As a valued customer, you have access to an exclusive and robust library of safety resources developed by United Methodists exclusively for United Methodists. You’ll find articles, checklists, sample forms, and more, to assist you with your risk management programs. These Ministry Protection Memos are designed to help you manage risk, make better decisions and fulfill your stewardship obligations. You may also want to investigate the Five Steps to Managing Ministry Risk.
- Local churches in non-member conferences can access limited Ministry Protection Memos (MPMs).
- Local churches, clusters, or districts in member conferences can access and reproduce all MPMs through the website at www. UnitedMethodistInsurance.org.
- MPM content: Is developed in partnership with subject matter experts, secular and denominational, as the subject dictates and
- Teaches the related polity and denominational expectations under the Book of Discipline.
Our Ministry Protection Memos are comprehensive, accurate, and written for all to understand. Visit the entire library.
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Protecting Our People
The people of the United Methodist Church are our greatest assets for making disciples of Christ. Your priority as good stewards is to see that they are protected. Choose from a wide variety of ministry protection and risk management library titles to answer your specific questions.
MPM-Emergency Planning for the Elderly and Disabled
MPM-Proper Lifting & Ergonomics
MPM-Maintaining Nursery Care Safety
MPM-Risk Management & Special Events
MPM-Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls
MPM-Background Screening Trends for Churches
MPM-Screening Children & Youth Workers
MPM-Cutting-An Issue We Must Take Seriously
MPM-Safely Undoing the Holidays
MPM-Warm Climate Activities & Advisement
Financial Stewardship
Building up the connection includes being good and responsible stewards of what God gives us in gifts and service. Included in our extensive risk-management ministry protection memos are:
MPM-Tips on Properly Handling Money
MPM-Pastor’s Discretionary Fund Handling
MPM-Protecting Church Contributions
MPM-Do Pastors Need Renter’s Insurance?
Property Stewardship
Property stewardship includes a wide variety of topics, including:
MPM-Church Facility Self-Inspections
MPM-Tips on Preventing Lightning Strikes
MPM-Third Party Risk Management
MPM-Homeless Shelters, Basic Guidelines
MPM-Cleaning Up Your Basement After A Flood
MPM-Boiler & Water Heater Safety
Transportation & Trips
Offering transportation for your congregation and community provides a world of outreach and ministry; however, there are precautions you must take. Here are some items to keep in mind:
MPM-Strong Plan Critical to Church Trips
MPM-Safe Church Bus & Van Ministry
MPM-Operating Vehicles Legally & Safely
General Topics
MPM-Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?
MPM-Safeguarding Our Holiday Traditions
MPM-Preparing a Church Emergency Plan