Why Attend?

Simply put, the CLA National Conference is the nation's premier conference for equipping today's Christian nonprofit ministry leaders. Attending this conference will bear dividends for your ministry leaders all year long!

This conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network with peers who lead some of America’s most dynamic Christian nonprofits and churches! Join thousands of today’s ministry leaders at CLA 2010 Dallas!

Conference Features!

More than 20 full-day Intensive Seminars and more than 100 in-depth workshops in organizational leadership areas including:

• • Revenue and Stewardship
• • Tax and Legal Issues
• • People Management and Care
• • Mission and Strategy
• • Board Governance
• • Your Spiritual and Professional Life
• • Communications and Marketing
• • Executive Leadership
• • Financial Management
• • Systems and Capacity Building

2 Special Conference Summits!

The Ministry Internet & Technology Summit is designed for all nonprofit leaders interested in being on the leading edge of today’s technology. We’ll explore the latest trends in New Media, cloud computing and more that will impact your ministry today and in the future. This is THE summit you can’t miss, if you want to be on the cutting-edge of communications and technology today.

The Church Leaders Summit is for senior pastors, executive pastors, business administrators and other church leaders. This summit is designed specifically for church leaders, and will explore the range of challenges and opportunities facing those managing and leading churches today. You’ll walk away with insights that will help equip your church with the best in 21st century management and leadership practices.

More than 20 full-day Intensive Training Institute Courses!

CLA will offer more than 20 all-day Intensive Training Institute (ITI) sessions on Tuesday, April 26. These sessions cover critical organizational development issues facing Christian nonprofits today.

More than 100 cutting-edge Workshops!

Choose from more than 100 workshops in 10 educational tracks covering the range of topics impacting Christian nonprofits. The faculty for workshops at the CLA national conference is outstanding, and the courses covered will address the key issues facing you today as a ministry leader!

Community Building

The CLA National Conference offers you a unique opportunity to connect with thousands of leaders from America’s most influential Christian nonprofit ministries! Attend interactive community building sessions for CEO’s, COO’s, board members, financial officers, fundraisers, HR managers, attorneys and more.

Dynamic General Sessions

Attend powerful general sessions with outstanding keynote speakers who will focus on equipping today’s leaders!

Cutting-Edge Exhibitors

You will be able to access information from (more than 100) onsite exhibitors with services and products to help build your ministry’s effectiveness.

Inspirational Worship and Fun After-Hours Entertainment!

The CLA National Conference is a great place to join fellow ministry leaders to worship Christ, and to simply have some fun! See our conference brochure to learn more!