Speakers

CLA offers 100 workshops and 28 ITIs in a range of topics impacting Christian nonprofits. Workshops are also offered in our Ministry Internet & Technology Summit.
Executive Leadership Revenue and Stewardship
People Management and Care Mission and Strategy
Financial Management Tax and Legal Issues
Church Leadership Risk Management
Communications and Marketing Board Governance
Spiritual and Professional Life  


ITI Executive Leadership

CEO Dialogues Roundtable

THE QUESTION: Where does a ministry CEO or senior pastor go to ask hard questions and get savvy, God-honoring answers from fellow CEOs who understand leadership in the trenches?

THE ANSWER: This unique off-the-record dialogue, is limited to just 25 CEOs. You’ll enjoy a stimulating day of build-your-own-agenda, Q & A, insights and trends. Your take-aways will include: 1)” Essential Axioms for CEO Effectiveness”; 2)A robust network of CEO relationships and ideas for new alliances; 3)Critical leadership principles from peers and core values from the top books that CEOs are reading; 4)Street-smart strategies for overcoming roadblocks.

Co-facilitators: Ed Morgan, CEO Dialogues Program Director, President & CEO, The Bowery Mission and Jerry White, President Emeritus, The Navigators and a session with Mark Holbrook, President and CEO, ECCU.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must be a ministry CEO or senior pastor
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Extraordinary Leadership

Do you want to lead your ministry so that your team catches a compelling vision? Do you desire a ministry team that is all God designed it to be? It all hinges on extraordinary leadership. We'll examine the clear Biblical foundation for maximizing the effectiveness of leaders and team members. In this highly packed, interactive session, you will learn to become an extraordinary ministry leader. After this session you will be able to: 1) Build trust through personal integrity, 2) Challenge and inspire your team to achieve results, 3) Cast a compelling vision and contagious dream for the team, and 4) Lead through challenges such as fear and other obstacles.

Chris Ihrig, CEO, and Anita Paige, Senior Vice President, Edge Learning Institute

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Team leadership experience
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Independence to Interdependence: Building Effective Multi-Site Ministries

Many ministries have multiple sites, or offices, and having those sites work together in an interdependent way is critical for organizational success. Participants will explore biblically based principles for developing interdependence within their organization and managing well from a distance. This ITI will provide hands on learning for network CEO's, and affiliate CEO's from across the not-for-profit world, applying materials uniquely for each participant. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Define the distinctive features of servant leadership for multi-site ministries, 2) Develop network thinking that maximizes a network as a whole, 3) Build the architecture of a ministry network for optimal effectiveness, and 4) Apply the best practices from peer for-profit organizations.

Scott Rodin and John Savage, Principals, OneAccord and Atul Tandon, President, Tandon Institute.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must be member of Executive Leadership team
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Leveraging your Greatest Resource: Your People

With the economic challenges that have faced ministries these past few years, we all recognize the critical importance of equipping our team members to succeed. But how do we do that? In this session you will learn how to create a "Strategic People Agenda" that produces healthier leaders and teams who achieve greater results. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1) Develop and steward the basic elements of a people strategy for the organization, 2) Deal with intangibles that impede performance, 3) Successfully confront issues of trust, transparency, culture and ethics, and 4) Make decisions that initiate positive cultural changes that maximize commitment and performance.

Bill Frisby, CEO and Founder, and Dave Rippey, Senior Partner, Strengthening Leaders L3C; and Craig Warner, Executive Director, Gideons International

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Emerging or current leader, mid-senior level management, or board experience preferred
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

More than Mergers: Options for Ministries in Challenging Times

Feeling financial, recruiting and infrastructure pressure? Wondering what options exist to help your missions organization or ministry go from trying to survive to thriving? Want to know the best practices of ministries succeeding in these challenging times? Come hear from leaders who have discovered solutions, learn what is important to consider, map a plan for next steps. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Identify what type of partnership options may serve your ministry best, 2) Implement the key elements to a successful partnership, and 3) Work with a coach in outlining a plan for next steps.

Bruce Johnson, President, SIM

Field of Study: Finance, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must be a ministry CEO or Board Member
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Right People + Right Place = Big Impact

We've all seen it this happen, the breathtaking sight of a person placed in a role that aligns with their God-given design, giftedness and passion. They are the right person, in the right place to have a big impact for God. It's what God had in mind for His church. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Assess the giftedness, character, competency and maturity of those on your ministry team, 2) Connect organizational culture and values to hiring of staff and the placement of volunteers and 3) Recognize the importance of development, coaching and migrating people over time.

Nancy Ortberg, Author, Founding Partner, Teamworx2 and former teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Art of Agreement

The Art of Agreement, a popular 2010 workshop, returns as an ITI, providing even more opportunity to learn the art of guiding and participating in good decision making, especially when the environment is complex and involves a variety of players. Using fast-paced and interactive exercises, participants learn the elements, process and guidance to achieve good decision making outcomes, especially within leadership teams. This ITI will be held in a room uniquely designed for decision making. After attending this session you will be able to 1) Create an environment for effective decision making in your organization, 2) Implement a process to achieve good decision making outcomes and 3) Teach others how to apply the Art of Agreement. * limited to first 25 registrants

Mark L. Vincent, Ph.D., CCNL, Senior Design Partner/CEO, Design Group International, with special guests

Field of Study: Personal Development, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Equipping Leader: Leading with the Next Generation in Mind

What sets great leaders apart? Are they made or born? Seemingly countless books and conferences offer answers. While few distinguish between leadership in the world, and leadership in the Kingdom of God, there is a dramatic difference. The biblical concept of equipping others is the key. Jesus is the greatest leader to ever walk the earth, and the fact that he equipped others is a primary reason why. This session may forever change the way you lead. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Recognize the fundamental difference between worldly leadership and Kingdom leadership, 2) Identify leaders, and 3) Equip others for ministry.

Don Cousins, President, Team Development Inc.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisites
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ITI Revenue and Stewardship

Creating an Integrated 1,000 Day Plan

Many strategic plans fail for lack of funding. During this ITI we will help you develop a 1,000 day strategic plan that incorporates the strategies for building the resources to needed to reach your ministry's strategic goals. In a nutshell, this process integrates ministry priorities with a funding model to fulfill them. It will help you to take your strategic plans off the shelf, and into reality. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Identify key growth channels, 2) Package ministry priorities for donors' ears, 3) Budget for, and pace, your growth, and 4) Tell your story well.

Timothy J. Gunsolley, Partner, and Karl Schaller, Partner, The Elevation Group

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: President or Vice President, Development, or responsible for strategic planning. Needs in-depth knowledge of organizational priorities and funding needs
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Discipling Generous Givers

Wesley K. Willmer and Gary G. Hoag will equip you to disciple generous givers in three ways. After attending this session you will: (1) See and understand how the larger society and culture shapes givers views on God, money, giving and asking; (2) be able to apply insight from this walk through the Scriptures aimed at helping you grow in your discipleship as a basis for helping disciple others; and (3) utilize insight from the questions and discussion to apply these principles. We will learn from the other participants also involved in resource development work.

Wesley K. Willmer, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Mission Increase Foundation and Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D. (candidate), Spiritual and Strategic Counsel, Generosity Monk.

ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Implementing Successful Capital Campaigns without a Consultant

An organization may recognize the need for a capital campaign, but feel that they do not have the personnel to conduct a campaign or cannot afford consulting fees. In this session, we will explore how you can implement and lead a successful capital campaign without a consultant. This in-depth analysis will examine the elements of a successful capital campaign, and how you can implement those in your own ministry. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Identify 30 elements of a capital campaign, 2) Coordinate/schedule each element, and 3) Recognize the skill sets that are needed among your personnel to conduct successful capital campaigns.

Clark Dickerson, President, Dickerson, Bakker and Associates

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Improve Your Ministry Income Now!

In this session, you'll learn how to make immediate enhancements to your major donor cultivation and direct response programs. We will explore what only major donors can bring to your ministry, and the best practices for cultivating those relationships. We will also explore the keys to effectively utilizing direct mail, still the workhorse of fundraising. We'll also explore online fundraising, and donor retention. After attending this session you will be able to 1) Identify major donor opportunities, 2) Strengthen your ministry's major donor giving, 3) Improve your direct response strategies 4) Enhance your online and integrated fundraising programs and 5) Reactivate lapsed donors.

