Developing a comprehensive safety and risk management plan for your church starts with assessing the risks in each key area of ministry. When a child custody dispute erupted after a nursery school graduation ceremony at the Grabill Missionary Church many years ago, teachers at the school were caught squarely between the battling parents. “At the time, we […]

Brotherhood Mutual’s Child Protection in a Ministry Environment – Guidelines for Ministry Workers offers instructions for developing a screening and supervision program within your church through written policies and forms. The sample policy manual includes screening forms for workers with children and youth, response forms for personal reference, and reporting forms to be filled out if someone […]

Many ministry organizations do not have the luxury of having a full-time or even part-time trained risk manager. The reasons for this may include cost, not having a need for the position, or relying on outside consultants or agents for help. Over the years, we have seen well-intentioned buyers of insurance and risk products make […]

Good risk management starts with asking tough questions about your ministry’s practices and operations. Here are nine areas to consider when developing a risk management plan for your church:  Accident Prevention: Are your sidewalks well lighted, dry, and covered with non-slip material? Are walkways and doors kept free of obstructions? Are parking lots safe? Is playground […]