MileHigh NACBA

September 9 2010
“Recession Recovery”
Presenter: Rusty Lewis, Senior Generosity Specialist
GENERIS

As church, what are we to do, given that the stock market is still searching for the right correction, the rate of unemployment remains at a disturbingly high rate, credit lines are still tight if they exist at all, and the global economy (as well as our own) seems to be riding on an out-of-control roller coaster? *Special three-hour stewardship program.

October 14 2010
“The 14 Competencies Roundtable”
Presenters: Your Mile High NACBA CCA’s
Judy Heshieser, Fabian Gilchrist and Teri Vasicek

A special presentation by Mile High Chapter’s CCAs regarding the 14 critical competencies needed to effectively fill the position of a Church Business Administrator.

November 11, 2010
“21st Century Skills, Part Deux”
Presenter: Dave Black, Technology Director, Shepherd of the Hills Christian School

In case you missed last year’s incredible presentation, we are bringing Dave back to continue our education on Technology and what it can do for your church. This was rated as a favorite from last year, so don’t miss out!

December 9 2010
“It’s Christmas Time in the City”
Presenter: Fr. Doug Dunn, Rector, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Please join us at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for a special Christmas Season meeting, Fr. Doug will no doubt have a wonderful Christmas message to share with us as we embark on this special time of year.  *Please note the location change for this meeting, directions will be provided.

January 13 2011
“Vendor Fair”
Presenters: Eidos Architects, Church Partner, Evangelical Christian Credit Union & Colorado Resources

Ever wonder what services Mile High NACBA’s vendor members provide? Well, this meeting will be the time to fi nd out. Please join us for these exciting interactive presentations where you can really get to know what, exactly, the vendor members of our Chapter have to offer you and your church.

February 10, 2011
“Financial Challenges -
They Keep Coming”
Presenter: Chris Robinson from ECFA

More than ever, churches need to be aware of recent tax, finance and legal changes that impact their staff and ministries. While churches are exempt from many legal requirements, there are many others under which they are required to comply. Come for insight into which of these issues will impact your church.

March 10, 2011
“IT Security”
Presenter: Marion K. Jenkins, PhD, QSE Technologies, Inc.

How do you keep necessary documents confidential regarding your church’s employees? What are the risks and threats involving protection of Social Security, health care and other important information? Please join us for an informative program on your IT Security from Facebook, to Schemers, Hackers and Spam.

April 14, 2011
“Fraud, Why Won’t it Go Away”
Presenter: Mason Finks, Director of Consumer Protection, District Attorney’s Office

As we learned in March about valuable skills to help protect our churches’ information, we will continue in April, by bringing back Mason to further our FRAUD knowledge and awareness. Please provide any questions you may have for Mason to the Board in advance so we can have him incorporate those issues in his presentation.

May 12, 2011
“Stewardship of Self”
Presenter: Margot Wurst, Associate Certifi ed Coach

What can you do to “set things right”? Margot Wurst will present some valuable tools to assist you in being a good steward of yourself. Some hands-on exercises will be part of this informative presentation! Some topics covered will be: setting healthy boundaries, establishing daily habits and identifying tolerations.

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 toppicsranging 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.