Doug Shaw, Chairman and CEO, Michael Johnson, Sr. VP, Mark Loux, Vice President, Strategy and Analytics, Douglas Shaw and Associates.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in development/advancement
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Development

If you're new to the world of development or are considering a career change this ITI is for you. We will examine the basics of successful development for both old and new members of the development team. We will establish a ministry of development philosophy for fund development, and explore the fundamentals of relationship building with major, monthly, impulse and new donors. We will examine strategies such as direct mail, online fundraising, special events, foundation funding, corporate and small business outreach, major gift development and other critical topics. After attending this course you will be able to: 1) Define key trends and issue in the fields of stewardship and development, 2) Build dynamic donor strategies for major, core, impulse and new donor relationships, 3) Create a successful annual development strategy and calendar for your ministry, and 4) Articulate a comprehensive understanding of the field of Christian stewardship and development.

Dr. John R. Frank, CFRE, CCNL, President, The Frank Group

Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The New Normal: Is Flat Growth the New Up?

This session focuses on stewarding your nonprofit through the long economic trough ahead. We'll take a close look at today's economy and the trends that are impacting nonprofit decision making today. We will particularly focus on the impact of today's economy on giving and ministry resource development. Subject Matter Experts will use a hands-on learning format, providing insights and guiding the process of discussion, discovery and design. After attending this session, participants will be able to: 1) Recognize current giving trends, 2) Take advantage of emerging opportunities in resource development, and 3) Implement a strategy for developing new growth.

Atul Tandon, President, Tandon Institute

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must be a ministry CEO or Board Member
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ITI People Management & Care

Making Mentoring Work in your Organization

Have you been mentored during your work life? Have you in turn mentored someone? Join us as we explore both sides of the mentoring equation. Mentoring does not have to be a complicated process or program. Every ministry should aspire to a "mentoring culture." After completing this course, you will be able to: 1) Articulate the benefits of mentoring for both individuals and organizations, 2) Build and launch a ministry mentoring program with an understanding of the basic skills needed for both the mentor and the mentee, and 3) Be equipped to overcome challenges that may arise in a mentoring program.

Dr. Elisabeth Selzer, President/CEO, Mentor Leadership Team

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Relationship Awareness

Relationship awareness is based upon a model that identifies a person's strengths in relating to others and suggests how those strengths may be used to improve relationships. After attending this session, participants will be able to: 1) Communicate more powerfully as Jesus communicated to others, 2) Be more user friendly, with relational awareness through personal introspection, hands on exercises and using the Strength Development tools, and 3) Share with your colleagues in a manner they get every time.

Ron Smedley, President, Synergistic Resources

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ITI Mission & Strategy

Minimizing Mission Drift

Mission drift causes many ministries today to limp along without clear focus. Too many ministries allow themselves to choose the good, over the best, when it comes to fulfilling their unique mission. They don't know when to say no to opportunities, and soon find themselves involved in initiatives far afield from their original mission. In this session you will learn how to avoid mission drift, a common and dangerous threat faced by Christian ministries. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Understand and identify mission drift, 2) Determine the underlying causes of mission drift and 3) Apply skills to minimize mission drift in your own organization.

John Reed, Managing Director, Reposition Pty LTD

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Planning Styles, Skills and Tools

Recent research shows that people are wired to plan their life and work with one of four main planning styles. Your planning style influences how you plan your life and your work. We will explore tools and techniques for life planning, annual operational planning, and strategic planning. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Identify your primary and secondary planning styles, 2) Combine strategy formation with disciplined execution, 3) Write action plans that will get everyone on the same page, 4) Engage your team more effectively in planning sessions, and 5) Develop horizons of focus for increased clarity in life and work.

Jim Galvin, President, Galvin and Associates

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ITI Financial

Investment Policies and Strategies in a Changing Economy

Review the best practices in ministry investment policies and winning investment strategies that your ministry should consider in today's uncertain economy. Explore the impact that trends in today's economy will have on your ministry, and its investment policies. After attending this session, participants will be able to: 1) Respond to today's investment environment and plan strategically for investments in today's changing economy, 2) Implement best practices in the development of ministry investment policies, and 3) Steward ministry resources wisely in uncertain economic times.

Bryan C. Taylor, CFA, CEO and Principal, Cornerstone Management Inc.

Field of Study: Finance, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nonprofit Boot Camp for CFOs and Controllers

Whether you are an experienced CFO or controller or new to financial management, this ITI will provide you with essential tools to guide the financial operations of your ministry in today's rapidly changing financial environment. You will walk away from this interactive learning experience knowing how to lead change as a financial professional in your organization. Participants will be able to: 1) Demonstrate an understanding of cost allocations, 2) Streamline month end closing activities, and 3) Report meaningful information after the closing, including dashboard and key indicators, and statements that mean something to your audience.

Timothy Murphy, President, and Jeffrey Roberts, CPA, Non Profit Financial Solutions

Field of Study: Finance, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant should have held two mid-senior level finance or operational positions
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ITI Tax & Legal

Top 10 Tax and Legal Issues for Your Nonprofit

Discover the critical tax and legal issues that will impact your ministry in the year ahead from the experts at Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and Holme, Roberts and Owen LLP. From experience working with thousands of ministries nationwide, these experts can help you prepare for what's around the corner in the tax and legal arena. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1) Identify new tax and legal standing changes, 2) Implement changes to meet new reporting requirements for 2012 and 2013, and 3) Apply the insights from experts who will answer your questions about your ministry's tax and legal challenges.

Stuart Lark, Partner, Holme, Roberts and Owen LLP; Michael Batts, CPA, Batts Morrison, Wales, and Lee PA; and Dan Busby, President, ECFA

Field of Study: Tax, Update, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Top 10 Tax and Legal Issues for Your Nonprofit
    Stuart Lark, Partner, Holme, Roberts and Owen LLP; Michael Batts, CPA, Batts Morrison, Wales, and Lee PA; and Dan Busby, President, ECFA
    ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ITI Communications & Marketing

Build the Right Social Media Strategy for Your Ministry

This session offers unprecedented access to social media experts that will help you determine how to craft a social media strategy for your organization. The session will include creating a one-page ministry strategic plan and learning from the best practices from 100+ ministries in the Excellence in Online Ministry research. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Implement best practices to strengthen your ministry's social media initiatives, 2) Craft an effective social media strategy for your target audience, and 3) Integrate innovative thinking into all the communications strategies for your ministry.

Drew Goodmanson, CEO, Monk Development; Brian Barela, Director of New Media, Campus Crusade for Christ; Chris Giovagnoni, Social Media Manager, Compassion International; and Justin Wise, Social Media Director, Monk Development

Field of Study: Marketing, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Improve Your Ministry's Social Media ROI

We know that our ministries need to capitalize on social media today, but what is the best approach? What will work best to connect with the audiences we want to reach? We want to ensure a good return on investment (ROI) on ministry funds spent in the online and social media arena. What tools should we use to identify that? After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Determine a unique and practical ROI metric for your ministry's social media and online efforts, 2) Apply the basic tools available to everyone for measuring and analyzing social media, and 3) Prepare your own social media campaign and analysis.

Steve Thomas and Kris Hoots, Partners, Oneicity, Inc.

Field of Study: Marketing, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Must have access to Google analytics (or similar) on ministry website/blog and must be administrator on ministry Facebook page. Participant needs laptop or iPad
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Innovate and Adapt your Brand to Today's Realities

Do you feel like your ministry brand is tired and worn out? Let's avert a crisis! We will examine the keys to creating a vibrant and compelling ministry brand that reaches both today's and tomorrow's generation. Create a powerful ministry brand that is both talkable and memorable! This ITI is for older ministries seeking to refresh and renew their organizational brands, and for new ministries seeking to establish themselves in a world filled with a cacophony of messages. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Arrest decline of your brand, 2) Apply best practices to your particular organization, and 3) Make your brand relatable in today's new world.

Guy Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Abiah

Field of Study: Marketing, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Seven Disciplines of Transformational Marketing

This session is built on the belief that Jesus was the most powerful marketing and communication strategist of all time. The intensive will offer a Biblical blueprint for ministry marketing that is thoroughly scripturally based and explain how to apply the principles in a way that honors God and raises the bar of excellence in ministry marketing. Attendees will be able to: 1) Recognize the 7 principles and the scriptural support for them, 2) Use the Biblical blueprint for developing a marketing plan, and 3) Apply the marketing principles and practices demonstrated in the life and ministry of Jesus which are available to us today.

Bill Dolan, President and Creative Director, Spirit Media, and Ron Frey, Frey Resource Group

Field of Study: Marketing, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ITI Your Spiritual Life

Mini Soul-Care Retreat for Ministry Leaders

What is the state of your soul? Is it weary or energetic, depleted or vibrant? If you're like many ministry leaders, your soul is the most neglected part of your life. You work hard and are addicted to activity. As a result, you rarely create margin to consider your spiritual health. Pause and join us for a day designed for renewal of your soul. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1) Effectively slow your soul down, 2) Experience unhindered, unhurried time alone with God, and 3) Walk more vitally with God back at work and at home.

