Employment Law and Camper Legal Update

Christian camps are on the front lines when it comes to challenging issues such as faith-based employment practices, screening camp participants based upon faith and behavioral criteria, child abuse reporting, staff sexual harassment, use of volunteers and independent contractors, and obtaining staff background checks. This seminar will help CCCA members to prepare for these and other complex HR and ministry issues.

Presented by Susan Campbell and Rob Skinner
	Susan Campbell is a graduate of Harvard Law School and a partner with the firm of Holme Roberts & Owen LLP.  She has practiced in the field of employment law for more than 20 years.  Susan has worked extensively with ministry organizations.
	Rob Skinner represents nonprofit organizations, including camps and conference centers, as part of Holme Roberts & Owen’s Nonprofit Team. He formerly was general counsel for HCJB Global.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Broadmoor Hall F

Genesis 18:4-5 reads, “Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way now that you have come to your servant.” These verses tell us of how Abraham served the Lord. He cared about His needs just as we in this industry should treat others as they come to be refreshed under our “tree.” We will cover what it means to serve others with a spirit of grace and servanthood.

Presented by Melody Money
	Melody Money has been the executive chef at Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center for 10 years. She is an avid volunteer with the U.S. military and travels around the world teaching the culinary arts aboard ships of the U.S. Navy.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Broadmoor Hall F

We know that in a camp setting, everything teaches something. Still, the typical approach to programming is compartmentalized: time for worship, time for teaching, time for praying, time for games, time for eating, and the list goes on. Is this the best way to facilitate people learning and growing and making life-altering decisions? How can we plan and design an experience for our campers that provides an opportunity for holistic growth and life change? 

Presented by Angie Horn-Andreu
	Angie Horn-Andreu is the senior director of program ministries at Forest Home in Southern California. She earned a M. Div. in 2007 and has developed a passion for theology and culture during the past 13 years of her involvement in ministry.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Broadmoor Hall C

Camp is a powerful place for growth and change. The unique combination of place and process facilitate lifelong impact. This powerful experience doesn't happen by chance; it is the result of an intentional integration of philosophy and programming. This seminar will address the key elements of programming design. We will look at the key building elements of an effective and enduring program.

Presented by Cathey Prudhomme
	Cathey Prudhomme is a licensed Christian counselor and specializes in life transitions, parenting and adolescent issues as well as conflict resolutions and communications skills. She and her husband, Steve, have spent the past 27 years in Christian camp ministry, which includes the founding of Camp Anew.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Broadmoor Hall C

If you build it they will come—once. If you build it right, they will come again and again. This seminar will introduce a process that enables you to ask the right questions needed to develop a successful event. This process will also aid in the delegation of tasks in planning, preparing and implementing the event.

Presented by Al Weinberg
	Al Weinberg is the founder of Weinberg Ministry Coaching and Training. With more than 20 years experience in Christian camping and youth ministry, Al provides coaching and training to churches, camps and schools.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Broadmoor Hall C

Author and teambuilding guru Dr. Jim Cain shares his favorite, newest and best team- and community-building activities for creating unity, community, connection and teamwork through active learning.

Presented by Dr. Jim Cain
	Dr. Jim Cain is the author of five team- and community-building texts, the innovator of more than three dozen team-building activities and is a staff training specialist, visiting over 700 camps in his career, in 17 countries and 46 states (so far!).
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Broadmoor Hall C

Remember the old question about the tree falling in the forest? If no one heard it fall, did it actually make a sound? Well, every week lots of camp speakers are asking the same question: “If I, as a speaker, give a talk to a group, and nobody actually hears it, did I actually speak at all?” It doesn't take long in ministry before you realize that giving a talk is not the same thing as being given a hearing. This seminar will help you think about how to prepare and deliver an effective presentation.

