Author: Charlie Cutler

Charlie Cutler is the President of ChurchWest Insurance Services, a California-based agency that specializes in providing insurance solutions to churches and related ministries. Charlie has been with ChurchWest for over 25 years and has extensive experience in the insurance industry, with a particular focus on the unique risks and challenges facing Christian organizations. Charlie is a sought-after speaker and has presented at numerous conferences and seminars on insurance and risk management topics.

What are Church Bylaws and When to Review Them (Sample Included)

What are church bylaws? Most churches have some type of internal document that sets the rules and expectations for its members in relation to the ministry. Usually, this document is referred to as the bylaws. Church bylaws outline your ministry’s high-level decision-making. They define which actions, decisions, and policies are legitimate within your church. Basically, […]

Why Churches Need Live Scan

Live Scan is different than traditional background checks, and it is required for most California churches.

What To Know About Church & Ministry Insurance in 2024

What To Know About Church & Ministry Insurance in 2024 Watch Now: The 2024 State of Ministry Insurance Church & Ministry Insurance isn’t easy these days. In California, ministries are facing a historically hard insurance market with fewer and fewer options. In this article, we’ll walk through the current state of the insurance market and […]

How to Classify Church & Ministry Workers Correctly

How to Classify Church & Ministry Workers – Read the Guide And Watch The Webinar Watch Now: The ABC’s of Classifying Employees In ministry, accurately classifying employees is more than procedural— it’s about valuing the roles everyone plays in ministry. In this article, we’ll explain how to classify church and ministry workers as exempt, non-exempt, […]