Busted Pipes, Busted Budgets: Fighting Back Against Winter’s Hidden Risks Eye-popping property damage insurance claims show why churches even in warmer states need to prepare and respond when winter weather looms large. Matthew Branaugh
Can Churches Bar Service Animals? Before your church considers barring service animals, it is good to understand the legal and ministerial dimensions. Richard R. Hammar
Minimizing the Risk of Cybercrime If it looks suspicious, pause and take these steps. Interview by Bobby Ross, Jr.
Advantage Member Exclusive Why Churches Should Use Caution When Collaborating with Developers The cautions churches should take when collaborating with developers to avoid costly legal battles over property. Gisele Kalonzo-Douglas
Is Your Church Prepared to Host a Large Event? 11 question checklist to help you assess the unique risks your event presents. Jonathan Sprowl
Do We Prevent Crime at our Church? A checklist to help you evaluate your building's security. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Do We Have Clear Procedures for Facility Use? Discover if your church is prepared to share its property.
The Growing Problem of Mail Theft at Churches Simple steps you can take to lower the risk of it happening at your church. Lee A. Dean
Why Using Windows 7 Is a Security Risk Earlier this year, Microsoft ended tech support for it—here’s what your church needs to know if you’re still using it. Jonathan Smith
Holiday Questions Only Church Administrators Consider Why gifts to staff have strings attached and copyright laws still apply. The Editors
Advantage Member Exclusive 10 Standards for Starting a Security Program Security consultant Carl Chinn outlines how to develop (or improve) your church's plan.
Hey, Fletch: Would We Save Money by Outsourcing Our Church’s Cleaning? The cost may seem high, but the in-house expenses may surprise you. David Fletcher
How to Create an Inventory for Your Church Tips and tricks for effectively keeping track of what your church owns. Bob Smietana
Best Practices for Installing Security Cameras at Your Church How to make the most of surveillance technology. Bobby Ross Jr.
Why Churches Should Invest in Security Cameras Five benefits of video surveillance systems, according to the experts. Bobby Ross Jr.
Building with Confidence A legal and financial blueprint for church construction projects. David Middlebrook
How to Prepare Your Church for Cybersecurity Threats A cybersecurity expert shares tips on how your church can avoid getting hacked. Jamie D. Aten
The Tricky World of Copier Leases and Purchases What a church must consider before buying or leasing. Interview with Vonna Laue by Bobby Ross Jr.
Let the Buyer (and Leaser) Beware Six tips to keep your church from getting financially burned by copier costs. Bobby Ross Jr.
Six Ways Churches Can Thwart New Email Threat Sophisticated messages can appear to come from a leader in the targeted church. Bobby Ross Jr.