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Eyes Forward: Staying Focused on Your Future Funded Ministry
When it comes to financial stewardship, especially as pastors and ministry leaders, we need to fix our eyes on the finish line as well—not retirement, but readiness. Not escape, but effectiveness.

Steve Crawley
1 day ago2 min read


Education is Key
Understanding insurance is not easy or fun and most of us do our best to not have to deal with it. Education however is key to determining what is best for you and your family.

Mark Bradley
Jun 171 min read


Why Delaying Retirement Could Make All the Difference
A recent FaithFi podcast featuring Matt Bell of Sound Mind Investing brought a powerful reminder: a small delay in retirement could make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

Steve Crawley
Jun 102 min read


Consistency Beats Volume Beats Intensity
My fitness coach, Alex Van Houten, drilled a simple but powerful truth into me: “Consistency beats volume beats intensity.” At first, it hit me in the context of workouts and training. But the more I reflected on it, the more I realized: this same principle applies across the board—to fitness, finance, and faith.

Steve Crawley
May 202 min read


Disability…What Are Your Chances?
Your chances of becoming disabled for an extended period of time are better than you think. Are you financially prepared?

Mark Bradley
Feb 182 min read


Staff Injury Prevention for Ministries
It doesn’t seem like too many injuries could happen, especially in a small church with just a few employees, but they do.

BMA Financial Team
Feb 32 min read


A Special Message From Our Executive Director
I am writing to encourage you to take advantage of the benefits offered by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company’s Ministry Partner Program.

Steve Crawley
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Simplify
One way to establish financial margin is to learn to be content. Another way to increase margin is to simplify our lifestyle.

Steve Crawley
Jul 30, 20241 min read


The Silent Killer of Retirement Savings
The bottom line about your money that Rob West identifies is the so-called “silent killer” of retirement savings: inflation.

Steve Crawley
Jul 2, 20241 min read


Wait For The Bill
While we all typically hate getting a bill in the mail, here is an example of when it’s a good thing.

Mark Bradley
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Ask a Legal Question
f you have risk management questions about your ministry, I encourage you to take advantage of Legal Assist.

BMA Financial Team
May 29, 20242 min read


Is It Time to Update Your Beneficiary Information?
Ensuring that your beneficiary designations are up-to-date is essential to guaranteeing your assets are distributed to your wishes.

Ryan Johnson
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Don’t Make These Costly Mistakes
When dealing with health insurance, small mistakes may cost you plenty in terms of both money and frustration. Here are 2 mistakes to avoid.

Mark Bradley
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Important Client Notice Information for Churches
In 2023 the DOL recommended raising the minimum compensation level for Salaried (Exempt) classification to $55,000. Read More

Mark Bradley
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Time to Melt the Ice
Freezing weather is a major cause of property claims, especially for churches because they are not occupied all throughout the week.

BMA Financial Team
Jan 30, 20241 min read


5 Common Tricks of Cyber Scammers
A FREE resource that comes from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, our preferred property and liability insurance provider.

BMA Financial Team
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Raise awareness about preventable injuries in the ministry workplace
It doesn’t seem like too many injuries could happen, especially in a small church with just a few employees, but they do.

Ryan Johnson
Aug 29, 20232 min read


How Important is Your Income?
When it comes to insurance most people neglect to cover one of the most important items. Their income.

Mark Bradley
Jul 11, 20231 min read


Payroll Problems Churches Can Avoid
Payroll requirements and tax regulations seem to get more complex each year. That’s why we wanted to share a free resource with you.

Ministry Resource Services Team
Jan 31, 20231 min read


Job Descriptions are Essential
Job descriptions clarify a number of important items that should be documented accurately to help alleviate risk.

Mark Bradley
Aug 24, 20221 min read
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