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SUMMARY:Community Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:Servant leadership is ideology upon which Leadership Everyone was built. Each program offered by our staff is specifically designed to develop the servant leader that lies within each of the participants. Offering varying structures of the Community Leadership Program\, Leadership Everyone wishes to help you find your servant leadership potential. With the guidance of our staff and the retrospective insight from class members\, you will partake in an immersive experience. \nThe Leadership Everyone staff encourages you to explore the various program options and dates. If any questions arise\, please feel free to contact our office.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/community-leadership-program-summer-2026/
LOCATION:The Barn Abbey\, 504 North St\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Community Stakeholders,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:When Christians Disagree\, Lunch & Learn Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Why is it that some of the worst\, most painful\, most intractable conflicts happen between Christians? \n  \nJoin us for a lunch and learn session on “When Christians Disagree.” This session is designed to create space for shared learning and practical equipping–offering both tools to navigate present conflicts and proactive approaches for those yet to come. \n  \nTogether\, we’ll walk through a case study from church history\, extrapolate lessons to be learned and exchange best practices. A one-page summary of the tools and framework we’ll be using can be found here\, and registrants will receive access to the full resource in advance of the session. \n  \nThis session will be led by Rankin Wilbourne of Broom Tree Media.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/when-christians-disagree-lunch-learn-workshop/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Community Stakeholders,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T100000
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SUMMARY:AI: A Tool to Enhance Human and Mission-Centered Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common—but how might it be used wisely within the life of the church? \n  \nThis introductory session will explore what AI is\, how it is already showing up in faith-based organizations\, and where it can help create more capacity for the relational and pastoral work that only people can do. \n  \nThe workshop is designed to be practical\, hands-on\, and approachable. No technical background is required. Bring a smartphone and laptop to get the most out of the session. \n\nThe session will be led by Dr. Tad Dickel and Wes Luttrell of T.A. Dickel Group\, LLC. \n\nTo help maximize participation across churches\, attendance is limited to three participants per church.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/ai-a-tool-to-enhance-human-and-mission-centered-ministry/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Community Stakeholders,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T143000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this is a multiday series. The listed date is for the first session only. \nIntroduction to Grantwriting for Faith Leaders has three basic objectives:\n\nConsider the role that grant funding can play in your organization’s whole approach to resources\nLearn about basic fundraising tools from the perspective of grant funding\nReceive practical tools and strategies to find and successfully write grants\nBonus: Discover tools and practices for evaluation and keeping track of activities throughout the reporting period\n\nDate and structure of program:\n\nThe online learning platform opens Thursday\, July 30; the first plenary session is Thursday\, August 6.\nThe class will meet live online one time each week via Zoom:\n– Thursdays (August 6-20): Interactive 90 minute plenary session at 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern Time.\n– Bonus session on Thursday\, August 27 at 2:00 pm Eastern.\nAdditional resources provided through the learning platform.\nIn total\, you can expect about two hours each week for synchronous and asynchronous lessons.\n\nCost:\n\n$299\nCancellations made by July 27\, 2026 may receive a refund of the amount paid less a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after that date may transfer to another offering. Please submit cancellations in writing to iuconfs@iu.edu and anmbrock@iu.edu. 
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/introduction-to-grantwriting-for-faith-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholders,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000
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SUMMARY:Clergy Tax: Does Anyone Actually Know the Rules?
DESCRIPTION:Clergy tax remains one of the most misunderstood areas of taxation for churches and ministry leaders—but understanding the rules can make a significant difference for clergy. \n  \nThis introductory session will cover important topics including housing allowance\, FICA exemption\, clergy tax qualifications\, and the opportunities and challenges surrounding implementation. The workshop is designed to be practical\, approachable\, and helpful for both active and retired clergy as well as church and HR staff. \n  \nThe session will be led by Kevin M. Bittner\, CPA\, founder and president of Bittner Tax Service\, LLC\, a firm specializing in clergy taxation and nonprofit accounting solutions.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/clergy-tax-does-anyone-actually-know-the-rules/
LOCATION:Camp Reveal\, 1042 E Boonville-New Harmony Rd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Community Stakeholders,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Board Champions 101
DESCRIPTION:The Board Champions ™ 101-level program provides a critical overview of nonprofit leadership and Board governance. Leaders will explore the vital tactical elements of roles of the Board in nonprofit leadership as well as specific responsibilities of governance. The program provides participants with leading practices in Board excellence along with practical application and understanding of the realities of nonprofit governance. Participants leave prepared and inspired to assume a greater leadership role in helping build a flourishing community. Specific topics covered include but are not limited to:  4 vital roles of the Board; The nonprofit lifecycle; Lanes of success – boundaries between Board and staff; Traditional Board leadership structures and decision making; Fiduciary duties of Board members; How to evaluate potential Board service opportunities. This will be offered as an open offering. Seating will be limited. Contracted consultant partner\, Greg Nielsen of Nielsen Training & Consulting\, LLC.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/board-champions-101-5/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholders,Donor-Funders
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SUMMARY:Board Champions 201
DESCRIPTION:201 Level Training: Habits and Practices of Healthy Boards\n*Training for those serving as board members who want to expand their understanding* \nThe Board Champions ™ 201-level program allows Board members to explore the habits and practices of effective governance\, reflect on their strengths\, and emerge more energized\, engaged\, and prepared to excel. Board members will explore practical and refreshingly unique ways to establish the habits and practices necessary for effective governance capable of translating bold vision into reality. Moving beyond a simple review of Board roles and responsibilities\, members will dive deep into the key practices of dynamic nonprofit Boards and the lines of authority between Board and staff—potential pitfalls to avoid\, as well as current trends and hot topics. Board members will sharpen their skills and leave prepared to embody excellence in nonprofit governance. Specific topics covered include but are not limited to:   5 Habits of Healthy Boards; DEI and Governance; Ethics in governance; Reimagining the traditional Board meeting; Cultivating productive committees; Addressing conflict productively. This will be offered as an open offering. Seating will be limited. Contracted consultant partner Greg Nielsen of Nielsen Training & Consulting\, LLC.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/board-champions-201-4/
LOCATION:Welborn Community Room\, 20 NW Third St.\, Suite 1500\, Evansville\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholders,Donor-Funders
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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SUMMARY:Community Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:Servant leadership is ideology upon which Leadership Everyone was built. Each program offered by our staff is specifically designed to develop the servant leader that lies within each of the participants. Offering varying structures of the Community Leadership Program\, Leadership Everyone wishes to help you find your servant leadership potential. With the guidance of our staff and the retrospective insight from class members\, you will partake in an immersive experience. \nThe Leadership Everyone staff encourages you to explore the various program options and dates. If any questions arise\, please feel free to contact our office.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/community-leadership-program-fall-2026/
LOCATION:The Barn Abbey\, 504 North St\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Stakeholder,Community Stakeholders,Nonprofit
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