Making It Official Why joining a church makes biblical sense. Bob Putman and Herbert Hage
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Does membership in our transient, church-shopping age matter? Here's how one congregation put in writing the biblical values behind making things official:
1. Membership says, "I belong here." God says believers belong together (Heb. 10:23-25). You sense that God wants you here with the people of Hillside Baptist Church at this time in your Christian life, and you want to make a public declaration ...
Making It Official Why joining a church makes biblical sense. Bob Putman and Herbert Hage
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Does membership in our transient, church-shopping age matter? Here's how one congregation put in writing the biblical values behind making things official:
—Bob Putman and Herbert Hage; adapted by Bruce Hoppe
Discuss
1. How does our church's view of membership compare to the above?
2. Many people today attend multiple churches: the kids attend the youth group at First Baptist and the parents worship ...
Covering All the Bases Can your church afford to overlook areas of risk? James F. Cobble, Jr.
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Every church should have a process in place that takes into account specific risks associated with people, property, and liability. Experts recommend the following process for risk management: 1) Identify the specific risk and what it would look like in your church; 2) Analyze the impact and scope of that risk (small, medium, large); 3) Select the best techniques for prevention; 4) Implement the appropriate ...
Rate Your Risks What are the events for which your church is least prepared? James F. Cobble, Jr.
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One approach to risk assessment involves considering two separate risk factors: frequency and severity. While most church leaders do not conduct a formal analysis of each risk that faces the church, leaders must have a clear understanding of any risk with the potential to be of high severity. The chart below can help identify which risks your church needs to address first.
Plan for the Worst Don’t let your church be caught off guard if disaster strikes. James F. Cobble, Jr.
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Respond to each of the situations below according to the following instructions:
1. Evaluate the worst-case scenario for each risk.
2. Assign each scenario a frequency based on how often accidents of that type occur at your church or during church events. (If your church doesn't have a long history to draw from, use the experience of other local churches as a guide.)
Managing Risk Your Way Leaders have options when it comes to protecting the church. James F. Cobble, Jr.
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After risks have been identified and assessed, the next step is to select the best available technique to manage them. Consider the following five approaches:
1. Avoid the risk. Church leaders can decide that a certain risk is not worth the potential loss.
2. Retain the risk. Churches intentionally retain risk when it is wiser to carry a high insurance deductible than pay high premiums. Retaining risk ...
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