How Do Churches Prevent Long Term Damage from Abuse Allegations?

Host Ron Wadley of Insurance for Texans discusses how June 2024 abuse allegations involving the head pastor at Gateway Church in Southlake highlight the need for Texas churches to have the right insurance coverage. He explains that legal defense costs can begin before facts are established and outlines three essential liability coverages for a well-constructed church insurance package. These include sexual abuse and molestation liability, directors and officers liability and professional (errors and omissions) coverage. He urges church leaders to confirm what their policies cover and how the cost of legal defense is structured in the policy. Contact our church insurance team at insurancefortexans.com Get a copy of our book at thepromiseofcertainty.com 00:00 Show Introduction 00:27 Gateway Case Context 01:33 Why Insurance Matters 02:09 Abuse Coverage Basics 02:26 Directors Officers Coverage 02:53 Professional Liability Coverage 03:39 Key Takeaways 04:18 Review Your Policy 04:29 Contact and Resources 04:50 Closing Encouragement