In many churches, risk management can become an after-thought as the tasks and needs of day-to-day operations take center stage. But this can open the door to unnecessary risks—an avoidable accident, allegation, or other misstep can occur. These events cause pain and drain energy, money, and resources. Even worse, if circumstances warrant, the church may be held liable. Staff and board members may be held personally liable.

This webinar will help you:

• Identify the significant risks churches and board members face
• Define the structure needed for effective risk management
• Recognize the roles staff and board members must fill
• Discover the process for effectively managing risk
• Apply the specific steps that can be taken now to do it

Resources

• Church Risk Management slides

About Mike

Mike Batts is the managing partner of Batts Morrison Wales & Lee (BMWL) and has more than 30 years of experience serving nonprofit organizations in a variety of ways. He has served on and chaired the boards of nonprofit organizations—both nationally and locally. Mike is a member and former chairman of the board of ECFA, an organization that accredits Christian organizations in the areas of board governance and financial integrity. Mike regularly advises nonprofit organizations on matters related to board governance, financial oversight, tax compliance and strategy, risk management, corporate structure, international activities, and other related topics. He has also actively engaged in nonprofit legislative matters at the federal and state levels. Mike has authored several books, his most recent being Nonprofit Finance: The Field Guide for Financial Operations of Ministries, Schools, and Other Public Charities (Accountability Press, 2023). Mike is licensed or authorized to practice as a CPA in multiple states across the U.S.