In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance, host Ron Wadley emphasizes the importance of digital security for Texas churches. He highlights the increasing threat of cyber attacks on small organizations and offers practical steps to safeguard personal data and ministry resources. Ron stresses that protecting your church's digital systems is key to demonstrating good stewardship and ensuring a secure foundation for the future. The episode also wraps up a Thanksgiving week series by focusing on gratitude and preparation for the future, both online and otherwise.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:36 Understanding the Digital Threat Landscape

02:21 Practical Steps to Safeguard Your Church

03:55 Gratitude and Future Preparedness

04:08 Conclusion and Resources

In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley discusses the importance of gratitude for lessons learned through trials. He shares a personal experience involving a serious crisis at his church, highlighting the importance of clear policies, communication, and collaboration with law enforcement. The episode emphasizes the necessity of preparedness and the role of insurance in safeguarding church missions. Wadley encourages church leaders to proactively strengthen their crisis response plans and offers resources for further guidance.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:27 A Week of Gratitude

00:45 A Crisis in My Church

01:40 Lessons from Trials

02:25 The Importance of Preparedness

02:52 Gratitude and Reflection

03:30 Final Thoughts and Resources

In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley reflects on the valuable lessons learned through past episodes about protecting church property and ministry with insurance. Highlighting a real-life incident faced by a Waco church, Ron discusses the importance of understanding insurance terms, such as sub-limits, and the need for thorough policy reviews. The episode emphasizes gratitude for wisdom gained from challenging experiences and encourages church leaders to use these lessons to enhance their insurance coverage and stewardship. Listeners are invited to contact our church insurance team by visiting insurancefortexans.com

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:28 Reflecting on Lessons Learned

00:56 A Case Study: Waco Church's Experience

02:02 The Importance of Asking Questions

02:53 Turning Mistakes into Blessings

03:22 Final Thoughts and Resources

In this Thanksgiving week episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley reflects on the essential and irreplaceable value of the people who make ministry possible. Highlighting a real-life incident involving a burst pipe at a church in Lubbock, Wadley emphasizes the importance of having a solid church insurance plan and the faithful individuals behind it. He encourages listeners to show gratitude to their church staff and volunteers. The episode underlines that good stewardship starts with gratitude and reminds listeners that insurance is not just about policies but about safeguarding the church's mission.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:26 A Thanksgiving Reflection on Ministry

00:40 Cheryl's Story: Handling a Church Crisis

01:38 The Importance of a Prepared Team

01:59 Expressing Gratitude to Church Staff

02:17 Ensuring Your Church is Protected

02:35 Conclusion: Stewardship and Gratitude

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley reflects on the past 40 episodes and shifts focus to the importance of gratitude. A poignant story about a church near Abilene hit by a tornado illustrates how proactive planning and quality insurance can lead to a sense of thankfulness in times of crisis. Emphasizing that church insurance is about stewardship rather than fear, Ron encourages churches to prepare wisely to safeguard their mission. He concludes by inviting listeners to work with our church insurance team by visiting our website at insurancefortexans.com

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:26 Reflecting on Past Episodes

00:47 A Story of Thankfulness and Preparedness

01:57 The Importance of Church Insurance

02:17 Partnering for Peace of Mind

02:51 Conclusion and Thanksgiving Wishes

In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley from Insurance for Texans discusses the challenges and consequences faced by churches that have allowed their insurance policies to lapse. Highlighting a real-life example of a church in Abilene, the episode explains the difficulties of obtaining new coverage after a lapse, the impact of Texas's extreme weather events on insurance premiums, and tips for reapplying for insurance. Emphasizing the importance of continuous coverage and offering practical steps for uninsured churches to take, the episode also encourages churches to work with specialists to find the right insurance solutions.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:31 The Consequences of Letting Insurance Lapse

01:24 Challenges in Reapplying for Insurance

02:07 The New Reality of Church Insurance in Texas

04:04 Steps to Reinsure Your Church

04:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley from Insurance for Texans addresses a common question concerning church insurance policies. Today’s topic is specifically the concept of functional replacement cost. Ron explains what functional replacement cost means and how it affects the rebuilding process of older church buildings, emphasizing the trade-offs between lower premiums and potential loss of historic features. He shares a real-life example of a 100-year-old Central Texas church facing this issue and offers practical advice on balancing affordability with protection through the right insurance endorsements. The episode encourages church leaders to understand their policies and make informed decisions to safeguard their church's history and future.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:41 Understanding Functional Replacement Cost

00:52 Case Study: Historic Central Texas Church

01:37 Implications of Functional Replacement Cost

03:34 Balancing Affordability and Protection

04:44 Conclusion and Next Steps

In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley of Insurance for Texans delves into the important question of who should pay for directors and officers insurance. Through a case study of a Fort Worth church struggling to fill leadership positions, Wadley explains the purpose and importance of D&O insurance. It protects leaders from personal financial loss due to lawsuits. He argues that for most Texas churches, incorporating this coverage into the church's overall insurance plan is the best practice to ensure strong leadership and protect the church's interests.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:27 The Importance of Directors and Officers Insurance

00:46 Case Study: Fort Worth Church's Leadership Challenge

01:33 Understanding Directors and Officers Insurance

02:18 Why Churches Should Pay for D&O Insurance

03:44 How Insurance for Texans Can Help

04:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley discusses the critical topic of sub limits within church insurance policies. Using a real-life example of a church in Waco, Ron highlights how sub limits can drastically reduce insurance payouts, even for policies with high overall coverage. He explains what sub limits are, common areas they apply to, and provides actionable advice on how churches can review and adjust their policies to avoid unexpected shortfalls. Ron emphasizes the importance of understanding policy fine print to ensure that all valuable assets of a church are adequately protected.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:27 Understanding Sub Limits in Church Insurance

00:49 Real-Life Example: The Waco Church Incident

01:34 Common Sub Limits and Their Impact

03:10 How to Avoid Being Caught Off Guard by Sub Limits

03:47 Ensuring Full Protection for Your Ministry

04:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Faith Stewardship and Insurance: Protecting Texas Churches, host Ron Wadley from Insurance For Texans introduces a new series. This week he is answering the questions that churches may be too afraid to ask about their insurance. In this episode, Ron discusses whether Texas churches are legally required to have insurance. He highlights the real-life consequences a small church outside Waco faced when they opted out of insurance.

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00:00 Introduction to Faith Stewardship and Insurance

00:41 Does Texas Require Church Insurance?

00:48 Real-Life Example: The Waco Church

01:22 The Risks of Not Having Insurance

02:00 Weather and Everyday Risks

02:42 The Cost of Going Without Insurance

02:59 The Importance of Stewardship and Protection

03:08 Custom Insurance Solutions for Texas Churches

04:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts