Off-Campus Liability and Churches Off-campus liability is an ongoing question for churches and church leaders to address in light of these key cases. Richard R. Hammar
Busted Pipes, Busted Budgets: Fighting Back Against Winter’s Hidden Risks Eye-popping property damage insurance claims show why churches even in warmer states need to prepare and respond when winter weather looms large. Matthew Branaugh
Free Download: How Thorough Is Our Background Screening Program? Proper screening costs very little but increases safety a great deal. The Editors
Downloadable checklist: Are We Protecting Our Youth Ministry? This 12 question checklist can help your church assess the safeguards it has in place. Karen Arneson
Can We Respond to Gun Violence at Church? A Checklist for Churches. Discover if you're protecting your congregation. Karen Arneson
Is Your Data Security Up to Speed? A Checklist for Churches Keep your church records and data safe with the right precautions and software. The Editors
Event Planner Checklist: Is Your Church Prepared to Host a Large Event? Use this event planner checklist to host a well-organized church event with confidence. Jonathan Sprowl
Downloadable Checklist: Crime Prevention at Church A checklist to help you evaluate your building's security. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Download and Use This Lay Counseling Checklist for Churches Have you created a safe, secure environment for your spiritual care ministry? The Editors
Are We Prepared for Disaster? A Checklist for Churches. A 10-question checklist to determine steps to take.
A 12-Point Checklist for Setting Church Fundraising Guidelines This downloadable 12-point checklist is created for those wondering how to establish church fundraising guidelines. Jeff Hanna
Protecting Your Church from Lawsuits Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers insights on legal risks and liabilities associated with ministry in an interview with Matt Branaugh. Matthew Branaugh
Beware of This “Donor” Scam Why a refund request for a donation should ring alarm bells. Michael E. Batts and Danny Johnson
How to Create an Inventory for Your Church Tips and tricks for effectively keeping track of what your church owns. Bob Smietana
When Churches Get Hate Mail, How Should They Respond? What steps can be taken when a church receives various kinds of threats. Frank Sommerville
Creating a Crisis Communication Plan for Your Church Five questions every church needs to ask when preparing a crisis communication plan Jamie D. Aten
3 Areas to Consider in Evaluating Your Church’s Emergency Preparedness Make sure you have plans in place for various categories of emergencies. The Editors
When Volunteers Drive for Your Church Tips for handling this critical area of risk-management. Interview with attorney Frank Sommerville by Bobby Ross Jr.
Are Criminal Background Checks Legally Required for Youth Ministry Workers? A 2017 case shows why criminal background checks for youth ministry workers are advisable. Richard R. Hammar
Church Vehicle Insurance: 6 Questions to Ask Managing the money of the church includes being up-to-date on insurance policies. Bobby Ross Jr.