Session 1: 8:45am to 10:00am Choose one of the following:
“The Promotion Formula” by Scott Vaughan in Room 101
Ministry, Activity and Event promotion can be well-organized through a simple formula involving audience, message,method and timing. This one-hour presentation has been updated to include new methodology (especially social media) used in churches. Participants will understand the four components and how they work together. Scott will use personal stories – updated since his ChurchWorks 2009 presentation – regarding the effectiveness of this formula.
Bio - Scott Vaughan is president of Scott Vaughan Communications, LLC, of Lexington, South Carolina. His firm exclusively serves the strategic communication needs of churches and faith organizations throughout North America, networking with more than 3,500 churches. Scott is a teacher and a practitioner, managing 21st Century communication for faith organizations and non-profits in his community. He is married with four sons.
“So What I Hear You Saying Is… “- by Dr.Malcolm Cameron in Room 108
This workshop is an interactive, engaging group-based seminar focused on the
creation and maintenance of active listening skills, suitable for home and
ministry related venues. Attention will be given to listening strategies and skill development, a perfect blend for those struggling to bridge communication gaps.
Bio - Dr. Malcolm Cameron is Director of Peace Portal Counseling Centre, a professional counseling resource on the campus of Peace Portal Alliance Church. Ordained with the CMA, Dr. Cameron holds three masters degrees and one doctoral degree (Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, UBC), while maintaining registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors.
“Employment Standards in BC” – by Barb Shortt in Room 109
In this workshop Barb will address: (1)basic employment standards and rights and responsibilities of employers and employees (2)the difference between “employee” and independent contractor”(3) the definition of “manager” under the Act (4) wage rates, paying wages, wage statements and record keeping (5)allowable deductions from wages (6)hours of work and overtime rules (7)time banks and averaging agreements (8)statutory holidays and annual vacation pay(9)other types of leaves from work, including pregnancy and parental leave (10)termination of employment: notice or pay? Just cause or not? Quit? (11) available resources and information on the dispute resolution process.
Bio- Barbara Shortt is an Employment Standards Assistant with the Ministry of Labour, Citizen’s Services and Open Government. Barbara has worked with the Employment Standards Branch for 8 years and represents the Branch at various training seminars.
“Accounting, Auditing and CRA issues; New issues, ongoing issues, and Q&A”- by Michael Loewen, CA in Room 201
Please Note – This Seminar is INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
The new “Accounting Rules” take effect in 2012. Are you prepared? Michael will discuss the changes to accounting rules in simple, straightforward language. Michael will
also facilitate a question period, so that we all can all learn from others’ questions; which surround accounting, auditing and tax issues.
Bio - Michael Loewen is the managing partner for Loewen Kruse Chartered Accountants’ charities and not?for?profit organizations across Canada
“The Value of Good Impressions” – by Ron Martens in Room 202
To build or not to build (or… to buy or not)– that is the question. This question is
relevant when church building needs change or become obstacles to ministry. This seminar will provide an informative walk through the development process of a successful church building or renovation project, from needs assessment to dedication.
Bio -Ron is a managing partner in Keystone Architecture & Planning Ltd. And has over 30 years of extensive architectural experience from a career that was started primarily on worship facility projects. Over the years, numerous committees & boards have sought his talent in prioritizing and establishing their development & facility requirements, as well as maneuvering the projects through the sometimes complex approval process.
“Disaster Planning – Caring for Church Facilities and Reaching out to the Community” by Bruce Havery in Room 203
This seminar will provide you with examples of typical Fire Safety Plans and review the procedures each church should have in place (an emergency preparedness plan) in order to be ready for disaster.
Bio – Bruce Havery is the Technical Director and Facilities Manager for Bakerview Church in Abbotsford and has been for the last 2 years. Bruce has owned Soundman Productions for the last 15 years providing sound for Abbotsford International Airshow and Abbotsford Agrifair. He volunteers with Central Fraser Valley Search & Rescue and is presently Communication Officer and First Aid scenario training manager. Bruce has volunteered for Emergency Social Services and has certificates for Emergency Management and Emergency Social Services Director from the Justice Institute of
BC. Bruce has carried First Aid Level 3 certificate for the last 8 years.
