NACOG 2009 Fall Summit Educational Offerings
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fall Quarter
In order to support and encourage the work of the Church and to edify and inspire our members, we have established the NACOG expanded educational offerings.
These offerings will allow our members to interact with subject matter experts, to network and build peer-relationships, to enhance competencies and to connect our churches.
There is a registration fee of $150 per attendee per summit.
- This fee covers all lodging, meals and tuition.
- An initial deposit of $25 is required at the time of registration.
All 09 fall summits will be held at our campground at West Middlesex, PA. The expanded use of our campground, along with greater coordination with our auxiliaries, allows us to make these courses available with minimal cost and maximum flexibility. Three area of study are available.
NACOG Summits 2009
West Middlesex, PA
Youth & Children’s Ministry Summit
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October 2-4th, 2009
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Coordinator: Rev Michael Thigpen
This course will examine current challenges facing youth and children ministry and apply creative solutions to meet the needs and opportunities of ministry. Attendees will review and examine best practices and develop plans and goals for local ministry for their congregations in 2010.
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- Spiritual Formation
- Media uses and abuses
- Using the Arts to win children and reach their families
- Building self confidence in our children
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Church Administrators/ Treasurers Summit
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October 9-10th, 2009
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Coordinators: Rev. James Brown and Nigel Parker
This course examines best practices for financial and business operations of the church. The course will review the changing economic and legislative environment the church is facing. Also, it will review the Sarbanes Oxley act and its implications for financial reporting, compliance and its impact on maintaining non profit status.
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- Spiritual Formation
- Church Administration
- Financial Management & Software support
- Best practices and the use of technology
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Music Ministry Summit
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October 15-17th, 2009
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Coordinator: Rev Leslie Barnes
Attendees will build awareness and skill with using all styles and types of music, to bring the congregation into the presence of God. New music will be presented and techniques will be practiced for teaching, directing and leading choirs, praise ensembles and worship services.
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- Spiritual Formation
- Utilizing Hymns, Choruses & Anthems
- Directing Choirs, Ensembles, Praise & Worship Teams and, Musicians
- Use of technology in Worship
- Music Workshop
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