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diff --git a/policy-manual/employment/benefits-and-leave-options.md b/policy-manual/employment/benefits-and-leave-options.md
index 627b177..7cecc42 100644
--- a/policy-manual/employment/benefits-and-leave-options.md
+++ b/policy-manual/employment/benefits-and-leave-options.md
@@ -10,6 +10,10 @@ changed. Paid time off and other paid leave count neither toward
"hours worked" for classification purposes nor for the
calculation of overtime.
+> Full-time used in this section is a benefits classification rather than
+> a term describing a particular role. Full-time, salary employees should expect
+> to put effort forth of 40 hours or more per week to fulfill their role.
+
| | **Part-Time <10** | **Part-Time 10-20** | **Part-Time 20-30** | **Full-Time 30+** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Average hours/week | 0 - <10 | 10 - <20 | 20 - <30 | 30 and up |
@@ -99,11 +103,12 @@ if not used, including if employment ends.
#### Devotion Days ####
-IFI is committed to allowing employees time to devote completely to spiritual
-reflection, prayer, and study. Regular Full-time and Part-time employees
-are granted up to a maximum of three days off per calendar year for this
-purpose. Employees should send requests for a Devotion Day to their Supervisor
-at least 2 weeks prior to taking the day off. Requests should include what
+Recogniziting the emotionally, physically, and spiritually draining environment
+that surrounds campus ministry roles, IFI is committed to allowing employees time
+to devote completely to spiritual reflection, prayer, and study. Regular Full-time
+and Part-time employees are granted up to a maximum of three days off per calendar
+year for this purpose. Employees should send requests for a Devotion Day to their
+Supervisor at least 2 weeks prior to taking the day off. Requests should include what
they plan to do on their Devotion Day. Employees are expected to take the
paid time off to focus on devotional time with God and not use the time
for things like household chores, errands, doctor visits, and other obligations/wants.
@@ -168,21 +173,20 @@ with new students on campus.
A sabbatical is a paid leave of absence from an MPD Staff Member's normal
IFI ministry position in order to engage in a specific line of ministry
-training, study, reflection, and relaxation. Direct ministry staff begin
-accruing time off at time of hire. After 7 years of IFI service, MPD Staff
-can request to take a paid sabbatical. Sabbaticals can be requested every
+training, study, reflection, and relaxation. After 7 years of IFI service, MPD
+Staff can request to take a paid sabbatical. Sabbaticals can be requested every
seven years thereafter and allow for the following amount of paid leave.
[//]: pagebreak
| **Sabbatical Earning Rates** | **Part-Time** | **Full-Time** |
-| --- | --- | --- |
-| 0-7 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 2.86 days/yr |
-| 8-14 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 5.71 days/yr |
-| 15-21 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 8.57 days/yr |
-| 22-28 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 11.43 days/yr |
-| 29-35 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 14.29 days/yr |
-| 35+ Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 17.14 days/yr |
+| ---------------------------- | ------------- | ------------- |
+| 0-7 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 3 months max |
+| 8-14 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 3 months max |
+| 15-21 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 3 months max |
+| 22-28 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 6 months max |
+| 29-35 Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 6 months max |
+| 35+ Years of IFI Service | (prorated) | 9 months max |
Guidelines during Sabbatical:
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