(RNS) — The Rev. John Parks was taking his first sabbatical in 40 years of ministry when he got a call from his church’s accountant with some bad news. Church Mutual, the church’s insurance company, ...

Among volunteers who stepped up to help after storms battered the Houston area in May were those from United Methodist churches in the denomination’s Texas Annual Conference that covers East Texas.

DALLAS - GuideStone trustees met for their Winter 2026 meeting March 2–4, emphasizing efforts to support Southern Baptist pastors and churches with practical assistance, from church insurance to early ...

Natural disaster costs have overwhelmed the market for carriers, which are raising rates or dropping policies for congregations in high-risk areas. John Parks was taking his first sabbatical in 40 ...

There are on the order of 350 to 400 denominations (including Pentecostal, Charismatic, mainline Protestant, Orthodox, independent Christian groups, etc.) that are registered or at least operating ...

(RNS) — The same factors that have caused a crisis in the homeowner's insurance market are also affecting churches, who have to choose between paying for insurance or running programs. (RNS) — The Rev ...