Resources for churches and nonprofits
We want you to succeed in all areas of your calling. These experts can help you do it.
Experts who specialize in business services for churches and nonprofits
Your success is our success. That’s why we seek to pair you with trusted advisors for the vital work of your church or nonprofit.
Accounting and bookkeeping for churches and nonprofit organizations
Jitasa is the nation’s largest accounting and bookkeeping firm devoted exclusively to nonprofits. The name, Jitasa (ji-tah-suh), means “The Spirit of Serving Others.”
Child Safety: Volunteer and staff training and policies
We recommend MinistrySafe for training and consultation regarding protecting children from sexual abuse. The organization was created by legal professionals who are sexual abuse experts. After decades of litigating sexual abuse cases, Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris founded MinistrySafe to help ministries meet legal standards of care and reduce the risk of sexual abuse by creating preventative measures tailored to fit the needs of churches and ministry programs. The organization’s approach is oriented around a comprehensive 5-Part Safety System that creates overlapping layers of protection.
Computers, networking, information technology and cyber security
Enable Ministry Partners is a leading provider of technology services for churches and nonprofits. It covers the A to Z of information technology, from cyber security to backup to management software. Enable works exclusively with churches and ministries and understands their unique cultural DNA.
Human resources consulting
HR Ministry Solutions, led by Tiffany Henning, provides human resources consulting for churches and faith-based nonprofit organizations. The HR Ministry team helps churches develop employee handbooks, job descriptions and provides services including compliance auditing and training.
Financial and investment resources
Ministry Pacific recommends Thrivent Financial for clients’ investment planning needs. Thrivent is a unique type of membership organization called a fraternal benefit society. These nonprofit organizations help members with planning needs but also support diverse types of charitable work. Thrivent provides services for individuals, organizations, churches and businesses. These include:
403(b) plans
Life insurance
Disability income insurance
Long-term care insurance
Medicare supplement insurance
Annuities for retirement
Individual Retirement Accounts
Investments managed by professional portfolio managers
Health and medical insurance in California
Obtaining medical insurance can be a challenge for churches, nonprofits and small businesses. We have a solution. Ministry Pacific has partnered with Ernstam & Lewis Financial & Insurance Services to provide our California clients with a variety of health insurance coverage options. These include:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Clients of Ernstam and Lewis Financial and Insurance Services also receive access to:
Human resources support with ThinkHR
COBRA administration
Health claims support and guidance for each employee
Online access to benefits and costs for all employees
California Legal services
California churches and nonprofits who need legal representation apart from their insurance policy can get assistance from Daniel C. Zamora at Weintraub Tobin. Daniel is a shareholder and a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment practice groups. His practice includes commercial law, insurance defense, and employment-related litigation. He regularly represents employers in a variety of employment claims, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination and defamation. He has particular expertise in defending employers against high profile tort claims based on employee misconduct. His clients include corporate employers, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Daniel is fluent in Spanish which provides him the opportunity to better serve our Spanish-speaking clientele.
Playground safety
When it comes to playgrounds, the first priority of churches and nonprofits is keeping children safe. Yet injuries – and lawsuits – happen. No one plans to have an accident. But how do you plan not to? When it comes to playground safety, most church and nonprofit staff don’t know what they don’t know. That’s where SAFE 2 PLAY comes in. They’re professionals who inspect playgrounds for schools, day care centers, churches and other organizations. They also have years of experience designing playgrounds, so they know exactly what to look for. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – especially if the consequence is a serious accident.
Church security and active shooter training
A few years ago, many churches said “It can’t happen here” and took no action to protect their congregations from the risk of violence. A few years and several shootings later, many churches have awakened to the threat of armed intruders in their sanctuaries and schools. The answer is not to add untrained, armed guards to the mix. Gun-toting church members who lack specialized training could actually make the situation more dangerous through “friendly fire.” Because the stakes are high and inaction is not an option, Ministry Pacific recommends the training services of Strategos International. Strategos is a leader in church security training. It understands the importance of creating an atmosphere at church that is both safe and welcoming. Contact Barry Young, vice president of operations, at Strategos International. Barry is a police chaplain, ordained minister and security professional.
Church and ministry compliance (regulations, taxes, human resources, insurance)
Church and Ministry Compliance, led by Max Herr, provides guidance on helping nonprofit organizations understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations. This incluces incorporation, tax exemptions, bylaws, policies and procedures, budgeting, accounting and compensation.