Rev. Dr. Steve Macchia, President, and Rick Anderson, Vice President, Leadership Transformations

Field of Study: Personal Development, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Revelations in Business: Connecting Your Business Plan with God's Purpose and Plan for Your Life ©

Dr. Stewart has over 20 years of leadership experience in strategic business planning, marketing, and national account sales with Fortune 500 companies including The Coca-Cola Company, BellSouth Corporation and Hostess Brands. In this session you will be led through an eight step divine business planning approach that includes Biblical principles, practical tools and real life examples. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Uncover your unique gifting and spiritual purpose, 2) Connect your spiritual purpose with your strategic business plan, and 3) Develop the framework for a business plan that positions you to achieve your spiritual goals and individual purpose along with your professional objectives and business imperatives.

Dr. K. Shelette Stewart, Principal, Stewart Consulting, LLC

Field of Study: Personal Development, Advanced, Prerequisite: Management and leadership experience in the corporate and/or nonprofit sector
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Setting New Direction: Making U-Turns towards Health and Growth

You can take strategic and positive steps to move your life and ministry in healthy new directions. There are also pitfalls and dead-end roads to avoid. Join us as we discover how to set new direction that will lead to health and growth. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Identify practices and actions that lead to healthy change and growth, 2) Avoid common mistakes leaders make that lead to frustration, discouragement, and stagnation, and 3) Set goals for three areas of new direction you need to experience in life and ministry. Based on: The U-Turn Church, New Direction for Health and Growth, by Kevin Harney and Bob Bouwer, Baker Books, 2011.

Kevin Harney, Author and Lead Pastor, Shoreline Community Church

Field of Study: Personal Development, Basic, no prerequisite
Intensive Training Institute
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

You Lost Me

Alarmingly, nearly 60 percent of young people who went to church as teens drop out after high school. Kinnaman's first book unChristian shared what outsiders aged 16-29 think of Christianity, his newest book You Lost Me shows why younger Christians aged 16-29 are leaving the church and rethinking their faith. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Understand the key trends impacting younger Christians and the Church, 2) Examine the role that you as Christian ministry leaders have in equipping the next generation and 3) Develop initiatives that better reach the next generation with the message and mission of Jesus Christ.

David Kinnaman, President, The Barna Group

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
ITI Session: Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Executive Leadership 1

Matters of the Heart Matter Most to Leaders

What does God see when he looks at your heart as a leader? How do you discern the condition of your own heart? After completing this session, participants will be able to: 1) Discern what causes hardness of hearts, 2) Identify the condition of their own heart, and 3) Maintain a healthy heart in a position of leadership.

Don Cousins, President, Team Development Inc.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Merging for Mission

This workshop will guide executives in creating partnerships with like minded ministries to accomplish more with fewer resources when doing more with less has become a ministry mantra. After completing this session, attendees will be able to: 1) Approach like-minded ministries with effective alliance plans, 2) Maximize partner strengths, and 3) Think through all the details involved in forming such alliances.

Robert T. Frank, CEO, Bible League International and Eric Fellman, President/CEO, World Bible Translation Center

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Leading with the Next Generation in Mind

One of the most important challenges facing ministries today is the need to equip the next generation for effective leadership. How do we as CEOs build a sustainable long-term leadership model for our ministries? How can we best understand and equip the next generation? After attending this panel discussion and group dialogue, participants will be able to: 1) Maximize their tenure as CEO or leader, 2) Look beyond today to a sustainable leadership model, and 3) Lay the groundwork for the next era of ministry and executive leadership.

John B. Savage, EMBA, Founder & Principal, OneAccord NFP

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Advanced, Prerequisite: Participant must be a ministry CEO or executive team member
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Building Healthy, High Performing Executive Teams

Executive team performance often falls short of the considerable investment in time and talent. This session offers practical insights into organizing, building, and managing an effective executive team that produces positive results. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to: 1) Move the team from "me" to "we" with a shared vision and direction, trust, and accountability, 2) Head off "analysis paralysis" by clarifying decision rights and team processes, and 3) Secure agreement on the "what, why, when and how" of executive teamwork.

Bill Frisby, CEO and Founder, and Dave Rippey, Senior Partner, Strengthening Leaders L3C.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

360 Degree Development for CEO's and Senior Leaders

360 degree reviews provide focused feedback on critical leadership skills while increasing the involvement and accountability within an organization. They assess leadership effectiveness at the highest level of your ministry. Those who attend this session will be able to: 1) Define the purpose of 360 degree reviews and the principles behind them, 2) Introduce this concept and the answers to initial process questions, 3) Implement the CEO Competency model, and 4) Understand the rating scale and the best follow up considerations to the 360 degree review.

Al Lopus, President, Best Christian Workplaces Institute, and Ken Williams, Executive Vice President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Executive Leadership 2

Emotional Intelligence in Faith Based Leadership

This workshop will review the concept of emotional intelligence, recognizing your own emotions and the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a key factor in how we relate to one another in social situations and in the workplace. But how does the concept of emotional intelligence translate for faith-based leaders? After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Understand the concept of emotional intelligence, 2) Practically apply EI in your leadership environment and 3) Grasp the biblical application of EI and how it helps us to access the emotions of others.

Ken Fincher, Executive Director, Sears Methodist Foundation

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Overview, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Get Rid of Silos: Strategies to Create a Collaborative Ministry Culture

Does your ministry operate with its department leaders competing for funding and resources? We all know that silos and interdepartmental conflict can drain the energy of our organizations. But how do we overcome that tendency for self-protection and self-interest, and instead create a collaborative ministry culture? After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Break down the silos in your organizations, 2) Create more cooperative relationships with your teams, and 3) Identify ways to create a collaborative ministry culture.

Jan Dwyer Bang, MBA, CSP, Owner/President, Boundless Results

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Leading through Transitions

Learn how to get a strong multi-generational leadership team while coming through a time of crisis. After completing this session, you will be able to: 1) Evaluate your progress inÊtransition and move through stages ofÊtransitions, 2) Identify what you haveÊwhile buildingÊnewÊexpectationsÊofÊaÊmulti-generationalÊleadership team, management style, and the culture you want to create, and 3) Determine key steps on working with your board to identify the missing pieces andÊimprove board governance processes for future transition

Laura Clancy, CEO/President, and Susan Caple, CFO, New Mission Systems International.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Creating a Stable Culture for Innovation

One of the biggest challenges CEOs face is maintaining the innovation and risk-taking necessary for an organization's growth while protecting the organization's stability. This is a real tension for most ministries Ñ the desire for stability and consistency as well as innovation and change. How do we find the right balance? After completing this workshop, attendees will be able to: 1) Define innovative leadership, 2) Identify your organization's innovation management style, 3) Implement seven steps to promote practical innovation, and 4) Balance innovation and the goal of organizational stability.

Al Lackey, President, Kids Alive International

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Leading from Your Sweet Spot

The rigors of leadership demand more than being a "Jack of All Trades." The key to effectiveness is to develop your strengths and surround yourself with others who complement you. Do you know your sweet spot, your strengths, as a leader? What about the strengths of your team? After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Confirm your sweet spot, defining your unique strengths as a leader, 2) Determine what strengths your team will need in order to complement your own, and 3) Plan how to put your strengths and the strengths of your team together.

Shelley Cochrane, Principal, OneAccord Partners

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Revenue and Stewardship Track 1

The Art of the Ask a Transformational Process

As Christian fundraising professionals, our goal is to meet ministry needs and minister to our donors. Moses asked; Nehemiah asked; and so did the Apostle Paul. What was the presentation all about and how was it set up and delivered? Get ready, get set, and let's go make an ask that is biblical, transformational and effective. After completing this course, participants will be able to: 1) Discern why Biblical Stewardship should be our guide for fundraising strategies 2) Develop strategies to "ask" for gifts in a biblical and transformational way, and 3) Train your development team in the "art of the ask."

Pat McLaughlin, President, The Timothy Group

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Increase Net Income from Your Direct Mail and Online Fundraising Program

In this session, you'll learn practical skills that will help you increase net income by making improvements to your direct mail and fundraising programs. By the conclusion you will improve your ability to: 1) Develop effective written creative direction to guide the development of effective fundraising communications, 2) Evaluate the effectiveness of direct mail, newsletters and online communication, 3) Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of specific fundraising activities and the overall health of your donor data base, and 4) Develop integrated, multi-channel communications programs.

