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.

Free Church Bylaws Sample / Template

This sample includes basic verbiage and recommended sections for effective church bylaws.

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 […]

BCIA 8016 | How to Fill a Live Scan Request Form

Learn how to fill a BCIA 8016 Form when requesting Live Scan background checks on your employees and volunteers.

The 2024 State of Church & Ministry Insurance

Church & ministry insurance is getting increasingly expensive and harder to find. It’s true, the state of California is experiencing an insurance crisis.

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, […]