As a current or prospective insured congregation or synod under the ELCA Endorsed Property and Liability Insurance Program underwritten by Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I., you may be interested in how effective risk management may assist your congregation. Below are links to various Web sites and documents to further assist you in protecting your congregation from liability and loss.
Additional resources on the topic of risk management and insurance are available on the drop down menu on the right or the Risk Management downloadable resource page.
To learn more about the ELCA endorsed program with Church Mutual®, please visit the ELCA resource on the program or the Church Mutual brochure.
In times of tragedy or crisis, the American Red Cross touches the lives of those in need whether it be emergencies, tornadoes, hurricanes or earthquakes. The American Red Cross’ disaster preparedness app suite offers essential information on what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Temperature and Water Sensor Program for Eligible Church Mutual Insureds
Church Mutual offers free temperature and water sensors and 24/7 monitoring that alert you to take action and protect your church building from the damages and disruption caused by frozen pipes as well as from power outages. Learn more.
Church Mutual makes all its Safety Resources available to all ELCA congregations!
Church Mutual Safety Resources
- 10 Essentials of Winter Outing Safety
- 10 Essentials of Youth Outing Safety
- Armed Intruder
- Background Screening
- Child and Youth Sexual Abuse Prevention
- Copper Theft Prevention
- Crime Prevention
- Emergency Preparedness
- Fire Prevention
- Food Safety
- Mission Trips
- Playground Safety
- Safety Resources for Camps
- Safety Resources for Houses of Worship
- Sanctuary Congregations – Helpful Tips
- Self-inspection Safety Checklist for Worship Centers
- Summer Outing Safety
- Swimmer and Water Safety
- Transportation
- Weather Risks
- Wildfire Assistance and Resources
- Workforce Management
- Workplace Safety
Other Risk Management and Loss Prevention Resources
- "Managing Risks: First Steps in Identifying Congregational Liability" by Richard B. Couser, copyright (c) 1993 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.
- Our Stewardship: Managing Our Assets" by John L. Golv
- Our Staff: Building Our Human Resources" by Trish Holford
- "Congregation LEADER Series" of Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Disaster Preparedness
- Active Shooter Event Quick Reference Guide
- Active Shooter Study Quick Reference Guide
- Congregational Disaster Preparedness Guidebook from Lutheran Disaster Response
- Disaster Plans Work
- Disaster Preparation
- FEMA Resources
- Security Procedures in the Workplace
- Staying Safe in Church
- Securing Soft Targets and Crowded Spaces
- Workplace Violence Report
Protecting the Congregation's Financial Assets
- Guidelines for Purchasing Insurance
- "Eleven Things I Have Learned from Dealing with Embezzlement," lessons from a synod bishop
- ELCA Endorsed Property and Casualty Insurance
- ELCA Endorsed Property and Casualty Insurance (Spanish)
- Florida ELCA Quote Request Process
- Information insurance companies require in the event of an embezzlement
- Nonprofits and Embezzlement
- Risk Management Information
- Safety and Loss Prevention Materials
- What to do if your congregation or synod is or may be the victim of embezzlement
Addressing Public Health Concerns
Claims Handling
Insurance Records and Policies
Do you have questions, concerns, problems?
If you are an eligible ELCA congregation or synod and have any questions or are encountering any difficulties concerning the ELCA Endorsed Property and Liability Insurance Program, please contact:
Director-Risk Management
Office of the Secretary
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
8765 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, Illinois 60631
Telephone: 800-638-3522 ext. 2403
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