NASBS
Sunday, September 05, 2010

Calendar of Events & Training Opportunities

   CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
 
2010
 
 
2011
 
March 6-9, 2011
Alabama Association of Baptist Secretaries
49th Annual Conference
Shocco Springs Conference Center, Talladega, AL
Contact: Renee Rizzo, (334) 774-2071 or reneerizzo@charterinternet.com 
 
April 27-30, 2011
National Meeting of NASBS
First Baptist Church, Sevierville, TN
Contact: Julia Field, (662) 256-5616 or juliambc@bellsouth.net
See the Quick Information Page on this site for more details and information
 
June 14-15, 2011
Southern Baptist Convention, Phoenix, AZ
Contact: www.sbc.net
 
2012
 
June 19-20, 2012 
Southern Baptist Convention, New Orleans, LA
Contact: www.sbc.net
  
 
For more information about a specific event, including topic, time, exact location and fees,
please contact the person listed above.
 
 
Professional Course Certification
& Ministry Office Skillshops
 
Professional Course Certification for Ministry Assistants
LifeWay Church Resources offers a course certification program for ministry secretaries and assistants. The Professional Course Certification program enables the support staff of church, denominational, and ministry offices to
  • Understand the ministry role to which God has called them
  • Discover and apply professional methods and attitudes
  • Appropriately use their creativity and initiative in introducing innovative procedures and technology
  • Encourage professional development in ministry and office skills that will impact church and ministry growth.
To earn professional course certification, ministry secretaries and assistants must attend 18 hours of teaching time (6 modules) and pass an examination. Requirements can be met by attending either
  • The Complete Seminar, a one-time, 3-day event
    All 6 modules are completed and examination administered. (See listing of dates and locations)
  • Each Module, separately, offered in a variety of formats (See listing of dates and locations)
    • One day (2 modules) per week for 3 consecutive weeks
    • One day (2 modules) per month for 3 consecutive months
    • One-half day (1 module) per week for 6 consecutive weeks
    • One or two modules offered annually in conjunction as part of a state workshop
  • Online Learning
    Study at your own pace, at your own computer. For details, see below. 
The six 3-hour modules are:
  • God's Call
    Understanding the ministry of the church; Understanding personal giftedness for office ministry
  • My Character
    Displaying a ministry attitude; Building relationships; Pursuing professional growth; Fostering spiritual formation and growth; Maintaining balance
  • Leadership
    Using initiative appropriately; Assuming supervisory functions; Managing multiple projects; Discovering and using resources
  • Communication
    Projecting a professional image; Applying office etiquette; Improving telephone skills; Writing for business; Updating ministry publications
  • Administration
    Developing a realistic job description; Setting up office policies and procedures; Establishing information management processes; Improving filing techniques; Applying organizational skills
  • Ministry
    Ministering to the staff; Ministering to the church family; Ministering to the unsaved and unchurched; Ministering during personal crises; Ministering during community crises; Ministering to benevolence needs; Ministering to difficult people
The examination is offered at each complete Professional Course Certification event. It is comprised of 100 multiple-choice questions and one 10-point bonus short answer question. Participants who earn a grade of 75 percent or greater earns an attractive certificate signifying completion of the course.
 
Professional Course Certification via Online Learning
Professional Course Certification is now available through online learning. The course material is the same, but online learning allows you to
  • Study at your own pace, at your own computer
  • Pay course fee per module as you take them
     
  • Take the exam for each module as you complete it
Once you complete all 6 modules, you receive a completion certificate and lapel pin.
To do this go to www.lifeway.com/ministryassistant and follow the directions.
 
Professional Certification is available in Spanish
For more information please contact: Sandra Sartor, 706.865.0165 or sartor@windstream.net
 
 
Ministry Office Skillshops Seminars for ministry assistants
 
Fine-tune your expertise! Ministry Office Skillshops offer in-depth, experiential treatment of specific areas of office administration and ministry. Ministry assistants may choose from 15 skillshops and complete assignments and hands-on activities that supplement the expanded seminar content to earn 10 class hours or one Continuing Education Unit (CEU).
 
Skillshops are offered at various times and at various locations throughout the year, often meeting concurrently with Professional Course Certification modules.
 
Skillshops offered:
     Applying Spiritual Gifts in Ministry
     Associational Office Administration
     Basic Business English
     Business Communication
     Church Financial Management
     Dealing with Difficult People and Confronting Conflict
     Designing Professional Publications
     Leading from Your Strengths
     Managing Office Stress
     Ministering in Times of Crisis
     Office Management
     Office Teamwork
     Records Management Techniques for Ministry Assistants
     Time Management
     Understanding Myself and Others 
 
Participants do not need to complete the Professional Course Certificate before attending a skillshop seminar.