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Trustees Training

Location: Naperville: Grace, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, IL 60540

Kicking the Tires, Checking Under the Hood

A workshop for the local church Board of Trustees

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Saturday, October 19, 9am - 12:30pm

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The opening session, “Best Practices for Local Church Trustees,” will be for all attendees.  This session will include local church checklists for maintenance and safety items, emergency procedures manual, keeping current with background checks for staff and volunteers, and the how to share space and with whom.

Following the opening session, attendees can choose from the following breakout sessions with matters of concern to local churches:

  • “Moving Towards a Green Church: Steps You Can Take Now!”
  • “When You Need a Lawyer and How to Find One
  • “Regulatory Requirements Related to Cemeteries and Columbariums”
  • “The 2019 NIC Local Church Insurance Program”
  • “The Many Benefits of a Local Church Endowment and How to Start One”


The cost for this workshop will be $10/person and $25 for as many as are able to attend from one local church. Snacks, but not lunch, will be provided.

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