“Stewardship: Why Bother?” – by Al Thiessen & Lloyd Reimer Room 204
This seminar will answer the question “Why bother” setting up a stewardship ministry in your church. Key terms used in stewardship ministry will be explored. This session will also outline 12 stewardship themes from scripture as well as provide tools to either begin or strengthen your church stewardship ministry.
Bio- Al has been involved in the construction industry, has been an associate pastor in Richmond and is presently a stewardship team member for the Mennonite Brethren in BC. Lloyd Reimer has been involved in the construction industry and is a Stewardship tem member for the MB’s in BC.
“Principles of Effective Design for your Church / Organization” – by Nate Woods in Room RCB2
Join Nate to learn key foundational design principles to aid you in creating consistent, well laid out collateral for your congregations and organizations. Topics touched on: Typography, Grid Based Design, and Color.
Bio - Nate Woods is passionate about building engaging websites, and strategic brand
identity for churches, businesses, and organizations. With over 8 years of experience, he has had the opportunity to work closely with BCMB, Church Planting BC, C2C Network, and many other businesses and organizations.
“The Top 10 List of Liability Risks Facing Christian Charities”- by Ken Hall in Room in Room RCB5
This seminar provides Christian leaders with a framework for understanding
the “nuts and bolts” of effective risk management, loss prevention and insurance protection for their organization’s ministries, operations,programs and events. We will discuss how to implement sound practices and procedures that avoid unnecessary legal liability actions. Sample case studies will be included for risks such as physical and sexual abuse, sports and recreation, the use of your facilities by outside parties, directors’ and officers’ fiduciary duties, counselling services and much more. Each case will identify which organizations are most at risk and the potential type of liability protection available.
Bio – Kenneth A. Hall
President of Robertson Hall Insurance, specializes in insurance protection and
risk management advice for over 5,500 churches and Christian charities across
Canada. His “Facing the Risk” series of articles highlights the current issues facing Christian charities and their leaders, including abuse prevention, board governance, counselling services and injury prevention.
Session 2: 10:30am to 11:45am Choose one of the following:
“Generational Communication” – by Scott Vaughan in Room 101
Churches are reporting a renewed desire to understand the 6 generations within today’s church. Each generation approaches communication differently. Wise churches understand how to best communicate with these audiences and move them to measurable action. This one-hour presentation explores each generation within the church today. Participants will come away with a document, explaining the generations within the church context.
Bio - Scott Vaughan is president of Scott Vaughan Communications, LLC, of Lexington, South Carolina. His firm exclusively serves the strategic communication needs of churches and faith organizations throughout North America, networking with more than 3,500 churches. Scott is a teacher and a practitioner, managing 21st Century communication for faith organizations and non-profits in his community. He is married with four sons.
“Church Liability and Dispute Resolution” – by Bob Kuhn & Ian Moes & Kelly Doyle in Room 109
This seminar will explore common areas of church liability, including disputes between members and between members and the church itself. Presenters will address ways that disputes can be legally resolved without involvement in the courts and how to organize your church to increase the possibility of such alternative dispute resolution.
Bio - Bob Kuhn is a partner with Kuhn LLP. With over 30 years of experience, Bob is passionate about serving clients in and outside the courtroom. He has acted as lead counsel on a number of high profile cases including Supreme Court of Canada for Trinity Western University with respect to its successful challenge of decisions made by the BC College of Teachers.
Bio- Ian Moes is a lawyer with Kuhn LLP and has experience in serving construction and business clients as well as charities and not-for-profit organizations. Ian has successfully represented clients in the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the Provincial Court of British Columbia, as well as commercial arbitrations and administrative tribunals.
Bio- Kelly Doyle is an associate counsel with Kuhn LLP. He has over 30 years of litigation experience and is a civil and family mediator. He is a published author on asset protection and dispute resolution. He has served as chair of the ADR (Vancouver) subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and as a director of the non profit organizations that are now Mediate BC.
