Christian Leadership Alliance National Conference

Summit Overview

Church leaders today face an array of unique challenges and opportunities. This Church Leaders Summit features nationally-known experts who will share proven insights for taking your ministry to the next level during turbulent times. It is designed for churches of all sizes, traditional to innovative, and for every member of the church leadership team.

Topics Covered: Leadership, Financial Best Practices, Human Resources, Fundraising, Tax & Legal Updates, and Banking Trends
Why Attend?

This Church Leaders Summit will equip you to lead your church courageously and effectively during a turbulent economy, while providing insights to inspire hope and vision in your entire ministry team. Come and learn from experts and network with peers, while honing leadership and management skills that will empower your ministry to succeed in becoming more effective for Christ.
Who Should Attend?

Senior Pastors, Executive Pastors, Business Administrators and others with responsibility for the leadership and management of the church.
Sessions
KEYNOTE: Leading with Courage
Matthew Cork, Lead Pastor of the thriving Friends Church in Yorba Linda, California, shares the powerful story of how God, in a moment of economic crisis and leadership turmoil, took him and the church on an incredible journey from ministry discouragement to authentic spiritual renewal.

Matthew Cork, Lead Pastor of Friends Church in Yorba Linda, California

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 35
Workshop I: Tuesday, April 20, 8:00 a.m – 9:30 a.m.
Ministry Banking Update
Due to the recent changes in our economy, you may have questions about what’s happening in the financial services industry. This session will 1) discuss the current state of the industry, 2) address the question of what we might expect in the future, and 3) prepare you to respond today.

Mark Johnson, Executive Vice President, ECCU

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 36
Workshop II: Tuesday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.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. Through case studies and live examples, participants will learn 1) their teams are not alone in these experiences, 2) what they can do about these scenarios that happen all too frequently, and 3) where you go from here to solve problems in these troublesome areas.

Don Cousins, President, Team Development, Inc.

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 40
Workshop II: Tuesday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Leaders on Overload: Surviving Today�s High-Demand/Low-Resource World
Most of us, and those on our teams, are feeling the pinch of this extraordinary economic downturn. The demands of our jobs or ministries are up, as our resources are down. Many are being asked to do more on less. Dale Burke, author of the award-winning book, How to Lead and Still Have a Life, will discuss how we can focus down in order to move up! Learn to 1) slow down, 2) rethink how you lead, and 3) focus with more freedom to pursue the ‘main things’ that move your mission forward.

Dale Burke, Senior Pastor, EV Free Fullerton

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 37
Workshop III: Tuesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Engstrom Institute CSP
Beyond the Offering Plate: A Panel Discussion on Increasing Income
As the economy affects their income, churches are thinking about cash flow, stewardship, and alternative revenue sources. Hear from a panel of church and industry leaders how to better manage finances, promote generosity, and even generate income through creative ministry/business ventures.

Panel members: Five leading church business administrators, executive pastors, and other thought leaders.

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 41
Workshop III: Tuesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Liquidity Management Workshop
If your ministry is like many others, resources are limited�especially now. Determining an appropriate liquidity target can be difficult. This session will offer best practices for stewarding financial resources.

Mark Jones, Senior Banking Consultant, and David Van Winkle, Vice President for Ministry Development, ECCU

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 38
Workshop IV: Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Maximizing Your Retirement Plan
This session will focus on ideas and best practices being utilized by churches to maximize the value of their retirement program. Learn to: 1) Increase awareness, utilization and appreciation of your retirement plan among your employees, 2) Make your plan more effective in helping your employees secure their financial future, and 3) Implement best practices in an era of budget cuts and increased financial accountability.

Barbara Medlin, Director of Institutional Relationship Management, GuideStone Financial Resources

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 42
Workshop IV: Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Church Business-Like Ministries: Meeting the Tax Requirements
Modern churches minister far beyond traditional Sunday schools and church services. When activities involve the sale of goods and services, there may be federal and state tax implications. The audience will be encouraged to provide personal examples. Participants will 1) understand the federal tax requirements for churches, 2) identify various state laws and requirements as they relate to business income, and 3) assess what they need to do when back home at their particular ministry.

John Butler, Tax Counsel, CapinCrouse, LLP

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 39
Workshop V: Wednesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Recession Proof: Funding Ministry in Challenging Times
Recent events have made it abundantly clear that we have to always be prepared to fund ministry, especially in a challenging economic environment. Join the thought leaders from Generis for a stimulating discussion. Come away with 1) a sound strategy to help your church survive, 2) plans to solidify the support base of your church, and 3) ideas to move your church to one that thrives—all in spite of the economic landscape.

Jim Sheppard, CEO/Principal, and Allen Walworth, President/Principal, Generis

Church Leaders Summit, Session: 43
Workshop V: Wednesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

* KEYNOTE: Leading with Courage
Workshop I: Tuesday, April 20, 8:00 a.m – 9:30 a.m.
* Ministry Banking Update
Workshop II: Tuesday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* Top Three Church Leadership Issues and What To Do About Them
Workshop II: Tuesday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* Leaders on Overload: Surviving Today�s High-Demand/Low-Resource World
Workshop III: Tuesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
* Beyond the Offering Plate: A Panel Discussion on Increasing Income
Workshop III: Tuesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
* Liquidity Management Workshop
Workshop IV: Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* Maximizing Your Retirement Plan
Workshop IV: Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* Church Business-Like Ministries: Meeting the Tax Requirements
Workshop V: Wednesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
* Recession Proof: Funding Ministry in Challenging Times
Workshop V: Wednesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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