FastTracks are pre-conference intensive seminars. These seminars are held Thursday, July 11th, the day of the conference's evening opening event. The sessions are from 9am to 4pm. They are sessions focused on professional network disciplines. Individuals may attend these seminars as stand-alone events at $149 each (lunch, conference launch, evening meal and Trade Show access included) or add on to a full conference registration for just $99. Participation is for a single focus and moving between network sessions is discouraged. To register go to the registration tab and following the description.
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Church Communication Network:
Communications FastTrack – A round table conversation about communication strategies
Whether you are an expert or a novice at church communication strategies, we need your voice at our round table conversation at the TCN Communications FastTrack. Our time will be led by communications consultant Natalie Aho, and we will begin our time with a focus on how to make the website your hub, how to prepare your congregation for change, how to implement extreme hospitality and whether you need a Minister to the Online Community. But we will have plenty of time to address any additional communication needs as this communications network draws on the experience of one another.
If you are a communications director/manager, administrative assistant tasked with communication responsibilities, the pastor who has to do it all, or the business administrator who oversees church communication, this FastTrack is for you!
Schedule
9-12 – Consultant-led conversations (i.e. not lectures) on how to make the website your hub, how to prepare your congregation for change, how to implement extreme hospitality and whether you need a Minister to the Online Community
12-1 – Lunch conversation about the TCN Communications Network – what do we need and how do we make it happen
1-4 – Participant-led conversations about your communication needs – hear from one another about how to solve your communication challenges
Bio – Natalie Aho
Natalie Aho has spent over sixteen years as a professional in communications and another four years as an educator. She is employed as a communications specialist for Baptist News Global and the Center for Healthy Churches. She also provides consulting services to individuals, organizations and congregations and is married to a pastor. She has an MS in Interactive Media from Quinnipiac University and a BS in Education from Baylor University.
Join your fellow communicators to learn the latest and best ways to communicate. Information: contact the national office or
Natalie Aho
Executive Pastor Network:
Plan to gather for a one-day
learning experience with fellow executive pastors? The role is
increasingly a mainstay in large churches, but one that comes in many
varieties. Join us for a fast-paced, interactive FastTrack for Executive
Pastors/ Executive Leaders, just prior to National Conference.
This year's Executive Pastor FastTrack content will be focused in two
areas. The morning session focus is “Hi-Def Organizational Assessment,
Financial Oversight, and Risk Management for Executive Leaders” will be
lead by a team from Batts Morrision Wales & Lee. Presenters will include Mike Batts CPA (Partner) and Mike Lee CPA (Partner).
The afternoon session facilitated by Bill Wilson (president) Center for Healthy Churches
will examine "Values, Icons, and Opinions:" How can we tell them apart
and why should we? The ability to create clarity around a compelling
missional focus is essential for a thriving, healthy church or parish.
Don't miss this day of community and work with other Executive Pastor.
You will come away with new insight and friend who share your
responsibility and passion.
Information: contact the national office or Melvin Jones, CCA, Executive Pastor @ Antioch Baptist Church, Fairfax Station VA., or Matt Gates, CCA, Executive Pastor @ Victory Family Church, Cranberry Twp, PA.