“The Rise Of The Mobile WebWhat You Need To Know .. And How To Leverage Your Online presence to Maximize Ministry Impact”- by Ian Daniel in Room 201
The web and media delivery industry is in the midst of its next significant transition, involving mobile devices and the standards required to support them. Online credit card processing and other ministry functions also cry out. Can the church office “get there?”
Absolutely! Come and see how NCOL Ministries builds communication and management tools that contribute to simple, cost-effective, ministry management. (NCOL is also a ChurchWorks Vendor)
Bio -Ian and his team at NCOL Ministries have been working with churches, camps and
other faith-based organizations for over ten years. He serves in various capacities in his local church, and is married with three children.
“10 Tips to Take Your Event from Good to Great” – by Michelle Penner in Room 202
Does your church rent space to groups for events? Do you host or plan meetings or events for your congregations? Are your events good but you are wanting more for your guests and organization. This workshop will help you plan events and take them from good to great by developing an event vision and goals; strategically recruiting a planning team, evaluating your events and celebrating event successes.
Bio – Michelle Penner serves as Event Planner for the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. She is passionate about planning events and currently is a member of the Board for the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA).
Michelle’s extensive experience in event planning is sure to help you plan many
successful events.
“Practical Ideas for Effective Family Ministry” – by Gabrielle Wiebe in Room 203
Does family ministry really work? In today’s society, what is a family anyway? In this workshop Gabrielle will share practical ways in which her church is implementing family ministry and how it changes lives. She will explore Family VBS Camps, Spa Nights, Sports Events, and more!
Bio – Gabrielle is serving as the children’s pastor at North Langley Community Church for the past 14 years. She has seen God grow the ministry from 40 to 260 kids. She is passionate about encouraging families to pass their faith on to the next generation. Gabrielle lives in Langley with her husband Rick and their two children.
The Pastor’s 3 Faceted Church Relationships (pastor, family and employee)” – by Bill Norris in Room 204
This seminar will examine the 3 roles that each pastor lives daily. We will discuss
these 3 roles from the perspective of ‘relationships’. Participants will gain greater knowledge and understanding of the unique characteristics of healthy church relationships that: honour God, build the Kingdom, and develop and maintain a healthy, positive employment environment. This seminar will appeal to Pastors, Church and Elder’s Board members and church staff.
Bio- Bill Norris, CHRP is a Senior Human Resources professional with over 40 years of experience. His education includes BCIT and ACTS @ Trinity Western University. His career includes 22 years with Sears Canada and 20 years with Trinity Western University in Human Resources. He is a member of several professional associations and is an active Christian.
Social Networking vs. Plan to Protect® Finding a healthy balance! – by Melodie Bissell in Room RCB2
Social networking and communicating via SKYPE, Facebook, instant messaging, Twitter and MSN are very common. It is part of the culture which our young people find themselves. With the different means of communication available well beyond phone calls or sending letters in the mail, unrestricted access to children and youth has risen to a new level. Our youth average 700 – 1,400 text messages per week. Parents raise eyebrows when they find out that church leaders and personnel are contributing to this number without their knowledge. What position should the church take in allowing this media to be part of our ministry with youth and ministry volunteers? This seminar will address a standard of protection as it relates to social media, policies to be put into place, oversight, documentation, and reasonable parameters. This seminar will be offered by Winning Kids Inc. authors and distributors of Plan to Protect®.
