This edition of our risk management eBook features an interview with a leading voice in conflict resolution within ministries. When misunderstandings spark embers into wildfires, fear and avoidance can override a healthy response. Learn how to lean into conflict with seven practical tips that turn discord into harmony—and keep your congregation united in the process.

Then, what’s one of the biggest risks to ministry property? If you guessed burst, frozen pipes, you’re correct. Ministries that don’t have safeguards in place could be inundated with costly water damage and a host of troubles. This issue also delves into developing a concussion protocol, plus hear from risk control specialists about implementing the four essentials for screening ministry drivers.

After you view our downloadable eBook, be sure to check out all the additional resources below.

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Handling Protests at Your Church

If demonstrators organized outside your front doors this Sunday, would you know what to do? Check out the Demonstration Response Checklist.

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Volunteers: Saying Hello and Goodbye

A volunteer is not an employee—and the ministry has a lot of flexibility when it comes to managing them. Take steps to improve relations.

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Prepare Buildings for Winter’s Chill

Good risk management practices include winterizing your buildings to combat problems with frozen pipes, snow, and ice.

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Cold Weather Maintenance Checklist

Use this cold weather checklist to uncover gaps in your maintenance schedule and take action to avoid a winter weather disaster.

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Sign Up for Text Alerts

Advance notice of an extreme freezing event helps you prepare your buildings and stay ahead of weather than can impact ministry activities.

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Intelligent Leak Protection

That drip, drip, drip can lead to major damage. With smart water shut-off devices, your ministry can catch costly plumbing leaks before they cause devastation.

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Concussions & Negligence Claims

Keeping college players safe is top priority, but so is protecting your institution’s resources and reputation. A solid concussion strategy incorporates both.

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Don’t Skip Making Injury Report

Paperwork is never fun. But whenever someone is injured on your property, it’s important to complete an injury report. Ten minutes of paperwork could minimize the potential for a lawsuit.

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Students on the Move: Parent Transportation

Commit to safety when you use parents to carpool students for field trips, sports events, after-school activities, and more. A well-designed plan builds trust and reduces liability.

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Ensure Licensing Standards for Bus and Van Drivers

Drivers of school buses and 16-passenger vans need more than a regular driver’s license. Read typical requirements for a commercial driver’s license and penalties for non-compliance.

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