Risk Management

Welcome to the Risk Management resource page. This resource page provides you a visual way to explore and download the many types of resources we have available. You may also use our powerful search engine to find other resources not listed here.  Church Mutual now makes all of its Safety Resources available to all ELCA congregations!



Below is a list of resources you can download or purchase. For more information about a specific resource, just hover over the icon.

Addressing and Preventing Crime in Congregations

Addressing and Preventing Crime in Congregations

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Active Shooter Event Quick Reference

Active Shooter Event Quick Reference

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Active Shooter Study Quick Reference

Active Shooter Study Quick Reference

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Protecting Your Congregations Against an Active Shooter

Protecting Your Congregations Against an Active Shooter

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Business Continuity Planning

Business Continuity Planning

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Church Mutual Sensor Program FAQ

Church Mutual Sensor Program FAQ

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Church Property Loss

Specific pointers regarding church property losses - what you should do if you experience a loss.

Church Property Loss

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Congregational Disaster Preparedness Guide

Preparing for disaster: a guide for congregations.

Congregational Disaster Preparedness Guide

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Disaster Plan Works

The story of one congregation who had a disaster plan.

Disaster Plan Works

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ELCA Endorsed Property Liability Insurance Programs

Additional information about the Church Mutual insurance program.

ELCA Endorsed Property Liability Insurance Programs

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ELCA Endorsed Property Liability Insurance Programs (Spanish)

Seguro de Propiedad y Responsabilidad Endosado por ELCA

ELCA Endorsed Property Liability Insurance Programs (Spanish)

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Emergency Preparedness

A publication of Church Mutual Insurance Company

Emergency Preparedness

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Florida ELCA Quote Request Process

Florida ELCA Quote Request Process

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Guidelines for Keeping Insurance Records

Why you should never throw out an insurance policy.

Guidelines for Keeping Insurance Records

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How to Handle Embezzlement

How to Handle Embezzlement

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How to Prepare for a Disaster

Preparing for disaster: a guide for congregations.

How to Prepare for a Disaster

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Information Needed When Making an Insurance Claim

Required information that is required by insurance companies following an embezzlement loss.

Information Needed When Making an Insurance Claim

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Lessons on Embezzlement from a Synod Bishop

Bishop Wohlrabe reflects on dealing with a major embezzlement in the Northwestern Minnesota Synod office in 2012.

Lessons on Embezzlement from a Synod Bishop

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Managing Risks: First Steps in Identifying Congregational Liability

"Managing Risks: First Steps in Identifying Congregational Liability" by Richard B. Couser, copyright (c) 1993 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

Managing Risks: First Steps in Identifying Congregational Liability

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Nonprofits and Embezzlement

Nonprofits and Embezzlement

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Purchasing Insurance Guidelines

Be prepared for the eventually that your congregation experiences a loss by following these guidelines for purchasing insurance.

Purchasing Insurance Guidelines

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Risk Management Information

What is Risk Management and why is it necessary for congregations?

Risk Management Information

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Safety and Loss Prevention

Resources on how your congregation can provide safety and prevent loss.

Safety and Loss Prevention

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Severe Weather Preparednesss

Severe Weather Preparednesss

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Staying Safe in Church

Staying Safe in Church

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Wildfire Preparedness

Wildfire Preparedness

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