Focus on a Culture of Risk Management
Now more than ever, church leaders must recognize the importance of risk management and controlling risk. The past few years have been interesting for churches regarding safety and risk management.…
Does the Church Have Exposure for Internet Related/Social Networking Liability?
It goes without saying that many churches are engaged in social media simply to maintain their cultural relevance. By utilizing websites, blogs, and social networking avenues, churches are able to…
Crisis Communication by Frank Sommerville, JD
You are sitting in your office when parents deliver devastating news: they accuse your 22 year old youth minister of having sex with their 16 year old daughter. This article…
Checklist
Often we are asked what coverages our church should consider and what those coverages actually are so we've developed a "Checklist" that might be helpful in that. This is not…
11 Reasons Your church May Need a Lawyer
There are other reasons besides lawsuits that call for legal advice The church usually begins looking for an attorney only when it is confronted with a crisis - such as…
7 Things We Have Learned Over the Years
After a combined 60 plus years of insurance experience within our agency, to borrow the popular TV commercial slogan of late, "We've seen a thing or two!" Obviously, our list…
Is There a Crack in Your Insurance Coverage? Five Areas of Risk That Could Affect Your Organization
It's not about insurance - it's about protecting your ministry. It's a mantra we try to abide by in our agency when we're visiting with the many different churches and other…
Employment Liability – Is Your Church At Risk?
"Hiring, Disciplining, compensating, or terminating employees can expose your ministry to expensive litigation if the employment issue is not handled correctly." Churches are exposed to liability for various employment practices.…
Planning To Build? Some Things To Consider.
Numerous churches and schools are experiencing growth or aging facilities and consequently are planning to construct a new building in the near future. If your organization is among them, here…
Your Ministry Doesn’t Stop at the Border…Neither Should Your Insurance
For many churches, taking mission trips abroad is a key part of their ministry. Following the Lord's commandment of The Great Commission, reaching out and providing spiritual and physical support…