Billy Vaudry, Creative Director, Douglas Shaw and Associates

Field of Study: Communications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Growing Major Donor Giving

National Christian Foundation (NCF) is the nation's largest donor advised fund focused on the needs of Christian givers. This workshop, will draw on NCF's extensive experience in working with major Christian ministry donors, and will focus on the dramatic shift occurring in major donor giving, including demographic issues. Those ministries who adjust can thrive. After attending this course, attendees will be able to: 1) Define the key demographic shifts that will affect giving in the next 10 years 2) Adjust to these changes, including offering donors more ways to give, and 3) Apply practical strategies for landing major non-cash gifts.

William F. High, President and General Counsel, National Christian Foundation - Heartland and David Wills, President, National Christian Foundation

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

A 90/10 Solution

Ministries must proactively seek gifts of net worth (90% of assets in the US) to replace diminishing cash gifts (10% of assets). After this session, you will be able to: 1) Increase your ministry's emphasis on gifts of net worth, 2) Emphasize the importance of biblical stewardship as you engage those with capacity for gifts of net worth, and 3) Apply a holistic approach to ministry partners with capacity.

Ray Lyne, President, Lifestyle Giving

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Thirty Something's and Fundraising

As a younger development professional, you may find it more difficult to be taken "seriously"- especially by older donors. This workshop is designed just for you, and will help you to see and build upon your unique strengths to succeed as a young development professional. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Know where to start when there is so much to learn as a new development professional, 2) Apply time-proven tips on how to prepare for success as a ministry development professional, and 3) Discern the importance of presentation and practice, and apply those concepts.

Clark Dickerson, President, Dickerson, Bakker and Associates

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Revenue and Stewardship Track 2

Major Donor Event Fundraising: Why It’s So Critical

Using well-designed events for major donor fundraising is a skill that ministries must development to succeed in today’s economy. Come and learn how and why events are so critical! After completing this session, you will be able to: 1) Use the donor event model overview to plan your next major donor event, 2) Design an invitation list that gets the right people to your event, and 3) Communicate your vision in a way that gets results at the event.

Group, and Alan Gold, President, Westfall Gold Communications

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study, Group Live. Workshop is worth 1.5 credits.
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Donor Analytics There's Gold in Them There Files!

Donor analytics contributes 40-50 percent to the success of a campaign, enabling you to get the right message to the right donors, at the right time, through the right media. Learn the value of donor research. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Define donor analytics and its importance to your fundraising program, 2) Integrate analytics into every fundraising program, and 3) Take analytics from an exercise to a powerful tool that helps raise the most money in the shortest time.

Bill Ziercher, Chairman/CEO, Gabriel Group

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Raising More Money with a Thank You

How often have you heard a donor say of a giving experience, “they never even said thanks?” Learn how you can design a Christ honoring, effective “thank you” program that will raise more money for your organization and increase donor loyalty in just a few months. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Build your own Christ honoring thank you program, 2) Raise funds more effectively by keeping the relationship personal, and 3) Increase donor loyalty.

Lorraine Mazza, Managing Director of Development, Joni and Friends

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite, Group Live. Workshop is worth 1.5 credits.
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Building Online Donors: A Holistic Approach

Initiate, motivate, cultivate, facilitate, activate is the holistic approach to building online donors. We will design a roadmap to building relationships with donors online. It starts with the very initial touch point and concludes with the empowerment of committed donors that will help you reach others through viral marketing. You will leave being able to: 1) Reach the right perspective donors with your message, 2) Captivate and cultivate new prospects into donors, 3) Leverage the Web to facilitate relationship with your donors, and 4) Activate your donors so that they reach others with your message.

Tim Kachuriak, Senior Vice President Innovation and Optimization, Pursuant/KMA

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Turn Recurring Donors into Major Gift Prospects

As more and more donors opt for monthly electronic giving, organizations have enormous opportunities to increase total giving levels. We will use Water Missions International as a case study, and you will hear from this ministry's development operations director. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Turn once a year donors into monthly contributors, 2) Increase total annual giving, and 3) Leverage major gifts through proper stewardship of monthly contributors.

Timothy Winkler, SR. CFRE, CEO, Winkler Group, and Megan Huffman, Development Operations Director, Water Missions International

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: 3+ years fundraising experience preferred
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Revenue and Stewardship Track 3

Tax Economics of Charitable Giving

Give donors the tools to control taxes and increase giving through charitable planning. This workshop will equip you with the information you need to help your donors understand the tax economics of charitable giving. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Effectively deal with both higher income taxes and lower charitable donations, 2) Avoid capital gains and estate taxes legally from a biblical model, and 3) Solve the ministry funding problems that everyone is facing today.

Jerry Wear, President, Great Commission Foundation, Campus Crusade for Christ

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate/Advanced, Prerequisite: Understanding of charitable trusts, taxation of appreciated assets, retirement assets, charitable deductions, s-stock
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Fundraising for the Smaller Organization

Today small ministries need to excel in fundraising like never before. For many the economic downturn has been a wake-up call that their development programs must be designed for excellence no matter the ministry's size, and that it's critically important to engage their board in fundraising. After this session, you will be able to: 1) Engage staff and board in raising funds, 2) Identify hidden donors, 3) Develop a strategy for getting donors involved, and 4) Make the most of social media to get the public more involved in the cause.

Michael Liimatta, Principal, and John B. Savage, EMBA, Founder & Principal, OneAccord NFP

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Show Me the Money

If your organization is considering applying for grant funds to expand your programs, this workshop will be very beneficial. Come hear from an expert with the Grant Professionals Association on how your ministry can succeed in its pursuit of funding through grants. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Discern a new array of potential funding sources, 2) Apply your increased knowledge about grants, 3) Build a plan for pursuing grants based on the tips and strategies we cover for improving grant applications, and 4) Understand grant budgets.

Gail Vertz, CEO, Grant Professionals Association (GPA)

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Planned Giving with Limited Resources

Limited staff and budget should not keep you from offering planned giving to your constituents and ministry. It is a critical part of any ministry's funding equation. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Determine which donors to focus on, 2) Communicate the message convincingly, 3) Use planned giving to generate current gifts, and 4) Know how to use limited resources to administer and support the effort.

Dave Keesling, Founder/Executive Vice President, Philanthrocorp

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

21st Century Stewardship: A Merger of Disciplines

The world of ministry stewardship and development is changing rapidly. Today, to succeed you must merge a range of disciplines, from major donor development, to asset gifts and business development. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Define the necessity of implementing 21st Century stewardship, 2) Use technology to serve their donor base, no matter the size of the organization, and 3) Apply practical strategies for surfacing extraordinary results through business sales and asset gifts.

Gregory A. Ring and Richard Blackmon, Cofounders, Fulcrum Philanthropy Systems

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Revenue and Stewardship Track 4

Tension at the Top

This session focuses on what presidents wish development directors knew about the program and what development directors wish presidents knew about development. We'll discuss what causes tension between these two and how to move toward productivity. Topics include goals and results, lines of communication, and hindrances to growth among others. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Identify problems in their own organization. 2) Implement solutions, and 3) Craft a plan for moving forward.

Tim Gunsolley, Partner, The Elevation Group

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Maximizing Mid-level Donors

Not every donor is a major donor, but middle tier contributors may be unpolished gems. Learn how to mine your donor lists and giving patterns to find those diamonds in the rough. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to: 1) Evaluate donor giving patterns to find mid-level donors with potential for additional giving, 2) Build a program for connecting more deeply with those donors, and 3) Create a long-term relationship with those donors.

Joseph Pierce, Director of Development, and Spencer Worth, Senior Manager, Donor Advancement, American Bible Society.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

God, Money, Culture, Giving and Asking

Using the traditional methods of fundraising, giving is stagnant. This workshop will encourage attendees to move to a transactional approach from the transformational approach outlined in "Revolution in Generosity" edited by Willmer. After attending this course you will be able to: 1) Discern how we got here, 2) Determine what it would take to create a giving revolution, and 3) Envision a new way to operate as Christian development professionals.

Wesley K. Willmer, Ph.D., CCNL, Executive Vice President, Mission Increase Foundation

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Generosity Exercises

Attend to gain a biblical theology of stewardship and generosity. To help givers grow in being rich toward God, you must be growing in this aspect of the faith. Getting in this kind of shape requires spiritual workouts, “Generosity Exercises.” After attending this course you will be able to: 1) Apply an understanding of generosity from the Scriptures, 2) Practice their own personal rule of Christian generosity, and 3) Help other people grow in the grace of giving by utilizing this helpful tool.

