While church violence has increased over the years, our churches remain a place of peace and worship. The recent shooting in South Carolina has many churches asking if this could happen to them and what they would do if it did. Most churches will never experience a single act of violence but the responsibility for safety is on the church’s…
This article is courtesy of GuideOne Insurance, one of the nations leaders in church insurance. On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which involved two questions regarding same gender marriage: (1) Does the Constitution require a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex; and (2) Does…
Its that time of year. Time for church picnics and outdoor activities. Youth groups have big plans and vacation bible school is in full force. Each year lightning related injuries and damages make headlines around the world. It’s an expensive and dangerous risk that warrants a keen eye and common sense. As we enter the summer months with plans for…
Congregations that understand their energy consumption are better equipped to improve upon its efficiency. Did you know energy consumption amounts to about 40 percent of the average building’s operating expense? Your facility is no exception. Improving energy efficiency can provide an estimated savings of as much as 25 percent. Other benefits include: Money saved can be redirected to the basic faith-based…