Excellence in Training is a CCCA strategic initiative designed to deliver training that is relevant to Christian camping, powerful in its impact and easily accessible. CCCA aims to deliver training opportunities, resources and experiences that will maximize ministry for members.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Previous Excellence in Training Events
2025 EIT Events
Sustainability for the Long Haul Ed McDowell and Scott Rodin Original Broadcast: January 28, 2025 |
Marketing Reboot Jacob Eckeberger Original Broadcast: January 30, 2025 |
The Power of Camp Research: Using the Latest Research to Tell the Camp Story  Dr. Jake Sorenson Original Broadcast: February 27, 2025 |
New Ways to Meaningfully Engage Gen Z Arthur Satterwhite, III, Kimberly Nollan, Paul Coty, III Original Broadcast: March 13, 2025 |
Compassion Under Pressure: Supporting Youth at Camp Amid Staff Shortages Tracey Gaslin Original Broadcast: April 10, 2025 |
Building A High Trust Board Ed Mcdowell Original Broadcast: April 24, 2025 |
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Legal Updates for Christian Camps and Conference Centers  Jon Ruybalid Original Broadcast: May 8, 2025 |
Fire Starters - 2025
Leading and Discipling Gen Z Staff  Tanya Rodriguez-Huber |
A Research-Based Approach to Staff Recruitment and Retention  Donnie Keele |
Nurturing a Lasting Faith Kara Powell |
New Ways to Meaningfully Engage Gen Z  Arthur Satterwhite |
Creating a Healthy and Thriving Board Culture Ed McDowell and Nate Parks |
Inclusion Starter Kit: Disability and Ministry  Diane Turnbull and Emily Lovell |
Camp Changed My Life Brad Montague |
Guest Communications Candice Myers |
Seek and Find: The Journey of Well-Being Tracey Gaslin |
Leading Through Conflict  Steve Garcia |
Inspiring the Next Generation Toward Justice Eugene Cho |
Conducting Meaningful Interviews  Dan Steele |
2024 EIT Events
Doing Board Work that Matters Ed McDowell Original Broadcast: January 18, 2024 |
Understanding and Managing Gen Z Tanita Maddox, DMin Original Broadcast: January 23, 2024 |
Legal Updates for Christian Camps and Conference Centers Jonathan A. Ruybalid Original Broadcast: February 15, 2024 |
Building the Ideal Menu Stacy Lofton, MS, RD, SNS Original Broadcast: March 21, 2024 |
Designing a “Day of Giving” Virtual Fundraiser  Ann Higgins Original Broadcast: April 8, 2024 |
Investing in the Health of Your Board Ed Mcdowell & Nate Parks Original Broadcast: April 11, 2024 |
Understanding and Connecting with Kids from Hard Places  Betsy Wright Original Broadcast: May 2, 2024 |
How to Lead the Most Difficult Person You Know Lance Witt Original Broadcast: May 14, 2024 |
The Creative Advantage Charles Lee Original Broadcast: September 10, 2024 |
Legislation, Government Relations and Christian Camping Panel Original Broadcast: October 8, 2024 |
Faith Beyond Camp Kara Powell, Ph.D. Original Broadcast: October 17, 2024 |
Thriving Boards Ed McDowell/Ron King Original Broadcast: October 29, 2024 |
Singleness in Christian Camping Dr. Clarence Shuler Original Broadcast: November 7, 2022 |
Crisis Communication Penny Hunter, Jon Bisset, Jon Ruybalid Original Broadcast: Nov. 12, 2024 |
Fire Starters - 2024
Following Jesus’ Example as Camp Leaders Dan Bolin |
Creating a Healthy Camp Ecosystem Tracey Gaslin |
Finding Your Purpose Trey McKnight |
Supporting Young Adults  Kelsey Paterson |
Marketing Ideas to Implement Right Now Dan Steele |
Intergenerational Diversity  Arthur Satterwhite |
Retaining Summer Staff  Rob Ribbe |
Showing Up For Those Who Are Suffering  Katherine Wolf |
Trauma-Wise Care at Camp Betsy Wright |
Fostering Hope and Resilience in Youth  Sandra Rueger |
Guiding Young People As They Make Wise Decisions Duffy Robbins, Ph.D. |
Helping Unchurched Campers Thrive  Jake Sorenson |
Helping Others Feel Seen & Known Carlos Whittaker |
Healthy Rhythms for Leadership Glenn Packiam |
2023 EIT Events
Recruitment for 2023 and the Power of Camp Penny Hunter Original Broadcast: January 31 2023 |
Unlock the Power of a Major Gifts Plan - Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: February 14, 2023 |
Women in Leadership Women in Leadership Panel Original Broadcast: April 18, 2022 |
Design Inspirational Large-Scale Events - Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: April 27, 2023 |
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Current Legal & Legislative Issues... Jon Ruybalid Original Broadcast: May 10, 2023 |