Gary Hoag, Founder, Generosity Monk

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite, Group Live. Workshop is worth 1.5 credits.
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Donors for Life: Transforming Passive Constituents into Engaged Donors and Advocates

Let's face it, today we are in the middle of a crisis. Only 4 out of every 10 donors give a second time. Donor data bases are eroding and donor loyalty the holy grail of fundraising is getting harder and harder to come by. By the end of the session, participants will learn a fundraising strategy called Donors for Life and will be able to: 1) Operate effectively in today's new world of donor behavior, 2) Articulate why we can't keep doing what we have always done, and 3) Build a new fundraising model based on three core strategies that work together to dramatically improve donor loyalty.

Kn Moy, Senior Vice President, Innovation Strategy, Masterworks

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

People Management and Care Track 1

Volunteers: The Heartbeat of the Nonprofit Ministry

Volunteers with similar vision and passion are needed for effective ministry. This workshop will help participants identify key elements which will provide a clear foundation for attracting and retaining volunteers. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to: 1) Identify weakness in attracting/maintaining a qualified volunteer base, 2) Understand the importance of establishing clear goals for maintaining vision and mission through volunteers, and 3) Formulate an action plan for attracting and maintaining a qualified volunteer base.

Ramona Davis, Executive Director, and Elizabeth Dirks, Director of Client Services, Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Leading Across Generations

For the first time in history there are four generations in the workforce: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials. The younger generations are bringing new skill sets and behaviors into organizations. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Recognize the specific differences between the four generations, 2) Overcome tendencies to stereotype generations, a practice that hinders communication and engagement between generations, and 3) Identify points of friction between the different generations in order to find resolution rather than conflict.

Mark Siegrist, Director of Education, Denver Rescue Mission

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Using Performance Reviews to Develop Good and Faithful Staff Members

Conducting effective performance reviews is critical for ministry leaders. This seminar uses the Parable of the Talents to provide insights into how a supervisor should evaluate top, mid-level and low-level performers. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Differentiate character evaluation from performance evaluation, 2) Modify job roles, responsibilities and relationships in light of performance reviews, and 3) Anticipate the possible emotional responses created by positive and negative performance reviews.

Dan Bolin, International Director, Christian Camping International

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Leadership by Design: the Art and Science of Building a Leadership Development Culture

High performance organizations understand and have embraced the new imperatives in equipping leaders for the challenges they face in today's global market. This dynamic and highly interactive session is designed to equip participants with up to date information on global trends and best practices in developing an investment culture for leadership development. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Determine how leading organizations make development across the employment lifecycle a priority, 2) Articulate the different transitions that leaders face, and 3) Put skills into practice for a well planned process to recruit, develop and retain key leaders.

Chris Ihrig, CEO, Edge Learning Institute

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must be an HR leader, in senior management, or an organizational leader, Group Live.
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mentoring in a Multi-Cultural World

There are many nuances in relationships that greatly affect the success of mentoring in multi-cultural situations. This workshop will explore the keys to developing successful mentoring programs in a multi-cultural ministry. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Identify the principal cultural themes which impact mentoring, 2) Experience some of the values disjunctures that appear in cross cultural mentoring, and 3) Implement the tools to orient cross cultural mentor-mentee pairs.

Dr. Lester J. Hirst III, Curriculum/Professional Development Manager, Compassion International and Dr. Dee Walker, Global Staff Development Director, Compassion International

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Update, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

People Management and Care Track 2

The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

The 5 Love Languages © model has helped individuals to build healthy personal relationships for decades. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White have now co-authored a new book and have developed a model applying this concept to work based relationships. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Describe the languages of appreciation in the workplace, 2) Identify co-workers preferred languages of appreciation, and 3) Show appreciation to their colleagues in ways which are meaningful and impactful.

Dr. Paul White, PhD, Christian Psychologist/consultant, Family Business Resources, Inc.

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Leading Operations from Your Core Values

This is an interactive workshop that will discuss the importance of leading operations with the shared values of your organization in mind. All organizations are values driven, whether conscious, shared and lived, or sub-conscious and un-discussed. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Define the both the conscious and sub-conscious values that define your organization, 2) Determine best practices to ensure that you lead operation with those core values in mind, and 3) Implement opportunities for team members to discuss and embrace organizational values.

Rebekah Kinard, Leadership Development HR Director, Campus Crusade for Christ

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge and Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Where Two or More are Gathered Together... There is Bound to be Conflict

Effective leaders know how to handle difficult employee situations or have people on their team who can. Negative interpersonal dynamics or disagreements over processes, procedures or philosophies can hinder organizations from moving forward. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Use increased conflict resolution skills, 2) Develop strategies for identifying the core problem, and 3) Manage difficult interpersonal dynamics for successful conflict resolution.

Amy White, HR Director, Christian Care Ministry

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

HR Update on Current Changes in the Field

This annual update, as presented by a panel of your peers,is a must for the Human Resources (HR)professional, as litigation and labor laws are here to stay. Examine key laws, strategies, issues and policies that affect your ministry or church today. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Recognize the trends and current events that could necessitate a change in your organization's human resources systems and strategies, 2) Identify with greater precision the HR strategies necessary to lead your ministry in these critical human resources areas, and 3)Develop or redesign aspects of your HR program with input from today's panel professionals.

Panel: Moderator: Ron Smedley, President, Synergistic Resource Associates, Carolyn B Thompson, Principal, Training Systems Inc, Chad Carter, Partner, Human Resources, The Gideons International, Dan Wierenga, VP of Human Resources, RBC Ministries

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Respect: From Diversity to Engagement

High performance organizations have moved beyond simply focusing on diversity initiatives to more in-depth engagement imperatives related to respect in the workplace. This power packed session will equip participants with up to date information on global trends and best practices in developing a culture of respect. Participants will be able to: 1) Promote respect as a foundational value, 2) Recognize what respect should look and feel like within the workplace, 3) Navigate transition points from a culture of tolerance to respect, and 4) Identify disrespectful behaviors that can damage morale and productivity.

Anita Paige, Senior Vice President, Edge Learning Institute

Field of Study: Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mission and Strategy

Strategic Redirection

Due to the economy and changing ministry conditions, many leaders are coming to the conclusion that their ministry model is not sustainable in its current form. Unfortunately, nonprofits are not immune from what economists call creative destruction. Every once in a while we need to rethink everything and make a major directional shift. After attending this workshop you will be able to: 1) Identify assumptions in their current ministry model, 2) Apply generative thinking to their organizational challenges, 3) Help others think outside the box, and 4) Brainstorm new ways of accomplishing their mission.

Jim Galvin, President, Galvin and Associates

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

What Really Makes a Ministry Christ Centered?

It is easy to label your ministry as Christian without much thought. But what does that really mean? What makes a ministry "Christ-centered?" Are we really distinct from the world in the way that we operate? Together we'll explore the distinctive characteristics of a Christ-centered ministry. After attending this workshop you will be able to: 1) Answer the question, can an organization be Christ centered? 2) Define and articulate the characteristics of a Christ- centered ministry, and 3) Establish ways to help ensure that your ministry is maintaining a Christ-centered focus.

Wesley K. Willmer, Ph.D., CCNL, Executive Vice President, Mission Increase Foundation, and Gary Hoag, Founder, Generosity Monk

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

10 Macro-Trends Affecting Ministries Today

Do you fear that you sometimes miss the forest for the trees? Do the day-to-day duties of ministry cause you to miss what is large and looming on the horizon? You won't want to miss this insight filled journey into 10 macro-trends that are facing ministries today. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Define the 10 macro-trends that can have a major impact on the future of your ministry, 2) Establish practical ideas for dealing with these 10 macro-trends, and 3) Build your ministry's short and long-term strategic planning on this knowledge of macro-trends.

Dr. Jim Canning, Professor, Biola University Retired

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Tools of Process Improvement

Many ministries suffer from a lack of effective problem-solving techniques, and often problem-solving processes can be radically improved. This workshop is an introduction to the unique tools of process improvement and problem solving. Dr. Driver will show you how he implements these tools within his businesses, ministry, and life. After attending this session you will be able to implement the tools of process improvement to: 1) Approach and solve complex issues; 2) Reduce and overcome redundancies; 3) Meet goals more efficiently.

