highlighted the importance of mutual respect and consideration among employees to prevent such issues.
Raquel Arrais, Women’s Ministries director of the NSD, lectured on human sexuality and the church’s stance. This lecture aimed to establish a biblically sound value system and provide spiritual direction in line with the General Conference’s guidelines. Raquel introduced official statements and ethical guidelines published by the General Conference, explaining the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s position on human sexuality. She stressed that when addressing sensitive topics such as gender identity, leaders must adhere to the church’s official stance.
The NSD expressed hope that this training provided valuable information for employees and extended gratitude to all participants. The division also announced plans to continue offering educational programs to foster a healthy and ethical organizational culture.