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SUMMARY:Background Screening in Churches: Is Your Ministry Compliant?
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the world of background screening and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance can be overwhelming and confusing at times. Join Protect My Ministry for this FREE 1-hour webinar as their legal and compliance experts discuss what churches need to know to protect against FCRA and employment law violations. \nThis webinar will cover: \n1. Overview of the FCRA and a church’s obligations\n2. How volunteers are treated under the FCRA\n3. Churches and credit reports\n4. Common employment mistakes\n5. Issues related to retention of consumer reports\n6. What to do when a member disputes information in a report\n7. Compliance resources available to you \nThis is your chance to ask legal experts questions concerning employment law and how to keep your ministry compliant. \n \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/background-screening-in-churches-is-your-ministry-compliant/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:"Navigating through the Valley" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pastors are invited to a virtual “Navigating through the Valley” webinar on Thursday\, Jan. 28\, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.\, featuring: \nDr. Jean Wright on “Embracing Valley Experiences”\nThose who go through the Valley cannot avoid nor deny the Valley experience. \nDr. H. Jean Wright\nDr. H. Jean Wright’s professional training is in clinical and forensic psychology. His points of interest and specialties include human behavior across the lifespan\, group dynamics\, children and youth issues\, minorities in mental health\, cross-system collaboration (s) between behavioral health agencies and the justice system\, the Juvenile Justice System\, the Adult Criminal Justice System\, justice-involved persons in recovery (PIR) with severe mental health and co-occurring challenges\, substance use/dependence\, and dynamics of psychosocial relationships. \nDr. Wright has an enthusiastic and motivational approach\, well honed after years of public speaking for government agencies\, faith-based organizations\, and adjunct professor on a university campus. His engaging style not only seeks to educate\, but also to encourage the listener to be an active participant\, bringing their own personal and professional experiences to bear on the subject at hand. \n\nDr. Phil Monroe on “Pastoring yourself in the Valley”\nHow the pastor gets through the Valley: you cannot do it alone. \nDr. Philip G. Monroe is a graduate of both Westminster Seminary (MAR) and Wheaton College Graduate School (MA\, PsyD). He is Professor of Counseling & Psychology and the director of the Masters of Arts in Counseling Program at Biblical Seminary outside Philadelphia. Dr. Monroe\, a licensed psychologist\, joined Diane Langberg\, Ph.D. & Associates in 2000. His areas of specialty include sexual addictions and therapy\, anxiety\, marital distress\, and consultation and spiritual renewal for pastors\, elders and their families. His academic interests include training counselors in effective counseling processes. He is married and has two young sons. His personal\, professional and spiritual musings may be found at wisecounsel.wordpress.com. \n\nDr. William Luff on “Pastoring the Sheep through the Valley”\nHow to effectively shepherd your congregation through the Valley \nDr. William C. Luff is blessed to be the husband of one wife\, proud father of two adults\, and a loving uncle. He oversees Mount Horeb House of Worship Ministries\, mentoring senior pastors in leadership and ministry. He is the proud owner and operator of four American corporations. His greatest joys are sharing time with his family\, teaching and spending countless hours fishing. He holds Doctor of Education and Doctor of Divinity degrees in organization leadership\, a Master of Science degree in professional counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in theology. An adjunct professor at Rowan University and Lancaster Bible College\, he also is a Certified Psychotherapist\, emphasizing in behavioral health\, mental health\, substance abuse and marital and family counseling and is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. \n\nAlso featuring Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw:\nDr. Shaw has served as Pastor of the White Rock Baptist Church in Philadelphia in 1956. He considers his work as Pastor his highest calling. He has led White Rock through a period of strong growth with the establishment of several outreach ministries\, including a science and math after school program\, and a substance abuse ministry. In addition\, Dr. Shaw is a recognized leader in Pennsylvania and across the nation\, serving on several local boards and numerous religious entities\, including The National Baptist Convention\, USA\, where he served as president . \nShaw has been the recipient of numerous awards\, including most recently\, the Unitas Award\, given by the Alumni Association of the Union Theological Seminary and the T. B. Maston Foundation Christian Ethics Award from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. \nIn 2009\, President Barack H. Obama appointed Dr. Shaw to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and\, in 2010 appointed him as a Commissioner on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. Dr. Shaw was reappointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 to serve a second term as a Commissioner on the USCIRF Committee\, where he currently serves as Vice President. \nDr. Shaw is married to Camellia L. Shaw. They are parents to one son—Timothy\, grandparents to two granddaughters—Lillian and Brittany\, and great-grandparents to two great-granddaughters — Zanaira and Nyela. \n\nRev. Paul James\, Pastor of CareView Community Church in Lansdowne\, Pa.\, will serve as the event host. \n\nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/navigating-through-the-valley-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:SEND Philly Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:Send Philly will hold a Virtual Info Session on Saturday\, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. for those who are interested in hearing about church planting in this region. Sign up on the form below—it’s an hour\, no cost and will include local planters and pastors who will share about church planting in Philadelphia. \nRegister for Virtual Open House
