On Saturday, June 11, teams from every church gathered in Charleston to engage in four tracks of workshops designed to help our congregations share ideas, learn new information, and connect with knowledgeable lay and clergy presenters from around our diocese. There are copies of all of the book resources shared in the workshops in the diocesan office. Please contact Andrea McKellar at 843.259.2016 if you would like to borrow one.

UNDER ONE ROOF SURVEY

Photo album from Under One Roof

Also... 
Photo album from the Reception for Bishop & Annie vonRosenberg
Video of the vonRosenbergs' gift presentation

Track 1:
Administration & Communication

CPG Insurance & Pension
Lauren Kinard
Key things all churches should know about CPG insurance and pension. Whether searching for part-time or full-time clergy, have a church staff less than four people, or are managing a staff of 15 – get the critical information you need to know about timelines, eligibility, enrollment, diocesan health plan and group life, pension and more.
Records management
Lauren Kinard
Get up to speed on records management – what you should be tracking for your church operations.  From canonical requirements to common sense info that will help in later reports – what to record, where and how? We will also address safeguarding, background checks, EM and EV licensing and parochial reports.
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Communication I: What’s The Plan?
Holly Behre
Let’s look at the year ahead and learn about resources to help you create a communication calendar for 2016-2017. Bring your long-range calendar with you!

RESOURCES
Planning worksheet
2016-17 calendar
Episcopal Church's      
   "Toolkit"
Social Media Sunday info
​The Lectionary Page
Communication II: The Digital Bucket List
Holly Behre
What are the must-have items for any church in the digital age? A basic website and email newsletter. If you don’t have these, you will when you leave this workshop. And if you already do, then let’s run a quick check-up to see how we can get them working even better.
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Watch Presiding Bishop Curry's Keynote Address to the Episcopal Communicators Conference, April 2016
Track 2:
​Vestry & Finance

Vestry/Mission Council 101: Roles, Responsibilities, and Best Practices
Rev. Bill Coyne
Learn how to move your vestry from a focus on day-to-day management or crisis response to a more effective form of leadership. Designed for clergy, wardens, and vestry members, this workshop will explore the role of the vestry in selecting new leadership, orienting new members, planning and evaluation, and supporting staff and disciples.  

RESOURCES
Vestry/Mission Council Powerpoint
Budgeting with the “Five Marks of Mission”
Rev. Dr. Jim Taylor
How do you keep the mission of the church in mind throughout the budgeting process?  Learn how  the Five Marks of Mission can guide your approach to creating and revising your church budget.  Get caught up in the numbers, but also the purpose that your budget areas seek to address.
KISS–Keeping it Simple with Stewardship
Nancy Ezell-Suggs, Ray Sabalis, Mark Szen
It’s not just about your Fall appeal. Stewardship is a year-round process.  Join us to learn basic techniques and share and discuss what has worked for others.  Topics will include resources available through the diocese, the Episcopal Church Foundation, and more.

RESOURCES
Stewardship
Gift Acceptance
Planned Giving Basics
Nancy Ezell-Suggs, Ray Sabalis, Mark Szen
Is God’s will in the wills of your congregation members? Is it on your radar?  Are you talking about Planned Giving in your congregation?  Are you missing out on money to support your mission? Come learn Planned Giving basics— from marketing, to best practices if you have it, and how to start, if you don’t. 

RESOURCES
Planned Giving
Other Materials
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Track 3: Formation 

Creating and Leading Adult Studies
Mary Ann Foy, Lester Pittman
Find and share resources for adult programs as well as get tips for leading successful studies. Resources shared will include Sunday School, Bible Study, Education for Ministry and ChurchNext, an online resource. 

​RESOURCES
Sources for Christian Dialogue
Youth Ministry
Sarah Craven
Transformed Student ministries: a relational model of youth ministry based on simple aspects of Jesus ministry with His own disciples.  There are more demands on a teenager’s life than ever before. What is needed is not fancy or flashy but simple relationships in all aspects of their lives.
5 Simple Steps to Bring Your Family Closer to God and Each Other
Rev. Chris Huff
Why do parents sometimes feel ill-equipped to be spiritual leaders for their families? Because we usually over-think it. It’s not rocket science, but it does have to do with recognized neuropsychological principles that everyone can use – grandparents, children and parents – in guiding and enriching one another’s lives in Christ.
Q&A with the Bishop
Bishop Charles vonRosenberg will be available for an open discussion about our diocese. This is a great time to speak with the Bishop before he retires July 1.
Track 4:
Ministry

Outreach Ministries and Best Practices
Rev. Wilmot Merchant
St. Stephens, North Myrtle Beach will share their experience with outreach ministries. They have a culture, energy and commitment to serving their community. Find out how you can use this model in your own church and share what ministries you are doing.
Mining Leadership Gifts in Your Congregation
Andrea McKellar
Learn ways to recruit members to be active in all church ministries by matching individual gifts with your church’s needs. We will discuss ways to encourage participation and share ideas and practices from your own congregation.

RESOURCES
Mining Leadership Gifts powerpoint
Music and Liturgy
Michael Wright, Jason Roberson
We all have different resources to use in our worship.  Join us to discuss  how to maximize the potential of your music and service, and utilize your resources in a liturgically  appropriate manner.  This panel discussion  will share new ideas and best practices.

RESOURCES
Handout
​Missions Discussion
Ginga Wilder, John Spann
A facilitated open discussion for all leaders of missions, historical and new.  It is a time to ask each other questions about best practices and stumbling blocks you have had.