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Insurance and risk advisory for ministries that lead.
Ministry Insurance and Risk Management is complicated. At ChurchWest, we make protecting your ministry simple, so you can grow safely & securely.
Insurance Coverages
Explore our most‑requested policies
Comprehensive protection for every aspect of your ministry
General Liability
Protect your ministry from third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury with comprehensive general liability coverage.
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Auto
Keep your ministry vehicles and drivers protected with specialized auto insurance designed for churches and nonprofits.
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Property
Safeguard your buildings, equipment, and contents from fire, theft, natural disasters, and other covered perils.
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Religious Expression Coverage
Defend your ministry's right to operate according to your faith-based values with specialized legal protection and support.
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Directors & Officers
Shield board members and leadership from personal liability for decisions made on behalf of your organization.
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Employment Practices Liability
Coverage for claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and other employment-related allegations.
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Sexual Misconduct Liability
Essential protection against claims of sexual abuse or misconduct with comprehensive legal defense and crisis management.
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Cyber Liability
Protect your ministry from data breaches, cyber attacks, and technology-related risks in our digital world.
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Counseling Liability
Coverage for pastoral counseling and spiritual care services with specialized protection for ministry contexts.
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Safety & Security Coverage
Comprehensive protection for your safety team, security personnel, and risk management programs.
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Employee Benefits
Competitive health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to attract and retain talented ministry staff.
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Mission & Travel Insurance
Keep your missionaries and short-term teams protected worldwide with comprehensive travel and medical coverage.
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Workers' Compensation
Required coverage for employee injuries and illnesses that occur on the job, with ministry-specific expertise.
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Planting a church?
We've got you covered.
Get the essential coverage church plants need, shaped to a new ministry's size and budget, from an agency that serves churches like yours.
Who We Serve
From churches to schools, our agency supports ministries of every shape and size with specialized coverage and expert guidance.
Church Insurance & Risk Management
A church is a landlord, an employer, a youth program, and an event host all at once. Our agents specialize in ministry insurance, so they know those risks and help you put together a program that fits your church and its budget.
Looking for something else? Call us at (800) 843-6054 to discuss your specific needs.
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Meet Our Team
Our experienced team of insurance professionals is dedicated to protecting ministries of all sizes. Each agent brings specialized expertise to help you navigate the complexities of ministry insurance.
Amy McBride
Ministry Account Executive
Andrea Rodriguez
Partner
Ashleigh Abbott
Ministry Account Executive
Billy Petty
Associate Partner
Brandon Selden
Account Executive
Charlie Cutler
President
Conor Wooton
Ministry Account Executive
Doug Wooton
Partner
Edward Robinson Jr.
Associate Partner
Howard Wooton
Associate Partner
Jacqui Ancira
Ministry Account Executive
Kevin Chapman
Account Executive
Kristen Bethel
Ministry Account Executive
Ralph Neighbour III
Insurance Liaison & Relationship Manager
Ryan Lucht
Partner | Director of Employee Benefits
Sam Yeo
Partner, MBA, CIC
Sean Fox
Sales Manager
Steve Robinson
Field Representative
Tom Cutler
Founder
Zach Folmer
Partner