Risk management and a culture of safety require leadership. To start your ministr

Background checks can provide religious organizations with information about an i

Communicating across a variety of social media platforms provides youth ministers

If you have church insurance through GuideStone, you may be covered for: Counseli

If there was a shooting on your ministry's campus, would your leadership know how

Does your ministry have a fall festival on the calendar? Here are a few ways to k

Papers, paystubs and policies are piled high in a drawer somewhere in the pastor'

Your ministry is fully invested in nurturing and growing the children entrusted t

For the outreach potential and good plain fun, there's no beating Vacation Bible

During the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, you're likely to see a lot o

For most adults, driving a vehicle is as routine as brushing their teeth. However

Volunteers are the backbone of any ministry, but they can also be a high source o

It takes as little as 30 minutes to set up a simple vehicle recordkeeping system

Fifteen-passenger vans are common and convenient for churches. They can be an ext

In the past month, how many times has your ministry's activities involved food? M

In the past 15 years, rates of injuries related to bounce houses and inflatables

Summer is filled with youth camps, mission trips and off-site recreational activi

Whether you sponsor a ropes course for young adults, a basketball league for grad

Financial matters can be some of the most sensitive — and crucial — parts of your

It’s important to protect your church from the risk of fraud or theft. Documented

You probably have ways to remind or encourage tithing, but do you have ways to ke

Church lawsuits are in the headlines. If an accident happens during an outreach p

These days, worship services and websites are full of movie and TV clips, book ex

Churches that have experienced sexual abuse and misconduct all share one characte

Did you know? Thousands of churches are sued every year, often for things they co

This schedule provides a general guideline for maintenance/inspection frequencies

Think money spent on preventive maintenance is money that takes away from ministr

The holidays should be a time of celebration, not injury. As your church prepares

Did you know? "Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are

Christmas trees and manger scenes, garland and lights all create a beautiful back

According to the National Safety Council, slips and falls are the number one caus

While preparing for the winter and Christmas season, remember to protect the chur

After the winter thaw, it's a good time to perform your church's spring seasonal

85% of Americans are worried about becoming victims of identity theft.1 Their fea

You may have heard about the 1,000-member church in California whose offerings we

As churches expand their use of technology to enhance worship and evangelism, a w

Does your church keep its sanctuary unlocked to permit church members or walk-in

The most important part of any construction project at your church or ministry ha

How do you balance an open-door ministry approach with safeguarding against dange

Hayrides and bonfires are synonymous with the autumn season. If your church is pl

Indoor and outdoor playgrounds are an important part of children's ministry. To h

Frozen water pipes are one of the most common property claims at churches. Accord

Spring is peak tornado season in the United States. According to the National Oce

Slips, trips and falls can be caused by anything from an icy sidewalk to a loose

What your church can do before and after the damage for maximum protection Risk m