MESH / Digital Marketing / Leading During a Crisis
Tracey Gaslin, Shannon Powell, Nate Parks Original Release: Early June, 2023 |
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Running Well / Setting the Standards / Summer Staff Eugene Cho, Jordy Barksdale, Kimberly Mallory Original Release: Late June, 2023 |
Marriage in Ministry / Fatherless / Problem Solving Dr. Clarence Shuler, Mark Davidhizer, Dr. Rob Ribbe Original Broadcast: Early July, 2023 |
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Remarkable Culture / Marketing / Leadership Development Dee Ann Turner, Monte Abeler, Rob McKenna Original Broadcast: Late July, 2023 |
Say Goodbye to Shame and Guilt Hilary Monford, LCSW Original Broadcast: September 12, 2023 |
Don't Be a Trendsetter Kyla Pinto Original Broadcast: November, 2023 |
Faith Formation at Camp Rachael Botting Original Broadcast: December 11, 2023 |
2022 EIT Events
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Growing Major Gift Relationships Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: January 19, 2022 |
Serving Special Communities Panel Zoom Webinar Original Broadcast: January 26, 2022 |
Save Time and Money by Eliminating Waste Evan Liewer Original Broadcast: February 16, 2022 |
The Key to Recruiting and Retaining Great Staff Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. Original Broadcast: March 29, 2022 |
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Activate Champion Participation Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: May 5, 2022 |
Current Legal & Legislative Issues... Jon Ruybalid Original Broadcast: May 19, 2022 |
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Family First /Camp Security / Targeting Marketing Bob Tissot, Jim Mundo, Nate Flowers Original Broadcast: June, 2022 |
Enviro. Health / Grant Writing / Darkness & Suffering Andrew Leary, Tammy Briggs, Rachael Botting Original Broadcast: July, 2022 |
Summer 2022 Round Up Call Panel Discussion Original Broadcast: July 19, 2022 |
Brand Strategy / Updating Documents / Lean Processes Annie Quaile, Travis Story, Lane Cohee Ph.D. Original Broadcast: August, 2022 |
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Communicate with Purpose, On Purpose Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: September 8, 2022 |
The Integrated Communications Journey Anna Hutsell and Shannon Powell Original Broadcast: September 28, 2022 |
The Anxious Teen Brock Morgan Original Broadcast: October 27, 2022 |
How to Grow Effective and Faithful Boards Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: Nov. 3, 2022 |
2021 EIT Events
Recruiting Quality Staff CCCA President/CEO Gregg Hunter and Camp Leaders Panel Original Broadcast: Feb. 4, 2021 |
Asking With Confidence, Courage and Conviction Scott Shaw - CCCA Fundraising Coach Original Broadcast: Feb. 11, 2021 |
Camp and Mental Health First Aid Angie Gerrard - Certified Instructor and Trainer Original Broadcast: February 25, 2021 |
RoundTable - Program Staff Hosted by Abby Banfield and Daniel DeForge Original Broadcast: March 9, 2021 |
Grant Writing – Uncover the Mystery Grant Writing Panel Original Broadcast: March 18, 2021 |
RoundTable - Exec. Directors (Budgets under $2 Million) Hosted by Gabe Valencia and Micah Beard Original Broadcast: March 25, 2021 |
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Inspiring Acquisition Events Your Champions Can Host Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: May 5, 2021 |
Connection Without Contact - Activities and Best Practices for Summer 2021 and Beyond Dr. Jim Cain Original Broadcast: May 6, 2021 |
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Understanding Teens / Ministry is a Marathon / Sacred Echoes
Duffy Robbins, Ph.D., Rev. Eugene Cho, Margaret Feinberg Original Broadcast: Early June, 2021 |
Enneagram and Empathy / Generational Leadership / Mental Health Beth McCord, Brad Lomenick, Rhett Smith Original Broadcast: Early July, 2021 |
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Generation of Exiles / Leading by Example / Feedback is a Gift Mark Matlock, Jeff Wallace, Jordy Barksdale Original Broadcast: Early August, 2021 |
Designing Effective Year-End Campaigns Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: Early August, 2021 |
They said it would kill camps... Summer '21 wrap-up Panel Zoom Webinar Original Broadcast: September 9, 2021 |
