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Rockford District Leadership Training Event

Location: Faith UMC, 1440 S. Walnut, Freeport

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018
Time: 8 am-12:30 pm

Workshops offered:
Everyone is encouraged to register for two

  • STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (for committee members and pastors)
  • RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROPERTY ISSUES (for trustees and pastors)
  • MAKING DISCIPLES (for pastors, lay leaders, Bible study teachers, etc.)
  • BEST FINANCIAL PRACTICES (for finance committee members and treasurers)
  • HOSPITALITY AFTER THE HOLIDAYS (for greeters, care teams, and pastors)
  • STATISTICAL REPORTS (for church administrators, pastors, and finance members)


Schedule:

8:00 - 8:30 am                    Registration & Refreshments - Fellowship Hall

8:30 - 9:45 am                    Workshops - Session 1

9:45 - 10:00 am                  Break -  Refreshments - Fellowship Hall

10:00 - 11:00 am               Gathering & Worship - Sanctuary

11:15 - 12:30 pm               Workshops - Session 2


Register  (by January 24)  

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For more information, call: 815.561.8285

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