Eight Essentials to Realizing Your Church Capital Campaign Potential

Michael Walsh (President : Walsh & Associates, Church Fundraising Specialists)

Description of Presentation

Getting the best results possible from your church capital campaign requires operating in a very particular way. Yet committing to operating a campaign in this way isn't always or in all ways easy. But getting the best results possible really is simple and is far easier and more richly rewarding than you would have ever thought possible if you follow all eight of these critically important essentials.

Background Information

Walsh & Associates, Church Fundraising Specialists, has been in business since 1984 and has exclusively worked with churches since 1991. Our capital campaign services are centered around the practices that work and serve the church best, helping churches to achieve the best results possible in their capital campaigns.

Simplifying the Church Construction Process

Bill Derrick (President : Derrick Companies)

Description of Presentation

Construction doesn't have to be a hassle for the church. This presentation will focus on the how to find the best process, the best professionals and the best value through the construction process. Examples of what has worked and not work for others will be part of the presentation.

Background Information

President of Derrick Companies, a 45 year old construction firm that is known for the successful use of the design build and team approach in commercial and church construction. Vice President and Board member of the National Association of Church Design Builders.

Navigating your funding options

Scott Rolfs (Managing Director, Religion and Education Finance : Ziegler)

Description of Presentation

This presentation will help churches navigate the new funding environment that exists post the banking crisis. Topics addressed will be how to best position your church to secure funding and different structures available in the marketplace today. There will be significant time for question and answer.

Background Information

Scott Rolfs has been with Ziegler since 1992, directly lending to churches nationwide. He writes and advises on financial and development issues related to churches. He is a nationally recognized expert on church finance and has been quoted in a dozens of publications including the Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Los Angeles Times and Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Sound, Video & Lighting Systems - Fundraising and Developing a Master Plan

Kevin Crow (VP : AVE)

Description of Presentation

How you as a Pastor, Administrator or Church leader can fund raise for the sound, video & lighting system requirement for your church. Also, how to build consensus within your church to spend the appropriate money needed to do things right the first time. We will look at successful project profiles for both remodel and new construction projects.

Background Information

Throughout his 20 year career, Kevin's experience in AV integration has earned him a reputation as a strong thought leader in the industry. Kevin is the driving force behind AVE's unique qualities. And his AV kowledge is only a part of the equation. He's a team player. He thinks anything's possible. He's ferociously strategic. He's focused. He'll wade through anything to get to a goal. His philosophical approach speaks to AVE's consistent focus, We design balanced, easy to use systems that make the most impact, and we don't quit until we have exceeded expectations. Kevin has been part of hundreds of AV system upgrades and over 42 successful new church construction projects.

"Growing Quality Churches"... Together!

Darrel LeBarron (Founder and Principal Architect : Station 19 Church Planners)

Description of Presentation

Learn how to align a "Vision to Serve People" with the "Vision for Facility". What are your options? How do you and your leaders prioritize tasks to align with budgets. Learn a process where a Congregation is pulled to a vision, affirms leadership, and sacrifices with joy.

Background Information

Answering "the Call" to serve "Growing Quality Churches" Nationwide for 35+ years. Darrel has advised 500+ Congregations, sized from Mega to small, located from Pennsylvania to Nevada / Texas to Alaska.

Connecting Across Four Generations: Is It Possible?

Tracy E. Palmer (Speaker and Trainer : truelifematters.com)

Description of Presentation

Never before in history have there existed four such distinctly different generations. Is it possible to nurture a well-knit church family that understands, appreciates and utilizes the strengths of each unique generation and all they have to offer? Yes. We'll explore the possibilities in this breakout.

Background Information

Tracy is a degreed professional with over 25 years of teaching, speaking and leadership experience in multiple industries. She delights in presenting scriptural truths in a relevant and inviting package outside the church walls. Her husband says that she is best known for her "down to earth, animated and contagious delivery style".

Using the “Purchasing Process” to help fund your ministry

Mark Towell (President : National Church Purchasing Group, Inc.)

