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Ephesians 6:19-20 Paul, writing from prison, asks for prayer—not for his release, but for boldness in proclaiming the gospel. The "mystery of the gospel" refers to God’s plan of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles, a message that had already cost Paul his freedom. Yet, rather than seeking deliverance, he desires courage to continue speaking truth. Calling himself an "ambassador in chains," Paul highlights the paradox of his situation—though imprisoned, he represents the King of Kings. His request for boldness acknowledges that even the strongest believers need God’s strength to proclaim the gospel fearlessly. This passage reminds us that the gospel is never bound, even when its messengers are.

Don’t find out too late that you don’t have enough coverage to replace all your contents. Chairs, hymnals, books, computers, sound equipment, musical instruments, children’s ministry supplies – the list can feel endless. The problem is that ministries often underestimate the value of their contents. Make sure you have the appropriate amount of contents coverage. Here are some ways to avoid underinsuring the contents of your buildings. 1. Create an inventory of your ministry’s possessions, and update it annually. Remember to keep a copy in a safe place off premises, such as on a thumb drive in a safe deposit box. 2. Ask about personal property endorsements that cover special items such as computers, fine art, antiques, statues, stained glass, and pipe organs. 3. Be sure to tell your agent when you make improvements or additions to your building or purchase additional valuable items, such as computers or audiovisual equipment. This information is provided by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance

Maintain Your Trees to Maintain Your Coverage: Maintaining your trees is a smart move from an insurance standpoint. For example, you may need to address a dying tree or branches that are touching your roof to keep insurance coverage affordable. If your insurance company spots a potential tree danger, they may reach out to ask you to fix the problem within a certain timeframe. And if you don’t, they may raise your premium or decide not to renew your coverage. Getting your trees checked regularly and addressing issues right away can help you prevent costly—and potentially dangerous—problems down the road. A tree care professional can provide regular treatment: ? Treat a tree with pesticides or naturally-based products for wood-boring or other insects ? Boost populations of beneficial insects to reduce pest populations ? Fortify soil to promote tree health ? Redirect or prune roots to encourage them to grow away from a home, a walkway or an in-ground swimming pool ? Prune or thin out a tree canopy over a roof to encourage air circulation and prevent moss growth or moisture damage In today's hard market, we must do all we can to prevent claims.

Insure your mission trip with Faith Ventures. Faith Ventures offers: *Strategic Coverages - designed specifically for mission trip travel. *Set Plan Prices - not based on age or health, easy to budget *Simple purchase Process - only need first and last name *Helpful Trip Planning Resources - discounted flights & travel expertise with AFC Travel/Fly for Good, trip management integration with Go Method, best practice tools and tips. *Buy a Plan, Give a Meal - for a refugee child on the border of Myanmar and Thailand through Venture partnership. * Claim Support - Global Mission team can advocate with the underwriting carrier in a claim situation. *Competitor Note: some offer higher limits that are usually not needed - may use per day pricing that can cost less for shorter trips.

The Kingdom Advancing Grant supports church programs or initiatives that not only connect people with Jesus but also can endure and be replicated by other Christian churches. The goal of the grant is to encourage church teams who advance the Kingdom in creative, collaborative, and innovative ways. Each grant awardee receives: Funding in the average range of $20,000 to $50,000, depending on project scope and need. Both money and mentorship - each grant recipient will be paired with an experienced team of ministry leaders who can provide guidance, prayer, and encouragement. Opportunities to share outcomes of the project with churches across the country. To be considered for a grant, initiatives must be directly overseen by a church and meet all of the requirements laid out on the web page. Visit the Kingdom Advancing Grant website to see if your church qualifies and to learn more about past grant recipients. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. The Granting Council will review proposals and grant awards in July. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewpA34rc

ALERT! Dangerous storms will move through Arkansas today and tomorrow and could possibly produce damaging winds and potentially tornadoes and hail. How to prepare: - Secure loose outdoor items - Reinforce windows - Monitor weather alerts - Create an emergency kit - Consider staying off the road if possible - Contact your insurance agent to review your coverage if necessary Be safe out there!!

Average cost of crush, fracture, or dislocation claim - $62,240 Average cost of burn injury claim - $52,161 Average cost of slip and fall injury claim - $49,971 Workers' compensation coverage provides benefits for employees for work-related injuries or diseases specified by state law, including: Medical Treatment Disability Benefits Rehabilitation Benefits Lost Wages Death Benefits Request a quote: https://lnkd.in/gQ43SF2W

Has your church or school ever been asked to loan or rent one of your vans or buses to another? Brotherhood Mutual recommends that you not make your vehicles available to other organizations. If you want to help them, consider aiding them financially in renting or chartering a vehicle from a rental agency, rather than running the risk of loaning or renting your own vehicle. If you do choose to allow another party to use your vehicle, here are some important things to consider: https://lnkd.in/gyXfGMmf

Legal Assist is a complimentary service provided by Brotherhood Mutual for all ministries, whether or not they are a Brotherhood Mutual customer. Ministry leaders accessed Legal Assist’s Frequently Asked Questions more than 23,000 times in 2024. Out of nearly 100 topics, these were viewed the most. In 2024, the Legal Assist team responded to 1,278 inquiries from ministries about a wide range of topics. See the results here: https://lnkd.in/gsQAjvb7

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