James Greene & Associates

06/10/2026

Mission trips are full of purpose, but they also come with risks that churches should be prepared for.

Before sending a team, it is important to ask the right questions about medical emergencies, travel interruptions, and insurance coverage. A little preparation can help your team serve with greater confidence and care.

The challenges of mission travel often look different than expected. Some show up quietly. Others arrive without warning. And many are things churches do not realize they need to plan for until they are already facing them.

On the blog, Kurt Hetherington shared what he’s gleaned from 30 years in the insurance industry.

https://lightwell.com/resources/articles/mission-travel-risks

06/08/2026

How can I extend the same mercy, grace, and love that Jesus has given me to someone else this week?

06/05/2026

If it has sprinkles, the calories don’t count. That’s just donut science.

06/04/2026

In Romans 12:12, the Apostle Paul encourages followers of Christ to remain steady through every season of life. The early church faced pressure, hardship, and uncertainty, yet Paul pointed them back to three anchors: hope, patience, and prayer.

06/03/2026

Not all insurance policies are created equal, and for ministries, assumptions can become costly gaps when it matters most.

If you’ve bought a policy, you must be covered, right?

Those kinds of assumptions can turn out to be costly for ministries. Dustin Strande, Territory Director, shares why in his latest blog.

https://lightwell.com/resources/articles/insurance-assumptions

06/02/2026

At the Forces for Good Summit, I spoke with Jeff Dalrymple about the urgent need to protect children in ministry. I’m grateful for Jeff’s leadership and the growing commitment among churches to take this responsibility seriously.

What stood out most was the collaboration happening right now—leaders, counselors, attorneys, and organizations are working together to provide real solutions and stronger systems of protection.

Specialized partners, including insurance professionals, play a vital role in equipping churches to prevent abuse and safeguard their communities. The statistics can be daunting, but as Jeff shared, there is hope. By working together with purpose, we can create safer environments where people thrive.

Watch our full conversation below.

05/29/2026

Kindness and forgiveness are not weaknesses. They reflect the grace we’ve been shown through Christ.

05/28/2026

We know mission travel comes with a unique kind of responsibility. Churches and ministries are not just planning trips. They are sending people out with purpose.

That’s why we’re thankful to partner with Faith Ventures, a mission travel insurance provider designed specifically for ministries, churches, and mission teams.

Faith Ventures offers flexible trip plans that include travel coverage, medical benefits, emergency evacuation, lost luggage assistance, passport support, 24/7 help, and more.

When your journey is guided by purpose, it deserves protection built with that purpose in mind.

If your church or ministry has an upcoming mission trip, we’d love to help you connect with the right Faith Ventures plan.

05/27/2026

Meet Shelby Long, our Eagle Account Manager. With over nine years on our team, Shelby is known for her reliability, attention to detail, and genuine care for the people she serves.

Whether she’s managing complex accounts, handling urgent policy changes, or making sure coverage is done the right way, Shelby brings integrity and consistency to everything she does.

Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and two young boys — boating on the White River, watching football, and making memories together.

That same commitment she shows her family is what clients experience every day: someone they can trust, depend on, and feel confident is looking out for them.