It can be a positive experience for houses of worship to lease their facilities to outside groups. But there are also risks to be aware of. Depending on your circumstances, leasing your building could (1) result in having to pay federal income tax on rental income (2) paying property taxes (3) leave you open to litigation alleging discrimination. Join us for this free webinar and learn the risks and rewards.

Multiple recent shootings at faith-based schools have demonstrated the threat to private education is real and cannot be ignored. While religious schools and day cares lack the funds of public institutions, they can still take a proactive approach to protecting their students. Join faith-based security expert Vaughn Baker of Strategos International in this free webinar and create a strategy to expel violence from your school.

Nonprofit organizations, unlike businesses, cannot offset rising employee benefit costs by raising prices, making benefits management especially challenging. Despite these difficulties, benefits remain essential for attracting staff. While there is no easy solution, practical strategies exist to help nonprofits afford appropriate benefits. Expert David Ernstam, who has decades of experience in employee benefits, will discuss these options.

Preventative facility maintenance requires a consistent investment of time and money on the part of leadership staff and volunteers. Once the breadth of this commitment is understood, it often stalls out in committee and is discarded as a good idea for some other day. While churches, other houses of worship and nonprofits find maintenance optimal, it’s often neglected. Join us in this free webinar and learn how to turn good intentions into reality.

Is your church or nonprofit caught in a continual loop of austerity? Are you constantly begging for resources, lurching from crisis to crisis? This webinar will discuss key principles and practices that can create and enhance generosity in your church and community.

Ministry Pacific clients can fulfill their California sexual harassment prevention training requirements with this free webinar for supervisors.

Ministry Pacific clients can fulfill their California sexual harassment prevention training requirements with this free webinar for employees.

Chances are, nonprofit and faith-based organizations are not fully informed about workers’ compensation insurance. But they need to be. By law, nonprofits and houses of worship are considered workplaces. That means they must comply with workers’ compensation mandates. There is no opt-out provision for religious organizations, and compliance is mandatory in all 50 states. In addition, workers’ compensation is not only for full-fledged employees. Contract workers and even non-compensated pastors must be covered by workers’ comp. Feel uninformed or confused? Ministry Pacific is here to help.

Churches and nonprofits can stabilize their insurance premiums by maintaining their properties. Poorly maintained facilities pose higher risks to insurers and could lead to increased premiums or loss of coverage. Proper upkeep, supported by reserve studies, helps organizations plan and budget for predictable property maintenance and repairs, avoiding costly emergencies and ensuring continued insurance coverage. Join us for this free webinar with Matthew Swain of Association Reserves.

Should churches and other houses of worship run like a business? Yes! And also no. In some respects, churches are nothing like businesses: They’re tax-exempt nonprofits. But in other respects, congregations can glean wisdom from the business world that makes their missions more effective. Join us in this free webinar to learn more.

All industries struggle to find quality employees. But churches, houses of worship and nonprofits need more than “warm bodies” filling seats. They’re seeking people of competence, conviction and character. Oh, and they need all this on a budget. Is it easy? No. Is it possible? Yes! In this free webinar you’ll learn tips from HR professionals about how to keep, reach and hire difference makers. This webinar will also include guidance on determining appropriate pay and benefits.

After several high-profile attacks, church security has moved from the backburner to the front row. Pastors and leaders understand they have a responsibility to protect their congregations. But sometimes a key component of security gets lost in the shuffle: de-escalation. You win 100% of the fights you never have. A security team skilled in de-escalation can prevent violence, collateral damage and self-harm. Instead of yielding confrontation, de-escalation defuses. Done right, your congregation may never know anything transpired. Join us in this free webinar with Vaughn Baker of Strategos International to learn more about church security and de-escalation.

The leading reason churches are sued is over sexual misconduct. This vulnerability has tattered many reputations. While everyone thinks “it could never happen here,” this is wishful thinking. How can churches and nonprofits become a safe haven for children? A trifecta of screening, training and policies can lead to a hard-earned reputation as a place that truly cares about youth safety.

