Many things may be changing in today’s technological world, but a support office professional who wants to be considered “professional” will make it a matter of utmost importance to know the basic business English and grammar rules that show her/him to be a skillful writer. As a ministry assistant, you want to make the best possible impression for your pastor/supervisor, your church/organization, yourself, for Christ, and His church. We’ll review the rules and discuss some changes in the rules. And, we’ll have fun while we do it. Trust me!

NOTE: Session Recording Ends Early

This session will aid in discovering your purpose in Christ and gaining the skills to fulfill that purpose.

What is your strategy for reaching young families in your community? Are they working? In this session we’ll explore some effective strategies to connect families in your community to your church.

God has created us to play. Let’s explore fun games that help preschoolers learn biblical truths.

God’s plan has always been to use the significant adults in the lives of kids to teach them spiritual truths. Are today’s parents equipped to do that? Many are not. This conference will challenge you to be proactive in connecting with kids’ families, as well as giving them a plan to help your church better connect with families and families to connect with their own kids.

Help kids develop Bible skills and a love for God’s Word. Join us for some fun and creative ideas you can use in your class at church this week. Conference attendees will receive a Bible Skill Resource for use with the kids in your class.

Churches need to be aware of what can and cannot be included in a donor contribution statement or letter. Tithes, Restricted Offerings, and the accounting of each have legal requirements for the church. Make sure your church knows what it must and must not do in order to be above reproach legally.

“Hey Tim … how do we get started with Facility Budgeting?” I hear that a lot from pastors, XP’s, business admins, facility managers, and lay people. It is a universal concern. It is important to understand when you realize that the operation and care of our ministry facilities is almost always the second or third largest budget expenditure in a church budget. When you are budgeting for your facilities, there are four primary buckets that need to be considered.

This session will help deacons see the spiritual importance of their role and raise the level of expectations in the deacons’ ministry. We will discuss innovative ways to encourage the deacons in connecting with the congregation and church leadership.

We will discuss a practical approach to developing a missional strategy for your local church, brainstorm available resources, and explore opportunities for connecting with missional partners.