NACBA TeleWeb Seminars

Future Seminars

home NACBA TeleWeb Series *Advantages of Participating in TeleWeb . . .* FAST *- No wasted time here. Get right to the heart of the matter in a 1-hour blocked presentation and Q & A, designed to fit your busy schedule.* CONVENIENT *- No airlines. No travel. No time out of the office. Listen from the comfort and convenience of your desk and at your own time.* EASY *- A computer with Internet access and a phone connection for audio is the only equipment you need.* IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE PARTICIPANTS *- As many people as you want can listen in at your church- at no extra cost to you.* AFFORDABLE *- Priced at $59 for National NACBA Members and $69 for non-NACBA Members, it is a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees of other conferences and seminars.*
Schedule of Future Seminars. National members $59. Non-national $69. All seminar are at 1:30 Central Time.
Future Seminars
Tax and Legal Update with Frank Sommerville Guns in Church		Presented on June 19, 2009
"Gun in Church?" This session will address the legal issues arising from violence in churches. From parking lot fights to shootings in offices and sanctuaries, we will look at the church's responsibility to provide a safe workplace environment and the church's duty to maintain a safe place for members and visitors to worship. The session will include sample policies for churches to consider to prevent liability for violence if it should occur.		Click here to order
Previously Presented
Previously presented and available for online review. This material is copyrighted and you must have purchased access to use this material. Individuals who attended the original seminar have an open license to use this material in their congregation. If you did not attend you may purchase access at the NACBA WebStore. National members $59. Non-national $69. An access code will be emailed to you during regular business hours M-F.
Is Your Congregation at Risk of Fraud? with Verne Hargrave
Financial “bad behavior” is becoming rampant in the church. The two most common questions suddenly being asked are, “What can we do?” and “Where do we start”? This important web based training event will provide you with the Ten Ingredients of Effective Fraud Prevention.		Presented May 28, 2009
Congregation Planning for the Future with Jerry Bryant
"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". This popular quote always gets a grin but not so much when it is your congregations. With all the talk about casting vision, mission statement and strategic plans, the harder question is: “How do you develop a plan with forward moving accountability so the vision becomes ‘where you are going’?” This web based training event is lead by a veteran lay church leader who continues to lead his own congregation as well as others in this practical approach to defining the congregation’s path into the future and then staying on track to assure that the plan is implemented. Congregation Planning for the Future: What is it? Why do it? When to do it? Who should be involved? How to do it: Plan Development? How to do it: Plan Implementation?		Presented April 30, 2009 Click here to order
Church Security Assessment with Rod Fulenwider
This session will focus on how your church can perform a general self-assessment of your church. Be honest, do you have the things in place that you need to protect the ministry? What can you do to get key decision makers within the ministry on board with doing a better job related to protecting the ministry? How do you make the needed improvements within budget constraints? How much can be done internally and when do you need to get outside assistance? Elements of a self-assessment for a congregation Threat assessment and key observations Affirm current practice and project future needs Strategies to engage others to focus on prevention Leave this session with concrete ideas for next steps!		Presented February 26, 2009 Click here to order
Financial Management in Tough Economic Times with Paul Clark
Most churches have seen some decline in giving due to the economic pressures facing the people in our pews. As unemployment continues to rise and economic forecasts remain gloomy, churches must do everything possible to practice wise stewardship and financial management. The months ahead will require thoughtful response on the part of church administrators and leaders, being both prayerfully dependent on God, and wise and proactive in financial planning. This webinar will explore how to deal with tough financial times through planning, budgeting, managing, leading and responding to the challenging circumstances impacting our churches. Participants will: Explore best practices in budgeting and increasing congregational ownership Identify budget areas that can yield the greatest savings Learn tips for maintaining high staff morale during budget pressure Examine alternatives to reducing staff Consider ways to increase your leadership value to the organization		Presented January 29, 2009 Click here to order
"10 Critical Accounting Issues" with Elaine Sommerville
Never before has there been a stronger call for transparency in business transactions. Churches that take accounting seriously and communicate openly with congregations and leaders are more likely to have continued strong financial support during difficult economic times. This session will help you focus on priority and avoid serious miss-steps. Whether you are a seasoned church accountant or a senior level administrative leader, you will find this overview a compelling study. Explore potential financial risk Avoid confusion in utilization of financial data Protect the churches tax exempt status Avoid financial burdens for key leaders Insure adequate controls and reporting		Presented October 30, 2008 Click here to order
Second Chair Leadership with Mike Bonem
It's not easy being a "second chair leader." Regardless of title or tenure in your role, you may wrestle with being pulled in too many directions, clarifying responsibilities, or helping your organization excel. This webinar will offer practical ideas and encouragement for those who serve in a variety of positions. The definition of "second chair leader " The value of serving in the second chair Three key paradoxes every second chair faces How to use these paradoxes to become more effective Ways to strengthen their relationships with the "first chair"		Presented August 28, 2008 Click here to order
Managing Change When You Are Not In Charge with Susan Beaumont, Alban Institute
