The call for the church to continue innovating has never been more pressing. As executive pastors and church leaders, embracing innovation, particularly in technology, isn’t just a trend — it’s a necessity for fulfilling your mission and engaging your congregation effectively. Here are seven reasons why trying to innovate matters to both you and your […]
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Now is the time to set your church on a path to safety and insurability — now and into the future By Travis Tjepkema, CIC In my nearly 30 years in the church insurance marketplace, right now is the most unique time I’ve ever experienced in the industry. Increased weather-related claims and economic and […]
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To protect your church, you must anticipate — and mitigate — risk transfer related to third-party facilities use By RaeAnn Slaybaugh For many churches, offering the use of their facilities to outside groups is an excellent source of income. It’s also a great way to send a welcoming message to the surrounding community. However, […]
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Getting the most from the smaller spaces in your church By Steve Siebert There was a time when churches could acquire existing buildings or land for low prices and renovate them at a fraction of today’s costs. Today, however, the cost per square foot for both acquisition and renovation has increased significantly, making it […]
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As leaders at First Baptist Cleveland know, the best-laid plans can go awry. That means going back to the drawing board — sometimes, with even better results. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Senior Pastor Jordan Easley was called to First Baptist Cleveland while leading a church of 3,000 (and growing). “I thought I’d be there for […]
Read More >When considering what can be done to protect children from sexual abuse incidents, the answer is always: more. There are more resources available now than ever to help. Legislation, for sure, but also support from insurance carriers, including Philadelphia Insurance Companies, which offer resources at a discounted cost or even for free. But these […]
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5 strategies to implement in your church You don’t have to be an insurance expert to know that churches are facing unique challenges with their insurance in recent years. Many well-documented factors are driving these challenges, including catastrophic weather events and rising costs — both of which are out of a church’s and insurance carrier’s […]
Read More >A better question is: Why were churches blindsided by one of the most severe hard-market cycles in recent memory? It was this downturn that led to non-renewals and higher rates. Maybe the answer lies in churches’ DNA. Most churches don’t think of themselves as businesses or entities susceptible to market cycles. By and large, they […]
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Whether it’s employment practices, cyber liability, security, or financial protocols in a church, each risk must be viewed through a risk management prism — Reduce, Insure, Stop or Keep (R.I.S.K.) The same is true for child sexual abuse, the No. 1 risk churches face right now. REDUCING the risk Incidents of abuse in the Church […]
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In recent years, as headlines raise awareness on this important issue, churches are doing more than ever to protect the children in their care. Despite the best efforts to perform background checks and follow best practices to protect children and churches, insurance claims for sexual misconduct persist. Accordingly, the amounts and availability of insurance coverage […]
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