When  The Wizard of Oz  blew into theaters in 1939, one major character was absent from certain news reports. Before 1948, mentioning "tornado" during a weather broadcast could end the career of the meteorologist. Because of their seeming unpredictability and the likelihood of public panic, the term was  effectively banned by the Weather Bureau . But thanks to advances in technology and the work of two Air Force meteorologists, the tornado forecast celebrated its 75th anniver

Across the country, churches and ministries are seeing a troubling rise in identity spoofing scams —particularly those that impersonate pastors or other trusted church leaders. These scams often arrive as emails or text messages that appear to come directly from a pastor and urgently request gift cards, financial assistance, or sensitive information. In many cases, congregants and staff come dangerously close to falling victim before realizing the message is fraudulent. ¹ Thi

When your church works with contractors, vendors, or renters, you’ll often be asked to provide — or request — a Certificate of Insurance (COI). A COI is a simple one-page document that summarizes insurance coverage. It’s not the full policy, but it serves as important proof that coverage exists. Why Certificates of Insurance Matter Proof of Coverage:  A COI shows that your church (or another party) has active insurance in place — like liability, property, or workers’ compens

The camp insurance market has shifted drastically over the past five years, with especially sharp changes in the last 1-2 years. This has led to camps across the country, being faced with premiums multiplying and coverage pullbacks. There are a few reasons for this: Lack of Competition.  5 years ago, there were two or three more insurers willing to provide adequate coverage at a competitive rate for camps across the US. Currently, there are perhaps three or four carriers tota

As winter approaches, it's essential your ministry has prepared its premises for the colder weather.

From ransomware to data theft, churches are at risk. Find out how to prevent, insure, and recover from cyber attacks.

Learn why accurate building valuation is essential for insurance coverage—and how to make sure your church is properly protected.

Church vans and buses play a vital role in ministry, especially with the various summer youth trips your churches have lined up. However, they also carry significant liability.

As summer approaches and church activities ramp up, it’s important to consider the unique risks that come with camps, carnivals, youth groups, and other community events.