Seminars and Workshops
The Parish Resource Center conducts a variety of seminars and workshops that are designed to inspire, educate, and equip congregational leaders and teachers.
The subjects emerge from our understanding of the priorities, challenges, and trends in subscribing congregations. We enlist the best leaders available to share their insights and to inspire participants. After seminar and workshop leaders depart, our consultants help subscribers adapt and implement the ideas presented and maintain the energy generated.
Upcoming Workshops & Events are listed below.
Free Series Virtual Roundtables For Sunday School Teachers and Administrators
The Parish Resource Centers of Long Island located in Rocky Point and Valley Stream will be working together to provide virtual roundtables on a variety of topics. Participants may join the discussion via online meeting or telephone.
January 5th at 7pm - From Ashes To Easter With Children
Ideas for Sunday School Teachers and Administrators to share as they teach on Ash Wednesday, the Lenten Season, and Holy Week. This webinar will be led by PRC Staff Members Karla McKenzie and Debbie Kolacki.
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February 2nd at 7pm - The Challenges Of Choosing Curriculum
This webinar will be led by Consultant, Debbie Kolacki and will address steps in evaluating and choosing curriculum for Sunday School and Children's Ministry.
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March 1st at 7pm - Planning For Vacation Bible School
It's not too early to begin planning for this summer's VBS. Join the PRC Staff to discuss planning for a successful VBS program.
Church Vitality Webinar Series With Anthony Robinson
The Parish Resource Centers of Long Island located in Rocky Point and Valley Stream will be working together to provide a webinar series led by author and pastor, Tony Robinson. The cost per webinar is $15 / subscribers or $20 / non-subscribers. Register for all three and save - $40 / subscribers or $55 / non-subscribers.
January 31st at 7pm - Being Church In A New Time
Change is an inevitable and indispensable part of congregational life today. How can congregations recognize the challenges and opportunities that these changes provide for their own churches and communities, and then respond creatively? This webinar will help congregations address these timely concerns.
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February 28th at 7pm - Leading In The Midst Of Change
This webinar will address the important role of the congregation’s leaders, both laity and clergy, in helping the congregation to fulfill its mission and purpose. Issues involve the spiritual growth and maturity of congregational leaders and how to address deficits, recruitment of leaders, and organizational structures.
March 27th at 7pm - Vision, Mission, Goals - A Way Forward
How do congregations move from “Why We Are Here” to identifying the key challenges and then authoring a vision statement or strategic plan that serves their ministry? Congregations need reasonable clarity about their core purpose and mission, and its importance. They also need ways to renew and strengthen their sense of purpose and mission particularly as it flows through individual ministries and groups within the congregation.
Practical Webinars For Church Administrators and Pastors
The Parish Resource Centers of Long Island located in Rocky Point and Valley Stream will be working together to provide a webinar series on the day to day management of church operations. The cost per webinar is $15 / subscribers or $20 / non-subscribers.
January 24st at 1pm - Using WordPress To Build A Church Website by Rev. Gary Brinn
People looking for a church today will most likely turn to the internet. This makes a church website an essential tool for ministry. This webinar will cover the basics of starting a church website: how to get a domain name, how to use WordPress free software to design a webpage, how to decide what information to include on your webpage, and how to use templates and plug-ins. We will also be discussing how to meet the needs of your current members while creating a webpage that is a welcoming evangelism tool.
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February 21st at 1pm - Using The Internet To Communicate With Your Congregation
Vertical Response, an industry leader in managing email communication and marketing, provides a free product for non-profit organizations. Join us to learn how to use this free software to communicate with your church members and friends of the congregation.
Free Series Starting, Re-Starting, Re-Thinking Ministries To Be Held At PRC Valley Stream
The Parish Resource Center in Valley Stream has been asked to work with congregations hoping to start (or re-start) key ministries. As a result of these requests, the staff has decided to offer a series of workshops focusing on a different type of ministry each month.
- February 11 at 9:30am - Vacation Bible School Ministry
- March 3 at 9:30am - Women's Ministry
- April 14 at 9:30am - Youth Ministry
- May 5 at 9:30am - Evangelism Ministry
Free Vacation Bible School Fair To Be Held At PRC Valley Stream February 11 through February 22
The Parish Resource Center in Valley Stream will host a free event for church members to come and see the 2012 VBS kits and get the inside scoop from the PRC staff on the best of the bunch.
Palm Sunday / Passion Sunday Banner Making At PRC Valley Stream March 10
Make and Take Banner Making Session from 8:45am to 1pm
Contact the Parish Resource Center for a banner workshop registration form and to reserve your spot for this popular workshop.
Cost: $50 for banner kit plus $10/person for subscribers or $20/person for non-subscirbers
Free Secretary Appreciation Brunch To Be Held At PRC Valley Stream April 28 at 10am
All Administrative Assistants and Congregational Secretaries are invited to join us for a brunch and open house. The PRC Staff will provide information, resources, and interactive displays designed to help all of those who work so hard to keep congregations running smoothly.
This is a free event, but prior registration is appreciated.
Leadership Training Series To Be Held At PRC Valley Stream
Leadership Training is an ongoing need in most congregatoins. The Parish Resource Center in Valley Stream is committed to helping congregations meet these needs by providing quality, affordable training for local congregations. Cost: $10 for subscribing members and $15 for non-subscribing members.
Deacon Training will be held on April 28th at 10am
Both new and seasoned deacons will benefit from this review of the roles and responsibilities of congregational deacons. Discussion will include practical advice, resources, and best practices for deacons. PRC Consultant, Heidi Hofmann will lead this workshop.
Recorded Webinars and Online Training Courses
High Impact Community Ministry Series - Recordings extended until February 2012
National speaker, author and consultant on nonprofit management and ministry development, Joy Skjegstad will lead a series of webinars for the Parish Resource Center this fall. Registration is required to receive your password for the webinars. Cost: $15/member of a subscribing congregation $20/member of a non-subscribing congregation
- Winning Grants To Strengthen Your Ministry
- Outreach Isn't Optional: Why Community Ministry Is Essential To Your Congregation's Future
- Meet The Neighbors: Ten Easy Ways To Get To Know The Community Around Your Church
- Designing Your Community Ministry Program: Seven Creative Models
- Out Of The Pew, Into The Community: Getting Church Members Engaged In Community Ministry
Webinar - Keeping Our Church Children Safe Recording Is Still Available
Today's children and youth are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse...especially at church-a place they find familiar, comfortable and safe. This Webinar is designed to:
- Address why and how children are at risk.
- Alert adults to the signs of abuse including: neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- Introduce effective safeguards to protect children by: selection and screening of staff, staff training, and reporting and response to alleged abuse.
Protect your church, it's staff and children by addressing this urgent topic with all Clergy, Staff, Teachers, Lay Leaders, and Volunteers
Subscribing Church, $15 Non-Subscribing Church, $20
Teacher Training Workshops - Online Course
Called To Teach - Online Training Course is a two hour self-directed workshop for new and experienced Sunday School teachers of children from preschool through 6th grade. Topics covered include: teaching as a scriptural calling, spiritual development, age level characteristics, multiple intelligence theory, the teaching environment, curriculum, spiritual practices, and discipline. Upon successful completion of the course a downloadable certificate will be issued to the participant.
Fee: $10 / person
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