Planning Strategically for Kingdom Impact Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: November 3, 2021 |
The Best Recruiting Practices for Summer 2022 Panel Zoom Webinar Original Broadcast: November 16, 2021 |
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2020 EIT Events
Growing Financial Support for your Organization Mona Lara and Matthew Glenn - Thrivent Financial Original Broadcast: Jan. 21, 2020 |
Building Your Retirement Foundation Mona Lara and Matthew Glenn - Thrivent Financial Original Broadcast: Jan. 21, 2020 |
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor, Buckhead Church Original Broadcast: March 17, 2020 |
Fundraising in Times of Uncertainty Tara Andersen - Mission Increase Original Broadcast: April 2, 2020 |
Helping You Save Money... Thriving Goods Thriving Goods Original Broadcast: June 23, 2020 |
The Power of Branding in a Crisis Nate Parks Original Broadcast: July 16, 2020 |
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Thriving Finances: Your CCCA Fundraising Coach Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: Aug. 26, 2020 |
Is the Government Impacting Your Camp? CCFY Panelists Original Broadcast: September 9, 2020 |
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Increasing Sustainability through Monthly Giving Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: October 7, 2020 |
Build an Excellent Experience from Start to Finish Dan Steele and John Zeigenfuse Original Broadcast: October 28, 2020 |
Staffing During Covid Angie Criner Original Broadcast: November 3, 2020 |
How To Update Your Facilities in Response to COVID  Dave Lee, Josh James, Chad Fletemeyer Original Broadcast: November 11, 2020 |
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Annual Fundraising Plans Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: December 3 and 17, 2020 |
2019 EIT Events
How To Build a Successful Recruiting Strategy Mark Griffin - Founder, Chief Consultant, In HIS Name HR Original Broadcast: Jan. 10, 2019 |
Challenges Facing Youth and Youth Worker Strategies to Help J. Warner Wallace - ColdCaseChristianity.com Original Broadcast: Feb. 20, 2019 |
The Power of Camp Research: Data You Can Use Today Dr. Jake Sorenson - Sacred Playgrounds Original Broadcast: March 18, 2019 |
Critical Camp Documents Jon Ruybalid - CCCA General Counsel Original Broadcast: Mar. 19, 2019 |
Think Up: ... Think Differently and Lead Better Jenni Catron - The 4Sight Group Original Broadcast: April 9, 2019 |
Generational Diversity in the Workplace Dr. Tim Elmore Original Broadcast: May 16, 2019 |
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Technology, Identity and Connection / Working with Your Camp Board / Quality Service Training Walt Mueller, Ed McDowell, Evan Liewer Original Broadcast: May, 2019 |
Camp Security / Foodservice Management / Spiritual Transformation / Shepherding John Ojeisekhoba, Matt Huffman, Dr. Leanne Hadley Rich Van Pelt Original Broadcast: Early June, 2019 |
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Providing Quality Hospitality / Evaluating Your Brand / Developing a Risk Management Plan Horst Schulze, Justin Wise, Paul Sherrill Original Broadcast: Late June, 2019 |
Maximizing Online Fundraising / Making Good Food at Camp / The Value of Team Building Mike Rusch, Elizabeth Bergman, Dr. Jim Cain Original Broadcast: Early July, 2019 |
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Integrating Your Brand / Giving Youth a Voice / Living an Intentional Life Brandon Robinson, Danielle Strickland, Bob Goff Original Broadcast: Late July, 2019 |
The Powerful Tool of Listening / Keeping Your Camp on Mission / The Power of Camp Study Mike Foster, Nate Parks, Dr. Jake Sorenson Original Broadcast: Early August, 2019 |
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Experiencing God at Camp / Identifying Gaps in Brand Marketing / Keys to a Long and Effective Ministry Megan Fate Marshman, Charles Lee, Dr. Marv Penner Original Broadcast: Late August, 2019 |
Funding Your Mission Through Quality Donor Relationships Mike Rousch - Chief Executive Officer at Pure Charity Original Broadcast: Sep. 10, 2019 |
The Summer Camp Marketing Jam: From Nuts and Bolts to Creative Storytelling Travis Ramos - Marketing Director, CampMinder Original Broadcast: October 22, 2019 |
Beating the Blitz — Be A Team of Relationship Investors Jeff Kemp Original Broadcast: November 12, 2019 |