Description of Presentation

In today’s economy, most ministry budgets are being squeezed tighter and tighter, while at the same time, they are being presented with more and more ministry opportunities. What if there were some creative ways that you could help fund these ministry opportunities through your regular purchasing process? Every day, your ministry makes purchases, some routine and some unique, as well as paying utilities, insurance, and other business related expenses.
In this session, we will look at several saving opportunities available to you in your everyday business life that could potentially transfer these disbursements to enhancing your ministry.

Background Information

President of National Church Purchasing Group, Inc. , Mark has been a leader with several ministry organizations. He has developed a passion for local ministry outreaches, realizing the impact a local church can have on its community. This goes hand and hand with NCPG’s philosophy and mission statement - every ministry dollar saved on expenses equates to a ministry dollar that can be invested back into the ministry, where it belongs.

Can't Wait to Get to Work...Can't Wait to Get Home

Jim Peterson (Facilty Manager : Southside Fellowship)

Description of Presentation

Fall in love with what you are doing in ministry. To be able to get out of bed and do what you love to do for the rest of the day is beyond words. A person is so blessed who loves to go to work in the morning and loves to go home at night.

Background Information

Former high school administrator (26 years), and currently the facility manager for a large church in Greenville, SC. Board member of the National Association of Church Facility Managers.

Employment Law 3:16 - The Chapter and Verse on Following Workplace Legal Obligations

Carl Lehmann (Attorney : Gray Plant Mooty's Employment and Labor practice group)

Description of Presentation

Using real-life scenarios, Carl will provide a user-friendly overview of employment laws relevant to churches, schools and ministry organizations. Topics we will address include wage and hour laws, harassment and discrimination issues, and employee leaves of absence.

Background Information

Carl is a member of Gray Plant Mooty's Employment and Labor practice group. He has significant experience advising on personnel-related issues. Carl works with several non-profit entities including higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, and faith organizations. In addition to counseling employers, Carl has extensive experience litigating in federal and state courts, administrative proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution settings.

Staffing for Vision and Purpose

Alan Peterson (Founder and CEO : ENPRI)

Description of Presentation

Staffing can be a frustrating area of ministry, it can also be one of the most rewarding. This session covers several principles of Church staffing, addressing staffing issues such as, hiring, releasing and compensation. A challenge to conventional thinking and practice will leave you with a fresh vision driven perspective.

Background Information

Alan has been involved in Church leadership for over twenty years, recently he has founded ENPRI, a management company for smaller Churches designed to maximise the resources they already have. Alan has a passion for helping smaller Churches grow and achieve their vison for serving God's Kingdom.

"Invite, Inform, Include, Instruct and Inspire" Helping Your Church with Communications

Tim Waters (Sales Manager : Ricoh USA)

Description of Presentation

Explore the 5 steps of communication methods of how to connect with and grow your ministry, in ways that set you apart and grasp a clear understanding of what matters to your members and visitors. 1)Maintain control of how you communicate. 2)Keep the continuity of your mission and message. 3)Help set you apart. 4)Understanding of what matters to your members and visitors.

Background Information

Senior Sales Management experience with 23-year record of success at every level of the sales organization. Keen eye for talent and the coaching necessary to take people to the next level while providing visionary sales leadership in highly-competitive markets. Document Management and Contact Management experience with data mining skills and data merge skills which have provided advanced prospecting capabilities with measurable success in increased sales. Exceptional mentor and coach, who combines business acumen with innate leadership abilities to recruit, build, and retain top-performing sales teams.

Social Media?  The Next Step!

Darrell Myers (Vice President : NCPG)

Description of Presentation

Unless you have just decided to bury your head in the sand, you know there is huge potential with implementing a social media strategy for your ministry. Several questions always arise: How do we implement it effectively? Which platforms should we use? How do we track it? Should we do it ourselves or hire a company? How should we deal with negative or misleading comments on social media platforms? There are real answers to these questions and applications that can solve all of these issues. 

Background Information

Darrell is the VP of Sales and Marketing for NCPG.  He majored at Virginia Commonwealth University in Business Administration and Marketing.  He has worked on staff as a Youth Pastor and a Worship Minister.  With a strong aptitude for and interest in electronics, Darrell pursued training and education that allowed him to quickly master the professional sound and audio/video world in the 90’s.  This, in turn, led to specialties in programming, web development, and graphic design.  Darrell has been interviewed by several national magazines for his expertise in media and marketing.