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Active shooter incidents have become a concern for all in recent years. These incidents occur without warning and quickly progress. Although they cannot always be prevented, organizations can take steps to help minimize the impact to their organization, employees or students. Having a plan in place to respond to an active shooter event is essential […]

Like most organizations, ministries leverage technology to communicate their mission and take care of operations, while often times not fully aware of the significant risk of cybercrime and potential losses due to weak cybersecurity networks and security practices. With massive data breaches at Experian®, Geico®, Facebook®, Estee Lauder® and dozens more, cybersecurity has emerged as a […]

Did you know that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Or that your dental health offers clues about your overall health?  Poor dental health contributes to major systemic health problems. Conversely, good dental hygiene can help improve your overall health.  As a bonus, maintaining good oral health can even REDUCE […]

Ever wonder why the resolutions you make in January don’t stick around after March? You aren’t alone! Studies show that only 8% of people keep their New Year’s resolutions. Why? And how do people achieve their goals set at New Year’s? We’ve broken it down for you so you can identify your goal-breaker as well […]

Your organization likely sponsors a variety of exciting activities, including trips. Ensure full participation and minimal risk in all of your activities by having each participant sign a carefully worded assumption of risk and release of liability. If you fail to fully disclose the potential risks of your activity, you expose your organization to potential […]

  To determine if your ministry qualifies as an applicable large employer, you’ll need to count your employees and tally the results for each month. Follow these steps to determine your employee total: Full-time employees + full-time equivalent employees (including seasonal workers) per month Add your individual totals from each month = yearly total full-time […]

Sharing your worship services with a larger audience is easier than ever, thanks to live streaming. You can reach people who don’t attend your church, those who prefer an online faith community and members of your congregation who are traveling, ill or home-bound. If you currently live stream your church’s worship services, or are thinking […]

Hospitality vs. liability – that’s the dilemma churches face when deciding whether or not to share their space with wedding parties and outside groups. Before you roll out the welcome mat, put up-to-date safeguards in place to protect your place of worship from liability and safety issues. First, assemble a go-to approvals team with key […]

Routine maintenance is one of the most cost-effective ways your church can reduce the risks associated with having to file a claim. Now is a good time to do a maintenance sweep around your church campus that can not only make your church cleaner, but it will make it safer, too. Start by identifying one […]

“Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile” stirs happy memories of singing Christmas carols for some, but for others, the holidays can be the most stressful and loneliest time of the year.  The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands – shopping, baking, and entertaining to name a few.  For those dealing with […]