Protecting vulnerable populations is essential to both risk management and the gospel message. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 26 percent of U.S....
Children’s ministries are a labor-intensive element of church-sponsored activities, and we must be aware of the risks and opportunities of this work. One morning while teachi...
Every parent knows what it’s like to hear a steady stream of “whys” from a young child. Even though the relentless questioning is sometimes frustrating, it’...
Mission trips offer participants an opportunity to combine evangelistic endeavors, community service projects, and cultural enrichment in a life-changing adventure. These trips hav...
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This is certainly true when it comes to emergency planning. The question people oft...
I can’t eat that, I thought, as I passed by the avocado-topped salad and the guacamole dip at my church’s monthly potluck. These items are a staple in this part of the ...
Winter storms can be extremely damaging, especially in parts of the country unaccustomed to freezing temperatures. Organizations in cold-weather regions have more resources, awaren...
As I write this article, I can’t help but think of the proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” According to Wikipedia, this African proverb...
It seems these days almost everyone is aware of the term “cybersecurity.” You can hardly turn on the news without hearing about a new data breach. Does the Colonial Pip...
Fire is a very real and present danger. In 2019, local fire departments in the United States responded to 1,291,500 fires. These fires caused an estimated 3,700 civilian deaths, 16...