of Risk Management Risk Management

“For the kingdom of Heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey… His Lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant; you have been over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:14,15 & 23 Practicing Practical Stewardship…

“Risk Management” It’ s More Than Insurance… “Our Mission, Is to Protect your Mission”

Governance Denominational relationships General Conference & World Divisions Union Conferences Missions & Conferences Inter-Locking Relationships

Ascending Liability Churches Schools Community Services Camps Employees & Volunteers Conference Conferences Union Institutions Union Conference Unions GC Institutions General Conference

Risk Identification  Identifying Potential Hazards  Assessing Operational Environment  Keeping Alert for Changes  Making Informed Decisions

Protecting Physical Assets Our Sacred Trust and Responsibility…

Our Members, Children & Students… Our Sacred Trust and Responsibility… and Responsibility…

Potential Impacts  Loss of Assets  Human Resources  Physical Resources  Financial Resources  Impacted Lives and Reputations  Loss of Confidence in Church Leadership  Loss of Membership  Achievement of our Mission

Apathy and Unsafe Actions Child Abuse Awareness Poor Maintenance Practices Careless Supervision Focus Making Prevention a Priority

Review all Church Activities  Avoid surprises!

Be Aware of Conditions

Facility Protection and Safety Awareness

Facilities Review  Internal Sources:  Local Self – Inspection Team  Safety Committee Inspection  Employee Awareness & Suggestions  External Sources:  Governmental Agencies  Outside Engineers & Consultants  Insurance Company Personnel

Teamwork Controls Losses Set up a Safety Committee Appoint or Designate a Safety Director for your organization Adopt a Safety Policy Net-work with all concerned Develop a Disaster Recovery Plan SAFETY Requires TEAM WORK

Safety Committee Functions  Reviews Safety Practices and Policies – Recommends corrective actions or improvements needed  Facilities Review & Self-inspection  Arrange Safety Training  Review all Loss Reports  Promotes Safety throughout your organization

Are You Prepared? Chestertown SDA Church February 20, 2012 University of the Southern Caribbean April 26, 2012

Accidents Can Happen Even at Adventist Churches, Schools and Events…

Most Common Accident

Remember: While there are often many similarities in activities, outings or trips, seldom are two exactly alike. No Activities are the same

What if …

Our Challenge & Privilege “I think people want to be magnificent. It is the job of the leader to bring out the magnificence in people and to create an environment where they feel safe and supported and ready to do the best job possible in accomplishing key goals. This responsibility is a sacred trust that should not be violated. The opportunity to guide others to their fullest potential is an honor and one that should not be taken lightly. As leaders, we hold the lives of others in our hands. These hands need to be gentle and caring and always available for support.” Dr. Ken Blanchard

Questions… Arthur F. Blinci, ARM eMBA Chief Risk Management Officer The information contained in this presentation is based on general risk management principles and does not constitute an endorsement by Adventist Risk Management, Inc. of any product(s), service(s) or course of action. It is the responsibility of the attendee to make their own decision about the reliability and correctness of the information contained herein. It is advised that all organizations should seek qualified legal counsel whenever dealing with matters addressed in this seminar.