As we partner together in ministry, we are very excited to offer this financial and real estate training as another tool and resource for you and your team as you continue to make a difference in your local community and the Central Conference.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is an intensive one-day financial and real estate training, designed for pastors, staff, treasurers and church leadership, hosted by the Central Conference and National Covenant Properties.
This training event is on Saturday, October 5, 2024, begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes by 3:00 p.m.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- How healthy and missional churches manage their finances
- How to structure your budget to make key ministry decisions
- The latest tax regulations for pastors
- Best practices to communicate the financial reports to leadership and the congregation
- How to use and interpret financial dashboards, to assess whether your facility is a tool for effective ministry
- Understanding why capital fund-raising is good for your church.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- The big deal with your church’s financial statements and reporting
- Aligning your budget to your ministry plans
- Ministerial compensation and taxation
- Fraud risk assessment and prevention
- Introduction to Real Estate Services
- Why church buildings matter
- Capital fundraising
* Attendees will receive their church’s financial dashboard and an assessment of their internal controls if they register at least three weeks prior to the event (you will need to provide the last three years of financial statements).
PRESENTERS:
- Stan Reiff, Partner, National Consulting Practice Leader, Capin Crouse
- Peter Hedstrom, President, National Covenant Properties
- Paul Kruit, Vice President, Real Estate Services, National Covenant Properties
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Online registration is open and is $15 per person. This will cover the cost of lunch. All travel and lodging costs are the responsibility of each participant. (In-person participants only.) Space is limited for this event.
Please contact the Central Conference office, at 773-26-7-3060, or info@centralconf.org, if your leaders need event scholarships to attend. Please also contact the conference office if you have any questions.