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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/
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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.
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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/
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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.
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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/
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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/
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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/
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