Event Info


Theme: National Church Administration Day - Technology 

Cost:
$79 TCN National Members
$99 Non-Members
Prices increase Oct 12th

Location:
Harvest Baptist Church
3741 S Church St,
Burlington, NC 27215

Date:
October 19, 2023
  8:30 am - 3:30 pm ET

Schedule:
*All times are Eastern* 

  • 8:30am – Check-in
  • 9:00am – Sessions Begin
  • Mid-morning – Break
  • Noon – Lunch
  • 1:00pm – Sessions Continue
  • Mid-afternoon – Break
  • 3:30 – Dismissal

Airports:
Greensboro - Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
About a 30 minute drive to the church
Raleigh-Durham international airport (RDU) 
About a 50 minute drive to the church
 


 

The Church Network is coming to Raleigh-Durham, NC, area for National Church Administration Day. This year's theme is Technology. Join us as we hear from experts in the field and learn about how the changing world of technology can help and equip you as you serve in your church.  
 
 

Speakers

Jonathan Smith


Bio: Jonathan Smith has been the director of technology for Faith Ministries since 2001. Jonathan oversees all technology at Faith's multiple campuses. His responsibilities include financial planning and budgeting, network administration, technology team management, IT support and audio/visual team oversight.  In addition to his role at Faith, Jonathan is also the president of MBS, Inc. MBS provides technology services exclusively for churches and ministries.  He is also an author and frequent conference speaker.

Topics:
  • Session 1 - The Current State of Technology in Ministry
    Technology has become vital to ministry but what is the appropriate place of technology in the church? How technology is used impacts ministry effectiveness.  We will look at how technology is currently being used in ministry and where the trend is heading.  

  • Session 2 - Technology Decision Making
    Many church leaders are unprepared to make technology decisions but find themselves making them every day.  What do you need to know to make wise technology decisions that are not penny wise but pound foolish?

  • Session 3 What’s Hot and Not in Tech
    A discussion of popular and unpopular tech for home, business, ministry, and more!

Chris Barron


Bio: Chris is a Certified Church Facilities Manager with an eye for continuous improvement, diverse knowledge and background that includes most aspects of leading in Facilities Management and Information Technology. His previous work experience includes Technical Writing, Calibrations, leading as the Education Director at the NACFM for 6 years and 8 years as a Submarine qualified Reactor Operator US Navy. 

Topic: Technical Services in Church Facility Management
This session will explore general knowledge as it relates to technical systems found in most church buildings.  We’ll talk about topics such as building equipment, systems, and working with technical contractors, with most of our time focused on low voltage systems related to facilities.

Greg Schutt


Bio: Greg Schutt is a Business Development Officer with Wells Fargo in the Triad. He works with small businesses, medical professionals and non-profits. He strives to help manage banking and cash management efficiently and securely
 
Topic: Banking in the Church

More information coming soon

CEU information

Participants will be rewarded with 0.5 CEUs for completing the entire day. CEUs will count towards CCA Certification and retention. If you are interested in enrolling in certification fill out the registration form here. If you have any questions direct them to Peyton Johnson at peyton@thechurchnetwork.com.