According to the Insurance Information Institute, 30.2% of all church fires are started by lightning strikes. With that in mind, why don’t more churches have lightning rods? Lightning rods originally developed by Benjamin Franklin in the mid-1700s still offer an effective method to divert the energy of a lightning strike. Lightning rods do not attract […]
Read about the meaning of revitalization, and the promise and hope it embodies for churches. Learn basic elements to consider in the process of church revitalization. Revitalization. One word, infused with meaning, promise, and hope. Fuel for moving forward by stepping back to evaluate your church’s purpose, its mission, why it exists. Ongoing discouraging trends […]
As a new member on the board, the journey you are beginning can be very rewarding in helping your church reach its’ goals but understanding your responsibilities is a key to that success. “But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back […]
Discover why early detection warning systems are a win-win for churches and insurance companies. Read about accidental water loss frequency on church properties and risk mitigation. Churches and insurance risk management unite. Increasingly, church insurance is one sector of the commercial insurance market in which some insurance companies are preemptively requiring insureds that have a […]
What is meant by the term “safe church policy”? Essentially, it is an intentional plan implemented by a church to prevent acts of sexual abuse. A safe church policy is designed to protect all persons from acts of sexual abuse, whether an alleged act is committed by a person of authority (i.e. minister, pastor, rabbi, […]
Steve, a hypothetical church volunteer in this example, is a longtime, trusted, and active church member. Steve helps the church in all manner of tasks, from participating in counting the weekly collection on Sunday morning to knocking off icicles on the church gutters. Recently Steve was injured on church property when he fell about six […]
Churches and non-profit organizations like yours have some very unique insurance needs. Important protection is required for your organization that others don’t have to worry about. Your mission often times is to help people who have been affected by disaster. How can you help others if you cannot recover from a disaster yourself? Take your […]
Don’t neglect loss control basics for your church during these difficult times. On average 1,300 church fires are reported each year. With more than $40,000,000.00 in fire damage occurring in churches each year, this is a great time to review some basic loss control items throughout your physical plant. Arson comprises 25% of church fires, […]
Learn about functional value as a potential alternative for older church buildings. Read why functional value may be a practical choice for older churches Generational shifts in church membership are real and widespread. With headcounts dropping and expenses maintaining at best, many churches are exploring options to cut costs. For those churches which qualify, the […]
Happy 35th Anniversary to the Insurance Board! Culture: That may seem a strange title for a blog post from an insurance agent, but with the importance of culture in our role servicing Religious Institutions throughout Northern Ohio, I believe it an important point to discuss. One of our partners, the United Church Insurance Associations (dba […]
