CRE+ Zoom Workshops

This year, some of our traditional workshops will be available on Zoom at a later date. We are calling this CRE+ These may be recorded and available on our website after they are completed. More information will be coming soon, keep watch through the Synod E-News and our Social Media for updates as they come. All dates are tentative.

April 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Constitutions for Congregations: Your Governing Documents
Denise Norman, Synod Constitution Review Committee
Constitution out of date and got you down?  Come learn how to start the process, what tools are available to you, and how we can help.  Like any other project, it's important to do your research first. So, let us help!
To access the recording, click here.

Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Demographic Tool for your Church
Rev. Josh Ebener, NIS Director of Evangelical Mission
This year our synod has invested in MapDash for Faith Communities with FaithX, which is an interactive online, map-based platform for demographics, trends, and analytics. This tool allows us to generate a report with over 40 key demographic factors in a designated radius around a church. Come and learn about this valuable tool, which is available to all of our NIS congregations and will assist us in better understanding and walking with our surrounding communities.
Register Here!

Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
Parliamentarian Help: How to run a Congregational Meeting
Rev. Andrew Kayes, Synod Assembly Parliamentarian
Robert’s Rules is an essential tool for larger meetings, yet it can be difficult to learn. This workshop is designed for congregation council presidents, secretaries, and other lay leaders. In addition to teaching Robert’s Rules basics, Pastor Andrew will cover how to run an efficient and engaging meeting.
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Thursday, September 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Treasurer’s Workshop
Lori Whalen, Assistant to the Bishop, and Ms. Joan Brooks, CPA
Designed primarily for treasurers, bookkeepers and finance committee members, this workshop will explore what it means to be called by God into the ministry of budgets and finance in this time and place. We will help you unpack some of the more unique aspects of church accounting and answer some of your most pressing questions.
Register Here!

Thursday, September 26th at 6:30 p.m.
Benefits for your Rostered Minister: Portico Options Explained
Jennifer Prinz, Region 5 Portico Representative
All of the options for Portico Benefits – from retirement accounts to health insurance – can get confusing. Come to this session to learn all that Portico offers for rostered ministers and how lay congregational leaders can make the appropriate selections.
Register Here!