Bio: Melodie Bissell, M.Div., is the President & CEO of Winning Kids, Inc., a Canadian based organization committed to providing a Plan to Protect® to child and youth serving individuals and organizations globally. Winning Kids Inc., also brings recognition to the safe environments achieved by individuals and organizations. She co-authored and
now is primary distributor of the bestselling Plan to Protect, A Protection Manual for Children, Youth and Those That Work With Them, co-authored Winning Kids: A Children’s Ministry Assessment and has published numerous articles and Melodie consults regularly with associations, schools, camps, churches and dioceses on abuse prevention, risk management and strategic planning. She is a sought after compelling speaker and trainer, serves as National Children’s Facilitator for The Christian and Missionary Alliance, and sits on the Child in Church and Culture Partnership. Melodie
lives in Stouffville, Ontario with her husband Scott, Lead Pastor at EastRidge Evangelical Missionary Church. They have three grown children, Joshua, Victoria and Courtney. Visit Melodie on the web at www.winningkidsinc.ca
“Precious Cargo: Managing Transportation Risk” – by Ken Hall in Room RCB5
A recent multi-million dollar lawsuit against a Canadian church resulting from fatalities and permanent injuries suffered in an accident involving a personally-owned vehicle
used to transport teenagers to a youth rally has once again exposed the potential risk for catastrophic consequences for any charity or non-profit that provides, coordinates or sponsors transportation. This workshop focuses on identifying and reducing the risk arising out of the operation of vehicles owned by charities, staff, members and volunteers used for charitable work. Included will be recommended minimum guidelines along with helpful insurance protection tips for the organization and its leaders.
Bio – Kenneth A. Hall- President of Robertson Hall Insurance, specializes in insurance protection and risk management advice for over 5,500 churches and Christian charities across Canada. His “Facing the Risk” series of articles highlights the current issues facing Christian charities and their leaders, including abuse prevention,
board governance, counselling services and injury prevention.
Session 3: 1:00pm to 2:15 pm Choose one of the following:
“The New Paradigm of Church Communication” – By Scott Vaughan in Room 101
Since 2010, church communication has changed considerably. Print no long commands center stage as churches look for ways to reduce budget, but maintain systems that keep people connected. Websites e-mail, video and social media are expected by those in the pew, and churches are creating systems that marry digital communication with strategic print communication for better overall stewardship of resources. This presentation focuses on the methodology in play in today’s churches, regardless of size and culture.
Bio – Scott Vaughan is president of Scott Vaughan Communications, LLC, of Lexington, South Carolina. His firm exclusively serves the strategic communication needs
of churches and faith organizations throughout North America, networking with
more than 3,500 churches. Scott is a teacher and a practitioner, managing 21st
Century communication for faith organizations and non-profits in his community.
He is married with four sons.
“Managing Challenging Adult Personalities in Ministry” – by Dr. Malcolm Cameron in Room 108
This seminar is designed to orient participants to managing problematic adult personalities within ministry domains.This seminar will assist you in clarifying
your role within problem relationships, while learning to move through the
challenges without being unnecessarily side-tracked.
Bio - Dr. Malcolm Cameron is Director of Peace Portal Counseling Centre, a professional counseling resource on the campus of Peace Portal Alliance Church. Ordained
with the CMA, Dr. Cameron holds three masters degrees and one doctoral degree
(Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, UBC), while maintaining registration with the BC
Association of Clinical Counselors.
“How to Prepare Well-Formatted Church Financial Statements” – by Kevin Hiebert in Room 201
Do you feel like you’re spending too much time every month doing repetitive formatting tasks just to produce useful financial statements? Learn how to take advantage of the reporting capabilities in your accounting software as well as macros & formulae in Excel to quickly generate attractive and understandable financial statements. This seminar will
be valuable to church treasurers that do not use an external auditor as well as
those who do.
Bio – Kevin Hiebert, B.Comm, CA•IT (CA-designated Information Technology specialist)
applies his understanding of both IT and accounting to implement software such as Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, and SAP. He is currently an IS Solutions Leader at ICBC and worked at AOL for 13 years after articling as a C.A. with KPMG.
“Promoting Your Next Big Event” – by Corwin Hiebert in Room 202
Learn how to effectively promote your next congregation or community event. This workshop will help you gain the insights and action-steps you need to generate
excitement and demand for you next big event. Topics include strategic
planning, messaging, networking; as well as marketing tools like websites,
social media, email campaigns, and print collateral.
Bio - Corwin Hiebert (former youth pastor) is a management and marketing consultant to creative entrepreneurs (like world-renowned photographer and author David duChemin). He’s the co-publisher of Clamorate.com, and is the co-producer of CREATIVEMIX (Vancouver’s Ideation Conference). As a consultant, speaker, and author, Corwin is passionate about helping creative people take action towards their goals and their dreams.
