Q: How long should a church keep expired liability insurance policy documentation? A: While many important documents have a shelf-life and can be discarded after a certain number of years, experts recommend that churches keep copies of their liability insurance policy...
Volunteers are essential to ministry in churches. The success of many churches hinges on the strength and passion of their volunteers. Unfortunately, volunteers burn out. While 70% of volunteers at faith-based organizations will continue to serve from one year to the...
The ministerial staff, lay leadership and volunteers are in place. More and more people are coming to the weekly services. God is blessing. Lives are changed. But as your ministry grows, your staffing needs grow. You have wonderful volunteers, but you wonder if your...
Volunteers play an important role in the success of a church. Every church leader understands and appreciates the vital functions that volunteers perform in all areas of the church, from ministry leadership roles, worship and production, hospitality or working in...
In today's digitally driven world, church offices are just as susceptible to online threats and scams as any other organization or individual. And unfortunately, many churches have been the victim of online scams. For example: A cyberattack targeted the Mormon Church...
Churches have become increasingly susceptible to lawsuits and claims. Though not a substitute for good risk management or safety and security planning, insurance is a valuable tool to protect your church. What Coverage Does Your Church Need? What Kind? How...
For churches in the Midwest, tornadoes can occur with little notice. One summer afternoon, severe weather started to move in during a Wednesday evening church service. Just a few minutes after church started, the tornado sirens began to sound outside. In spite of the...
Q: How do the Supreme Court rulings addressing same-sex marriage impact our church and our ministry? A: On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued two rulings addressing same-sex marriages. In the first ruling, the Court struck down a provision in the...
The time management maze usually positions us to tackle the “more in less” predicament. We’re always looking for the latest idea, the newest technology and the best strategy to get more done in less time. However, the starting place for effective time management is...