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Creating an Environment of Wonder / Being Carriers of Good News / Essential Components of Leading Music at Camp Harris the III, Glenn Packiam, Brian Wurzell Original Broadcast: December, 2019 |
2018 EIT Events
Creating Balance at Work and Home Robyn Dykstra - Author and speaker Original Broadcast: Jan. 16, 2018 |
Civility in an Uncivilized World Glenn Packiam - Associate Senior Pastor, New Life Church, Colorado Springs Original Broadcast: Feb. 21, 2018 |
Staff Training, Supervision, Care and Culture Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. & Rachael Cyrus - Wheaton College Graduate School Original Broadcast: Mar. 20, 2018 |
Creating a Camp Experience for Kids in Foster Care Jeff Juhala - Royal Family KIDS, Inc. Original Broadcast: April 17, 2018 |
Suicide Prevention Training Craig Lomax - Rock-N-Water Original Broadcast: April 24, 2018 |
Healthy Teams Dave Marks Original Broadcast: May 22, 2018 |
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Camp Creates a Place to Hear From God / The Joy of Giving / Healthy Feedback at Camp Brandon Heath, Kim Lester, Brian Brandt Original Broadcast: Early June, 2018 |
Building Trust Within Your Ministry / Women in Leadership / The Heartbeat of Jesus David Horsager, Trillia Newbell, Peter Reid Original Broadcast: Late June, 2018 |
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Journeying with Young Leaders / Enhance Your Photography and Videography / Camp Telemedicine Dr. Kara Powell, Donnie Rosie, Doug McClain with Lauren Ingram Original Broadcast: Early July, 2018 |
Thoughtful Planning to Reality / Social Media Like a Pro / Unity Through Worship Garret Larsen, Jenna Frank, Jonathan Allen Original Broadcast: Late July, 2018 |
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Youth Ministry Today / Planned Giving / Pornography in Culture Crystal Kirgiss, Greg Ring, Sharon Hersh Original Broadcast: Early August, 2018 |
Challenges in Ministry / Legal Issues / Suicide Prevention Eugene Cho, Jon Ruybalid, Craig Lomax Original Broadcast: Late August, 2018 |
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What It Takes to Be a Royal Family KIDS Camp Facility Jeff Juhala - Royal Family KIDS Original Broadcast: September 18, 2018 |
Government Advocacy Program Jamie Lord Original Broadcast: October 23, 2018 |
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Using Your No-phone Policy to Teach Campers About Digital Wellness  Michael Mercier - Screen Education Original Broadcast: November 13, 2018 |
Ministering With and to Youth of Color Marcos Canales Original Broadcast: December 11, 2018 |
2017 EIT Events
Creating Order Out of Chaos: Strategies for Organizing Your Work
Sue McMillin - Professional Organization Consultant Original Broadcast: January 17, 2017 |
Equipping Leaders for Tomorrow, Building Strategies Today Doug Chase - Vice President CRISTA Camps Original Broadcast: Feb. 14, 2017 |
The Power of Camp for Staff Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. & Rachael Cyrus - Wheaton College Graduate School Original Broadcast: Mar. 21, 2017 |
Partnering with Church Leaders Nate Parks - Camp Berea Original Broadcast: March 28, 2017 |
Lost in Translation: Three Keys to Building Lifelong Faith in the Snapchat Generation
 David Eaton - AXIS Original Broadcast: April 11, 2017 |
The Path of a Peacemaker
 Brian Noble - Peacemaker Ministries Original Broadcast: May, 2017 |
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Compassion at Camp / Crisis Communication / The Power of Camp Dr. Richard Butman, Jon Bisset, Lisa Harper Original Broadcast: June, 2017 |
Sabbath / Enhancing Creativity / War Wounds in Ministry Angela Aadahl, Dave Sponholz, Jay Trainer Original Broadcast: July, 2017 |
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Social Media / LGBT / Leading the Next Generation Laura Click, Dr. Mark Yarhouse, Brad Lomenick Original Broadcast: August, 2017 |
Flourishing: Why some people thrive while others just survive Dr. Steve Graves - Organizational Strategist and Author Original Broadcast: September 26, 2017 |
The Critical Role Of Leadership In Leading Your Organization Dr. Donald Warrick - Doctor of Business Administration, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Original Broadcast: October 31, 2017 |
Financial Leadership—A Short-term and Long-term View Vonna Laue - Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Original Broadcast: November 14, 2017 |
