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Pastor Appreciation Month: What Pastors Really Need from Their Communities
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and while I’m grateful for the cards, the kind words, and the gestures of thanks, I want to share something deeper—something I’ve learned from both sides of the pulpit and the policy desk.
Called to Go: Why Risk Shouldn’t Stop Your Mission—and How to Manage It Wisely
When ministries feel called to take the good news beyond their neighborhoods, it’s more than a trip—it’s a mission that carries both spiritual purpose and practical responsibility. Drawing from his experience in missions and insurance, Jonathan Norton offers insight into how thoughtful preparation can help churches navigate risk and stay focused on what matters most: the ministry.
Real Stories of Rescue: How Faith Ventures Works for Mission Travelers
When ministries send teams across the globe, they do so with a heart for service and a mission to share hope. But with every trip comes a level of risk—medical emergencies, travel disruptions, and unforeseen crises that can turn a meaningful journey into a logistical nightmare.
To Rise to the Occasion - You Have to Train for It
Let me start with a pattern I’ve seen play out time and time again—whether in law enforcement, ministry safety, or real-life emergencies: when things go sideways and something unexpected happens, people won’t rise to the occasion. They’ll fall to the level of their training.
Prep to Respond: Designing a Ministry Safety Culture that Lasts
After nearly four decades of serving ministries across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama, I’ve learned that safety isn’t just a checklist – it’s a mindset. When something goes wrong, your ministry will have to respond – whether you’re ready or not. That’s why building a culture of preparedness is one of the most important things a ministry can do.
Common Ground Grows a Friendship
We often talk about serving ministries in ways that go beyond insurance. But sometimes, the best way to explain what that really looks like is to share a story. Brian McDonnell, Chief Operating Officer at Wears Valley Ranch in East Tennessee, has worked with one of our advisors, Ben Johnson, for more than 15 years. Their relationship began, as many do, with a policy renewal. But it quickly became something more.
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