The Good Steward

June 2009

Dear Friend,

At The Good Steward our goal is to help you keep your church safe and protected. When it comes to necessary precautions, the church inventory is of the most paramount importance. When you have a detailed record of your church's property, you can rest assured that those assets will be protected, even if disaster should strike. Read The Ins and Outs of Inventories to make sure you're up to date on this vital practice.

Then take a look at Everything but the Kitchen Sink: CPI Aids Church Rehabilitation through Products Expansion to discover how Church Insurance customers can benefit from the expanded offerings of Church Publishing Incorporated. From interior furnishings to clergy vestments, Church Insurance and its affiliates can take care of almost any need your church may have.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Please forward this newsletter to anyone who might benefit from its content, and let me know if you have any questions or ideas about The Good Steward.

Happy reading!

Rod Webster
Rod Webster
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Church Insurance Agency Corporation

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Employee Spotlight
Carrie Bierl

Carrie Bierl
Upper Central Region

Carrie has been with Church Insurance Agency for 12 years and worked in the private industry prior to CIAC. Carrie thoroughly enjoys her job and the people she works with. Carrie is 37, has 2 daughters, and has been married for 11 years.

Fred Swing

Frederick Mark Swing
Vice President – Client Services

Fred is in his 21st year with Church Insurance Agency. In his leisure time he enjoys boating and home projects.

Keep in Touch

Are there people in your church community who would benefit from receiving The Good Steward? Forward this newsletter to them. And, if you'd like to update the email addresses of your current vestry members, clergy or other congregants, please do so here.

The Ins and Outs of Inventories

There are lots of things you can do to protect your church, but one of the most essential precautions to take is the church inventory. Generally speaking, inventories include anything that's not physically attached to the building. Every good inventory has three key pieces of information: a detailed description of the item, the quantity of the item, and the approximate value of the item. Read this article for more information about the creation of a church inventory.

Make a record.

Everything but the Kitchen Sink: CPI Aids Church Rehabilitation through Products Expansion

You know that Church Insurance claims adjustors can connect you with someone to help you rebuild your church's exterior. But did you know that Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI), an affiliate of Church Insurance, also offers services for replenishing your church's interior--including pews, altars, and vestments? CPI made this product expansion in order to more fully serve the Episcopal Community. Read this article for all the details.

Get what you need.