Our culture is obsessed with “busy,” not serving; so the church is swimming against the current when we ask for volunteers. So how do we capture not only our...

Improve reporting and communication to your congregation. Learn how to overcome “information overload” and “death by reports” by focusing on key “plain-English”...

In this in-depth review of special rules and guidelines relating to ministerial wages and fringe benefits, our first objective is to help ministers understand their...

The budget is a basic internal control as well as the financial guide for a church. It can be difficult to forecast what income will be received and what expenses...

• Learn what changes to GAAP Reporting are coming and how they affect churches. • Find out the risk and consequences of inaction. • Learn the steps you can take to...

In this status update, Attorney and CPA Frank Sommerville will review current information surrounding the latest court proceedings potentionally affecting the Clergy...

This course is a two part overview of the foundational understanding of technology structure for congregations. This is a required certification class.

This course explores how to be more productive as administrators by focusing on the important task of reducing stress thru better self-care. This is a required...

This course explores five interrelated topics that support the understanding of the ethical practice of church management. This is a required certification class.

Over the last 20 years, churches have experienced many allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. How can harassment and misconduct be prevented? No prevention...

The overview course of Financial Management is led by Lisa Francisco, CPA. Lisa is the business administrator at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN.

Many churches expect fraud will never happen to them and are caught off guard when it does. So what should you do if your church is victimized by fraud?

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...

Whether you are just starting the conversation or have worked diligently to mitigate risk this seminar will be helpful to evaluate next actions and ongoing prevention.

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

While most employers and employees tend to focus on a paycheck, compensation is more than just the paycheck. Compensation requires thoughtful planning in order to...

Board governance in the church carries with it certain responsibilities. Church leadership is realizing more the need for engaged and educated board members that have...

Pastor Excel a.k.a. Glenn Wood shares tips and trick for using Excel in church administration.

with Linda McNay Think of this seminar as everything you ever needed to know about church fundraising-but had no idea what to even ask!

This seminar provides an in-depth discussion of the best practices to be used in the hiring process, transitioning the candidate through the new hire and on-boarding...

Between a broadening of the tax law and a broadening of churches’ activities, more and more churches may be subject to federal income tax.

Every leader’s life tells a story. Are your life and leadership telling the story you were born to live? It can! Stop plagiarizing someone else’s life and pursue...

with Susan Beaumont - Plenty of leaders are able to calm an environment down by reinforcing the status quo. Others are able to stir things up to such an extent that...

There are 3 irrefutable facts that every church must face if you own a facility: 1. All buildings deteriorate at a rate of 1-4% per year 2. As such, nearly every...

This seminar will address financial oversight by boards and finance committees, including liquidity, cash flow, financial position, compliance, and internal controls.

with Rodney James - It is possible to plan, design, and complete a construction project under budget, even though it is not the norm. Whether you are planning to...

#churchtoo - Sexual Harassment in congregations is a subject most wish we did not have to discuss

GDPR & US Privacy For the last few weeks inboxes have been filled with revision to website Privacy Policies. This seminar will look at the important rules and terms...

Churches possesses private data about its members, including addresses, email addresses, cell phone numbers and credit card information. Members expect that this...

with Becky DaVee Churches come in all shapes and sizes. Some with denominational connections and some without. The roles and responsibilities for your Church...

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.

with Frank Sommerville - Understanding the most significant tax law changes in 30 years is critical to you and your congregation. The biggest impact of the new tax law...

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently released a new accounting standards update that represents the most significant change to nonprofit financial...

Employee leaves and accommodations can create very confusing situations for employers. This is especially true because there may be many laws at play at once. The...

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

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...

Compensation and conflicts of interest can be two of the most complex and sensitive areas of church administration. If not handled with excellence and integrity, they...

Future Shock: Future Changes in Giving In 1970 Alvin Toffler coined the term Future Shock to mean, “too much change in too little time.” If the 1970’s seemed...

Large numbers of people are unwilling to serve on a committee that meets on a set day of the month whether it needs to meet or not. They are tired of taking and...

The huge foot prints of disaster relief needs from Hurricane Harvey and Irma have many faith based congregations and group scurrying for understanding and answers....

Trust is often a missing ingredient in today's world. The impact of the trust deficit often impacts churches. In this session, learn how churches can develop trust...

This workshop presents an overview of trends in religious giving and analyzes how they affect local congregations. Through Interpreting the most recent numbers from...

with Deborah Ike Marriage retreats, community outreaches, ladies’ brunches, and more - your church hosts several special events throughout the year. Whether you...

