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Trusted Ministry Insurance Solutions in Punxsutawney, PA
Church Insurance Specialists has dedicated its operations to serving churches and ministry organizations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. With over 50 years of combined experience in the ministry insurance industry, our team provides tailored insurance solutions that address the unique risks and opportunities inherent to religious institutions. We prioritize building long-term relationships through personalized consultation, ensuring ministries receive coverage that aligns with their specific needs while maintaining a commitment to exceptional customer service. 
Services
Property Insurance
Liability Coverage
Workers Compensation
Commercial Auto
Health Insurance
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in ministry insurance.
- Our team provides exclusive focus on church and ministry risk management.
- Tailored coverage options address unique religious institution requirements.
- Personalized consultation ensures mission-aligned insurance solutions.
- Dedicated claims support available 24/7 for emergency situations.
Services
Property Insurance
Protect your church's physical assets with comprehensive property insurance covering buildings, contents, and specialized equipment. Our policies include optional coverage for flood damage, theft of securities, and ordinance compliance. We address unique ministry risks like interior building damage and worldwide personal property protection to ensure uninterrupted ministry operations.
Liability Coverage
Safeguard your ministry against legal obligations from injuries or damages occurring during church activities. Coverage includes general liability, directors' and officers' liability, and specialized protections for nursery supervision, food preparation, and emotional injury claims. Excess liability options provide additional financial security for unexpected legal challenges.
Workers Compensation
Meet state requirements while protecting ministry staff through comprehensive workers' compensation coverage. Includes medical benefits, disability payments, and rehabilitation support for work-related injuries. Employers' liability insurance protects against lawsuits arising from employee injuries, ensuring both legal compliance and financial security for your ministry's workforce.
Commercial Auto
Comprehensive protection for ministry-owned vehicles with liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage options. Includes uninsured motorist protection and vehicle medical payments coverage. Designed to address the unique risks associated with church transportation needs, including coverage for mission-related travel and regular ministry activities.
Health Insurance
Affordable health solutions for ministry staff and volunteers, including group plans and managed individual options. Offers vision, dental, and life insurance with plans aligning with religious values. Our Ministry Health Advisor provides personalized guidance to help churches implement benefits that support staff well-being while maintaining budgetary responsibility.
People
Ron Shirey
Agency President
Agency President with Th.D. and CPCU designations, bringing theological expertise and advanced insurance credentials to ministry risk management. Leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client service approach.
John Shirey
Agency Vice President
Senior accounts manager with leadership experience in insurance operations. Focuses on policy customization and client relationship management while maintaining technical expertise in ministry-specific coverage requirements.
Karen Shirey
Chief Financial Officer
Financial steward overseeing agency operations and insurance product financial integrity. Ensures fiscal responsibility while maintaining focus on affordable solutions for ministry clients.
Sam Barr
Ministry Health Advisor
Specializes in health insurance solutions for religious organizations. Combines insurance expertise with practical ministry experience to create affordable, mission-aligned health coverage options for church staff and volunteers.
Questions
Do you offer coverage for ministry volunteers?
Yes, our policies include liability protection and medical payments coverage for ministry volunteers participating in church activities.
Can you insure ministry-owned vehicles?
Yes, we provide commercial auto policies covering liability, collision, and comprehensive protection for ministry-owned vehicles.
Do you offer religious freedom protection?
Yes, our policies include coverage for legal challenges related to religious activities and belief-based decisions.
What health insurance options exist for church staff?
We offer group plans, managed individual options, and supplemental coverage including vision, dental, and life insurance aligned with ministry values.
How do I obtain a certificate of insurance?
Contact our office with event details and recipient information. We prioritize timely processing for time-sensitive certificate requests.
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in ministry insurance for churches in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