Dr. Thomas Driver, Professor of the School of Public Service Leadership, Capella University

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Leading Organizational Transformation

More change has taken place in the last 50 years than in all human history. Managers and leaders are getting soaked in "permanent whitewater" that characterizes today's operating environment. This seminar presents key concepts, principles and change tools no manager should be without. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to: 1) Identify the unprecedented changes facing them today, 2) Use a diagnostic model to help them deal with the stresses and challenges of change, 2) Recognize the critical mindsets or paradigms in dealing with change, and 4) Utilize practical tools to help them in leading and managing change.

Larry Johnston, Ph.D., President, McConkey Johnston International

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Financial Management Track 1

Retirement Plan Compliance

Do your retirement plan and plan provider meet industry standards and requirements? Do you comply with current regulations? Is your plan provider providing the needed tools and reports for your plan? Attend this interactive workshop to learn the basic elements and key metrics to evaluate your plan based on IRS and DOL requirements. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Articulate the fiduciary responsibilities for your ministry's retirement plan management, 2) Define plan funding requirements, 3) Build a retirement plan strategy for your ministry that meets IRS and DOL requirements.

Bethany Palmer, Executive Director and co-Founder, and Bruce Bruinsma, CEO and co-Founder, Envoy Financial

Field of Study: Business Law/Personnel/HR, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Top Regulatory, Financial and Legal Issues for Nonprofits

Do you know the most critical trends impacting ministry financial management today? Come hear ministry financial management experts discuss the most pressing financial management issues facing ministry leaders today. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1) Define and respond to the latest issues affecting churches and nonprofits relating to legislation, IRS oversight, tax and legal issues and accounting standards, 2) Assess the impact of those changes on your ministry's financial reporting, and 3) Determine next steps in establishing effective financial management protocols for your organization.

Gregg Capin, Partner CapinCrouse, LLP, Stuart Lark, Partner, Holme Roberts and Owen LLP, and Dan Busby, President, ECFA

Field of Study: Finance, Update, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Accounting Update

Join the annual discussion of current developments and changes every Chief Financial Officer, controller, and financial manager should be aware of, including policies and trends that impact your ministry. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Discern insights for your ministry from the update of activities by regulators and standard setters for non-profits, 2 ) Assess ways to implement new standards, and 3) Apply insights from the interactive discussion that addresses the specific needs of ministries in attendance.

Bill Haller, Partner, CapinCrouse LLP

Field of Study: Accounting, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

10 Keys to a Successful Ministry Finance Office

In this workshop, you gain insights from the chief financial officer for Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) who will share ten key things that this international ministry has done to build a successful ministry finance office. The leadership at CRU has learned that stewarding ministry finances means more than just overseeing cash flow. After attending this session, participants will be able to: 1) Apply lessons from what God has taught CRU about interacting with others, 2) Implement concepts that CRU has learned in responding to a changing world, and 3) Design practical tools for your ministry, that draw upon tools that CRU has used to accelerate its ministry.

Mark Tjernagel, CFO, Campus Crusade for Christ

Field of Study: Finance, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

How to Build a Better Budget

God provides the funds to pursue your vision. You build a budget to guide the investment of those funds in ministry. Does your budget accurately reflect your ministry’s vision? Are you using it effectively? By attending this panel discussion, you can expect to learn: 1) Why and how to build a better budget, 2 )Who should be involved in the budgeting process, 3) How to monitor and adjust your investment in ministry, 4) How to align money and mission. Panel moderator: Mark Jones, Vice President/Sr Banking Consultant, ECCU.

Panelists: Hugh Burns, VP Operations, Denver Rescue Mission, Billy Burnett, CFO, Joni and Friends, and Vonna Laue, Audit Partner, CapinCrouse LLP.

Field of Study: Finance, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Retirement Plan Compliance
    Bethany Palmer, Executive Director and co-Founder, and Bruce Bruinsma, CEO and co-Founder, Envoy Financial
    Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • Top Regulatory, Financial and Legal Issues for Nonprofits
    Gregg Capin, Partner CapinCrouse, LLP, Stuart Lark, Partner, Holme Roberts and Owen LLP, and Dan Busby, President, ECFA
    Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Accounting Update
    Bill Haller, Partner, CapinCrouse LLP
    Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • 10 Keys to a Successful Ministry Finance Office
    Mark Tjernagel, CFO, Campus Crusade for Christ
    Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • How to Build a Better Budget
    Panelists: Hugh Burns, VP Operations, Denver Rescue Mission, Billy Burnett, CFO, Joni and Friends, and Vonna Laue, Audit Partner, CapinCrouse LLP.
    Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Financial Management Track 2

Cash Reserves: Why You Need Them and How to Build Them

Due to economic conditions over the past few years, ministries have experienced significant fluctuations in giving which, in some cases, has jeopardized their ability to fulfill their missions. One of many lessons ministry leaders have learned from this experience is the importance of cash reserves. After attending this workshop you will be able to: 1) Define what constitutes cash reserves and why adequate reserves are so important for your ministry, 2) Articulate how adequate cash reserves can save your ministry from financial hardship, and 3) Apply the process a ministry goes through to set a cash reserves target and begin building reserves.

David Lee, Ministry Development Officer, ECCU

Field of Study: Finance, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Auditing from Both Sides of the Table

In this unique, interactive workshop, you will hear from both a ministry Chief Financial Officer and a ministry audit partner who will help you understand both perspectives of the audit process. You'll gain unique understanding that will help you in preparing for your own ministry's audit. After completing this session, you will be able to: 1) Prepare throughout the year for an audit, 2) Initiate an effective strategy from pre-planning through to the board meeting, and 3) Communicate effectively with your audit partner so that you both meet all expectations.

Vonna Laue, Partner, CapinCrouse LLP, and Barb Boers, CFO, Reformed Church in America

Field of Study: Auditing, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions: Why and How?

In today's unique economic and operational climate, many ministries are finding that exploring ways to join together makes a lot of sense. Are you a nonprofit leader who is interested in organizational leadership considerations in collaborations, a merger or an acquisition? Then this is the workshop for you. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Discern the key operational and organizational considerations related to the potential merger of nonprofit organizations, 2) Develop plans for how to steward the process of joint ventures, and 3) Successfully initiate a desired outcome for both organizations.

Scott Rodin, Managing Partner, One Accord NFP and James Lewis, President & CEO, Long Beach Rescue Mission

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must be part of leadership team, Group Live. Workshop is worth 1.5 credits.
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Overview of the Economy, Where Are We Going and How Did We Get Here?

Do you find yourself watching the ups and downs of the U.S. Stock Market, or wondering how economic events in Europe will impact the economy? Don't miss this workshop which features an expert on today's economy who will share an up-to-the-minute review of the current state of the economy and what it means to us. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Define the current state of the U.S. economy and equity markets, 2) Recognize and prepare your ministry for the follow on effects of the "Great Recession" and the sovereign debt crisis and the effect of these issues on global credit markets, and 3) Make wise ministry investment portfolio decisions relative to recent economic events and market issues.

Bryan C. Taylor, CFA, Principal, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer, Cornerstone Management

Field of Study: Finance, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Update on the Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations

ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability), a national accreditation organization for churches and other religious organizations, is leading an independent, national effort to review and provide input on major accountability and policy issues affecting such organizations at the request of U.S. Senate Finance Committee member, Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Articulate what led Sen. Grassley to turn to ECFA to gather input and respond to a wide range of tax policy issues, 2) Consider issues raised by Grassley's staff that could impact every house of worship and every member of the clergy in America, in addition to other nonprofits and, 3) Anticipate the outcomes of the Commission's work.

Michael E. Batts, Commission Chair, and Dan Busby, President, ECFA

Field of Study: Business Law, Update, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tax and Legal

Counting the Legal Costs

This workshop will help ministry leaders count the legal cost of ministry in 2012 by discussing trends in law relating to expression, employment, association, land use and zoning, taxation, public contracting and tort law. Armed with knowledge, attendees will be able to: 1) Strategize for managing or avoiding the legal pitfalls in the substantive legal areas discussed, 2) Recognize the bad news and good news about changes in the law, and 3) formulate a game plan and recommendations for policy changes.

Nathan Adams, Partner, Holland and Knight LLP

Field of Study: Business Law, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Telling Donors No!

This workshop will examine how to handle donor generated funding ideas for your ministry without going sideways with programs, staff and major donor relationships. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to: 1) Listen to and handle donor opinions, suggestions and demands without damaging relationships internally or externally, 2) Explore options to direct the influence and energy of donor intentions, 3) Create staff buy- in so that donors can participate in creating useful programs and invest in the capitalization of the initiative.