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/send-philly-virtual-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T163000
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SUMMARY:BRN 'Kingdom Vision' Virtual Mini-Conference
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 concerns\, the BRN Executive Board has determined that it is necessary to cancel the BRN Annual Business Session and Annual Gathering for 2020\, originally slated for November 5-6. After careful consideration and consultation with legal counsel\, it has been determined that it is not possible to hold the planned annual meeting and comply with the current orders issued by the Governors of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. \nInstead\, the BRN will host a virtual mini-conference on Thursday\, November 5\, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\, with keynote speakers Jeff Christopherson and Barry Whitworth\, and nine breakout sessions on topics related to the theme\, “Kingdom Vision.” \nJeff Christopherson\nAbout Our Keynote Speaker:\nJeff Christopherson is about fostering Kingdom movements of reproducing churches that transform neighborhoods and the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. \nHe is the co-founder and missiologist for Send Institute\, executive director of Church Planting Canada\, Multiplying Church Catalyst for CNBC\, weekly columnist at Christianity Today’s Missio Mondays\, co-vocational pastor for The Sanctuary in Ontario\, Canada\, and the author of Kingdom First: Starting Churches that Shape Movements\, Kingdom Matrix: Designing a Church for the Kingdom of God\, and the recently released\, Venal Dogmata\, A Parable of the Future Church. \nHe and his wife\, Laura\, live in Oakville\, Ontario. They have two children\, Kelley and James.  \nSchedule:\nJeff will lead the following three keynotes: \n\nA Kingdom Vision and its Theological Basis\nA Kingdom Vision in a Pre-Christian World\nA Kingdom Vision for a Post-Pandemic World\n\nThe mini-conference’s breakout topics will include discipleship\, online church\, justice and so much more. \nClick button below to register on the Conference website. \nRegister Now \nPlease note: The conference is best viewed on the Chrome browser.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/mini-conference/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T210000
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SUMMARY:Pastor's Wives Compassion Fatigue Seminar
DESCRIPTION:What is compassion fatigue? It is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. \nThese roundtable discussions will be facilitated by Bethann Miller\, CEO of Safe Place Ministry\, which provides guidance\, counsel and care to those who serve in any definition of ministry. \nBethann\, a Board Certified biblical counselor\, will facilitate a 2-hour discussion for pastors and leaders to help them identify and unpack some of the unique stressors of the season we have been in. We will look at stress response reactions\, compassion fatigue and how to put life back into ourselves in the middle of so much demand! \n\n \n\nSign up here!\nThursday\, October 22\, 6-9 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/understanding-stress-response-cycles-and-compassion-fatigue-roundtable-for-pastors-wives/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T160000
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SUMMARY:"Understanding Stress Response Cycles and Compassion Fatigue” Roundtable (Philadelphia Region)
DESCRIPTION:What is compassion fatigue? It is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. \nThese roundtable discussions will be facilitated by Bethann Miller\, CEO of Safe Place Ministry\, which provides guidance\, counsel and care to those who serve in any definition of ministry. \nBethann\, a Board Certified biblical counselor\, will facilitate a 2-hour discussion for pastors and leaders to help them identify and unpack some of the unique stressors of the season we have been in. We will look at stress response reactions\, compassion fatigue and how to put life back into ourselves in the middle of so much demand! \n\n \n\nThe four regional events are as follows:\nCentral Region – Thursday\, August 6\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nWest Region – Tuesday\, September 15\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nSouth Jersey Region – Thursday\, October 1\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nPhiladelphia Region – Thursday\, October 8\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/understanding-stress-response-cycles-and-compassion-fatigue-roundtable-philadelphia-region-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200716T194108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T124238Z
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SUMMARY:“Understanding Stress Response Cycles and Compassion Fatigue” Roundtable (South Jersey Region)
