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The Church Compliance Conference


The Church Compliance Conference 2011

The Church Compliance Conference is an event designed to inform and inspire church pastors and leaders about legal compliance matters. In this world of increased government scrutiny we must be proactive to protect that which has entrusted to us by God. This interactive one-day workshop will empower pastors and leaders to protect their churches and ministries, maximize ministerial guidelines, minimize financial pitfalls, and avoid problems with the law.

The 2011 Workshop sessions included:

  • The 7 Critical Areas of Church Compliance
    (and Why Compliance Really Matters Now!)

    Erika E. Cole, Esquire, Conference Host
    The Law Offices of Erika E. Cole, LLC
  • Using Technology to Grow Your Ministry
    Adria Richards, Technology Consultant,
    San Diego, CA
  • Managing Finances In Turbulent Times:
    Nickel & Dime Your Way To Wealth

    Deborah Owens, Financial Expert
    and CEO of Owens Media Group
  • Risk Management & Protecting Your Leaders/
    Volunteers Using Insurance

    Kerry Day, American Insurance
    Marketing Group
  • Financial Accountability: Trends in Government
    Oversight of Churches and Ministries

    Dan Busby, CPA, President of Evangelical
    Council for Financial Accountability

Conference Itinerary included:

  • Meet and Greet Continental Breakfast
  • Group Workshops and Breakout Sessions
  • Catered Lunch
  • Q & A Panel Discussion Topics include:

    • Positioning your church for financing projects in a turbulent economy
    • How to avoid (or at least minimize the impact of) church litigation
    • What the same sex marriage bill means for your church
    • How best to prepare your Board of Trustees for effective service

The Church COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE
Thursday, September 22, 2011
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sheraton Hotel, 10207 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, Maryland 21044