ELCA Resource Center

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Wildfire Pre-Evacuation Checklist
Protecting Your Congregations against an Active Shooter
Business Continuity Planning
Church Mutual Sensor Program FAQ
ELCA Endorsed Property Liability Insurance Programs
ELCA Endorsed Property Liability Insurance Programs (Spanish)
Severe Weather Preparednesss
Wildfire Preparedness
Safely Returning to Worship Webinar
Recommendations for a Safe Return to Worship
Emergency Preparedness
Active Shooter Study Quick Reference Guide
Active Shooter Study Quick Reference
Staying Safe in Church
Managing Risks: First Steps in Identifying Congregational Liability
Guidelines for Keeping Insurance Records
Congregational Disaster Preparedness Guide
Nonprofits and Embezzlement
Florida ELCA Quote Request Process
ELCA Endorsed Insurance Program
Safety and Loss Prevention
Risk Management Information
Purchasing Insurance Guidelines
Lessons on Embezzlement from a Synod Bishop
Addressing and Preventing Crime in Congregations
Disaster Plan Works
How to Prepare for a Disaster
How to Handle Embezzlement
Church Property Loss
Information Needed When Making an Insurance Claim