CEU's

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Forms for CEU Credit 
    Non-Registered Provider Form
    CEU Reading Program Form
    Writing Contribution to the Profession Form
    Teaching/Leading Contribution to the Profession Form 

A continuing education unit (CEU) is a measure used in continuing education to demonstrate lifelong learning by a participant. CEUs may be earned by anyone and in-and-of themselves are indications of an individual’s commitment to grow in their profession. CEUs are the measure required by NACBA for Certified Church Administrators to retain their designation as a certified leader in the church profession.

Although there are not specific driving standards in the association world to measure CEU units, NACBA has sought to use appropriate industry benchmarks. Thus, NACBA's CEUs are measured in one-hour increments for a 0.1 CEU.

In order to receive CEU credit, you must attend at least a total of 50 minutes in 1 or more sessions. At the completion or a session, add the total minutes in classroom study, rounding to the nearest 5 minutes (51 minutes would = 50 minutes) (53 minutes would = 55 minutes). If you attend more than one session in a workshop, you will keep a running total of the minutes in classroom study.  (45 min, 20 min, 65 min, 70 min = 200 min. total for the workshop) Divide 200 min. by 600 for a total .3333 (round down to nearest .05) which would be .3 CEU or 3 hours

NACBA CEUs are issued through the education associate in the national office. CEU units may be obtained from any registered or approved non-registered service provider that offers education in any of the fourteen areas of study. These are:

Obtaining CEUs:

National Conference

– According to the PT&S Committee of NACBA, each workshop at the conference is approved for 0.2 CEU credits.

• CEU hours are based on actual attendance.
• All participants must sign in. Failure to do so will result in the participant not receiving CEU credit.
• Pick up a CEU sticker (to be affixed to the Conference Continuing Education form) as you exit, you must have this sticker in order to receive CEU credit.

Chapter CEU Program

 – The purpose of the National Association of Church Business Administration Local Chapter Continuing Education Unit Program is to set the standards whereby participants of workshops and seminars sponsored by a local NACBA Chapter can receive CEUs under the auspices of the PT&S Committee of NACBA. The guidelines, which must be followed exactly to insure the quality and consistency of the program, are as follows:

• The local chapter must be in good standing with NACBA.
• On the Request to Host form, the president (or designee) will request (with signature) to participate in the NACBA Local Chapter CEU Program for each workshop or seminar.
• On the Request to Host form, at least one member in good standing of NACBA who has been certified as CCA and who is also a member of the local chapter must agree to act as registrar for the program. A CCA who has agreed to be registrar must be present during the workshop or seminar.
• To qualify for CEUs, the topic of the workshop or seminar will be from among those covered in the certification program of NACBA, and the presenter(s) of the workshop or seminar will be acknowledged or experienced experts in the area of the topic.
•  0.1 CEUs will be granted to persons who properly register and attend one (1) contact hour. One (1) contact hour is defined as a minimum of 50 minutes of lecture, presentation, or discussion on the topic by the approved presenter(s).
• Each attendee who signs the CEU form will have access to print a certificate for CEU credit.
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Registered Provider  

– The NACBA National Registered Continuing Education Provider is a program designed to enhance the ongoing professional development of NACBA members, local Chapter members and other persons directly related to the operation of churches.
To support the continuing professional development of individuals holding the Certified Church Administrator designation (CCAs), NACBA members and congregations by providing quality education opportunities.
To provide educational opportunities for CCAs seeking to maintain their certification under NACBA.
To establish appropriate criteria and policies permitting NACBA to provide recognition to qualifying providers of education in the field of church administration.
To provide a foundation for a cooperative effort between NACBA and the education and training community.
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Non-registered Provider

– Units issued by a non-registered NACBA organization should be submitted to the national office within 60 days of completing the course with an accompanying non-registered sponsor form, certificate of completion, and outline of the program. (Appendix D) 
– Individuals earning credit through an academic degree program where the course subject falls under ne of the 14 domains will receive credit as follows: 3 hour credit course = 3.0 CEU (semester system); 4 hour credit course - 4.0 CEU (quarter system). A transcript should be submitted to show completion. (Retention Document Appendix D)

Reading Program

 – Up to 1.0 CEU’s may be earned through the CEU reading program. NACBA maintains an approved reading list on the certification national website. Books are submitted by Training Center Faculty for inclusion on the list. Each book read and reported will earn a 0.1 CEU. Designee’s must submit the CEU Reading Report Form (Retention Document: Appendix E).

Writing Program

– A 0.1 CEU will be issued for approved articles that are a minimum of 1500 words on any topic outlined in 2.1. (see above) published in a general circulation periodical where “CCA” is indicated with the author’s name. A copy of the published article must be provided to NACBA. Upon request a 0.1 CEU will be issued for articles published in the NACBA Ledger. Submission should be sent within 60 days of publication (Retention Document: Appendix F).

Leader/Teaching Program

– A designee can receive up to 1.0 CEUs for being a leader at any seminar/workshop where “CCA” is indicated with the leader’s name. This includes, but is not limited to, when CEUs are awarded at a certification center, the national conference, or a local chapter. The hours earned will be calculated as twice the number of hours of instruction (e.g. 3 hours of instruction will earn .6 CEU) for each new topic of instruction. A copy of the workshop description and/or brochure must be provided and the person in charge of the seminar or workshop must verify the number of hours taught (Retention Document: Appendix F).

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A word about CPE credit:

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is required for CPAs and is specifically issued the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
NACBA is not currently a registered CPE sponsor, however, that doesn't mean that a person cannot count some of our sessions toward the CPE requirements.
Individuals should check the specific rules in their state to determine eligibility and to find a form allowing receiving Non-Registered Sponsor Credit.

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