September 10

"Effective Screening Procedures for Staff & Volunteers, or How to Prevent Becoming a Statistic"
presented by Steve Durie.

Steve is President of TRAK-1.com, a background check firm that focuses on helping companies including approximately 1000 non-profits & churches with pre-employment issues. Bring people responsible for hiring in your congregation!

October 8

"The Discipline of Planning/A Model and a Direction"
presented by.June Twinam.

How often have you heard yourself asking-or been asked, "What's the plan?" June, an independent consultant who specializes in strategic planning, will assist us in identifying when it's important to be "on top of" planning, and how do it well. She has developed and taught college curriculum and is one of our chapter's favorites. Bring those responsible for short and long-term planning!

November 12

"Dealing with Homeless and Walk-ins: What are Your Resources?"
presented by Kim Wheeler, Director of 211 at United Way.

It's that time of year again, when the underprivileged are getting too cold, more hungry and keenly aware of the coming holidays…Come learn about services and programs currently available to help people in need.

December 10

"Working Together out of our Commonality: What Brings Us Together?"
presented by Rev. Suzanne Smith, Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church.

We tend to focus on our differences rather than on what we share in common…Jesus gave us the mission to spread His "Good News" to all who will listen. How do we serve the world as a united community, rather than as one that is broken, divisive and judgmental?

January 14

" Developing a Culture of Small Groups"
presented by Carol Wall & Judy Hershiser.

Carol was Director of Small Group Ministries for Evergreen United Methodist and is now at St. Philip Lutheran. Judy is the Business Administrator at St. Philip Lutheran. Their goal is to develop a culture of small groups within the church. People are yearning for close relationships and a deeper spiritual journey. Come learn about the research and successes happening around the country! Bring people in positions of leadership.

February 11, 9am-3pm

"Developing Realistic Performance Evaluations"
presented by Michael Marks, a consultant in the area of designing support for outstanding organizational performance

"Legal Updates in Hiring and Their Consequences for Human Resource Management"
presented by Joan Rennekamp a Human Resource Professional working in the field of Labor and Employment practices; Eric Hall, an attorney, and "Church Fund Accounting, Internal Controls and Tax Reporting" presented by Ernie Armstrong, CPA, Director of Parish Finance for the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver.

March 11

"Preparing for Stewardship: A Foundation for Serving & Giving"
presented by Tom Shugrue.

Tom, a Lay Pastor who has implemented several successful church stewardship and home visitation programs, will be leading us in a process of reflection and consciousness-raising that can result in a new theology of ministry for being a good steward.
Come learn how to sow the seeds for a good Stewardship program!

April 8

"Communication Can Be Such a Wonderful Thing…"
presented by Cindy Rayfield, a professional in marketing and communications.

Do you know how many audiences there are within your congregation? How can you best attract their attention? Cindy will bring you and your communications specialist "up-to-speed" with current trends and "tricks" of the trade.

May 13

"How Well Are You?"
presented by Lori Montaigne, a psychologist.

Is it time for the "healer to heal thyself"? How do you know…for sure…If you don't take care of yourself, you could have a hard time taking care of anything else…Start by taking advantage of this opportunity to learn more about caring for yourself!

NACBA - Mile High Chapter - 2004/2005