Risk Management

PROTECTING Kids is a PRIORITY  Church Nursery Security Makes the Best Possible First Impression On Parents by Laura J. Brown When Stacey arrived at the nursery door, she was greeted by a woman who asked her child’s name, welcomed her son warmly, and gave him a colorful nametag to wear during the church service. She asked Stacey to fill ...

Dig a Little Deeper  How Background Checks Can Help Protect Your Ministry By Laura J. Brown In recent months, newspapers have printed some disturbing articles about church employees: A church janitor is accused of making methamphetamine in the basement. A church secretary is charged with stealing more than $70,000. A church employee is accused of soliciting sex from teenage ...

Often, when a large group of people travels to an event together, one church bus or van isn’t enough. This prompts church groups to drive to destinations in a caravan of buses, vans or cars. If all drivers know where they’re going and avoid risky maneuvers, caravan travel can be safe. If not, the practice can be fraught with ...

Ready for Winter? By Laura J. Brown As warm temperatures fly south for the winter, it’s time to prepare your house of worship for the cold, rain and snow to come. A little autumn maintenance can help save money and prevent common problems. Malfunctioning heating and cooling systems are a leading cause of church fires, which damage about 1,300 ...

Employee Handbooks Set the Standard Tips for Writing, Maintaining and Enforcing Your Most Important Rules By Laura J. Brown Churches sometimes take an ad hoc approach when dealing with job performance issues. For example, a church might decide it needs an absenteeism policy after hiring a young staff member who calls in sick every sunny Friday. But reactionary policies can be ...