The summit agenda is built for real church challenges


Hello Reader ,

The 19th Annual Church Law & Leadership Summit begins soon.

This year’s first-ever two-day agenda was designed to give church leaders more depth, more conversation, and more practical support.

Day 1: Thursday, September 17

  • Welcome, Invocation & Today’s Framework with Erika E. Cole, Esq.
  • Breakout Session and Networking
  • Rest & Renewal in Leadership with Mindy Caliguire
  • Building Healthy Ministry Teams: HR Essentials for Churches with HR Ministry Solutions
  • The Connected Church: Leveraging Technology for Growth and Engagement with Bettyna Julien
  • Featured session with Michael Martin, Esq., CPA, President and CEO of ECFA
  • CTA and closeout with Erika E. Cole, Esq.

Day 2: Friday, September 18

  • Welcome, Invocation & Today’s Framework with Erika E. Cole, Esq.
  • Strengthening Ministry Safety: Risk Management Insights for Church Leaders with Brotherhood Mutual
  • Five Essential Moves for Leading Organizational Change with Denise Craig
  • Fireside Chat and Q&A covering Youth Ministry, Church Property, Church Finances, and Church HR
  • Final Q&A and closeout with Erika E. Cole, Esq.

This is a practical, church-focused Summit built for leaders who want to prepare with wisdom.

And one more reminder before you go… 🎂

Today is the last day to receive Erika’s Birthday Bonus Bundle with your Summit registration!

Register by the end of today, Sunday, September 6, and you’ll also receive:

🎁 Leadership Transition Planning Checklist​
🎁 Church Property & Facility Use Checklist​
🎁 HR Essentials Checklist​
🎁 Sample AI Use Policy for Churches

These four resources are designed to help you take what you learn at the Summit and begin putting it into practice with your leadership team.

Two days of practical learning + four bonus resources to help you implement it.

But the birthday bonuses disappear after today.

I hope to see you there!

Blessings!

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