Certification Program in Church Business Administration
REGISTRATION FORM FOR CBA SEMINAR
JUNE 1 - 11, 2009 SEMINAR I
Sponsored Jointly by:
National Association of Church Business Administration Southern Baptist Church Business Administration Association
A certification program in Church Business Administration has been
established to provide recognition for those serving in the field of
Church Business Administration. Those who meet the requirements
by the NACBA as a Fellow in Church Business Administration (FCBA)
will be recognized. Several denominations also certify those who
attend these seminars and meet other specified requirements.
The Certification Seminar includes attendance at Seminar I and
Seminar II and a project in church business administration. The
project is to be done with sufficient depth and thought to constitute
a satisfactory research-action project and be a responsible contribution
to the field. Bound copies of the project will be added to the seminary
library and the offices of the NACBA and SBCBAA.
A person may decide to take one seminar at Southwestern and the
other at another certification center. Seminar I and II can be taken
in any order.
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Monday: 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:30
AM - Noon
Second week: Closing Lunch Banquet
will be held from noon - 2 PM on Thursday
(Attendance required at banquet) Airline reservations should not be made earlier
than 4 p.m.
SEMINAR I: TOPICS
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
THEOLOGY OF STEWARDSHIP
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
SEMINAR II: TOPICS:
STRATEGIC PLANNING
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SELF MANAGEMENT
LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE AND THEOLOGY OF CHURCH
THEOLOGY OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
SEMINAR FEES The fee for the two week program is $550.00 payable at the time of registration.
In additon to the seminar materials, the fee includes seven continental breakfasts,
morning and afternoon refreshment breaks, two lunches and five dinners.
CANCELLATION Before May 1, the refund will be $450.00, after that date, the amount will be $275.00.
HOUSING (817-923-1921 ext. 2440) Smith Leadership Center, Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Seminary
Lodging (one block from the seminar) Guest
rooms in the Smith Leadership Development Center
are very nice, much like a
Marriott, and are located in the same building where the seminar is being held.
For a queen bedroom, the rate is $70.00 a night. However, if you plan to stay 9 nights or longer, you will receive a 20% discount.
Amenities include:
Internet access in the Leadership Center and the use of the Recreational Facility
(work out area, pool, racquetball, etc.)
The number for reservations
is 817/923-1921, ext. 2440.
Be sure to let them know that you are reserving a room in order to attend the CBA Seminar, June 1 - 11, 2009.
A BLOCK OF ROOMS HAVE BEEN RESERVED DURING THIS TIME. HOWEVER, DUE TO A PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENT,
THE FRIDAY NIGHT OF THE FIRST WEEK IS NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS ADVISABLE TO PUT YOUR NAME ON A
WAITING LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS.
Motels/ Hotels Near The Seminary Campus: within 5 miles
(You can check the website for room rates - you may want to call and inquire if they have seminary rates available during the time you are here) Tax is 13 percent .
Residence Inn by Marriott 1701 South University (5 mi.) 817/870-1011
Holiday Inn 100 Alta Mesa , East & S. Freeway (3 mi.) 817/293-3088
Best Western 6500 S. Freeway (I-35) (3 mi.) 817/551-6700
Holiday Inn Express Bryant Irvin 817/292-4900
Comfort Suites 6504 S. Freeway (I-35)(3 mi.) 817/568-9500
Amerisuites Bryant Irvin (6 mi.)(City View) 817/361-9797
Hampton Inn 4799 SW Loop 820 (Hulen Mall) 817/346-7845
AIRPORT INFORMATION
You may call the airport shuttle at 1-800-258-3826 for pick up information.
The physical address of the Seminary Leadership Development Center is 1701 West Boyce St. Fort Worth, TX 76115
The cost is about $30 each way. However, you would need to make these arrangements in advance of your arrival.
CAR RENTAL
Car Rental at DFW airport is extremely costly. A list of participants will be available (upon your request) for you to contact
in case you would like to work out sharing the cost with someone who is also attending the conference.