DESCRIPTION:What is compassion fatigue? It is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. \nThese roundtable discussions will be facilitated by Bethann Miller\, CEO of Safe Place Ministry\, which provides guidance\, counsel and care to those who serve in any definition of ministry. \nBethann\, a Board Certified biblical counselor\, will facilitate a 2-hour discussion for pastors and leaders to help them identify and unpack some of the unique stressors of the season we have been in. We will look at stress response reactions\, compassion fatigue and how to put life back into ourselves in the middle of so much demand! \n\n \n\nThe four regional events are as follows:\nCentral Region – Thursday\, August 6\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nWest Region – Tuesday\, September 15\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nSouth Jersey Region – Thursday\, October 1\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nPhiladelphia Region – Thursday\, October 8\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/understanding-stress-response-cycles-and-compassion-fatigue-roundtable-south-jersey-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200831T153324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T210048Z
UID:6950-1601470800-1601476200@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) 2020 Election Guidance
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nOur partner Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Church Alliance often hears from our network of church leaders about how they feel burdened by issues at the intersection of faith\, politics\, and citizenship. In response\, they are developing a webinar\, which will assist in these crucial matters. \nChurch leaders will have the opportunity to better understand their legal rights – and potential limitations – when it comes to addressing politics\, current issues\, legislation\, and more. \nDuring this webinar\, ADF attorneys will discuss legal boundaries every pastor should know this election season. We will share guidance for speaking about political issues\, lobbying\, educating voters\, using church facilities\, and giving money to political causes. \nWe’ll also have a live Q&A session to provide general guidance on your election related questions. \nDownload accompanying guide. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/2020-election-guidance/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Defending Freedom":MAILTO:ChurchAlliance@ADFlegal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200716T184313Z
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SUMMARY:"Understanding Stress Response Cycles and Compassion Fatigue" Roundtable (West Region)
DESCRIPTION:What is compassion fatigue? It is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. \nThese roundtable discussions will be facilitated by Bethann Miller\, CEO of Safe Place Ministry\, which provides guidance\, counsel and care to those who serve in any definition of ministry. \nBethann\, a Board Certified biblical counselor\, will facilitate a 2-hour discussion for pastors and leaders to help them identify and unpack some of the unique stressors of the season we have been in. We will look at stress response reactions\, compassion fatigue and how to put life back into ourselves in the middle of so much demand! \n\n \n\nThe four regional events are as follows:\nCentral Region – Thursday\, August 6\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nWest Region – Tuesday\, September 15\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nSouth Jersey Region – Thursday\, October 1\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nPhiladelphia Region – Thursday\, October 8\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/understanding-stress-response-cycles-and-compassion-fatigue-roundtable-west-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200829
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SUMMARY:2020 Spark Conference
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE (Sept. 22\, 2020): The Baptist Resource Network has purchased the #Sparkcon2020 “associational” package of the entire conference to be able to give access to BRN churches after September 22. Churches now may view the entire library of Spark Conference videos\, at no cost\, at a date that is best for you. Simply contact the Helpdesk\, and they will give you the credentials to view the content. \nDo you want to see your church strong\, advancing the Great Commission?\nThat’s why there’s SPARK. Not just another conference\, SPARK is a gathering of local church leaders passionate about making disciples to reach the world for Christ. Last year the Georgia Baptist Mission Board hosted over 1\,200 local church leaders\, and this year they plan to double or triple that engagement through strategic partnerships. \nBaptist Resource Network churches are invited to take advantage of this free Georgia-hosted\, one-day total church equipping online conference\, premiering August 28\, 2020. \nSpark is an online experience that churches\, staff\, laypeople\, volunteers\, and individuals can enjoy without the time or expense of travel. As an online FREE event\, we expect to reach more people than before and provide valuable training for those leading in ministries throughout the church. \nIt’s a total church-strengthening event produced by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. \nONLINE\nThe conference is fully online! It will premiere on Friday\, August 28. The conference will be time-released throughout the day. \nOn August 29\, all content\, including bonus topics\, will be made available at 3 a.m. ET (midnight PT). All content will be FREE from August 29 through September 22 if the individual\, church\, or association has registered before August 28. After that time\, the Baptist Resource Network will pay the fee and make the videos accessible on this website. \nClaim your free ticket now! \nWHAT’S AVAILABLE?\nThere will be three keynotes. These leaders will include Paul Chitwood\, IMB President; Robby Gallaty\, Sr.\, Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church; and Tyronne Barnette\, Pastor of Peace Baptist Church. The conference also features musical guest\, Mark Hall of Casting Crowns. \nBreakout sessions will include the following categories: Discipleship\, Evangelism\, Kids\, Students\, Women\, Worship and Music\, Missions\, Pastoral Wellness\, and more. \nWAYS TO PARTICIPATE\n\nIndividual users can register and view the sessions on their own.\nAssociations can register and host a live\, face-to-face event for their churches and leaders. Associations can also simply provide the content to their churches without hosting an event.