Safety 101: A Church Leader’s Guide To Risk Management The majority of the responsibilities that churches and other charitable organizations have in their daily operations are legal: governance, employment, tax issues, intellectual property, real estate, and more. They also have a range of stakeholders to account for, including church members, contributors, personnel, national affiliates, and

Why Religious Institutions Need Specialized Church Insurance Policies Churches are primarily places of worship but also feature unique socio-legal and cultural environments. Currently, churches are used for various purposes in educational, social, and goodwill-related domains. Your local church might run Sunday school, host wedding ceremonies and funerals every now and then, and at the same

Things to Consider When Deciding to Terminate a Church Employee Letting go of a church employee is never an easy decision, and it’s understandable if you choose to deal with the situation as a last resort. Our church employees are usually part of the church family which can make for a messy situation.  If the

The Pandemic Continues: Tips to Get Your Members Back in Church Life is returning back to normal for most people and businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic. This also includes churches, which have seen members return to their congregations gradually. Despite the return of church members, the number of members is still not even close to

Ways to Stay Engaged with Fellow Church Members Post-Pandemic It’s been three years since the coronavirus first hit the US, and the pandemic shows no signs of letting up. Despite improved protection from vaccines and booster shots, we’ve all learned to come to terms with the fact that the illness and deaths that came with

Over the past few decades, fewer and fewer people in the US have been marrying in churches. The religious ceremony is increasingly being substituted for weddings in hotels, banquet halls, and wineries. But unlike these other locations, churches do more for a wedding ceremony than simply being a venue. When you have a wedding in

Of all the aspects of smart financial planning, buying insurance is one of the most integral. In life and in business, there’s no knowing when you’ll be hit by bad news that leaves you in turmoil emotionally, physically, and financially. With insurance, however, you can live your days not having to worry about covering unmanageable

Adult Care Ministry: Planning Helps Avert Liability Risks There is more than one way to share the love of Christ, and sometimes, it involves looking beyond ourselves and caring for the wider community’s needs. Humanitarian outreach is at the heart of worship, and planning an outreach ministry doesn’t have to require a hefty budget. It

Church Property Insurance: Spring Safety Tips Each spring, churches should take this opportunity to look over their church property and perform much-needed maintenance of their church buildings and property. Maintaining our church properties, allows for people within your community to know you care about your people and the local community the church is a part

Prevent Injuries to Your Church and School Employees Churches and private schools need to take a proactive role to prevent injuries on their property.  Nonprofit organizations, report tens of thousands of work-related injuries to their employees every year. As an employer, it is important to look for areas where you can improve safety and reduce