ChurchWest is the leading insurance specialist for California Christian Non-Profits, and a proud member of Lightwell Insurance Advisors. We make protecting your ministry simple, so you can grow safely & securely.

Who We Serve

We will take the time to understand your unique insurance needs, offering a variety of options and solutions.

Our Team is Here for Your Team

Ryan Lucht

Ryan Lucht

Partner | Director of Employee Benefits

Zach Folmer

Zach Folmer

Partner

Kevin Vance

Kevin Vance

Associate Partner

Doug Wooton

Doug Wooton

Partner

Sam Yeo

Sam Yeo, MBA CIC

Partner

Edward Robinson Jr.

Edward Robinson Jr.

Associate Partner

Arden McDaniel

Arden McDaniel

Associate Partner, Benefits Consultant

Kristen Bethel

Ministry Account Executive

Howard Wooton

Associate Partner

Amy McBride

Ministry Account Executive

Brandon Selden

Ministry Account Executive

Ralph Neighbour III

Insurance Liaison & Relationship Manager

Jason Bartenstein

Jason Bartenstein

Associate Partner

Tom Cutler

Tom Cutler

Founder

Charlie Cutler

President

Andrea Rodriguez

Andrea Rodriguez

Partner

The 2025 Ministry Workplace Poster.

Defend Your Faith-Based Protections. ​

As a religious non-profit, your ministry has unique employment law challenges and protections. Our Ministry Labor Poster will support your religious freedoms as a faith-based employer while keeping you compliant.

More Resources for Your Church or Ministry

4 Reasons Why Your Employment Poster Matters

A Guide to the Ministerial Exception

Employment Practices Liability Coverage