\nLocal churches can host an event for their leaders.\nIdeas: Associations or churches can…\n\n\n\n\nHost a one-day event at the local church\nProvide training for bi-vocational leaders in the evenings over a few weeks to accommodate their schedules\nUse the training on Sunday nights over several weeks for various leader trainings\nOr develop your own creative idea!\n\n\n\nWe want you to be able to use this training however it BEST fits your need! \n*The event is FREE for everyone who registers before August 28. These pre-registered individuals will get all content for FREE from August 29-September 22. This content can be used to host a regional event or for an individual church. You can choose to use all breakouts or choose only the ones that fit your need. \nCONFERENCE DETAILS\n\nAll breakout sessions will be pre-recorded. The three keynote sessions will be pre-recorded with an opportunity for a live Q&A on August 28.\nBreakout session titles and keynote speakers are listed at www.thesparkconference.com.\n\nONGOING TRAINING RESOURCE\nCan’t view on August 28? No worries! The BRN will make the videos available to you\, at no cost\, at a date that is best for you and your church so you can use the resources to train your staff and volunteers throughout the year. We are here for you and are constantly striving to provide resources like these so we all have greater Kingdom impact! \nClaim your free ticket now! \nSee related story.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/2020-spark-conference/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conference/Seminar,Training/Workshop,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200716T193538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T124255Z
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SUMMARY:“Understanding Stress Response Cycles and Compassion Fatigue” Roundtable (Central Region)
DESCRIPTION:What is compassion fatigue? It is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. \nThese roundtable discussions will be facilitated by Bethann Miller\, CEO of Safe Place Ministry\, which provides guidance\, counsel and care to those who serve in any definition of ministry. \nBethann\, a Board Certified biblical counselor\, will facilitate a 2-hour discussion for pastors and leaders to help them identify and unpack some of the unique stressors of the season we have been in. We will look at stress response reactions\, compassion fatigue and how to put life back into ourselves in the middle of so much demand! \n\n \n\nThe four regional events are as follows:\nCentral Region – Thursday\, August 6\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nWest Region – Tuesday\, September 15\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nSouth Jersey Region – Thursday\, October 1\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now \n\nPhiladelphia Region – Thursday\, October 8\, 2-4 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/understanding-stress-response-cycles-and-compassion-fatigue-roundtable-central-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200715T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T124140Z
UID:6456-1595419200-1595419200@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: 'Child abuse: Emerging trends from the biggest legal threat to churches'
DESCRIPTION:What measures does your church take to prevent child abuse? Whether your church has faced a child abuse incident or not\, it still remains one of the top reasons churches go to court each year. With that being said\, it’s important to make sure your church\, and more importantly\, your children are protected. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 22\, for a free webinar\, sponsored by Church Law & Tax\, who will look at emerging trends in church-related child abuse cases and provide best practices to keep your church and children safe. This one-hour webinar features attorney and senior editor Richard Hammar and Church Law & Tax content editor Matthew Branaugh. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/churchlawtax-presents-child-abuse-emerging-trends-from-the-biggest-legal-threat-to-churches/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200527T163141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T163141Z
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SUMMARY:Pastors’ Roundtables: Emotional Considerations for Reopening Churches
DESCRIPTION:You’ve been maxed out setting up new models for church during a pandemic. With our buildings soon to reopen\, what should you do to be prepared for the next phase? \nSign up today!\n• Central region\, Tuesday\, June 9\, 10am\n• S. Jersey region\, Wednesday\, June 10\, 10am\n• West region\, Wednesday\, June 10\, 2pm\n• Philadelphia region\, Thursday\, June 11\, 2pm \nOnce you register\, you will be given a Zoom link. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/pastors-roundtables-emotional-considerations-for-reopening-churches/2020-06-09/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Ludwig":MAILTO:davidl@brnunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200528T120021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T120509Z
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SUMMARY:Ethnic Pastors' Roundtable: Preparing to Return to the Building
DESCRIPTION:What do you need to be thinking about before you reopen your church? We’ll discuss best practices; ideas for social distancing\, PPE\, size limitations\, ministry to children\, and more. \nSign up today!\n• Saturday\, June 6\, 11 a.m. \nOnce you register\, you will be given a Zoom link. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/ethnic/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Anderson":MAILTO:larrya@brnunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
