Security Archives - Page 9 of 11

Security Archives - Page 9 of 11 - Church Executive

4 steps to creating a safe ministry

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Church insurance, Church lawsuits, Church legal, Church liability, church protection, Church risk management, church safety, church safety ministry

March 1, 2016 at 10:53 am.

It’s no secret the world we live in today is much different than it was just a few years ago. In today’s society, it has become clear that churches are no longer the safe haven they once were thought to be. It’s not uncommon to hear stories of church violence or allegations of abuse on the nightly news. Unfortunately, churches have become more vulnerable to these types of incidents that threaten the strength and reputation of the organization. To help protect your religious organization from these threats, the leaders of your church are encouraged to set aside time each year to ensure the safety and security of the facility. During this time, it’s important to analyze, review and modify current church policies and procedures to ensure adequate plans are in place to help prevent potential risks.

Safety Strategies: Safeguard your church — and your people

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Church insurance, church protection, Church risk management, church safety, church security, church theft prevention, protecting the church

November 15, 2015 at 3:22 pm.

The word “church” typically conjures up an image of a safe, nurturing environment where people go to share and celebrate their faith. But, the reality can be a bit more complicated.

Too often, churches become an irresistible target for criminals because their open-door policies and limited staffing levels can make it easy to pilfer expensive sound systems, audiovisual equipment and artwork.

What happens after you submit a church insurance claim?

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church claim, church fire, Church insurance, Church liability, Church risk, Church risk management, church theft

November 15, 2015 at 1:16 pm.

Accidents happen. Catastrophes are unpredictable. There are many situations a church might encounter that will require submitting an insurance claim.

To a church, the claims process can be overwhelming, as you might have little understanding of what happens behind
the scenes.

To offer insight and make the process easier for you and your insurance company, learn about who you’ll be working with, how you can be prepared after submitting a claim, and the settlement timeline.

Protecting children in the church: background check myths

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children's ministry, church background checks, church screening, church volunteer screening, volunteer screening

September 16, 2015 at 11:20 am.

Background screening employees and volunteers is the most effective tool for keeping congregations safe. Yet, most ministries make major mistakes when implementing background check procedures.

Policies and parameters: How to protect your church before tragedy strikes

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church legal issues, Church liability, Church risk management, preventing child abuse, protecting children, risk management strategies

August 1, 2015 at 4:18 pm.

“[I]t wasn’t what occurred during the hiring process that put the children and church at risk; it was what didn’t occur after.”

4 practical ways churches can reduce their cyber risk

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church cyber risk, church data breach, church data protection, church data security, Church risk management, cyber security, cyber security churches, protecting church data

August 1, 2015 at 3:31 pm.

In recent years, discussions about data breaches with my church and nonprofit clients have moved from “what-if’s” to, “This just happened to one of my clients.” Cyber Liability insurance is no longer a coverage that is nice to have; it’s saving organizations money, time and reputations.

Unregulated security solutions pose danger to schools

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children's church, children's ministry, children's spaces, christian schools, church security, kids ministry, school safety, school security

March 20, 2015 at 4:13 pm.

Schools are facing increasing pressure from school boards, parents and communities to address security vulnerabilities. That pressure is ramped up every time there is a school shooting.

In many ways, this pressure is a positive catalyst that nudges schools to take steps to reduce their safety and security risks. However, as with
most kinds of pressure, it can lead administrators to make desperate moves in order to appease stakeholders, especially when faced with significant obstacles like funding.

Preventing arson: Is your church vulnerable?

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arson prevention, church arson, church fire, Church insurance, Church risk management

January 2, 2015 at 1:52 pm.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), arson is the leading cause of fires in the United States, resulting in more than $1 billion in property loss each year. USFA recently reported that approximately 30,500 intentional structural fires occurred over the last year. By nature, places of worship are often easy targets for arsonists. Here’s how to protect your church.

Fires and substantial loss: how to ensure you’re insured

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Church insurance, Church risk management, fire prevention, fire safety

December 1, 2014 at 12:00 am.

Every day, five churches are damaged by fire in the United States. At that rate, a church in your state would catch fire every 10 days! It happened 1,800 times last year, causing more than $98 million in damages to religious properties.
When was the last time you and your senior staff sat down and considered a contingency plan for a fire which seriously damages your church?

Screening staff and volunteers

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church background checks, church background screening, church embezzlement, Church legal, church theft

August 1, 2014 at 9:00 am.

Religious organizations are a community within themselves, built on faith and trust.