Dan Peddie, Principal, One Accord NFP, and David Middlebrook, Attorney, Anthony and Middlebrook

Field of Study: Business Law, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Inside the Mind of a Lawyer

Inside the mind of a lawyer can be a dangerous place. But there will be times when your ministry needs a lawyer's counsel and support. Taught by a former lawyer, who is now in business strategy, this will help you work more efficiently and effectively when your ministry needs to engage lawyers. After this session, you will be able to: 1) Identify and mitigate risk, 2) Become a good consumer of legal services, and 3) Recognize the most common complaints in working with lawyers so you can avoid them.

Christopher Kopka, Vice President Strategic Development, and Ryan Foss, New Business Development, Thrivent

Field of Study: Business Law, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Foiling Fraud: Keys to guarding ministry integrity

Unfortunately, it is all too common for con artists to take advantage of the collective trust found in Christian ministries to defraud the organization or its members. And we have seen Christian leaders tempted to deceive others out of greed, pressure to perform, or pride. Ministries must be diligent in guarding the integrity of their organizations and preventing others from using the ministry to defraud. In this workshop we will examine three case studies of Christian ministries damaged by fraudulent activity and learn to 1) Assess your ministry's risk of ethical misconduct; 2) Recognize the common practices exploited by those who would defraud; and 3) Address eight dimensions of organizational integrity that must be implemented in every ministry.

Mark S. Dickerson, JD, PhD, Vice President & General Counsel, Azusa Pacific University

Field of Study: Business Law, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tax and Legal Forum for the Church and Para Church Ministry

Before joining Webster, Chamberlain & Bean in 1986, Watkins served as an attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. This annual workshop provides the unique insight and the latest updates on tax and legal issues that might affect your ministry. After this session you will be able to: 1) Implement policies in your organization that reflect the latest tax and accounting changes, 2) Be equipped with the changes that need to be made for the current tax year, and 3) Apply the insights from the experts answers to your ministry's specific tax and legal questions.

Chip Watkins, Attorney, Webster, Chamberlain and Bean

Field of Study: Business Law, Update, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Church Leadership

The Transforming Power of Organic Outreach

It is critical to keep your church outwardly focused. Organizations, by their very nature, tend to move inward. God, by His very nature, calls us outward! This session will focus on practices that will help your church fuse the Great Commission to its daily mission. After completing this workshop, you will be able to: 1) Identify and celebrate where your church is taking healthy and effective steps outward with the gospel, 2) Acknowledge and face the ways your church is missing the call to fulfill the Great Commission, and 3) Set goals for how your church can infuse evangelistic vision into its daily operations. Based on: Organic Outreach for Ordinary Churches, by Kevin Harney, Zondervan, 2011

Based on: Organic Outreach for Ordinary Churches, by Kevin Harney, Zondervan, 2011 Kevin Harney, Pastor, Author

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Church Leadership Summit
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Top Three Church Leadership Issues and What to Do About Them

Join this expert in church matters who meets with executive teams all over the country as he shares the most discussed leadership issues he comes across on a weekly basis. We will explore case studies and live examples of today's key church leadership issues. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Apply lessons from leadership issues addressed at other churches, recognizing that your team is not alone in ites experiences, 2) Determine what to do about these scenarios that happen all too frequently, and 3) Plan for where you go from here to solve problems in troublesome areas.

Don Cousins, President, Team Development Inc.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Church Leadership Summit
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Creating a High Impact Staff Culture for Your Church

The workshop is based on research published by the Leadership Network linking staff culture as a key driver for high impact churches. We will identify the factors that influence staff commitment in churches and how your culture can be transformed into a healthy, even pioneering ministry. After completing the session, you will be able to: 1) Discover the current level of health for your church, 2) Create your desired culture, and 3) Develop concrete steps to achieve the desired outcome of a high impact culture.

Al Lopus, President, Best Christian Workplaces Institute

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Church Leadership Summit
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Four Sided Stewardship for Churches

This session will teach us how to apply stewardship principles to our churches. It is designed for pastors, staff members and finance teams who desire to create a stewardship culture in their church. You will gain insights that will help you to maintain the financial integrity of your church, and build stewardship principles into your congregation. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Build and promote church budgets using ministry goals, 2) Protect your church's financial integrity, 3) Help your church members to find ways to be generous, and 4) Apply Four Sided Stewardship to your ministry.

Brad Dixon, D. Min., Regional VP, Missouri Baptist Foundation

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Church Leadership Summit
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Gospel Graces: Hospitality, Community, Collaboration: A Model for Church Leaders

Your church exists to share the Good News. Jesus illustrates the Great Commission and Great Commandment through three "best practices": hospitality, community and collaboration, what can be called "gospel graces." These are foundational best practices for leaders and their organizations. Attendees will participate in small group discussion and exercises. After completing this workshop, you will be able to: 1) Define instances of hospitality, community, and collaboration illustrated through Jesus' life and parables, 2) Assess your church and its leadership using hospitality, community, and collaboration as a model, and 3) Implement these best practices into your ministry's vision/mission/core values, and leadership development.

Arlen Vernava, Senior Consultant, Vernava Consulting and Design Group International

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must be responsible for oversight or organizational vision/mission, mentors/trains leadership
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Risk Management

Best Practices in Risk Management

Today's legal environment and regulatory requirements increase burdens on ministry organizations more than ever before due to continuing world crises and economic pressures. In order to stay in business, ministries need concrete ways to identify and manage their risks. Participate in Q&A with experienced ministry leaders. After this session, you will be able to: 1) Identify current trends and best practices for your ministry, 2) Implement a basic ERM process, 3) Match insurance coverage with specific risks, and 4) Utilize simple tools to lower overall cost of risk.

Robert Lipps, JD, CPA, Executive Director, Lockton Alliance for Ministry Protection

Field of Study: Management Advisory Services, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Church Security and the Law

The concept of safety and security for public places is not new. People expect reasonable measures to be in place to protect them and their families whether they are at work, at school, or at church. They may be shocked to know that many churches are not prepared to protect them. After this workshop, you will be able to: 1) Identify the church's legal duties, 2) Recognize the legal implications of not having a church security program, 3) Implement church security program policies and procedures, and 4) Secure adequate general commercial liability insurance coverage.

Scott Figgins, Vice President, Underwriting, Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Field of Study: Management Advisory Services, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Current Trends & Cost-Saving Techniques in Healthcare

With a constantly changing economy, continually escalating health care costs and a myriad of privacy and compliance laws to contend with, there are many challenges in offering benefits to your employees. You can turn these challenges into an opportunity. This workshop is designed to help you to re-think your employee benefits strategy and the role it plays in attracting and retaining employees. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Apply the current best practices in health risk management to your ministry, 2) Design an effective strategy for employee benefits, 3) Recognize the unique features of health reform and its impact on your ministry, and 4) Apply best practices in health risk management.

Jennifer Sampson, Vice President, Lockton Benefits Group

Field of Study: Management Advisory Services, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Strategically Managing Your Ministry's Retirement Plan

The retirement plan landscape for many ministries and your retirement plan has changed over the past several years. The marketplace and compliance landscape is requiring ministries to take a fiduciary approach to your retirement plan, examine the vendors providing services to these plans and understand the fees, services and investments associated with your plans. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Examine the history of your ministry's retirement plans, 2) Take a fiduciary approach to your plans, and 3) Apply trends from the most recent retirement plan audits for ministry plans.

Steve Kjar, Vice President, Lockton Retirement Services

Field of Study: Management Advisory Services, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

A 360 Degree Approach to Managing Risk in Missionary Trips

A group participation case study exploring risk issues associated with a missionary outreach based on insights from recent events. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1) Identify risks associated with travel to 3rd world countries, 2) Implement useful pre-trip risk management activities, 3) Manage risks during a mission, and 4) Identify appropriate benefits for employees based in foreign countries.

John E. Watson, ARM, CIC, DRM, Executive Director Higher Education Practice, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, and Dana Crowl, ALCM, Senior Area Vice President-Program Manager, Gallagher Charitable International Insurance Services, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services

Field of Study: Management Advisory Services, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Participant must hold/be able to demonstrate Basic skills and/or knowledge in Field of Study
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Communications and Marketing

Effective Media Relations

Does your ministry engage the news media? Are you confident in doing so? What are the keys to effectively communication your ministry's messages to and through the news media. After this workshop you'll gain new insight that will help you to succeed with the media. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Recognize whether their organizations should bother to engage with the media, 2) Decide when they should do an interview, and 3) Conduct an interview to effectively communicate their message.

