School Administration

The chairman plays a critical role in managing the oversight of a nonprofit ministry. A well-functioning board of directors requires a board chairman who is an advocate, a delegator, a diplomat, and m... Read More

This presentation addresses the components of an effective team, discussing what makes a team effective and what can destroy effective team relationships. Merle Burkholder leads the class through a di... Read More

“Iron sharpeneth iron.” How do we effectively speak into the lives of our staff? How do we grapple with actions stemming from unresolved conflicts in the past? How much room do we give youth for imm... Read More

Have you ever wondered why you are better at some tasks than others? Part of the answer to this question lies in understanding your strengths and weaknesses in work skills. This session teaches how to... Read More

This presentation addresses the challenges of family in ministry with a particular focus toward foreign missions. Ideas include constructive activities for children, involving children in the ministry... Read More

Most of the funds from our people flowing to our ministries derive from cash income they are currently earning. The increasing number of ministries dependent on this same income stream can bring fundi... Read More

Good stewards are careful givers. Communication with donors is vital, but the secular and Protestant models of fundraising fail when applied to conservative Anabaptist donors. You must tailor your com... Read More

Mentoring and coaching are big responsibilities. Many people feel that being a mentor requires special skills, but mostly a mentor needs to be a person of character and inspiration. This presentation ... Read More

Ideas about leadership may seem to be in vogue, but the true principles of leadership are timeless. This presentation is for those who are serious about growing in leadership and want a practical, con... Read More

Most missions can’t exist without funding. So finding creative ways to extract money from supporters becomes a major focus. We create compelling newsletters, tell stories that work on emotions, and u... Read More