How can congregational leaders make needed changes without incurring wrenching conflict? If we want to be successful in our efforts to transform our congregations we...

with Susan Beaumont The culture of a staff team is the shared set of assumptions, values and practices which govern how people behave as members of the team. Is the...

Do you know where your governing documents are located? Governing documents, such as Articles of Incorporation, Constitution, and Bylaws, are frequently filed away...

​Did you know that there is actually a Scriptural basis for church protection? This dialogue will take a look at why we need to discuss the issue of church protection....

The percentage of giving to religion in 2017 is at an all-time low. One reason may be that churches are the last sector to adapt their fundraising methods. That goes...

Church leaders today know that risk management is a “front-and-center” issue. Church staff leaders and boards must take an active role to build a culture of risk...

​Allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct can blindside a Christian ministry. The emotional toll, as well as financial and reputational damage, can be...

We Will Discuss Establishing a Records Retention Policy What records should your church retain and for how long? Should any records be considered...

Demystifying HR for Church Leaders - Is handing the HR function only one of the many tasks you manage? In this session you will gain an understanding of HR laws that...

We're all familiar with the phrase, "If you see something, say something", yet few really know what it is they are supposed to be looking for in order to report it.

Do you think something’s amiss when volunteer parking attendants for church services get more training for their work than the volunteer board members who govern the...

In this Tax and Legal Update Frank Sommerville will considerable how confusion still exists in the church world regarding designated gifts. Some take a very...

Fraud continues to be of great concern in congregations. Acknowledging the possibility of fraud is the first step to reducing the risks. You can do this both by...

Health Care cost has become a major challenge to congregations in providing benefit for staff. The Act originally signed in March 2010 has been the subject of...

Participants will learn how emergency operations planning tools can be leveraged to strengthen the church’s relationship with their local emergency manager and local...