In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, we at Mutual Aid Agency wanted to take a moment to thank the pastors, reverends, ministers, priests, and other faith leaders who have made such a difference in our lives.
Dear Pastors,
In times of both sorrow and joy, your presence has been a reassuring constant. Yours is a job of late nights and early mornings, of hearing troubles and shouldering…
What Mutuality Means to MAA Today
When Mutual Aid Agency was founded in 1885, there was a tangible, physical, in-person need for mutual support. In times of loss, neighbors banded together to literally raise barns, repair roofs, protect crops, and share a mutual responsibility for one another.
One hundred years ago, it was easy to define mutuality: it meant being better…
ABILENE, KANSAS, September 2020—Mutual Aid Agency is pleased to welcome Ron Wedel, Church Services Agent, to our team.
Ron will work with MAA’s commercial church-related accounts by providing quotes, assisting with questions and claims, and generally serving clients as needs arise. Interacting with clients is Ron’s favorite part of his work, and he feels “very fortunate to be around such…
What is it, and how does it work? Mutual Aid Agency’s mission and vision are what set us apart from other agencies: we are committed to working together to do good so that all may benefit. Our role in the Ministry Partner Program is one of the many unique ways in which we fulfill that mission.
It's no secret that Mutual Aid Agency supports the Church of the Brethren. Until recently, the word "Brethren" was in our very name. But how, exactly, do we apply our commitment to the Brethren way in our work, living Peacefully, Simply, and Together?
Peacefully
For Brethren, living peacefully means so much more than living a life of tranquility or isolation. It…
2020 is a landmark year for Mutual Aid Agency, marking our 135th anniversary. In light of such a significant milestone, we’d like to take a look back—and a look forward—at MAA through the years.
Mutual Aid Agency began as the Mutual Aid Society of Northeastern Kansas. Born out of a desire to care for one another during times of loss and hardship, it was created in 1885 by nine men who dreamed…
In celebration of their 135th anniversary, Brethren Mutual Aid Agency is excited to announce a new and official name change: Say hello to Mutual Aid Agency, or MAA, as they are already known by many.
The choice to simplify MAA’s name was made in an effort to communicate their continued relevance in an ever-changing world and culture. MAA welcomes individuals and churches from across the…
Mutual Aid Agency is not a typical insurance agency: We come from a rich tradition of community, mutual service, and a commitment to serving those in need. Our Brethren roots set us apart from other agencies, and we remain faithfully committed to our heritage to this day.
Our mission goes beyond insurance. MAA stands at the ready to lend a helping hand, share resources,…
Mutual Aid Agency is honored to be the recipient of the "Mid-Size Agency of the Year" award in the Central Regional Category from Brotherhood Mutual. Thank you, Brotherhood Mutual, and congratulations to all our fellow award-winners!
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Brethren Mutual Aid Share Fund is pleased to announce that any grant requests related to the virus will be eligible for double matching.
After a comprehensive discussion during their May meeting, the Share Fund board felt this increase was a necessary response to the growing needs of Brethren individuals, families, and communities brought…