Some churches have an abundance of people, but no permanent place to meet. Other churches have an abundance of space, but few people. The same can be true of nonprofits, with some needing to downsize and others seeking more space. These scenarios can be viewed as problems, but our guests in this webinar are in the business of seeing them as possibilities.

Nonprofit boards of all sorts are famous (or infamous) for dysfunction. These boards also rarely receive training. Is there a connection? We think so. Although board positions are non-compensated, they play a valuable (and legally-mandated) role in the life of a church. Training equips them to succeed. This webinar is for pastors, church administrators, board members and other leaders who would benefit from an understanding of the key roles and responsibilities of church boards.

Houses of worship and nonprofits run the gamut from megachurches with a ubiquitous online presence to a food bank with a clunky website built in 2008. But regardless of an organization’s size, cause-oriented communications can be successful when they employ a laser-like focus on the basics. This webinar will explain essential items every organization needs in its communication toolkit.

Sometimes houses of worship and nonprofits rise to the occasion for a singular fund-raiser or building campaign, and this is commendable. But what’s needed is a 52-week-per-year strategy that ultimately creates a culture of generosity. This culture looks beyond its own walls and seeks to give toward and partner with nonprofits and the greater community.

Policies and procedures are the written manual for day-to-day operations. Some churches fail to create written policies, and that can lead to inconsistency. This off-and-on application of the rules can lead to intra-church conflict and the appearance of preferential treatment. This webinar will cover key provisions policies should include and updates to consider.

Learn creative ideas for overseeing church and nonprofit financial resources while cultivating transparency and integrity. Our expert guest, Brook Maturo, is founder and executive director of The Admin Hub.

Many churches’ bylaws are seldom referenced and are rarely reviewed. While all may seem quiet, circumstances from within and without will test your bylaws. Will they stand? Will your church stand?

Most churches today understand that church security is essential and that training for security teams is mandatory. Because of limitations on time and funding, it’s important to train for the types of incidents that are most likely to occur. In this webinar, we’ll identify and give guidance on the top three threats to security at churches and houses of worship.

Like it or not, when the spotlight is on us, we’re representing our congregation, cause or faith tradition to the world. Effective crisis communications don’t just happen. When a controversial situation is handled with confidence and clarity, it’s because a team strategized – well before there was a crisis – about how to respond. While it’s impossible to be fully prepared for every conceivable event, that doesn’t mean we can’t be prepared for anything at all. In addition, the process of planning for crisis communications creates a template that can be used in any circumstance. Join us for this free webinar and equip your organization to respond effectively in a crisis.

Churches and nonprofit organizations are familiar with the threat of violence breaking out during worship services or public events. A new California law, however, requires them to look at violence through the lens of the workplace. Senate Bill 553, signed into law Sept. 30, 2023, mandates businesses, churches and other nonprofits comply by July 1, 2024. While these organizations aren’t typically thought of as workplaces, they are places of employment subject to labor laws.

Churches and charitable nonprofit organizations are often easy targets for cyber scammers and hackers seeking your members’ private data. Take steps now to lock the digital door.

One of three churches is defrauded – that means robbed from the inside. Will yours be next? Join Ministry Pacific and Jitasa and learn how to protect yourself from embezzlement.

Please join us for a free webinar: “The Latest on California AB 506.” Our presenter will be attorney Gregory Love, co-founder of MinistrySafe. He will share current news and best practices as the Jan. 1 deadline for compliance approaches.

In a crisis, would you have enough property insurance to reconstruct your facility?

You wouldn’t set out on a road trip to a distant destination without a map. In the same way, churches need a map – let’s call it a budget – to plot their ministry destination.

Distressed by protests? Don’t be caught off guard by disruptive activists. Learn how to be peaceable and proactive.

Opening your church building to outside groups can result in goodwill. It could also lead to insurance claims, damage to your reputation and the loss of property tax exemptions. Get the facts, then decide.