Meeting Schedule and Information

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Location: Crossview Lutheran Church (Edina)

Host: Renee Kirchner

Topic: Legal Update - 

Ginny Cronin will address  recent legal changes in federal and state law that affect churches, including employment law changes and other issues that impact day-to-day operations.

Virginia Cronin is an associate attorney at Wagenmaker & Oberly, representing churches, ministries and other non-profits. She's a returning speaker with new topics to address this year.

Location: Grace Lutheran Church (Apple Valley)

Host: Lisa Wolf

Topic: All Things Financial - 

Join a conversation facilitated by Dave Leininger, and benefit from his experience and expertise in a variety of financial topics and practices.

Dave Leininger is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed to practice in MN and FL. Dave formed LeiningerCPA Ltd. in 1986 to focus on building

in-depth relationships with

non-profit and board-managed organizations.

Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Minneapolis) 

NOTE: The building doors do not open until 9am, so we will start a little later than normal

Host: Ryan Currens

Topic: Safety and Security - 

Simon Osamoh will help us with best practices and strategies to protect those in our facility, with physical and social methods. 

Simon Osamoh is the President of Kingswood Security and has an extensive background in threat assessment, including at the Mall of America. He also works specifically with churches to improve security strategies and emergency management.

Location: Edina Community Lutheran Church

Host: Anne Gustafson

Topic: Church Insurance - 

Marc Bullis and Chris Biehle from the Bullis Insurance Agency will be on hand to bring us up to date on trends in the insurance market, and ways to improve our insurability and manage our costs while maintaining adequate protection. Bring your questions!

Location: Meetinghouse Church (Edina)

Host: Maggie Roth

Topic: Fresh Approaches to Stewardship Erika Roland from the Wellspring Group will present on a fresh approach to stewardship, such as the differences in how to effectively communicate with different ages, how to speak with younger generations and how churches can prepare for a generational transfer of wealth. 

Location: Hope Church (Oakdale)

Host: Raeann Linn

Topic: Leadership and Coaching - 

Join us as Mary Kay DuChene from LeaderWise presents on leadership coaching for church leaders. We will  focus on improving the working relationships between church staff and lay leaders, as well as demonstrating coaching skills that can help facilitate better relationships and assist in working with staff peers and direct reports.

Location: Nativity Lutheran Church (St. Anthony)

Host: Beth Schuman

Topic: Digital Ministry - 

Location: Meetinghouse Church (Edina)

Host: Maggie Roth

Topic: Public Relations - 

Location: Shepherd of the Hills (Shoreview)

Host: Allyson Thiele

Topic: Facilities Management-