What Do Texas Church Leaders Need to Know About Worker's Compensation?

Host Ron Wadley of Insurance for Texans explains how workers’ compensation fits into a Texas church insurance plan through the story of Fred, an elder in Amarillo. Although Texas law allows churches to go without it, the episode emphasizes that the risk remains and responsibility shifts to the church for medical bills, lost wages, and potentially legal costs if an employee is injured on the job. Without the built-in lawsuit protections workers’ comp provides, churches could face large bills or lawsuits from injured employees. Workers’ compensation differs from health insurance and fills gaps when injuries occur while working. Review your church’s insurance policy by connecting with our church insurance team at insurancefortexans.com Get a copy of our book, The Promise of Certainty, at thepromiseofcertainty.com 00:00 Welcome to Faith Stewardship & Insurance (Protecting Texas Churches) 00:26 Why This Matters: Fred Reviews the Church’s Coverage 01:10 Texas Law vs. Real Risk: What Happens Without Workers’ Comp 01:57 What Workers’ Compensation Actually Covers (Common Church Scenarios) 02:33 Protecting Staff and the Ministry Budget from a Single Injury 02:58 Workers’ Comp vs. Health Insurance: The Coverage Gap 03:21 Important Caveat: Volunteers Usually Aren’t Covered 04:03 Next Steps: Get Clarity + Resources, Final Encouragement