Eric Finley, National Media Writing Director, Alliance Defense Fund

Field of Study: Communications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Think Differently: Creating value Through Brand-driven Marketing

A ministry’s brand is about delivering on a promise - a commitment to its constituents. The very best brands are built from the inside out. To get the most out of our marketing dollar, we need to think differently about how we do integrated marketing. Too often, marketing campaigns are not developed or executed through a strategic brand filter. Integrated marketing best practices begin with a sound strategy that aligns campaign goals with key messages and delivers superior results. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Use your brand as a strategic decision filter, 2) Execute marketing in a way that builds brand value, and 3) Choose the right marketing tactics and channels to maximize impact.

Steve Maegdlin, CEO and Scott Appel, Director of Marketing Services, The CSK Group

Field of Study: Marketing, Basic, no prerequisite, Group Live. Workshop is worth 1.5 credits
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Marketing Messages that Motivate Women

In our culture, we are bombarded with information. Social media makes connecting more accessible and frequent. But are you confident that you are being heard by the women in your audience? After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Discern the unique communication needs of women, 2) Develop clear messages to motivate women, 3) Engage women in ongoing conversations with your organization, and 4) Create action-oriented marketing strategies that drive results.

Marie Guthrie, Senior Director Ministry Communications, Awana

Field of Study: Marketing, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Stop your Disaster Response from Being a Disaster

No matter what organization we work with, we all respond to disasters -- sometimes natural, sometimes political, while others are financial. Come to get practical marketing and fundraising advice so your next disaster isn't one. A panel from small, medium and large non profits will share key lessons they have learned in disaster response. Q and A included. Participants will leave being able to: 1) Recognize that we all deal with disasters how to identify them and respond, 2) Implement a variety of response lessons from organizations of all sizes, and 3) Share and learn among peers.

Carter Wade, Senior Vice President Client Services, and Ray Pokorny, Vice President Client Services, Masterworks

Field of Study: Marketing, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Brand Storytelling: The Key to Donor Development

On average, we are bombarded with 3,000 marketing messages a day. Smart phones, social networks and other digital media have made breaking through harder than ever. After this workshop, attendees will be able to: 1) Launch a branding campaign and leverage best practices, 2) Apply real life lessons, and 3) Maximize your fundraising efforts by creating compelling marketing messages that generate a fruitful response.

Michael Brown, President/Founder, Targeted Insights, LLC

Field of Study: Marketing, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dynamic Integration of Donor Communications and Fundraising

Does your organization incorporate integrated fundraising in your donor communications program? Does your donor management software allow you to execute this plan? Are you tailoring your media choices to your audience? This session will share case studies and "how-to's" for to success in donor communications. After this workshop, you will be able to: 1) Effectively integrate your fundraising communications, at various budget levels, 2) Apply valuable metrics benchmarks for assessing your integrated program, and 3) Initiate the detailed work involved in developing your integrated, donor-centric fundraising program.

Tom McCabe, President, Pursuant/KMA

Field of Study: Marketing, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Board Governance

Simplifying Effective Board Member Orientation

While governance models for ministries vary widely, the common thread in all is that a governing body bears significant responsibility for the affairs of the organization. Because new board members often have little experience or knowledge, they need an orientation regarding good governance practices. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the presenter's book, Board Member Orientation The Concise and Complete Guide to Nonprofit Board Service,and will be able to: 1) Implement the orientation process, 2) Convey to board members their legal authority and responsibility, 3) Carry out the proper role of the board and its committees.

Michael E. Batts, CPA, President & Managing Shareholder, Batts Morrison Wales & Lee

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

How Management Can Increase Board Effectiveness

This seminar will explore how following certain principles of board/management interaction can actually increase board effectiveness. Attendees will hear examples of how the management of Campus Crusade for Christ has transformed their interaction with the Board of Directors. After completing this course, participants will be able to: 1) Set proper board boundaries, 2) Discuss effective communication models, and 3) Avoid certain unwanted behaviors.

Mark Tjernagel, CFO, Campus Crusade for Christ

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Experience working with boards helpful
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The Biblical Foundation for Governance

Governance determines Godliness more than anything else in the organization. Identify powerful and practical governance wisdom found in the Bible, and apply it to current governance situations. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1) Identify the key governance values of God, 2) Reshape your current governance context, and 3) Explore practical means to transform your existing governance situation.

Dr. Randal Dick, Senior Consultant, Design Group International, TM

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Solving Common Board Problems

This workshop addresses some of the most common pain points and questions with regard to ministry governing boards. The session will be chock full of insights and practical suggestions on how to activate your board and how to navigate the "dance" between CEO and board. After this course, you will be able to: 1) Coach your way through the rocks and shoals of the CEO-board relationship, 2) Craft a plan for building your board intentionally, 3) Develop strategic tools for establishing clear roles and responsibilities, and 4) Recognize the reasons for CEO-board conflict.

Dr. Sid Webb, President, Sharpened Focus

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Serving as a Board Member

Serving on a board should be a rich, satisfying experience, but many times it is not. People want to know how to be good directors and what their essential responsibilities are. They want to know how to participate well, have vigorous discussion and debate and still keep board relationships healthy. This workshop will equip the CEO and executive staff to help directors improve their governance skills. Attendees will be able to: 1) Recognize the primary board issues that every board must face, 2) Relate to the personal aspects of board service their members will encounter, and 3) Facilitate honest, open debates, while keeping relationships intact.

Rev. John Pellowe, CEO, Canadian Council of Christian Charities

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Your Spiritual Life

Living Redemptively: Establishing a Personal Rule of Life

What is God's invitation for the uniquely redemptive life He has in mind for you? Developing a Personal Rule of Life is an ancient but timely practice for all believers. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1) Discern biblical reasons why a Personal Rule of Life is essential, 2) Create a Personal Rule of Life that reflects God's preferred you, and 3) Equip your ministry team with this life changing concept.

Steve Macchia, Founder and President, and Rick Anderson, Vice President, Leadership Transformations

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Maintaining Your Ministry Balance

For ministry leaders, it is essential to find personal balance, spiritually, mentally, and physically, thus encouraging others to do the same. In the busy, fast-paced world of ministry executives, we must find and live in a properly biblically balanced way. But how do we get there? After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Recognize the need for balance, in their own lives and ministries, 2) Complete a ministry balance sheet, and teach others on their team how to do the same and, 3) Develop a strategy for implementation of their own ministry balance plan.

Terry Williams, Executive Director, Central Texas Life Care/CareNet

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ready to Pray

Intentional Prayer is critical if we are to see any real change in the lives of people desperately needing Christ's presence. This is a particular need for today's ministry leaders. During these uncertain times, our ministries need praying leaders. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1) Be more intentional with your prayer life, 2) Connect with the heart of God, 3) Discern how to be more compassionate and committed to a lifestyle of effective prayer, and 4) Press through when you don't feel like praying

Gail Dudley, VP of Diversity, Stonecroft Ministries

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Leaders at Risk

Based on case studies of leaders who have collapsed or failed, this seminar takes an honest look at the character and growth of the leader. You will learn the warning signs of a leader at risk, and how to help encourage the character required for godly leadership. After completing this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Address someone who is an at-risk leader and know the warning signs, 2) Determine what mature character looks like, and 3) Grow in the character needed to sustain the weight of leadership.

Marc Rutter, U.S. Director of HR and Leadership Development, Campus Crusade for Christ

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Taking Timothy to Work

Take lessons from Paul's letter to Timothy on how you can provide spiritual leadership in your ministry. Paul's insights on leadership, discipline, confronting issues, treating others well and serving effectively are just as relevant for us as leaders today as they were when written to his co-laborer Timothy. After attending this session you will be able to: 1) Understand five key spiritual leadership truths from Paul's letter to Timothy, 2) Be strengthened in your personal faith and love as it relates to leadership, and 3) Identify and commit to two personal goals to improve your own leadership effectiveness.

Donald Mountan, Founder/Executive Director, Equipping Leaders International Inc.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Basic, no prerequisite.
Workshop
Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Living Redemptively: Establishing a Personal Rule of Life
    Steve Macchia, Founder and President, and Rick Anderson, Vice President, Leadership Transformations
    Workshop 1: Wednesday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • Maintaining Your Ministry Balance
    Terry Williams, Executive Director, Central Texas Life Care/CareNet
    Workshop 2: Wednesday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Ready to Pray
    Gail Dudley, VP of Diversity, Stonecroft Ministries
    Workshop 3: Thursday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • Leaders at Risk
    Marc Rutter, U.S. Director of HR and Leadership Development, Campus Crusade for Christ
    Workshop 4: Thursday, April 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Taking Timothy to Work
    Donald Mountan, Founder/Executive Director, Equipping Leaders International Inc.
    Workshop 5: Thursday, April 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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