“Serving as a Board Member” – by John Pellowe in Room 203
Boards and staff members want their boards to function well, yet all too often some board members act as ‘super-managers,’ misunderstanding their role. Learn how pastors
and administrators can help their directors have more productive relationships
with staff and church members by addressing the unique problems that church
boards can suffer from.
Bio – John Pellowe MBA, DMin is the CEO of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and is ordained by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. His passion is to
equip the Church in Canada to fulfill its mission. John knows the local church well, having served as a board member, elder, treasurer, and pastor.
“Effective Elder/Deacon Leadership, How to Grow it, How to Keep It” – by Barrie McMaster in Room 204
Training and awareness of one’s role is vital for smooth and God-honoring elder/deacon leadership. This session will focus on how to foster partnership and commitment within board leadership and how to partner with pastoral leadership. Grow the gifting, effectiveness and vision needed in the boards and committees of your church.
Bio- Barrie McMaster, a news reporter and broadcast business executive trained in political science brings years of personal experience in church governance and communication to his passion, the church. He has trained many radio and TV news broadcasters and many elders and deacons. He currently reports on BC stories for the Mennonite Brethren Herald.
“Protecting People Worldwide” – by Ken Hall in Room RCB5
This workshop provides an insurance and legal overview of the risks associated with Canadian charities involved in international missions, relief and development operations. It will focus on local churches engaged in short-term mission’s trips using volunteers as well as large relief and development organizations with career missionaries
and permanent staff located in countries throughout the world. You will be introduced to best practices for protecting persons outside of Canada and to due diligence standards for reducing potential legal liability for global operations under a variety of categories, including liability risk, medical risk, security risk and political risk. A helpful checklist will be provided for charitable organizations with an international focus, and provide practical insurance and risk management tips to reduce the risk for your leaders, volunteers and operations overseas.
Bio – Kenneth A. Hall –President of Robertson Hall Insurance, specializes in insurance protection and risk management advice for over 5,500 churches and Christian charities across Canada. His “Facing the Risk” series of articles highlights the
current issues facing Christian charities and their leaders, including abuse
prevention, board governance, counselling services and injury prevention.
Session 4: 2:30pm to 3:45pm Choose one of the following:
“Facebook in Today’s Church “- by Scott Vaughan in Room 101
In this presentation, Scott will show how his organization uses Facebook and a simple website to build relationships and extend ministry into the community. The principles have easy application for churches of all sizes and cultures. Participants will experience an actual testimony to the power of organizational communication.
Bio - Scott Vaughan is president of Scott Vaughan Communications, LLC, of Lexington, South Carolina. His firm exclusively serves the strategic communication needs of churches and faith organizations throughout North America, networking with more than 3,500 churches. Scott is a teacher and a practitioner, managing 21st Century communication for faith organizations and non-profits in his community. He is married with four sons.
“Love Languages and Church Staff”- by Wendy Kittlitz in Room 108
Few pastors report feeling appreciated and affirmed by the churches they serve. This seminar will offer tools for church boards, lay leaders, pastors, etc. to learn effective ways to say “thank-you” to pastors and staff members in a way that truly touches hearts.
Bio – Wendy Kittlitz is Vice-President of Counselling and Care Ministries at Focus on the Family Canada where she leads the Clergy Care Network. A graduate of MBBS, she is passionate about the church and equipping people to use their gifts to serve God and one another.
“Employment and Human Rights” – by Kevin Boonstra and Lawrence Smith in Room 109
This seminar will address how churches are employers and have many of the same legal obligations as for profit organizations. Many of these obligations are misunderstood
in the church context, including how to properly terminate employees in a manner that respects their rights, including their right to privacy. Presenters will also explore the human rights obligations of churches and Para-church organizations and how human rights liabilities can be avoided.
Bio – Kevin Boonstra is a partner with Kuhn LLP and practices in both litigation and commercial/charity matters for a business and non-profit clients. Kevin is a director for local, national and international charitable organizations and a past member of the Abbotsford Police Board.
