Spirituality of Administration

This webinar will explore the biblical roots of administration as well as draw on lessons from church teaching and tradition. It will help those in administrative roles maintain the critical connection with the mission of Jesus and reinforce the important role of administration, not as a necessary evil, but as an integral part of ministry. […]

Human Resources and People Management

The Human Resources and People Management webinar will cover the basics of HR, look at the elements of healthy pastoral human resource principles and will be a resource for those in leadership in church organizations. Human Resources is at its core the process by which we work with people at all levels of an organization […]

Budgeting and Allocating Resources

The budget is the tool that connects parish priorities to financial resources. The alignment between parish mission, vision, pastoral priorities and budgeting are integrally linked. Effective parish budgeting not only enables you to plan, allocate, and manage resources effectively, it will empower you with information and insights to help inform decision-making. This webinar covers the […]

Leadership Development

The purpose of this webinar is to describe a conceptual framework that can assist leaders in understanding the leadership situations they face and the leadership tools at their disposal. A number of different leadership styles will be discussed, as well as the process to cultivate and develop leaders within your church and organization. This 90-minute […]

Church Security and Facilities Management

This is a church-specific security, loss prevention, and threat management program for people who share the common goal of keeping staff, congregations, property, church funds, and other congregational assets safe and secure. It will recommend practices for internal cash controls, disaster preparedness, and ideas to monitor and maintain church facilities. This 90-minute webcast is part […]

Connecting Digitally During Social Distancing

American Church will share some best practices for churches during social distancing. An American Church expert will also share some information about our Online Giving and how to engage congregants to give electronically. Register Here

Planning for the End to the Covid Crisis

American Church consultants will share some practical advice on communications for the end of the COVID Crisis and welcome back messages. We will also speak about collection plate recovery and debt reduction options to help cover lost expenses. Register Here

Taking the Pulse of Your People

Many church leaders view communications as a one-way street – what we need to tell our people - and do not always know effective ways to listen to and get feedback from the congregation. This webinar will cover fundamentals of assessing church effectiveness and some cost-effective tools you can use today to get the pulse […]

Strategic Planning

The webinar will provide participants with the basic characteristics of effective pastoral planning. Several practical models will be presented that can be easily adapted and utilized by faith communities to create short-term and long-term pastoral plans. This 90-minute webcast is part of the Church Management Certificate Series produced by Villanova University Center for Church Management […]