Insurance is an important part of managing the risks that your church faces, but that's not all. A comprehensive Risk Management plan involves a complete review of operations, with the intention of identifying risks that need to be avoided, insured against, or accepted.
In times past, churches generally enjoyed what was known as Charitable Immunity- protection from many lawsuits on the basis of being a charity organization. However, those days are gone, and churches generally face the same duties and expectations as a for-profit organization, and is subject to litigation just the same. It is vital that churches protect their assets and their reputations from the risks that litigation presents.
Your church faces a wide variety of exposures every day. From simple safety concerns to large scale litigation, it is imperative that church leaders have a plan in place to deal with these risks. Risk management is more than a buzzword, and it's not just for corporate America. As the leader of a church, you have been entrusted with the resources of your congregation, as well as any other donors, partners, or church planters.
Community Risk Management is devoted to helping churches meet these risks with a comprehensive approach that incorporates your mission and values. We have the expertise to identify areas where you may have dangerous risks, and provide guidance in selecting alternatives. We are an independent operation, and do not sell insurance or any other products.
Risk management is not about worry or fear. It's only a matter of identifying the things that could disrupt the work you were called to do, and preventing that from happening. Community Risk Management will come alongside your staff and develop a practical, useful, and wise plan to protect what's been placed in your care for ministry.
Churches face a variety of exposures in the course of everyday operations. These challenges can often include:
Our service will help identify which risks pose threats to your organization and help find solutions to meet the challenges you face.