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Mental health matters, especially for those who spend their lives caring for others.

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we're highlighting a resource from Brotherhood Mutual focused on helping ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers build resilience, manage stress, and prevent burnout.

Learn more about mental fitness and why it matters for your ministry: https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/works/benefits/mental-fitness

Pastors are often the first people we turn to when life gets difficult. But who do pastors turn to for encouragement and support?

Sometimes, making a difference is as simple as showing up, lending a hand, or taking the time to listen.

In this article, Lightwell's Kimmett Bellows shares how small acts of kindness can make a lasting impact on those who lead our churches.

October is special to us because it's Pastor Appreciation Month. We have all been shaped and guided by our own pastors, as well as those of the churches we serve.

Kimmett Bellows, a bivocational pastor and Lightwell insurance advisor, captured the heart behind this month on our blog:

https://lightwell.com/resources/articles/pastor-appreciation-month-what-pastors-really-need-from-their-communities

Fall festivals are a great way to bring your church and community together, but a little planning can go a long way toward keeping everyone safe.

From hayrides and trunk-or-treats to inflatables, food, and more, Brotherhood Mutual shares practical tips to help ministries prepare for a fun and safe event this fall.

Check out the full article below! 👇

https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/safety-library/fall-festival-planning

Jude 1:22 reminds us that sincere doubt should be met with mercy, not judgment. When someone is genuinely seeking truth, we have an opportunity to respond with patience, compassion, and grace.

Is your safety and security team prepared for more than just the unexpected?

Scenario-based training can help your team practice responding calmly and effectively to situations like medical emergencies, disruptive individuals, severe weather, and lost children. It can also reveal gaps in your current plans before a real emergency happens.

Craig Cable provides insight on how scenario-based training can pressure test your safety and security team on a variety of scenarios that include your sanctuary, youth room, and lost children.

Learn more in this article with Craig Cable, a church safety specialist and professional trainer from Lightwell.

https://lightwell.com/resources/articles/stress-test

Wishing our VP of Marketing, Esther Hetherington, a VERY happy birthday from the Marketing Team at our home office in Sherwood, AR!!

No amount of effort, achievement, or wealth can earn us salvation. It’s a gift only God can give. His grace makes the impossible possible.

At James Greene and Associates, we believe healthy, safe ministry starts with the right people and the right screening. That’s why we’re proud to partner with MinistrySafe to share this free training opportunity for ministry leaders, HR teams, and volunteers.

Screening That Protects: Identifying High-Risk Applicants Before They Serve

This webinar will help you strengthen your screening process to better protect the people you serve.

📌 What you’ll learn:
• How to spot red flags and risk indicators
• Best practices for applications, interviews, & references
• Strategies to build a safer, more trustworthy team

🗓 Date: September 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM CST
💻 Cost: Free

🔗 Register here: https://ministrysafe.com/webinar/screening-that-protects-identifying-high-risk-applicants-before-they-serve/