6.1.10 Understanding Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for Church Vendors and Contractors
May 11, 2026
...ty Provide professional services Participate in events Access church systems or sensitive information Transport equipment or materials to the church Teach lessons such as baton, karate, fitness, etc. What Is a COI? A COI...
6.1.8 Busted Pipes
May 1, 2026
...s regularly during cold weather events Key Takeaway Busted pipes are time-sensitive emergencies. Quick action—especially shutting off water and notifying the right people—can significantly reduce damage, cost, and...
...nteer and team management Ministry communication What It Is Not Not a place for sensitive or subjective notes Not a catch-all database for unstructured data Data Ownership & Integrity The Database Coordinator owns an...
5.1.43 Technology
May 1, 2026
...ished financial controls and systems. 4. Do Not Send Confidential Data Casually Sensitive information (staff data, financial details, member information, etc.) must never be sent without proper safeguards. Always use app...
5.1.42 Cybersecurity Incident Reporting
May 1, 2026
...s, or messages indicating a potential infection Accidental data sharing Sending sensitive information to the wrong person or sharing files unintentionally Lost or stolen devices Phones, laptops, or tablets that have acce...
5.1.35 Software Approval Process
May 1, 2026
...chases “Free trials” that require a credit card Why This Matters Protects sensitive church and member data Ensures compatibility with existing systems Prevents duplicate tools and unnecessary costs Maintains proper...
...specially email and Microsoft 365 access. Secure Network Usage: Avoid accessing sensitive information on public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks. If necessary, use a secure connection (VPN if available). Approved Applications...
5.1.32 Use of Personal Devices for Work
May 1, 2026
...word, or biometric lock Public or shared computers should not be used to access sensitive information Files must not be downloaded and stored locally on personal devices What Is Not Permitted Storing Crosspoint fil...
...osspoint IT. This increases the risk of data exposure, especially when handling sensitive or confidential information. No Organizational Backup Approved systems like OneDrive and SharePoint are backed up and maintained....
5.1.28 When an Employee Leaves
May 1, 2026
...al materials for personal reference, provided: The information does not contain sensitive, confidential, or proprietary data It does not include member information, financial data, personnel records, or internal communic...
...(not shared locations) Key Expectation: Do not store ministry-critical or sensitive church information in personal files Ministry Files What this is: Documents used by ministries, teams, or departments to car...
5.1.25 What Should Not Be Stored Locally
May 1, 2026
...ation or budget documents Member or donor data Emails or attachments containing sensitive information Any document that is needed for team access or future reference Why This Matters Storing files locally creates r...
5.1.23 Recognizing Phishing Attempts
May 1, 2026
...ecognizing Phishing Attempts Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to gain access to sensitive information—such as passwords, financial data, or internal systems—by pretending to be a trusted source. These attacks most common...
5.1.21 Confidentiality Expectations of Email
May 1, 2026
...ecting the information entrusted to them. Core Expectations Assume all email is sensitive. Any communication sent through a Crosspoint email account may contain confidential, financial, pastoral, personnel, or operationa...
...ion (MFA) Setup Guide Using Microsoft Authenticator To protect your account and sensitive organizational data, all staff are required to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Follow the steps below to set up the Micr...
5.1.18 Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
May 1, 2026
...print or facial recognition) Why MFA is required All systems that contain sensitive or financial information—especially banking platforms, payment systems, and databases with personal or donor information—must have...
5.1.14 Password Management
May 1, 2026
...licy review. This standard protects both organizational integrity and the sensitive information entrusted to Crosspoint Church.
5.1.12 Microsoft SharePoint
May 1, 2026
...restore previous versions Secure Sharing: Access is permission-based to protect sensitive information Organization: Files are structured by sites, libraries, and folders for easy navigation Key Benefits Eliminates...
5.1.11 Microsoft OneDrive
May 1, 2026
...les—collaborate within a single document Be mindful of permissions when sharing sensitive information When to Use OneDrive vs Teams/SharePoint OneDrive: Personal work files or documents not yet ready for team colla...
5.1.7 Confidential Printing
May 1, 2026
Confidential Printing When printing confidential or sensitive materials, use heightened care—especially when using shared or public printers. Immediate Retrieval Required: Always go directly to the printer and pick up yo...