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SUMMARY:BRN/ADF Webinar: Serving Churches During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Alliance Defending Freedom\, the world’s largest religious liberty legal organization\, will share what they’re seeing in regards to government overreach during this season\, how to navigate these times\, and the available resources they have for BRN churches. A time for Q&A will also be available. \nHosts: Kyle McCutcheon\, Legal Counsel\, and Ashley Kelly\, Regional Alliance Director\, at Alliance Defending Freedom and Davis Younts\, Legal Counsel for the Baptist Resource Network \nOnce you register\, you will be given a Zoom link. \nThursday\, May 7\, 2020\n2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/brn-adf-webinar-serving-churches-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Defending Freedom":MAILTO:ChurchAlliance@ADFlegal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200430T192025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T135701Z
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SUMMARY:Pastors' Roundtables: Practical Considerations for Reopening Churches
DESCRIPTION:What do you need to be thinking about before you reopen your church? We’ll discuss best practices & ideas for social distancing\, PPE\, size limitations\, ministry to children\, & more. \nSign up today!\n• Philadelphia region\, Tuesday\, May 5\, 2pm\n• Central region\, Wednesday\, May 6\, 10am\n• West region\, Wednesday\, May 6\, 2pm\n• S. Jersey region\, Thursday\, May 7\, 10am \nOnce you register\, you will be given a Zoom link. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/pastors-roundtables-practical-considerations-for-reopening-churches/2020-05-05/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Anderson":MAILTO:larrya@brnunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200401T130119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T130716Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: FAITH IN A TIME OF CRISIS: Addressing the CARES ACT and other ministry questions amidst COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Where are you turning for information and inspiration during this time? Alliance Defending Freedom is bringing together some of our allies and partners to provide you with an informative\, encouraging\, and inspiring discussion. \nDuring this panel discussion\, we will ask our guests how they are responding to COVID-19. You will walk away with: \n\nAnswers to frequently asked ministry\, legal\, and cultural questions\nStories of encouragement and inspiration in this time of crisis and uncertainty\nTips and guidelines to consider for serving others in this environment\n\nThursday\, April 2\, 2020\n3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time \nRegister Now\nModerator\n \n \nKristen Waggoner\,\nSVP of U.S. Legal Division & Communications\, General Counsel\nAlliance Defending Freedom \n  \nGuest Panelists\n \nSamuel (Sam) Rodriguez\,\nPresident\, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference\nSenior Pastor\, New Season Christian Worship Center \n  \n \nDr. Ronnie W. Floyd\,\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer\nExecutive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention \n  \n \nMichael Batts\,\nManaging Partner\nBatts Morrison Wales & Lee\, P.A. \n  \n \nRyan Tucker\,\nDirector of Center for Christian Ministries\, Sr. Counsel\nAlliance Defending Freedom \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/webinar-faith-in-a-time-of-crisis-addressing-the-cares-act-and-other-ministry-questions-amidst-covid-19/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Defending Freedom":MAILTO:ChurchAlliance@ADFlegal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200228T173833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T210746Z
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SUMMARY:"Upside Down: Meet the Need First" Send Relief Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Taylor Field and Andrew Mann for a Special Send Relief Webinar \nNeeds Everywhere—How Does My Church Respond?\nIf you’ve ever struggled with discovering your community’s ministry needs\, we have a great opportunity for you to learn from and ask questions of two pastors with decades of experience in community outreach. \nSign up for a special Send Relief webinar with Pastors Taylor Field and Andrew Mann of New York City’s Graffiti Church from 1-2 p.m. EST on March 24. They will present a step-by-step process to help you discover the most pressing ministry needs in your church’s community\, no matter the context! \nIt’s free\, but the information will be priceless as you and your church seek to meet needs and change lives in your community. \n \nRegister Now \nHave questions? Contact Buff McNickle.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/upside-down-send-relief-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T032422
CREATED:20200228T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T184142Z
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SUMMARY:"The 2020 Election and the Church: Five Things to Know" webinar
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) on Thursday\, March 12\, for a webcast featuring important information around the intersection of faith\, politics\, and citizenship in this election year. \nWe’ll be featuring information under these five main categories: \n\nSermons and Speech – candidates\, legislation\, and issues\nGeneral Education of Voters – registration\, identification\, and voter guides\nUse of Church Facilities – polling places\, candidate meetings\, and literature distribution\nLobbying – direct and grassroots\nFinancial Support – political organizations\, candidates\, referendums\, and initiatives\n\nRyan Tucker\nGuest Speaker:\nRyan Tucker\, Senior Counsel\nDirector of the Center for Christian Ministries \nDate/Time:\nThursday\, March 12\, 2020\, 1:00 pm EST \nDuration:\n1 hour \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/the-2020-election-and-the-church-five-things-to-know-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Defending Freedom":MAILTO:ChurchAlliance@ADFlegal.org
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