Congregational systems are often ambivalent about the use of power and authority in leader-follower relationships. They know that effective leadership requires the use of authority but they are fearful of investing too much power in any one person. So, what do you do if you are the person who has been charged with leading change, but you haven't been granted the legitimate authority needed to do so? This webinar will explore the dynamics of leadership influence. Reflect on three fundamental models of how leaders get things done Learn a ten step model for expanding power and influence Examine the borrowed, granted and earned power bases that build a leader's capacity for influence Learn to choose appropriate and ethical forms of influence in congregational settings Recognize inappropriate influence attempts on the part of others and learn how to respond to them Explore the dynamics of trust in building influence capacity		Presented July 31, 2008 Click here to order
Preparing For A Public Health Crisis - Ministry & Hope During The Pending Pandemic Influenza with Lewis Saylor, FCBA
Given the probability of a pandemic influenza or a similar illness reaching every community in the country, the question becomes . . . How do religious leaders, clergy, laity, and church staff begin to plan for a prolonged wave of illness? How are churches to prepare for a pandemic flu outbreak? What steps can be taken to prevent and/or contain the spread of the flu within congregation? How will ministry be conducted during this intense form of the flu outbreak? How will churches maintain their operations?		Presented May 22. 2008 Click here to order
Understanding Background Checks with Sandra Brewer, Pinnacle Investigations
The need for background and security checks for staff and volunteers has become standard procedure in local congregations but there is still a great deal of confusion about which checks to conduct and how this information can and should be processed. Attend this seminar and gain essential knowledge on managing your churches process. Learn the truth about background checks Is your background check procedure creating unexpected liability for your congregation? "Understanding the term due diligence and why it is important in the screening process. What is the difference between a thorough background check and a ten dollar computer data search?		Presented April 24, 2208 Click here to order
Leaders Summit with Dr. Don McMinn
This TeleWeb will present 12 indispensable leadership skills that are needed for success. This program will provide you with a metric to measure your competence and discover ways to improve. In preparation for the seminar participants are encouraged to take the free online leadership assessment at http://www.leaderssummit.org (large red block on left menu). It will take about 14 minutes. After completing, print your results and have them with you during the seminar. See how your skill levels match those of other strong church leaders. Developing leadership skills is essential to success in ministry. It is a journey of life long learning. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about yourself while becoming a more effective leader.		Presented April 3, 2008 Click here to order
Winning Grants to Strengthen Your Ministry with Joy Skjegstad
This workshop will provide information on learning how grants can support your ministry and exploring this unique funding opportunity. Are Grants Right for Your Ministry? Types of Grants and Funders? What Do Funders Really Want?		Presented January 24, 2008 Click here to order
CONTRIBUTIONS: Everything you need to know but forgot to ask. with Becky DaVee of Stanfield & O'Dell
This update will provide you with information on contributions and the requirements of reporting Charitable Contributions Tax and Financial Reporting Requirements Discussion includes contributions to missionaries, benevolence funds and scholarships.		Presented November 29, 2007 Click here to order
CHURCH SECURITY with Chuck Chadwick
This workshop will provide information on how your church should respond to critical issues of security as our society changes is changing What practices have been getting churches into trouble with the law What are the liabilities of having a Church Security Team? Why do we need cameras all over our church? Is your church Proactive or Reactive?		Presented October 25, 2007 Click here to order
CHURCH COPYRIGHT with Ami Williams
This workshop is a must for churches who use printed or audio/visual materials. It gives you knowledge of copyright laws, CCLI and CVLI licenses, public performance exemption for churches and the pros and cons of registering your church’s works.		Presented August 23, 2007 Click here to order
STAFF COMPENSATION & THE NACBA SURVEY with Phill Martin
This workshop is a must for the purchasers of the salary survey. The National Church Staff Compensation Survey is a great source of information and Phill will walk you though the full capabilities of the survey.		Presented April 26, 2007 Click here to order
Generosity: Empowering a Stewardship Lifestyle with Ruben Swint
This workshop will assist churches in understanding the new model for stewardship and provide information on: After a half-century of church budgets, pledging and campaigning, is it time for a new model for stewardship? What would it mean for your congregation if generosity became a guiding value?		Presented May 24, 2007 Click here to order
Five Pillars of Church Risk Management with Jeff Hanna
This workshop will provide information on: Prepare: How to become proactive in preparing in a way that will reduce your risk Protect: Putting the elements in place to protect the people that are in your care Preserve: Critical steps toward making sure property and resources are preserved Pray: The important component throughout the process Prosper: By taking a comprehensive approach your ministry can prosper Invite your finance and stewardship chair to join you, or give them access after the seminar.		Presented March 27, 2007 Click here to order
NO MISSION, NO MONEY! Funding your annual ministry plan with Ruben Swint
This workshop is a must for the latest thinking on funding the ministry of your congregation. It will cover practical helps for the staff in charge of motivating and explaining giving which supports the mission of the church. Whither you need a new approach or just a little tune- up in your program, you will not want to miss this excellent seminar. Invite your finance and stewardship chair to join you, or give them access after the seminar.		Presented August 10, 2006 Click here to order
