Master Planning Strategies, the key to a successful ministry in today's culture that presents itself with minefields of litigation, change, and the possible financial abyss.

   One of the most critical element elements for ministries today is their procedures and safeguards which should be reflective of their risk management studies. This review should cover, handbooks, applications, job descriptions, day to day operations, and such that are continually updated so they are current with realized ministry risks and cultural risk changes. An annual review today is very necessary along with your annual risk management review.

   It is important for each organization to consider and review all the possible risk factors they could possibly face. To assist you with this process we have assembled a self audit form to help you uncover and properly review each possible risk and then address it with proper safeguards. Each organization is unique as they work to achieve their stated goals, thus you will find some things may impact you more than others. We have divided this audit into five main areas to ease your review.

   When a key person dies in the camp or retreat center, it can affect the income and attendence in such a way that the camp or retreat is left to financially struggle to surive. The camp or retreat is at risk due to financial obligations, new construction, or a new ministry program. We have very cost effective plans to help you manage this critical risk for today's camps and retreat centers.

     The issues for Buildings, Equipment & Grounds present themselves in some of the most unusal ways today, and they are continually changing and challenging the most educated in risk management. We have to believe and be prepared that the seeming impossible or unthinkable can and does happen today. Litigation is the American way of life today.

  

   Employee and volunteer strategies are very important for your organization. Where would the organization be if it were not for those who assist the ministry continually in all the many aspects it may be involved with? Are proper safeguards in place to protect them and the organization as each is challenged in today's culture?  Having things in proper perspective could yield a great return in attitudes, loyalty, retention, and work quality and efficiency. Employment Forms, where to find information on employment rules and regulations, best practices. If referrals for legal or accounting persons are needed, please contact us or note our Business Net Connections page on this site.

   Hired auto issues, Owned Vehicles, and Volunteer Drivers and their vehicles (Non-Owned vehicles). Suggested procedures, forms, and other safeguards for your religious organization today.

   Data and record security and preservation strategies can present the organization with challenging issues today. Whether information is in paper, digital, video, tape, or book, each has its risks. Copies and backups are as essential as breathing today. Security issues are a continual challenge as criminal, nature, and other forces present themselves with constant change in their destructive drive today. Technology is rapidly changing every day; it can boggle one's mind as you try to cope with its many aspects. Some suggested strategies follow.

   State specific child reporting, background check info, Church Law and Tax Library, Reducing the Risk web site info, and other related links

  

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