Many houses of worship contain valuable art, artifacts and other treasures. While these items often are imbued with deep spiritual meaning, the untrained eye might not recognize them as assets requiring protection. That creates risk — not just from the threat of human wrongdoing, but from Mother Nature as well. Art and artifacts are always […]
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At times, global climate change can seem like a far-off occurrence — a nebulous challenge that doesn’t really affect our lives. However, the truth is that our ecosystems and weather patterns are feeling the effects today. Depending on where you live, you might be experiencing epic wildfires, massive tornados, powerful hurricanes, torrential rains, damaging hail […]
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By Raymund Ferrer As worship becomes increasingly more virtual, it’s important that a church can offer a hybrid experience that continues to connect church members — whether they’re down the street or across the world. Many churches are grappling with this change — online vs traditional in-person experiences. As church attendance continues to decline, leaders […]
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Join us on May 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern time for a Live Q&A session with our knowledgeable Financial Planning Specialists. The live webinar will provide you with an opportunity to submit general financial questions in real time! Expert advice, live polls and more. MMBB’s mission is to serve you and we created this […]
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Company sponsors “Secrets of Sacred Architecture” documentary in recognition of milestone This year marks the 125th anniversary of Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer)1. In recognition of the milestone, the company sponsored “Secrets of Sacred Architecture,” a documentary that will begin airing nationwide Monday, April 18, 2022, on PBS. Narrated by American actor, […]
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Late last month, Springtide Research Institute released its The New Normal, Updated & Expanded: 10 Ways to Care for Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic World, the second installment of its investigation into the perspectives and experiences of young people during this COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights survey findings from 1,796 young people ages 13-25. Consonant […]
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By Brian Byersdorf Church leaders and attendees alike have noticed that worship attendance has changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, with 21% of churchgoers still substituting virtual attendance for in-person attendance. Even with lower COVID-19 cases, many churchgoers are finding they prefer to worship alone, and enjoy having a virtual option. While this departure from pre-pandemic […]
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As Americans increasingly continue to donate funds to organizations aiding Ukraine, Church Mutual Insurance offers church organizations the below 4 tips to safeguard member personal information: Communication – Tell members your authorized methods of giving. Frequently communicating your methods of giving has two very important functions. First, repetition may result in increased giving. Second, members […]
Read More >As The Church Network (TCN) Board President and on behalf of the entire Board I am excited to announce that Denise Craig has been selected to serve as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TCN. Denise will assume her position as CEO Elect on July 18th and fully transition to CEO September 1, 2022, […]
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Tips for modernizing aging church facilities By Micah Semicek, AIA, LEED AP It is essential for church leadership to be aware of the state of their facilities. Churches are increasingly competing for attendance numbers, which is directly tied to giving. The consistency and quantity of giving determines how financially stable an organization is, and in […]
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