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It's risk management with a personal perspective. Our advisors write about their experiences working with ministries and nonprofits. Let's see what we can learn from each other.
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.
Stewarding Your Staff: Why Ministry Employee Benefits Matter
The people who work for your ministry are doing so because they are devoted to a calling – a calling to care for others, to serve. But how are they being served by your ministry when it comes to employee benefits?
Training Volunteers: Important but Often Overlooked
Volunteers are the heartbeat of ministry work—but without proper training and coverage, they can also become a serious liability. By implementing simple, practical policies and documenting training efforts, ministries can protect both their people and their mission.
Taking Proactive Steps to Boost Insurability
A topic we've been talking about with ministries involves understanding and addressing the factors that influence insurability. This is part of a national conversation within the insurance industry.
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