Church board members have been placed in a position of trust, and they have a legal responsibility to place the church’s interests ahead of their own. This duty is known as their fiduciary responsibility. If board members use their position in the church for personal gain, they can be sued as individuals, thereby placing their […]
Every ministry must follow federal, state and local laws. Failure to follow these laws can create risk and liability for your ministry. Your church insurance may respond to these depending on the claim or action brought as a result of failure to follow the law. Important business laws Employee Personal Records – As a business you may […]
Benefits of a Business Insurance Review Every church, at some time, should have their insurance reviewed by an independent insurance agent like CMI . If it has been more than a year since your last review, now may be a good time. We review all our clients’ insurance needs on a regular basis. There are many […]
Church board members have been placed in a position of trust, and they have a legal responsibility to place the church’s interests ahead of their own. This duty is known as their fiduciary responsibility. We always recommend board liability insurance, contact us today! If board members use their position in the church for personal gain, […]
Dave Ramsey offers helpful information about your finances, so we wanted to bring some of his leadership tips to you. Here are a few ideas from Dave to help you lead your business into the future. Set Goals; goals should be specific, measurable, have a time limit, be yours, be in writing. Have a vision; […]
Business owners or entrepreneurs are constantly pushing the envelope of new trends to find the next best process, product or service in order to entice business growth. Many of these same attributes are worthy of ministry or church leader evaluation. It’s a subject that provokes a lot of discussion within the church but is still […]
There is nothing more valuable than sending a group of people on a mission trip. The chance to see new places and people. The opportunity to expand your faith can be life changing. You’ve made the basic decisions in planning your mission trip and can’t wait to jet off to the field. Consider the following […]
You rarely expect an emergency to affect your congregation, but realistically, a situation could happen at any time. Whether it’s a natural disaster or a made-man situation, you should be prepared with a plan of action, outlined and practiced ahead of time. An evacuation plan is a major part of being prepared for a variety […]
Church camps and other youth activities are a vital part of church ministry. These events can create lasting experiences for all involved. The opportunity for students to attend a church camp and other kinds of events can be life changing. The goal is always to offer a safe, fun and challenging atmosphere for kids to […]
The protection offered to board members of incorporated organizations can apply to liability arising out of injuries, contractual obligations, and other forms of liability created by statute. Consider these as part of your bylaws. Prohibit board members from obtaining any personal gain at the church’s expense Bar the church from doing business with companies that […]
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