Presented by Duffy Robbins
	Duffy Robbins, professor of youth ministry at Eastern University is a 27-year veteran of youth ministry. As an associate staff member of Youth Specialties, Duffy works throughout the year in training events for youth workers, appearing each spring in about 15 cities coast to coast as a part of the CORE and at the National Youthworkers Conventions each fall.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Broadmoor Hall C

Creativity isn't a pixie dust that God sprinkles only on a few anointed people. It can be the fresh breath of God that helps you blow the dust off stale programming. By exploring some of the basic principles of creativity, and by demonstrating some practical hands-on ideas, this seminar will help you develop new strategies for creating a program that sticks.

Presented by Duffy Robbins
	Duffy Robbins, professor of youth ministry at Eastern University is a 27-year veteran of youth ministry. As an associate staff member of Youth Specialties, Duffy works throughout the year in training events for youth workers, appearing each spring in about 15 cities coast to coast as a part of the CORE and at the National Youthworkers Conventions each fall.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 11:15 p.m.–12:30 p.m. Broadmoor Hall C

Marketing is often used to manipulate. In this narrative seminar Mark will share his journey from a student and participant of motivating methods to his present place as observer and reporter. Hear his confession (which is good for the soul) and the ways he and his team tell stories to attract more and hungry guests.

Presented by Mark P. Fisher
	Mark P. Fisher, president of Sandy Cove Ministries, holds a double degree in Bible and communications. A speaker and author, he has written devotionals, articles and training DVDs.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Broadmoor Hall D

In this seminar you will learn the most important reason why people want to establish a relationship with you and your camp and how to communicate that reason in a compelling, differentiating and memorable way. Bring materials from your camp, and we will take time to critique them in light of the principles you will learn so that when you walk out of the seminar, there will a number of things you can apply as soon as you return home.

Presented by Keith Ogorek
	Keith Ogorek is the vice president of marketing for Author Solutions and a board member of Fort Wilderness Ministries. Keith’s perspective of marketing communications blends a passion for the camping ministry with experience as a creative director, marketing director and communications consultant to nonprofits.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Broadmoor Hall D

Join Guy in a fast moving, high-energy exploration of how brand development paired with social media has changed the marketing game forever. Guy will cover how to leverage viral marketing by provoking word-of-mouth strategies to impact the world for Christ in these last days. 

Presented by Guy Richards
	Guy Richards is the founder and chief strategic officer of Abiah, a brand development firm with an emphasis on social media. He is writing a book (to release spring 2010) around a proprietary brand alignment and social media ideology that God led him to discover while studying the internal and external workings of more than 50 clients over a four-year period.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Broadmoor Hall D

How do you orchestrate your stakeholders’ total experience? Brute force marketing and advertising will not build your brand. Instead you must align your organization’s multiple communication platforms to tell one cumulative story. Branding then becomes not something you do to customers, but instead something that customers do to camps and their products.

Presented by Barry McLeish
	Barry McLeish is the international vice president of the McConkey/Johnston Group, a fund-raising and marketing management consulting firm specializing in nonprofit organizations that has worked with numerous camps.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Broadmoor Hall D

Does the Bible talk about sales? Absolutely. Grow your camp God's way! This seminar will provide an experience that's sure to generate a passion for sales in you and your team that you never thought could be possible. You'll learn to unleash hidden confidence that will empower you to carry out your ministry.

Presented by Linda Paulk
	Linda Paulk serves as president and CEO of Sky Ranch Christian Camps with facilities in Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma. Prior to serving at Sky Ranch, Linda was president and CEO of Snelling and Snelling, Inc., one of the country’s largest staffing firms.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Broadmoor Hall D

Are you caught in the chaos that surrounds Web 2.0?  Are you wondering, Is this just meaningless media and narcissistic noise? Break through the hype and help “filter the noise” and “engage the discussion.” Discover the strategic power of the Internet and ways to position your ministry with the latest tools and techniques.

Presented by Randall Niles
	Randall Niles is an attorney and educator who spends most of his time pursuing his passion—developing cutting-edge media to spark critical thinking and truth-seeking in a new generation. For the last seven years, Randall has served as co-founder and director of operations at www.allaboutgod.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Broadmoor Hall D

In this seminar you will learn the fundamentals of relationship-based fund raising. How do you discover, cultivate, connect with and invite donors to join your mission team? But it does not stop there; maintaining the relationship is a key element to year-to-year success.

