Ministry Insurance & Risk Advisory

Protect the mission. We'll handle the risk.

Ministry Insurance and Risk Management is complicated. At ChurchWest, we make protecting your ministry simple, so you can focus on growing safely & securely.

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Church Plant Insurance

Just getting started? There's coverage built for you.

Whether you're planting from scratch or sending out a team, start with coverage shaped to your size and budget.

New church plants

Essentials-only coverage for rented spaces, core teams, and small budgets.

Parent churches

Launching a campus? We align its coverage with your existing program.

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Insurance Coverages

Comprehensive protection for every aspect of your ministry

Liability

General Liability

Protection from third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury.

Employment Practices

Coverage for claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment.

Sexual Misconduct

Essential protection with comprehensive legal defense and crisis management.

Counseling Liability

Coverage for pastoral counseling and spiritual care in ministry contexts.

Directors & Officers

Shield board members and leadership from personal liability for their decisions.

Religious Expression

Defend your ministry's right to operate according to your faith-based values.

Property & vehicles

Property

Safeguard buildings, equipment, and contents from fire, theft, and natural disasters.

Auto

Specialized coverage for ministry vehicles, drivers, and transportation programs.

People & care

Workers' Compensation

Required care for employees injured on the job, with ministry-specific expertise.

Employee Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans for ministry staff and families.

Mission & Travel

Worldwide medical and travel protection for missionaries and short-term teams.

Digital & safety

Cyber Liability

Protection from data breaches, cyber attacks, and technology-related risks.

Safety & Security

Protection for your safety team, security personnel, and risk programs.

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Who We Serve

From churches to schools, our agency supports ministries of every shape and size with specialized coverage and expert guidance.

Church Insurance & Risk Management

Comprehensive protection designed specifically for houses of worship. From general liability to property coverage, workers compensation to sexual misconduct protection, we understand the unique risks churches face. Our specialized programs protect your congregation, staff, volunteers, and facilities while you focus on ministry.

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Church Plants

Church Plant Insurance: What New Ministries Need

A clear, start-to-finish walkthrough of the coverages a new church needs, when to put them in place, and the gaps to avoid.

Governance

Church Bylaws: Why They Matter for Risk

How well-written bylaws protect your leadership, clarify decision-making, and strengthen your ministry's legal footing.

Child Safety

AB506 Guide for California Non-Profits

What AB-506 requires of youth-serving ministries: background checks, training, and a written child-safety plan.

The people behind the promise

Our experienced team of insurance professionals is dedicated to protecting ministries. Each agent brings specialized expertise to help you navigate the complexities of ministry insurance.

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