Proper documentation is essential to the defense of future claims and in the insurance underwriting process. One of the challenges insurance carriers face is defending organizations in lawsuits involving alleged abuse. Sexual abuse and misconduct claims are unique in that the claim is most often brought years after the alleged activity. Given the extended […]
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Navigating new challenges related to abuse and insurance coverage By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris, Church Executive Guest Editors The limits and availability of insurance coverage for churches is growing more and more difficult to access as insurance underwriters become more disciplined, deductibles get higher, and premiums grow. Child sexual abuse coverage has become […]
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By Cary Mayo Each individual church is unique because of its members and the surrounding community. As organizations, church staff and volunteers work tirelessly to maintain a healthy church that accomplishes their mission by serving their congregation, pouring into their communities, and reaching the world for the gospel. However, church attendance has declined throughout the […]
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Is your ministry overly dependent on Big Tech? Or are you and your leadership team cautious about adopting ever-evolving technology? You’re not alone! By Olivia Massimiano Limitations of Big Tech While recent advances in technology — such as complex algorithms and generative AI — can be useful to boost efficiency and cut corners, they often […]
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By Eric Spacek and Cindy Preisig, R.N. Whether you’re planning outdoor events or worshipping in a building that doesn’t have air conditioning, heat can become a major risk factor for churches during warmer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,220 people are killed by extreme heat in the United […]
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Cyber security should be of the utmost importance to churches and their members. And with rapid advancements being made in artificial intelligence, threats to that security have never been greater. Now is the time for church leaders to prioritize security online—for themselves and their congregants. While you’re getting ready to kick off the fall ministry […]
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4 Processes Your Church Should Re-evaluate This Summer By Olivia Massimiano For churches, summer is the perfect time to reflect on key processes within your operations and evaluate their effectiveness. This slightly slower time of year can help you get everything squared away before the back-to-school season ramps up in the fall. In between holidays […]
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Oksana Miller (Academy Director); Julie Cook (Assistant Academy Director); Giselle Arroyo (Front Desk, 2019-2021); Lidya Pixley (Community Director) By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Back in 2015, Central Church in Plano, Texas, wasn’t offering childcare at all. Suddenly, the chance emerged to open one of the first Lionheart Children’s Academy locations in America — a licensed, full-service, […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Located on the 75-acre campus of Hutchcraft Ministries in the Ozarks, the 22,000-square-foot On Eagles’ Wings Leadership Center is 30 years in the making. The vision? To prepare Native American youth to be messengers for Jesus Christ in their communities. By all accounts, Hutchcraft Ministries is a well-known entity, both domestically […]
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Church Executive talks with CH (MAJ) Walter McCall about Army Reserve Chaplain Candidacy — a great option for seminary students, ministry professionals, and even bachelor’s degree holders with a calling Church Executive: The option of becoming a Reserve Chaplain Candidate was new to me. Among the Army Reserve Chaplain Candidates you’ve worked with before, […]
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