Summer Staff Recruitment Tony Schmid - Director of Recruiting, SpringHill Original Broadcast: December 19, 2017 |
2016 EIT Events
H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. Brad Lomenick - best-selling author and leadership consultant Original Broadcast: January 19, 2016 |
Effective Project Management for Camps Dave Lee - principal architect, Fletemeyer & Lee Associates Original Broadcast: Feb. 16, 2016 |
Discerning Impact Rob Ribbe, Ph.D., Richard Butman, Ph.D., & Laura Barwegen Ed.D. - Wheaton College Graduate School Original Broadcast: Mar. 22, 2016 |
Social Media: Your Organization’s Greatest Asset Justin Wise - Think Digital Original Broadcast: April 19, 2016 |
Improve Your Sales Through Visual Merchandising and Display Kathleen Silvius - Young Life Original Broadcast: May 10, 2016 |
Millennials, the Digital Age and working together / Creating Unity Among Your Team David Kinnaman & Peter Reid Original Broadcast: June, 2016 |
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Rites of Passage / Making Girl Time Matter / Women in Leadership Muhia Karianjahi, Ph.D., Crystal Kirgiss, Ph.D., Jo Saxton Original Broadcast: July, 2016 |
Preventing Burnout / Spiritual Growth / Returning Summer Staff Norm Hoyt, Duffy Robbins, Ph.D., Mary Bowers Original Broadcast: August, 2016 |
Camping, Culture and Multicultural Inclusivity Dr. Christena Cleveland - Duke Divinity School Original Broadcast: September 29, 2016 |
HOW DOES YOUR HOSPITALITY MEASURE UP? Stan White - Zephyr Point Conference Center Original Broadcast: October 26, 2016 |
Revolutionizing Your Marriage Dr. Clarence Shuler - Author, Counselor, Speaker Original Broadcast: November 15, 2016 |
Sticky Faith Kara Powell - Fuller Youth Institute Second Broadcast: December 13, 2016 |
2015 EIT Events
The Good News about Power Andy Crouch - Christianity Today Original Broadcast: Jan. 30, 2015 |
Trends in Youth Culture Walt Mueller - Center for Parent/Youth Understanding Original Broadcast: Feb. 27, 2015 |
Building a Flourishing Culture of Employee Engagement Al Lopus - Best Christian Workplaces Institute Original Broadcast: Mar. 27, 2015 |
The Give and Gain of Mentoring Tim Elmore - Growing Leaders Original Broadcast: April 24, 2015 |
Gender Matters: Working Well With the Other Half Shaunti Feldhahn - Veritas Enterprises Inc. Original Broadcast: May 19, 2015 |
Encouragement to Camp Staff / Leadership 101 Kyle Idleman & Brad Lomenick Original Broadcast: June, 2015 |
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Cultivating a Healthy Team / Making Most of Evaluations Nancy Ortberg & Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. Original Broadcast: July, 2015 |
Avoiding Spirit of Professionalism / Pursuing Impact or God? Bryan Loritts & Phil Vischer Original Broadcast: August, 2015 |
Branding: Creating the Right Perception of Your Ministry Brian Brandt - Core Insights Original Broadcast: September 29, 2015 |
Building a High-Trust, High Committment Culture Michael Perry - SpringHill Camps Original Broadcast: October 20, 2015 |
Community is Messy Heather Zempel - National Community Church Original Broadcast: November 24, 2015 |
Development - The Power of the Ask R. Mark Dillon - Lead Consultant, Generis Original Broadcast: December 15, 2015 |
2014 EIT Events
Hospitality and Service Design
Ryan Magnon - Chick-fil-A Original Broadcast: Jan. 27, 2014 |
What CCCA Members Should Know and Do
Jon Ruybalid & Rhett Butler Original Broadcast: Feb. 28, 2014 |
A World full of Good Ideas Charles Lee - Ideation Original Broadcast: March 20, 2014 |
What does Christ-centered Leadership look like? Bob Lonac - CRISTA Original Broadcast: May 28, 2014 |
Who Are You Going to Be When You're All Grown Up?
Reggie McNeal - Leadership Institute of Dallas, Tx. Original Broadcast: July 31, 2014 |
Developing A Leadership Cult or Culture
Tim Elmore - Growing Leaders Original Broadcast: August 28, 2014 |
How CCCA research impacts your ministry
Kay Edwards - Outsight Network Original Broadcast: September 25, 2014 |
Sticky Faith
Kara Powell - Fuller Youth Institute Original Broadcast: October 23, 2014 |
Building Better Processes
John Pearson - John Pearson Associates, Inc. Original Broadcast: November 20, 2014 |
Becoming a Catalyst Leader: Lead Well, and Lead Now
Brad Lomenick - President of Catalyst Original Broadcast: December 12, 2014 |