Presented by Mario Zandstra
	Mario has been Pine Cove’s president and CEO since April 1998. The ministry of Pine Cove includes three youth camps and three family camps in Texas.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Colorado Hall B

Loving those who love your ministry is crucial to your success in the fund-raising arena. Communicating to them in such a way that they know they are valued and that their objectives are being met through your work is both science and art. Principles, practical advice and fresh ideas work together in this seminar.

Presented by Lisa Olson
	Presently the director of program ministries and marketing at Mount Hermon Camp and Conference Center, Lisa Olson moonlights for the Advancement Department in her spare time.  She and her late husband, Mark, (former chairman of CCCA board) loved ministering to donors as much as to campers and staff.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall B

Successful fund-raising strategy creation has never been more important—or harder to generate—than right now. The endgame of fund raising is more than “bonding with donors.” It involves the integration of all support messages, giving stakeholders a reason to visit you online, creating the long conversation and communicating using multiple platforms.

Presented by Barry McLeish
	Barry McLeish is the international vice president of the McConkey/Johnston Group, a fund-raising and marketing management consulting firm specializing in nonprofit organizations that has worked with numerous camps.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Colorado Hall B

Need to raise capital in a tough economy and according to a biblical model? Join us for many practical tips on structuring your campaign, knowing when to start, crafting your message and managing the details. Learn how to identify potential donors and raise significant funds in a way that honors God and your donors.

Presented by Tim Gunsolley
	Tim Gunsolley, from Colorado, is a growth consultant for Christian ministries. Over more than 20 years in the non-profit sector, he has raised millions of dollars for a variety of causes.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Colorado Hall B

Where is the money? Discover a proven strategy for creating, growing and building the financial base for long-term camp and conference sustainability. Learn strategies for increasing current giving now and over the next 10 years. This seminar will outline what it means to identify the stakeholders of your camp, identify high net-worth donors, receive complex assets, present giving opportunities with credibility, and develop listening and questioning skills to identify planned giving prospects and major donors.

Discover the spirituality of fund raising while inspiring fund-raisers and donors. In this discussion we'll explore Henri Nouwen's guide The Spirituality of Fund Raising where he says, “As a form of ministry, fund raising is as spiritual as giving a sermon, entering a time of prayer, visiting the sick or feeding the hungry.”

Presented by Mark P. Fisher
	Mark P. Fisher, president of Sandy Cove Ministries, holds a double degree in Bible and communications. A speaker and author, he has written devotionals, articles and training DVDs.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall B

Train Them Up

Understanding discipleship as it was intended to be, recognizing the value of a laboratory setting and living beyond yourself while encouraging others to follow are all important aspects in training up a summer staff for ministry. Learn how to use the gifts of those around you as you focus on the discipleship, leadership and training of your staff.

Presented by Kevin East
	As the executive director of ministries, Kevin East oversees all the camps, ministries and programs of Pine Cove. He has over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and families and is passionate about camping ministries. Along with spending time with his family, Kevin loves inspiring and training others toward godliness.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Colorado Hall E

This seminar will provide valuable tips that will enable you to truly know who you are interviewing and allow you to uncover things you never thought you could. In the process, you'll discover the gems that God has selected and prepared to join your team.

Presented by Linda Paulk
	Linda Paulk serves as president and CEO of Sky Ranch Christian Camps with facilities in Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma. Prior to serving at Sky Ranch, Linda was president and CEO of Snelling and Snelling, Inc., one of the country’s largest staffing firms.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall E

Unless you are crystal clear as to where you are going, you are like the blind leading the blind. Without a dream, you are stuck in day-to-day drudgery. Learn to define an energizing dream for your team that can last you a lifetime.

Presented by Bobb Biehl
	Bobb Biehl is an executive mentor and founded Masterplanning Group International in 1976. As the group’s president, he has consulted personally with over 400 clients. In that time, he has met one-to-one with over 4,000 executives (board members, senior executives and staff members).
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Colorado Hall E

We have all been uniquely wired to play a strategic role in the body of Christ. Leading from a position of understanding, acceptance and the development of who God has created us to be is a key to fulfilling the assignments He has called us to. Explore the importance and the implementation of developing identity-based strengths within your organization.

