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ChurchWest

Hands-on & Tailored Employee Benefits for Ministries

You shouldn't have to navigate benefits alone. Our team designs and supports plans tailored for churches and ministries, including medical, dental, vision, disability, key person coverage, Section 125, voluntary benefits, and specialized missions protection.

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Why ChurchWest

Ministry-first guidance with broad market access and practical support through plan design, enrollment, and renewals.

  • Tailored Plan Design

    We customize benefits for churches and ministries with tailored solutions, not generic corporate templates.

  • Broad Carrier Access

    Medical, dental, vision, disability, and more with competitive options.

  • Compliance Guidance

    Support for ACA considerations, Section 125, and policy implications for ministries.

  • Ongoing Support

    From onboarding to renewals, we stay with you and your team.

Insurance & Services

Explore core benefits and specialized programs designed for ministry needs.

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Medical, Dental & Vision

Access to competitive plans and networks tailored for ministries.

Community members sharing and supporting each other

Health Sharing Ministries

Alternative programs for ministries seeking non-traditional coverage.

Support and protection illustrated with caring hands

Short & Long-Term Disability

Protect staff income when illness or injury interrupts work.

Church leader speaking to congregation

Key Person Policies

Life coverage for pastors and essential leaders.

Budget planning with pre-tax benefits options

Section 125 Plans

Pre-tax savings strategies for eligible benefits and expenses.

Employee selecting benefit options online

Voluntary Benefits

Supplemental options to fill gaps, offered as employee-paid benefits.

Mission team traveling abroad

Foreign Medical Protection

Coverage for missions trips and international ministry travel.

Compliance audit paperwork and analysis

ACA Audit & Impact Analysis

Understand obligations and optimize benefits strategy around ACA.

Missionary returning home for respite

Missionary Respite Medical

Short-term coverage for missionaries during visits home.

Leadership team calmly reviewing benefits compliance

Compliance & Missions Support

Ministry needs often extend beyond traditional benefits. We help with ACA considerations and specialized travel protections for missions while aligning policy decisions with your budget and calling.

  • ACA audit & impact analysis for ministries
  • Section 125 plan considerations and pre-tax strategies
  • Foreign medical and evacuation services for trips
  • Short-term coverage options for visiting missionaries

Meet Our Team

Our experienced benefits advisors serve ministries with tailored guidance and ongoing support.

Amy McBride -  Ministry Account Executive

Amy McBride

Ministry Account Executive

Andrea Rodriguez  - Partner

Andrea Rodriguez

Partner

Arden McDaniel -  Associate Partner, Benefits Consultant

Arden McDaniel

Associate Partner, Benefits Consultant

Brandon Selden - Ministry Account Executive

Brandon Selden

Ministry Account Executive

Charlie Cutler - President

Charlie Cutler

President

Doug Wooton - Partner

Doug Wooton

Partner

Edward Robinson Jr. -  Associate Partner

Edward Robinson Jr.

Associate Partner

Howard Wooton  - Associate Partner

Howard Wooton

Associate Partner

Jason Bartenstein - Associate Partner

Jason Bartenstein

Associate Partner

Kevin Chapman  - Ministry Account Executive

Kevin Chapman

Ministry Account Executive

Kevin Vance  - Associate Partner

Kevin Vance

Associate Partner

Kristen Bethel  - Ministry Account Executive

Kristen Bethel

Ministry Account Executive

Ralph Neighbour III - Insurance Liaison & Relationship Manager

Ralph Neighbour III

Insurance Liaison & Relationship Manager

Ryan Lucht -  Partner | Director of Employee Benefits

Ryan Lucht

Partner | Director of Employee Benefits

Sam Yeo - MBA CIC Partner

Sam Yeo

MBA CIC Partner

Tom Cutler - Founder

Tom Cutler

Founder

Zach Folmer - Partner

Zach Folmer

Partner

Ready to design your benefits?

Talk with our team to explore options and get a tailored quote for your ministry.

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