Bio – Lawrence Smith is an associate counsel with Kuhn LLP. He has extensive experience in employment law, human rights, employment agreements, Worksafe, employment insurance, Employment Standards and related employment matters. Lawrence has represented clients in the Supreme Court, Provincial Court and Court of Appeal, commercial arbitrations and administrative tribunals.
“Charitable Receipting and Other Compliance Issues” – by Pam Prior, C.A. in Room 201
This workshop will identify issues for you to be aware of and to watch for with respect to charitable receipting. I will also address other compliance issues you should be aware of as it relates to your church’s charitable status.
Bio- Pam has been with KPMG for over 26 years. She is a member of KPMG’s National Voluntary Sector Tax practice, which focuses on charity and non-profit organization issues including tax planning and operation structuring, taxable benefit analysis and maintenance of their tax-exempt status.
“Planning Your Next Big Project” – by Corwin Hiebert in Room 202
Take action on your next project by learning the power of project planning. This workshop will demonstrate the benefit, and ease, of detail task planning, document sharing, action-oriented workflow, and delegation using free, online collaboration
software (Smartsheet.com). Stop making checklists and spreadsheets, stop relying on your e-mail inbox for important information and updates; it’s time to get things done!
Bio – Corwin Hiebert (former youth pastor) is a management and marketing consultant to creative entrepreneurs (like world-renowned photographer and author David duChemin). He’s the co-publisher of Clamorate.com, and is the co-producer of CREATIVEMIX (Vancouver’s Ideation Conference). As a consultant, speaker, and author, Corwin is passionate about helping creative people take action towards their goals and their dreams.
“The Church at Work” – by John Pellowe in Room 203
Christians serve God faithfully, yet experience tension with each other based on whether they serve within a local church or an agency. Discover groundbreaking research addressing how churches and agencies can successfully collaborate and how a church can work successfully with an agency and extend its reach through mutually-beneficial
partnerships.
Bio – John Pellowe MBA, DMin is the CEO of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and is ordained by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. His passion is to
equip the Church in Canada to fulfill its mission. John knows the local church well, having served as a board member, elder, treasurer, and pastor.
“Newsletters that Count” – by Barrie McMaster in Room 204
In the age of tweets and e-postings,newsletters still matter in church life. This session will cover content,knowing your targets, being timely, and presenting your messages attractively.You can communicate well in the middle of the blizzard of information out there — when you know what you are doing!
Bio-Barrie McMaster, a news reporter and broadcast business executive trained in political science brings years of personal experience in church governance and communication to his passion, the church. He has trained many radio and TV news broadcasters and many elders and deacons. He currently reports on BC stories for the Mennonite Brethren Herald.
“Grow Your Church with Great Videos on a Tight Budget” – by Justin Blaney in Room RCB2
Join Justin to learn how to create big budget videos with little to no money. Maximize your volunteers and create a video brand that will help your church reach more
people in your community and help your people grow.
Bio – Justin Blaney is the founder of Innovate 4 Jesus, a platform where pastors share wisdom from one generation to the next through video. Innovate 4 Jesus is making a positive impact in over 10 million people’s lives through the 110,000 pastors who subscribe to I4J’s short video interviews. Justin also founded Jungyl, which is a resource for business people to grow and learn from successful business people through short videos and articles. Justin lives with his wife, Anna, and three daughters outside Seattle.
“A Safe Place: Effective Abuse Prevention Strategies” – by Ken Hall in Room RCB5
This informative seminar will address: (1) updated 7-Point Abuse Prevention Checklist including practical solutions for the challenges created by changes to RCMP police record checks and fingerprinting procedures (2) recent Abuse Case Studies from Canadian churches and charities (3) helpful tips for conducting internal audits to make sure your prevention plan is working (4) the 10 Commandments of Youth Ministry Abuse Prevention(5) updated Abuse Prevention Resource Directory.
Bio – Kenneth A. Hall –President of Robertson Hall Insurance, specializes in insurance protection and risk management advice for over 5,500 churches and Christian charities across Canada. His “Facing the Risk” series of articles highlights the current issues facing Christian charities and their leaders, including abuse prevention, board governance, counselling services and injury prevention.
