Insurance Board has many resources to help you and your ministry get ready to help prepare for and survive a potentially disastrous event. Remember to always follow local guidelines that may apply to you and your ministry. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has...
by Heather Kimmel | published on Apr 5, 2022 Is your Local Church minister a W-2 employee, or an independent contractor that receives a Form 1099-NEC (nonemployment compensation) at the end of the year? Several recent inquiries to the Office of General Counsel...
Stories of Hope and Inspiration from Our Churches Across the CountryGrowing up we all had our favorite Superheroes, who stepped in, just in time to conquer the villain, and save the day! Our Everyday Superheroes are similar, bringing with them God’s love and light,...
To help with the challenges presented to churches as employers, Insurance Board’s policyholders have access to an exclusive resource through Insurance Board’s partnership with AIG and collaboration with Littler Mendelson. The EPL Pak® Premier, is an industry-leading loss prevention resource available through the eplriskmanger.com website. Brian McMillan, a Shareholder, and Co-creator of Littler Mendelson’s P.C.’s EPL Risk Manager previously provided a guided tour of their website for Insurance Board participants, entitled, “EPL Risk Manager Review.”
In light of recent events and in preparation for re-opening, now is a good time for churches to review policies, procedures, and disaster preparedness plans as a ministry. Let’s look again at the fictitious story of The People’s Church for an update on how their...
An Open Letter on Racial Justice from the CEOBy now, all of us have been impacted in some way by the senseless murder of George Floyd and served witness to both the peaceful protests for justice and the carnage of rioting and looting that, in some cases, ensued. This,...
Phase 1Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. As we return to our houses of worship, churches can use this opportunity to look at their property with a fresh set of eyes. While preparing your property to receive guests again, please take the time to review the...
In these unprecedented times all across the country, youth-serving organizations are facing new challenges. Churches are looking for ways to fill the void as organizations and schools are closed by local mandate. Please know that if your church is not already...
For many churches, the use of the internet, digital meeting platforms, and social media is becoming the norm for spreading the word of God. While the dangers of social media are well-known with respect to predators and financial scams, less heard about, are the risks...
Your Ministry During COVID-19: Reopening Your Church OfficeInsurance Board recognizes the important role churches play in their communities; congregations are eager to resume their ministries. Before employees and volunteers resume daily operations of your church,...
