Focused on empowering churches and ministries to pursue international missions confidently, this episode highlights the importance of having the right insurance protection for mission travel. Drawing from firsthand experience and industry expertise, Jonathan Norton unpacks key misconceptions about personal and church insurance coverage, emphasizes critical policy features like emergency evacuation, and encourages ministries to partner with knowledgeable advisors. The aim is to ensure mission teams can focus on serving and advancing the kingdom, knowing their risk management needs are thoughtfully addressed.

Key Points/Topics Covered

1. The role of mission travel insurance and common misconceptions about coverage
2. Essential features and benefits of mission trip insurance, including emergency evacuation
3. Navigating high-risk destinations and understanding policy exclusions
4. Real-world examples illustrating the impact of proactive vs. reactive risk management
5. Practical advice for planning, selecting, and maximizing insurance for mission trips

The episode explores the crucial role of mission travel insurance in supporting church and ministry teams as they serve around the world. Tyler Ward (Sales Manager with Brotherhood Works) and Logan Kruse (Specialty Sales Lead of Global Mission, Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company) share practical insights and real-life stories, illustrating how appropriate coverage can protect against unforeseen challenges, empower leaders with peace of mind, and honor the responsibility ministries have toward their travelers. The discussion highlights how Faith Ventures Mission Trip Insurance, backed by a specialized team, bridges practical risk management with the greater mission of advancing God’s kingdom globally.

Explore the balance between fostering a welcoming environment and maintaining robust safety and security practices within church ministries. Craig Cable (Director of Ministry Safety and Strategic Partnerships for Lightwell Insurance Advisors in Colorado, N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming) addresses the practical steps and mindset shifts ministries need to implement to right-size their perception of risk, empower teams, and align safety practices with their mission. Through real-life examples and expert advice, listeners are given actionable tools to move beyond fear-based reactions and create secure, caring spaces for their congregations, and to be open to learning what you don't know that you don't know.