Presented by Daniel Webb
	Daniel Webb is a Gallup certified Faith Field Advisor and Strengths Performance Coach. He currently serves New Life Church in Colorado Springs as the director of the Desperation Leadership Academy. He is passionate about the body of Christ and helping its members discover their potential and fulfill the unique assignment God has designed for them.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Colorado Hall E

There is no visual profile for a sexual predator. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. This seminar will discuss the characteristics of sexual abusers and high-risk indicators that you can identify in the application, reference and interview processes. This seminar will also discuss how tailored forms along with training can equip administrators with the tools to spot predators before they are given access to young people.   

Presented by Greg Love & Kimberlee Norris
	Greg Love and Kimberlee Norris have a nationwide sexual abuse litigation practice representing victims of sexual abuse throughout the country. In addition, they represent ministry and secular organizations such as the Gladney Center for Adoption, Lena Pope Home (foster care), H.O.P.E. Farm, Covenant Classical School, and church and para-church ministries.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Colorado Hall E

Volunteers play a vital role in every ministry-related organization. What is the best way to attract volunteers? How do we identify the role they can best fill? How can we lead them and care for them so that they flourish in every way? Come and learn how to be a greater blessing to those who desire to be a blessing for you and your work.

Presented by Don Cousins
	After 17 years on the staff at Willow Creek Community Church, Don Cousins launched his own ministry designed to help build and strengthen Christian leaders and organizations. Since 1992 Don has been coaching Christian leaders within churches and para-church organizations. He has worked with start-ups as well as those reaching thousands.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall E

Learn to lead and facilitate both small and larger meetings that motivate, encourage and inspire your staff, board and volunteers toward greater organizational effectiveness and equip team members to be results-driven versus activity-driven. Seminar includes 10 practical tools and best practices.

Presented by John Pearson
	John Pearson, former president of CCCA, has 30 years of CEO experience and is president of John Pearson Associates, Inc.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Colorado Hall A

This seminar is a leadership tune-up intended to recalibrate one’s understanding of biblical leadership while providing clear principles on what causes people to follow others. Many people call themselves leaders when in fact they simply have a title of power. Learn more about the power of influence that allows anyone to lead with authority.

Presented by Daniel Wallace
	Daniel Wallace is the executive director of Gull Lake Ministries, a Christian conference center and family resort in Hickory Corners, Mich. He has 25 summers of Christian camping experience in Michigan, Texas, Missouri and Kansas.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall A

What inspires you to get up every day and do what you do? Discover the top 10 reasons why people stay through hard times, and explore new ways to motivate your staff toward higher levels of service that align with the vision of your camp or conference.

Presented by Greg Mengarelli
	Greg Mengarelli began his camping career as an outdoor science teacher at Westminster Woods. He and his wife then moved to Southern California to work at Angeles Crest Christian Camp. Now Greg has been the executive director at United Christian Youth Camp in Arizona for 13 years.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Colorado Hall A

Why waste your life building a strong organization only to have it become dust when you leave it?  Having watched many hand-offs over the past 30-plus years of consulting, Bobb Biehl has seen a few principles that can reduce the odds dramatically of making a major mistake.

Presented by Bobb Biehl
	Bobb Biehl is an executive mentor and founded Masterplanning Group International in 1976. As the group’s president, he has consulted personally with over 400 clients. In that time, he has met one-to-one with over 4,000 executives (board members, senior executives and staff members).
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Colorado Hall A

Conflict is inevitable. How it is handled is critical. What are the primary causes of conflict? What is the best way to approach and address each cause so that the people involved as well as the organization grow as a result? By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Identify primary causes of conflict; Acquire strategies on how to best deal with this conflict; Carry out the mission even when conflict might exist.

