Structure and Operations
A Practical Approach to Human Resources
If you are new to handling Human Resources at your church, this workshop will offer examples of effective practices for legal compliance, employment/staffing, compensation, benefits and performance management. We will provide examples of forms, policies and practices that can be tailored to fit the needs of your church. Come join us to learn the basics
Lisa Viehweg-Presenter
Session 2
Budgeting in Difficult Economic Times
This workshop will cover the essential tools for planning, preparing and managing your annual operating revenue and expense budget. In addition, we will cover how to develop financial contingency plans to help be prepared for difficult economic times.
Brent Messick-Presenter
Session 2
Changing Strategies for Stewardship Campaigns
Resetting our priorities becomes an important part of our faith response to the financial crisis. Learn about our 2009 Stewardship Campaign titled, “RESET.” The new model received a record response from 72% of our congregation. We will review best practices and ways to grow the generosity of your congregation while providing members spiritual based teaching.
Clayton Smith-Presenter
Session 1
Church Governance
Committees, boards and councils can sometimes become a mediocre use of great leaders-but it doesn’t have to be that way. Strengthen your church through an effective leadership structure. Learn how Resurrection governs itself, selects lay people for elected positions, and distinguishes between the work of committees, teams and staff.
Dan Entwistle-Presenter
Session 1
Company is Coming, Are you ready?
In this workshop participants will review Resurrection’s step-by-step process of a visitor’s experience before they enter the building to following up with them after their first visit and beyond. Many of the ministries in Guest Services have been in place since Resurrection’s inception and can be easily tailored to fit any size church. You will be provided specific “how to” information on planning and preparing a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and members, running a smooth, supportive worship team, and the importance of follow up. Join us in this workshop for some practical “takeaways” on how Resurrection practices hospitality!
Susan Bell-Presenter
Session 2
Overcoming Growth Barriers
Indentify common hurdles to growth at various stages. Discover how Resurrection has overcome related hindrances.
Dan Entwistle-Presenter
Session 2
Partners in Ministry-Pastor’s Administrative Assistant
The pastor/administrative assistant relationship is a vital relationship in helping the pastor stay informed, in touch, prepared, and on time. This workshop will provide first-hand information on how to develop a dynamic working relationship that positively impacts the ministry of the senior pastor as well as the overall ministries of the church. This workshop will provide guiding principles and suggestions is for anyone that provides administrative support to a person who leads a ministry. This workshop is for pastors and ministry directors and their assistants/secretaries.
Sue Thompson-Presenter
Session 1
Planning and Launching New Satellite Worship
In August of 2006 Church of the Resurrection launched its first satellite location 20 miles from the original campus and in August 2008 launched a new worship venue at the original campus. Hear some of the lessons learned though these launch processes and what we are doing to plan for the launch of other campuses. We will focus on the practical lessons learned and the process we have developed for planning and launching our additional venues.
Travis Morgan-Presenter
Session 1 and 2
Violence in Places of Worship-Facilities
The workshop would present an overview of violence in places of worship. It will provide guidance for identifying suspicious persons as well as creating plans and procedures to deal with potential violent behavior.
Bob Whisman and Pat McCarthy-Presenters
Session 1