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1. The National Conference
Since 1956 NACBA has been providing a top-level continuing-education program through its annual national conference. The national conference provides intensive training through comprehensive workshops with qualified Christian professionals, motivational and inspirational speakers, networking with hundreds of church professionals from across the nation, and vendor exhibits with trend setting products and services for the church administration professional. Also, you may earn continuing education units (CEUs) at the conference.
NACBA national members receive a substantial discount off the price of conference registration.
Upcoming National Conference sites:
July 12-16, 2008 - Nashville, Tennessee.
Local Chapter Meetings
NACBA has over 60 active local chapters (this is one of them). Check the National website for a list of chapter presidents. (Ours is on the page of officers).
Membership in the local chapter of NACBA offers:
- The opportunity to network with other church business administrators
- Continuing education and training
- Resources for problem solving
- Solutions to local issues
- Interdenominational fellowship
- Spiritual enrichment
- Service opportunities
2. NACBA Fellow In Church Business Administration Program (FCBA)
The certification process to become an FCBA involves two weeks of classes for each of the two sessions at any of the six participating institutions throughout the U>S. Subjects cover major areas of concern and interest for the administrator. An approved research project must be completed along with other requirements as stipulated.
Certification as an FCBA is rewarding because it:
- Enhances professional standing
- Confers credibility
- Offers education in areas of weakness
- Updates knowledge in areas of strength
- Develops a national network of peers who serve as resources for information and support
Certification Centers:
- California Baptist University
- Candler School of Theology
- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Regis University
- Union PSCE
- St. Paul Seminary
- Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
3. NACBA Press
Through our publishing arm, NACBA Press, we provide many excellent resources for the local church. They includes:
- The National Church Staff Compensation Survey: A thorough study of 125 difference ministerial, professional and support staff positions- the most comprehensive study available for use in salary administration.
- High, average and low salaries for each position
- Reports are divided into denominational groupings, five geographical areas, worship attendance sizes and budget sizes
- The Church Organizational Manual: Very comprehensive, a variety of policies and requisite implementing procedures. It can be used by a church of any size
- The Kingdom Clean - the care and maintenance of houses of worship: One of the most complete resources of its kind
- Salary Administration: Why and how to develop a church staff compensation plan.
- Church Staff Evaluation Form-A Tool for Effective Performance: A complete listing of other publications is available at our website: www.nacba.net.
4. NACBA Ledger
A quarterly journal, offering features such as:
- Helpful hints for solving church problems
- Tips on topics such as IRS rulings and tax laws that affect the local church
- Articles on all aspects of church administration
- Information helpful for both personal growth and career advancement
- Advertisements for church products and furnishings, office supplies and equipment, and services
- Each Fall Issue of NACBA-Ledger carries the National Conference report.
NACBA-Gram
A monthly newsletter which contains:
- The latest association news
- Chapter news and program topics
- Late-breaking information about the National Conference
- Member news
- Insta-help service
- Career Opportunities
Members can receive the NACBA-gram by email notification or mail.
5. NACBA Placement Service
NACBA Placement Service works in two ways:
- The monthly NACBA-gram Career Opportunities section as well as our web site lists church openings for administrators. Any church of a Christian faith may list, free of charge.
- Administrators who request this service receive the NACBA-gram and may periodically check our web site for the latest information available regarding career opportunities. There is no charge for this service because our goal is to assist individuals in obtaining employment as church business administrators and thereby gain valuable new national members.
Project Library
NACBA has a lending library with more than 400 projects and research in the areas of church accounting, congregational leadership development, staff performance improvement/multi-staff development, information systems management, legal and tax matters, office management, personnel management, policies/procedures and operations manuals, policy/Christian perspectives, property management, public relations, risk management stewardship/financial management, strategic planning and time management.
COME JOIN US!
NACBA has a membership classification for anyone involved in any capacity of church administration, either as an employee or volunteer. For information on membership classifications and costs, see the membership applications:
National Membership application: www.nacba.net
Local Membership application: Click Here |
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