Presented by Don Cousins
	After 17 years on the staff at Willow Creek Community Church, Don Cousins launched his own ministry designed to help build and strengthen Christian leaders and organizations. Since 1992 Don has been coaching Christian leaders within churches and para-church organizations. He has worked with start-ups as well as those reaching thousands.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Colorado Hall A

Fast-paced changes and uncertainty are today's “normal.” Ministries must rethink how they are organized to best respond and anticipate needed actions, thus the need for leadership teams who can lead in this era of strange and new realities. This seminar will consider how to be strategic in organizational structure and develop a team adaptive to change.

Presented by Cathey Prudhomme
	Cathey Prudhomme is a licensed Christian counselor and specializes in life transitions, parenting and adolescent issues as well as conflict resolutions and communications skills. She and her husband, Steve, have spent the past 27 years in Christian camp ministry, which includes the founding of Camp Anew.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall A

Ideally, mentoring is a lifelong relationship in which the mentor helps the protégé reach his or her God-given potential. Mentors cannot be assigned. Many managers will never make good mentors. But, there is a way to help each person on your team to find a personal mentor which will help you build a strong mentoring culture and increase staff performance and longevity.

Presented by Bobb Biehl
	Bobb Biehl is an executive mentor and founded Masterplanning Group International in 1976. As the group’s president, he has consulted personally with over 400 clients. In that time, he has met one-to-one with over 4,000 executives (board members, senior executives and staff members).
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Colorado Hall F

We know how to run hard. We're familiar with blood, sweat and tears. But do we know how to rest well? Personal retreats introduce leaders to the life-giving rhythm of rest. Jesus was well acquainted with this rhythm. Are we? Do we dare ignore His lead? This seminar will position us to run the race with energy, focus and joy.

Presented by Brenda Jank
	Brenda Jank and her family have been serving a Christian camp and retreat center since 1993. For the last 10 years Brenda's been launching ministries that introduce people to the rhythm of rest found in personal retreat and Sabbath rest.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall F

Seasoned camp pros talk openly and honestly about how they'd do things differently if they had the chance. The panel will also be available and willing to answer questions.

Presented by Bob Kraning & Chuck Gieser
	Bob Kraning ministered at Forest Home Christian Conference Center for 22 years, and he was executive director for 14 of those years. He was then associate pastor of men’s ministry at the First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, Calif. Nine years ago he started Good Word Ministries, a speaking ministry.
	Chuck Gieser is a former director of Deerfoot Lodge and has been involved in Christian camping for 55 years. He keeps up with former Deerfoot Lodge staff, including others in Christian camping across the country. He also continues to work with NYS Health Department on behalf of Deerfoot Lodge.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Colorado Hall F

Directing versus counseling: Are they at opposite ends of the spectrum, or do they merge together to produce a better, more effective leader? Thoughts surrounding the use of listening skills, confidently questioning, empathy, compassion and congruence will stir our minds.

Presented by Bob Tissot
	Bob Tissot is executive director at Bair Lake Bible Camp (Jones, Mich.), where he has served since 1989. His involvement in CCCA includes service as the Michigan Section president from 1995 to 1997, as CCCA’s North Central Region director from 1997 to 2000 and as Great Lakes Region Representative from 2006 to present.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Colorado Hall F

We all need to master the art of making things right with an appropriate apology. The path back to peace in any relationship can begin with these simple words. When spoken from humility it can free our hearts, mend hurt feelings and draw us (and those we offend) closer to God. Also discover two words never to use.

Presented by Mark P. Fisher
	Mark P. Fisher, president of Sandy Cove Ministries, holds a double degree in Bible and communications. A speaker and author, he has written devotionals, articles and training DVDs.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Colorado Hall F

The Secrets to Living an Organized Life

Are you leading stressed-out employees? Do you have fewer people doing more work than ever before? Is your paperwork blocking out light and air? Does the sight of your messy office frustrate you? If so, this seminar will give you the motivation and skills you will need to create a productive working environment.

Presented by Sue McMillin
	While working for the Navy Federal Credit Union, Sue McMillin created her seminar/coaching business, With Time To Spare, and now travels throughout the U.S. and Europe offering her services to corporations, churches, hospitals, associations and government agencies in developing strategies for organizing their work and life.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Colorado Hall F