PREPARE FOR THE WORST; RESPOND WITH YOUR BEST What You Might Not Know About Church Emergency Preparation and Response with Jeff Hanna
Churches are often quick to respond to an emergency. Yet many are learning the hard way that good intentions and faithfulness to purpose is not enough. Churches without a plan to respond will often take action that is ill-advised, incomplete, or incorrect, placing the entire ministry and the people from their church at risk. This seminar will assist churches in understanding the areas of concern and begin the process of putting a plan into place that will make your response both faithful and responsible. Three primary emergency response areas will be discussed: Internal Emergencies, Local/Regional Emergencies, and National Emergencies. Beyond understanding the issues you’ll receive checklists, forms, samples and additional resources		Presented April 13, 2006 Click here to order
Tax and Legal Update with Frank Sommerville
Presented March 26, 2009 This tax and legal update explores the unique landscape of digital communications and networking. Legal issues in a digital download age. Website and church liability. Church employees and who owns what on the web? What every administrative leader needs to know about email rights.		Click here to order
Presented December 11, 2008 Year end is a critical time for church administration. Plan well and year-end goes well. Leave it to chance and year-end requirements can lead to complications at audit time. In this difficult financial climate it is more important than ever to review the laws and changes that affect the year-end. Join us for this TeleWeb on: Year End Traps for 2009: Contribution cut off rules Christmas gifts -- Taxable versus nontaxable Housing Allowance Designation Rules Other year end questions during		Click here to order
Presented September 25, 2008 Church by-laws are the backbone of congregational governance. Properly drafted and maintained good governance documents can support a congregation through conflict, transition and keep the ministry on track. The time to evaluate and review your legal documents is now before they become the source of direction in the midst of a controversial church issue. By-Laws are a dynamic document and must be continually reviewed for changes in law and application to the changing church environment it supports. Review the essentials of the churches by-laws Identify changes in the law that may now affect your current documents Review the appropriate processes for keeping this dynamic document current Discover new elements that may now affect your legacy documents		Click here to order
Presented June 12, 2008. 403 (b) - Do you know the limits and compliance issues? New regulations go into effect soon. Be sure you understand by participating in this seminar. " What are the new 403(b) plan rules? " How does that affect my church? " How does that affect my ministers who have individual 403(b) accounts? " How does this affect my church denominational plan? " When do I have to make changes? " What is a church plan? " Do the new 403(b) rules effect church plans? " Our church uses an insurance company or brokerage company to administer our 403(b) plan. Does this affect us?		Click here to order
Presented February 28, 2008 The IRS has announced that they are focusing on compensation issues in 2008. Are you keeping adequate records to substantiate your tax deductions? An IRS official stated at a conference that he considered cell phones as an automatic excess benefit transaction unless the employee submits detailed records. Learn selected parts of the 2008 Form 990 Show churches how they can use it as a tool to document compliance with tax laws Compensation and Foreign Activity schedules		Click here to order
Presented December 6, 2007 With Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, investigating six prominent churches for possible financial misconduct, rumors abound about the possible impact of this investigation on local churches. Many churches incorrectly assume that they are unaffected by Sen. Grassley's actions. Nothing could be further from the truth. Separate fact from rumor and “get out in front” with lessons learned from the Grassley letters.		Click here to order
Presented September 27, 2007 Intellectual Property What are rules about ownership? How does tax law impact planning in this area How to decide who owns the sermon? Song? Sunday school lesson? Drama? Videos? Nonqualified Deferred compensation What is deferred compensation? What is a rabbi trust? What are the rules regarding payments to retired ministers? Employees?		Click here to order
Presented June 14, 2007 What is compensation and how is it reported? Setting compensation the right way Intermediate sanctions and compensation		Click here to order
Presented February 22, 2007 Unrelated Business Income - the Ultimate Tax Trap Hiring and Supervising a Lawyer Expanded Q&A Session		Click here to order
Presented December 7, 2006 Year end contribution issues New year contribution issues Housing allowances for 2007		Click here to order
Presented September 28, 2006 NEW Pension Reform Act 2006 -- biggest changes for tax exempts since 1969 The NAACP and its impact on political activity Plus your Q&A on Tax and Legal matters...		Click here to order
Presented July 13, 2006 Scholarships Missions Trips Political Activity Sales Tax General Q&A after presentation		Click here to order
Presented March 30, 2006 Record retention Contract labor versus employee W-2 versus 1099 and other timely issues followed by an open Q&A.		Click here to order
Presented November 4, 2005 New Charitable Gift Incentives Year End Contributions cut off issues stocks and non-cash gifts receipts... what and when Staff gifts... how do we handle. Benevolence rules that may affect you. Party expenses and other end of the year considerations.		Click here to order
Presented June 28, 2005 Interns: What are they for legal and tax purposes Fringe benefits: taxable or not? Tax issues for Fall Festivals Handling a Crisis – Legal, Tax and PR issue and more...		Click here for order
Presented March 31, 2005 Why expense reports are more important than ever When your church must pay overtime How to avoid lawsuits against your church What housing expenses qualify for housing allowances and more...		Click here for order
Background Checks with Rod Fulenwider
Presented October 27, 2005 What background checks should I request? How often should I conduct a background check? Now that I have the report... what do I do with it? and more...		Click here to order