Where
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat CenterLambuth Inn
55 Lambuth Drive
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
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Meet Darrell A. Vickers
Darrell A. Vickers is an engineer, entrepreneur, and educator– now retired. Prior to retiring he directed the MBA program at UNCFSU. Previously, he served as Vice President of the Fayetteville, NC Chamber of Commerce following a career in international business, mainly in Australia, the Far East, and the Middle East. He managed the international operations for a North Carolina manufacturer, directed international business and new product development for a Defense contractor, operated an export management company, and ran the overseas manufacturing for a Chrysler division. His formal education includes a BS in Engineering Physics from Ohio State University/Wright State University, an MBA in Management from Wright State University, and work on a DBA in International Business. He has presented papers at three international conferences.
March 21 - 24, 2017 at Lake Junaluska, NC
Why are effective business practices important in the small membership church?
There is ample evidence of the need for ordained, diaconal, and laity training in leadership and management of small membership churches. The greatest request from pastors seeking guidance in church administration is for help deciphering financial information and budgeting. Also, pastors of small membership churches that are successful take great care in marketing, sales, and promotion. A good understanding of business as it relates to the church will help a church to overcome financial challenges and to continue to grow and spread the joy of Jesus Christ.
Our Goal
Our goal is to respond to the existing needs for specific knowledge while encouraging our participants to learn about the broader topics of business, including Finance, Accounting, Leadership, Management, Economics, and Marketing. We will also touch on topics like strategic planning and growth in churches, and transitional churches. By utilizing a seminar format, we will be able to cultivate relationships that provide limited ongoing support to help participants with specific problems they may encounter in their home churches while applying the principles they have learned through Effective Business Practices.
This four day workshop will consist of six sessions focused on leading/managing complex organizations, accounting, finances, economics, marketing, and strategic planning led by Darrell A.Vickers.
The program fee for this event is $395.00 per person, which includes limited ongoing support. 3.0 CEU's will be offered for completion of this course.
Accommodations are additional and are made separately. Please call 800-222-4930 or visit lakejunaluska.com to make reservations.
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