We were saddened to read the reports of a recent van accident in our area that took the lives of three teenagers from a Kansas congregation, and felt that it would be good to remind our church clients of some vital safety measures when using church vehicles for transpo...

We have all seen the pictures and heard the stories.  Another violent attack in our schools that causes our hearts to drop over more innocent lives lost at the hands of other students.  While this situation is cause for much concern and anxiety, school administrators a...

The last Sunday in June of this year, my husband and I arrived early at church to get ready for the morning activities, and I had just finished setting up music for the morning as members of our small congregation began to arrive.  I was at my seat and saw one of the s...

Exploring Workers Compensation Needs

Many church organizations find the rules and state regulations for workers compensation coverage difficult at best and one of the most confusing aspects of this coverage is how to determine boundaries and parameters in distinguishing...

One of the top priority issues facing our agency's  church clientele currently involves a genuine concern for how to best protect the church congregation during services and church activities.  With that in mind, there are some risk management factors to consider in de...

As the temperatures begin to warm and Spring draws closer, now is a good time to assess your church's preparation and response activities in terms of severe weather, which is another reality of the season change in Missouri.  As a church leader, please take a moment to...

As we enter into a new year and many of us make goals for self-improvement and education during the coming months, I would like to suggest that one of the most important documents you should become familiar with is your insurance policy.  The policy is your contract or...

The new year is right around the corner. Many ministries are spending this week to finalize their plans for 2017. Avoid these 5 pitfalls to have a great year.

As we roll into Fall, every church event involves a few activities that aim to break the ice. Just don't let it turn into a broken bone!

Ministry management is not an easy responsibility. You deal with different personalities. You are responsible for different people with different viewpoints. You also deal with different perspectives all the time.

Because of this, ministry leaders often have a hard time...