Suleika Guzman - Ministry Insurance Agent

When hail strikes, immediately contact your insurance company. What may seem like minor damage at first can develop into major problems later. Brotherhood Mutual shares tips in this article: https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/resources/safety-library/risk-management-articles/disasters-emergencies-and-health/disaster-preparation-and-response/hail-damage-ding-dent-or-scratch-or-something-more/

Take your ministry building’s efficiency to new heights with LED lighting and cleaning technology. Read more at https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/resources/safety-library/risk-management-articles/buildings-and-property/building-maintenance/facilities-technology-led-lighting-and-cleaning/

Discover the steps you can take to protect ministry property from damage caused by wind, water, fire, and hail. While these types of events can be costly and disruptive, industry experts provide critical insight that can help your ministry today. Read more in The Deacon’s Bench Online at http://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/db/crisis

A key aspect of risk management is safeguarding the physical and spiritual wellbeing of the children, youth and vulnerable adults in your camp ministry, whether it’s in-person or via online platforms. To help you create a safer camp environment, Brotherhood Mutual has developed a digital guidebook that lays the groundwork for developing and enhancing your child protection program. Download the eBook and sample checklists and forms at https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/resources/creating-a-safer-camp-environment/

Are you making church facility maintenance mistakes? Learn about the four types of maintenance and what you can do to maximize ministry resources with these tips from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company and expert Tim Cool, Smart Church Solutions: https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/resources/safety-library/risk-management-articles/buildings-and-property/building-maintenance/four-types-of-facilities-maintenance/

The Church is poised to experience significant turnover among pastors in the near future.

As of 2023, only 17 percent of Protestant senior pastors are 40 years old or younger, and the average age among pastors is 52.
One-quarter of pastors is hoping to retire within the next seven years.

What can your congregation do today to train up young leaders and prepare for a healthy, impactful future?

This comes from The State of Pastors, Volume 2—created in partnership with World Vision, Brotherhood Mutual, RightNow Media and World Impact, Inc.—now available on Barna Access Plus. It explores how U.S. pastors are faring in a variety of areas.

Learn more at The State of Pastors Summit, a free webcast this Wednesday, March 6 at 12 PM ET. Sign up at barna.com/summit.

For many pastors, coronavirus has either disrupted or catalyzed how they view their ministry’s purpose. While some ministry leaders are excited about the new opportunities this season presents, others are struggling with the additional burdens of shepherding from a distance. Learn three strategies that resilient pastors are using to stay engaged and energized. Read the full article in the Brotherhood Mutual Safety Library at https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=74210&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fdisasters-emergencies-and-health%2Fgeneral-health-and-injury-prevention%2Fcoronavirus-resilient-pastors%2F&

God is greater than our circumstances.

Crossing your fingers and hoping for the best isn't exactly risk management.

Our Safety Library can help you take a more proactive approach. You’ll find free resources that are tailored just for ministries, including:

- Articles
- Videos
- Checklists
- Sample forms

https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/resources/safety-library/

When disagreements and misunderstandings occur in the church, they can threaten the unity of a congregation. Experts suggest that healing conflict begins by acknowledging and addressing the elephant in the room. But how? Check out this article from Brotherhood Mutual to find seven tips from nationally recognized author and peacemaking specialist, Ken Sande, about how ministries can learn to resolve conflict.

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Take control of your heating and cooling costs with WiFi thermostats. These helpful tools found in the Brotherhood Mutual Safety Library from expert Tim Cool can help you save some serious time and money. https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72830&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fbuildings-and-property%2Fbuilding-maintenance%2Fwifi-thermostats%2F&

From plumbing connections to windows, roof penetrations to worn out shingles, water is looking for a way to invade. In just a few hours, running water can destroy thousands of square feet of your building. Looking for leaks, installing smart sensors, and knowing what to do in a water crisis are just some of the ways you can help save your ministry from major damage. Read about one ministry’s experience here: https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72829&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Fpublications%2Fthe-deacons-bench-newsletter%2Fthe-deacons-bench-crisis%2F%23page%3D2&

This sample checklist guides you through identifying the common culprits that cause damaging water leaks: https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72828&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-forms%2Fwater-damage-prevention-checklist%2F&

Learn how security cameras can help protect your people and property. Read more in the Brotherhood Mutual Safety Library at https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72827&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fbuildings-and-property%2Fbuilding-security%2Fsurveillance-cameras-at-church%2F&