In this FastTrack presentation Randy Crosland covers the current basics of security for congregations and temples. Built around his many years of experience, Randy...

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...

Your employee handbook is an important communication tool that sets the tone for new hires entering your organization and serves as an important resource for your...

There’s no better way to keep your congregation informed, happy, and attracting your community than with a communication thread. It’s such an easy concept that creates...

Do you ever have second thoughts about that friendly advice you got about unrelated business activity and sales tax? Were you aware that selling debt-financed...

Reaching the world with the Great Commission is often complicated by rules and regulations that seem to hinder the mission more than enhance it. However, to be...

with Susan Beaumont - Are you stepping into unfamiliar territory where you must supervise others, or have you been supervising others for some time without a clear...

with Susan Beaumont - We all know that accountability requires feedback. Delivering a positive feedback message feels relatively easy, but how do we hold a member of...

Many congregations form separate 501(c)3 nonprofits to draw new funding, new people and new partners into ministry work. Incorporating your day care, school, or youth...

A new year often brings opportunity to review compensation issues and update payroll records. Accurate documentation is key to smooth and accurate reporting at year...

with Jim Kitchens - When a church receives a major gift, it is received with celebration. People start thinking about all the ways it will strengthen the church’s...

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

Churches and other organizations often find themselves divided between those who want nothing to change and those who want everything to change. Yet the most faithful...

This free small church administration series is made possible by The Church Network's endowment fund and a partnership with Admin is Ministry. Admin is Ministry....

Churches have nice facilities and many community and business groups want to use the facilities. From the exercise class leader to the music teacher, their use of the...

So . . . now that we know our congregation's culture a bit better, how do we engage in the real work of bringing necessary change? It's not enough to know that we...

Churches face many issues from many different sources. This session will focus on the top five issues that arise from the regulatory bodies administering the various...

Will you be driving to the church in a horse and carriage or Model T? In the same way modes of transportation and technology have changed how we do life, how we “do...

This two part presentation includes Jenni's 2016 conference keynote and workshop. See individual presentations for more description.

Some of the most valuable and shared information comes from those who have been in the trenches and learned lessons the hard way. This workshop will cover Human...

Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a business metric used to evaluate factors that are crucial to the success of an organization. Presented by Tammy Bunting

with Bob VandePol and Eric Spacek - Leadership is easy when all goes well, but what about when tragedy strikes and all eyes are on you? How do you address the human...

Communication FastTrack is a four part seminar designed to focus participants on the discipline needed to create a comprehensive communications strategy. It is...

The copyright laws of the United States govern the use of original works of authorship by any third parties. The Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, begins with the...

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...

Worse than having a talented person quit and leave an organization is having the employee quit and stay. This workshop will focus on the manger’s role to impact...

As the political season comes into full swing the question of churches role in the political process is of concern. Learn what is current law and what may be on the...

Understanding the laws and reporting requirements for contributions are a critical task of church finance.

The comprehensive course by Vonna Laue contain essential accounting skills for success in congregation. Purchase individual courses of the full set and save.

Managing compensation for clergy and church staff requires special understanding of the unique rules, limitations and benefits of church employees. In this seminar...

From resource constraints to safety concerns and more, ministry isn’t without risk. This critical overview is a great resource for church staff or risk management...

The purpose of establishing a church security plan is to put safety measures in place that protect against dangerous situations while still allowing for a welcoming...

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

Who owns a congregation? ​ ​True partnership begins with clear role boundaries, effective delegation and a constructive system of accountability. Alban author and...

​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 Department of Labor is looking at employers who utilize Interns. It believes that many employers are mistreating Interns and not complying with labor laws.

Are you thriving in your second chair role? Far too often, second chair leaders are just surviving. It's tempting to say that the person in the first chair is...

Second chair leaders play vital roles in churches and ministries, but many are not thriving. This TeleWeb, based on Mike Bonem’s new book, is for executive pastors,...

This session reviews common areas of activities that can generate unrelated business income tax for the church.

Learn how to safeguard your church’s cash transactions

An overview of the current laws and issues affecting congregations surrounding the Affordable Care Act.

Each quarter Frank Sommerville present an update of current tax and legal issues that affect congregation.

Learn effective ways for taking conventional credit card purchasing to the next level

Every ministry wants promotion but there’s not enough time or space to do it. Should it be the loudest voice? The “pet” ministry of the Pastor? Can it be done...

Churches try to eliminate that barrier by providing child care: some provide child care at the church. This seminar explores the legal and accounting issue around...