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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.

Safety Strategies: Playing it safe

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children's ministry, children’s safety, church children, church playgrounds, Church risk management, church safety

March 30, 2015 at 12:36 pm.

Accidents and injuries were almost a given, accepted as an inevitable part of life. Even during a span of eight years of the 21st century, more than 200,000 children were treated in emergency rooms each year for playground-related injuries.

But these times, they are a changin’ — and passively accepting that kids are destined to get hurt on a playground no longer should be the case. The jungle gyms and merry-go-rounds from yesteryear have been replaced with equipment that has been built with safety in mind.

And while injuries and accidents cannot be completely prevented, there is much one can do to help keep playgrounds as safe as possible.

Clear your path to a safe church — new eBook available

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Church lawsuits, Church liability, church protection, Church risk, church safety, church security

March 19, 2015 at 10:49 am.

Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council. Those injuries accounted for about 8.8 million visits to the emergency room in 2013. In this insightful eBook, you’ll learn how routine maintenance at your church can help.

Safety Strategies: Clear your path to a safe church

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church accidents, Church insurance, Church risk management, church risk prevention, church safety, church slips falls, slip fall prevention

January 28, 2015 at 3:00 am.

The aisles that guide your congregation to a higher power could lead to slips, trips and falls if you’re not careful. Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council. Those injuries accounted for about 8.8 million visits to the emergency room in 2013 — a nearly 500,000 drop from about 9.3 million visits to the emergency room in 2011.