Calendar 2009/2010
September 11 – “Fraud – What’s New?”
Presenter: Mason Finks, Director of Consumer Protection, District Attorney’s Office
Mason will return to our group this year to further explore FRAUD! This presentation will explore what we as Church Business Administrators need to be aware of in order to protect ourselves and our churches from fraudulent activity.
October 9 – “NACBA 101 Leadership ”
Presenter: Phill Martin, FCBA, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, NACBA
This seminar looks at three models for understanding the leader’s task and how to become more effective in various roles within congregations. The participants will be introduced to Maxwell’s “position leadership” model, the paradox of Second Chair Leadership® and Situational Leadership. ® Participants will be encouraged to engage in a life-long learning model as they develop and hone their leadership skills and styles.
November 13 – “I’m Juggling as Fast as I Can!”
Presenter: Loretta Flom, director of Catechesis and Faith Formation at Shrine of St. Anne Catholic Church
Stewardship of Self: How to create and maintain a balance between your work, home, family, and health as a Church Business Administrator. A good program to attend as the busy holiday season approaches us!
December 11 – “A Christmas Gift”
Presenter: Fr. Doug Dunn, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
Please come for a Christmas Party to enjoy each other’s company while focusing on the importance of giving to others. Please come with a gift approptiate for a senior, as we will be donting our gifts to a local senior facility.
January 8 – “Maintaining the House of the Lord”
Presenter: to be announced
Exterior Facility Upkeep: Keeping it clean, green and preen. A panel of experts will dispense maintenance and upkeep knowledge on such topics as signage, landscaping, parking lots, roofing, doors, and windows. There will be lively interaction witht the audience as we discuss specific questions and concerns. While these topics may be boring to some, the pace of the discussion will be anything but! Another reason to attend: between 10 – 30% of most first-time visitors to you church decide to attend based upon what they see as they drive by. Even if a friend has invited them, part of their decision to attend is often founded on how the facilities look. Keep your facilities inviting by attending this workshop.
February 12- “Sharpening Your financial Sword”
Presenter: Capin Crouse, LLP
The 2010 Finance and Management Seminar is a half-day event with three one-hour sessions. Sessions will cover various toppics ranging from finance and accounting to personnel and tax issues. The fee for this half-day event will be $49 and includes a light breakfast, a copy of the 2010 Church and Nonprofit Tax and Financial Guide, and the 2010 Minister’s Tax and Financial Guide by Dan Busby. This event is co-sponsored with Capin Crouse, LLP, the leading accounting advisory firm servicing churches across the country.
March 12 – “21st Century Skills”
Presenter: Dave Black, Technology Director, Shepherd of the Hills Christian School
What do Church Business Administrators need to know today for tomorrow? As technology is ever-changing, so should your skills. This program should help you to better navigate this sometimes unfamiliar topic.
April 9 – “Communicating with Generations of Faith and Uniting Resources for a Common Cause”
Presenter: Sherri Heintz Kerr, Cahoots communications, Inc.
Please join us as Sherri Heintz Karr explores how to better communcate between the generations within the church setting. As existing communication tools evolve and new ones emerge, how can we better use these new tchnology-based social mediums to enhance and make these connections in our own churches?
May 14 – “Deal With It”
Presenters: Bob Schwieterman, Tracom, General Manager Performance Consulting Division
As a Church Business Administrator, keeping everyone happy can be quite impossible and trying at times. Please join us for our final meeting of 2009/2010 to learn how to more effectively manage conflicts between volunteers, staff members, pastors, church members, and yourself.
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