Some serious damage can happen when a car accidentally strikes your ministry’s building – or hits a pedestrian in your parking lot. Check out this article from the Brotherhood Mutual Safety Library for recommendations on using physical barriers, like bollards, boulders or benches, to create a safe space between people and vehicles - https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72826&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fbuildings-and-property%2Fbuilding-security%2Fphysical-barriers%2F&

When starting a new ministry, it’s one step at a time. But what are the steps? Start with these guidelines to help pave the way on your new, rewarding journey. Read the whole article in the Brotherhood Mutual Safety Library at https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72825&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Frisk-management-basics%2F5-steps-to-starting-a-new-ministry%2F&

Online ministry goes beyond posting a live stream of your worship service. Before you begin reaching people outside your church community, you’ll need to develop a strategy. Brotherhood Mutual talked with a new online campus pastor to hear about his experience. He shared valuable insight into how you can transform your online efforts to engage a totally new audience. Read article at https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72824&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Fpublications%2Fthe-deacons-bench-newsletter%2Fthe-deacons-bench-connected%2F%23page%3D4&

Take your ministry building’s efficiency to new heights with LED lighting and cleaning technology. Read more at https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72823&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fbuildings-and-property%2Fbuilding-maintenance%2Ffacilities-technology-led-lighting-and-cleaning%2F&

Regardless of kitchen type—commercial, residential, or combination—built-up grease, poor kitchen design, or inadequate education can all lead to a disaster. Read the whole article in the Brotherhood Mutual Safety Library at https://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72822&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fbuildings-and-property%2Fbuilding-maintenance%2Fkitchen-ventilation-safety-tips%2F&

Protecting the inside of your building starts with the roof. Wind damage to roofs is often just the beginning of more serious harm to your property, particularly when rain is involved. Following best practices can limit the destruction and keep your ministry running in the wake of a high-wind event. Read the whole article at http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72821&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Fpublications%2Fthe-deacons-bench-newsletter%2Fthe-deacons-bench-crisis%2F%23page%3D6&

Use this Hail Damage Checklist to help protect your building before it hails and to survey damage after a hail event: http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72820&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-forms%2Fhail-damage-checklist%2F&

Discover the steps you can take to protect ministry property from damage caused by wind, water, fire, and hail. While these types of events can be costly and disruptive, industry experts provide critical insight that can help your ministry today. Read more in The Deacon’s Bench Online at http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72819&TUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fdb%2Fcrisis&

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, injuries associated with fire pits tripled between 2008—2017, with a quarter of the victims younger than 5 years old. What does your ministry need to know about the fire pit on your property? http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72818&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fbuildings-and-property%2Fgrounds%2Ffire-pit-safety%2F&

Virtual meeting platforms have been tremendously helpful during the global pandemic. They’ve allowed Christian ministries, schools, and others to continue their services, classes, and meetings when it wasn’t possible for people to meet in person. But virtual meeting platforms have a downside, as well. Private information can become public if a meeting’s recording is posted online. If you plan to record virtual meetings, remember these seven points: http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72817&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Frisk-management-basics%2Finviting-the-world-to-your-virtual-meetings%2F&

Are you making church facility maintenance mistakes? Learn about the four types of maintenance and what you can do to maximize ministry resources with these tips from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company and expert Tim Cool, Smart Church Solutions: http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72816&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fbuildings-and-property%2Fbuilding-maintenance%2Ffour-types-of-facilities-maintenance%2F&

Many ministries have implemented the security basics. But have you taken additional steps to protect your people and property throughout the week or during the night? In this article, our friends at Brotherhood Mutual share insights from a security expert about the benefits of security cameras, security alarms, and other tech that can add a layer of protection at your church. Read more at http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72815&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Fpublications%2Fthe-deacons-bench-newsletter%2Fthe-deacons-bench-connected%2F%23page%3D6&

For many pastors, coronavirus has either disrupted or catalyzed how they view their ministry’s purpose. While some ministry leaders are excited about the new opportunities this season presents, others are struggling with the additional burdens of shepherding from a distance. Learn three strategies that resilient pastors are using to stay engaged and energized. Read the full article in the Brotherhood Mutual Safety Library at http://bmicmarketingcenter.dmplocal.com/main/?p=bundle.record&BId=72814&TUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brotherhoodmutual.com%2Fresources%2Fsafety-library%2Frisk-management-articles%2Fdisasters-emergencies-and-health%2Fgeneral-health-and-injury-prevention%2Fcoronavirus-resilient-pastors%2F&