SafeChurch

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Same-Sex Marriage: Addressing the Commonly Asked Questions

With recent court decisions being handed down in several jurisdictions regarding same-sex marriage, many religious organizations are comin...
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Identifying and Controlling Common Electrical Hazards

A fire to your building can be a major loss to your religious organization. In an attempt to prevent a fire loss in your organization, one o...
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Cooperating with Outside Users of Your Church

Church facilities offer great benefits when it comes to hosting large events. Many times, churches will be approached with requests from o...
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Are You Prepared? Simple Steps for Church Safety

Risk management involves the identification, assessment and prioritization of risks. Once identified, deciding to employ techniques such as ...
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Financial Controls for Every Church

As discussed in this edition’s primary article, churches are increasingly offering electronic or digital giving options. However, regardle...
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Digital Gifts to Churches – Developing Controls to Avoid Fraud

Many organizations have implemented online systems to allow an easy and convenient way of giving for its members. The following article di...
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Self-Inspect to Protect: Preventing Water Damage

Potential water damage isn’t a common thought crossing church official minds. However, while it may not seem like a pressing issue, an u...
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Be Active in Fitness Center Precautions

Many churches are joining today’s health initiative and providing fitness centers, classes or gym time to their members. Beyond the heal...
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Mission Trip Safety

With good weather and vacations from school and work, summer brings many mission opportunities for churches. This article addresses safety c...
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Flipping the Switch: Starting Your Air Conditioning System

With just over a month before the official start of summer, now is the time to begin thinking about turning your air conditioning system b...