March 9, 2016
As your church mission team prepares for a short term international trip, it’s important to think through what risks your team will be exposed to and what insurance coverage you may need while you do God’s work abroad.
Faith Ventures mission travel insurance products allow your team to book, insure, and manage your next short term mission trip. With Faith Ventures, your team has options including the following:
1. Faith Ventures Travel Medical Insurance – The Faith Ventures card offers an affordable travel medical insurance option that comes with single- or multi-trip plans for foreign and domestic short-term mission travel. It offers insurance protection for:
Faith Ventures also gives your team access to discounted airfare, 24/7 emergency travel assistance, currency exchange discounts, trip management tools, and hundreds of retail discounts.
2. Worldwide Liability Insurance – Medical emergencies and accident-related lawsuits are common liability hazards your ministry’s mission travelers could face, as are lawsuits that are a result of religious acts and religious communications.
If you are already a Brotherhood Mutual MinistryFirst customer, Worldwide Liability and Medical Extension Coverage provides virtually all of the liability and medical coverages of a MinistryFirst policy to the ministry, its covered representatives, and travelers related to short-term ministry activities anywhere in the world. This policy endorsement also includes limited kidnap and ransom coverage.
3. Kidnap and Ransom – No one wants to think of the possibility of a kidnap and ransom situation while serving on a mission trip. However, it is prudent to acknowledge that the risk exists and to consider purchasing coverage for these worst case scenarios.
Some liability insurance policies may include limited funds for kidnap and ransom situations, but your ministry may want to consider additional insurance protection. Contact your American Church Group agent, or Brotherhood Mutual’s mission travel team at 800-876-4994, to learn more.
A periodic review of your insurance policy is a good way to make sure your ministry is protected for its most current needs, but it also may offer the opportunity to find some significant savings.
Having insurance coverage specifically designed for long-term international missions helps protect your people and organization from the financial impact caused by injuries, lawsuits, property damage, and more.
For the second year, the Brotherhood Mutual Foundation is offering the Kingdom Advancing Grant to innovative Christian church programs that are transforming local communities through ministry.
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s wise for ministries to evaluate their fire safety plan. Whether your ministry is hosting a holiday party, prepping treats for charity, or running a community kitchen, make sure you’re well-prepared with these tips.
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Cyber security is increasingly crucial in our technologically advanced world. Scammers use many schemes when attempting to steal your data, but you can outsmart them by understanding their methods.
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The Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1, and weather experts say this season is likely to produce above-normal activity. Take action to prepare your ministry to withstand a hurricane now, so you’re not scrambling when a watch or warning is posted.
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Thieves are taking advantage of soaring precious metal prices. Take steps to protect your ministry’s vehicles and property.
As temperatures plummet, the risk of freezing pipes soars. Frozen pipes can cause costly messes that could also put your ministry on hold while you clean up.
Preparing for this Christmas season may require additional creativity, due to the uncertainty of what COVID-19 may bring in our local community.
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Organizations that obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding through the CARES Act can have their loans forgiven, turning them into grants. To qualify, each borrower must file a forgiveness application with its PPP lender, proving that it followed the rules. If your church, school, college, or camp meets all the criteria, 100% of its loan can be forgiven.
We’re right in the middle of hurricane season in Alabama and Tropical Storm Laura is strengthening and expected to make landfall next week. These storms bring high winds and flooding that can easily damage your ministry’s property. Take steps to prepare for this and other tropical storm threats.
Learn about the CARES Act and two loans for which ministries may be eligible, since Congress authorized additional funding April 23.
As concern over the dangers associated with the spread of a new coronavirus, COVID-19, spreads, our agency and Brotherhood Mutual want to keep you informed and provide best practices for managing the spread of this and similar illnesses at your ministry.