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SUMMARY:XP Round Table Webinar
DESCRIPTION:For many churches\, the Executive Pastor is a critical integrator brining the heart of ministry and shepherding together to meet operations and administration. This same ministry leader is vital in recognizing and championing child and youth protection measures in order to protect the vulnerable within the church and to reduce various forms of risk exposure for the church as an organization. How can the church XP or administrator understand what safeguards should be in place and how to go about implementing these measures? How can a busy XP build capacity\, champion and support these initiatives\, and hold team members accountable to protect children and youth. \nJoin Kevin Trotter (Trellis Group)\, and XPs Matt Espenshade and Weyland Glenn as they have this important conversation\, then bring you in to participate. This 90-minute round table will start as a panel discussion\, then open up for questions and answers based on implementing ECAP Child Safety Standards and the role of accreditation for churches. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Kevin TrotterKevin Trotter currently serves with Josiah White’s\, an Indian-based Christian non-profit organization serving children and families\, as the Vice President of Advancement\, overseeing Marketing\, Communications\, and Development. Kevin also serves as a lay pastor with Light City Bible Church. Kevin began his professional career in 2000 as a police officer in Fishers\, Indiana. He was promoted to sergeant in 2007 and continued to serve Fishers Police until 2012. Before leaving the police department\, Kevin co-founded My Cyber Guardian Educational Services\, Inc.\, in Noblesville\, where he served as the full-time operations manager before moving his family to the Tampa Bay area in 2013 to be part of planting Harvest Bible Chapel in the Tampa community. Kevin earned his Master of Science in Human Services from Walden University and his Bachelor of General Studies from Indiana University. Kevin and his wife\, Misty\, were licensed therapeutic foster parents in the state of Indiana and adopted three of their six children through Indiana’s foster care system. Kevin and Misty are passionate about Christ\, shepherding people and serving children and families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt EspenshadeMatt Espenshade is the Executive Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon\, Tennessee. Before entering full-time ministry\, he enjoyed a 24-year career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In his last assignment\, Mr. Espenshade led the FBI’s Nashville office\, directing all operations throughout middle Tennessee. During his career in the FBI\, Mr. Espenshade served in various domestic and international leadership positions including Legal Attaché in Budapest\, Hungary\, and Nairobi\, Kenya. Mr. Espenshade served as a Military Intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. He has a B.S. from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia\, PA\, and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University in Northfield\, VT. He is married to Lisa Espenshade\, together they have four children. Mr. Espenshade is also an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Cumberland University and sits on the board of directors for Blue Sky Global Ministries\, Imago Classical Academy\, and the Evangelical Council for Abuse Protection. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeyland GlennWeyland Glenn is an Elder and the Executive Pastor at Providence Church in Frisco\, TX. He and his family have been members of Providence since 2008. Weyland is a strategic leader who encourages collaboration and open dialogue with the aim of creating and sustaining high-performing teams. His primary responsibilities include ministry oversight\, staff development\, and vision execution. He truly shepherds those he leads. He is a master at communicating belief in people and commissioning them to effectively use their gifts in order to advance the mission. Prior to joining Providence Church\, Weyland spent seven years working in the corporate world in areas of Finance and Human Resources. Immediately after college\, Weyland served as the Regional Director for K-Life Ministries from 2001-2008. Weyland earned a BA in Finance from Texas A&M University and an MA in Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Weyland has been married to his high school sweetheart for 23 years and they have four wonderful children ages 9-18. They are a busy family and love sports\, eating out\, and playing cards!
URL:https://ecap.net/event/xp-round-table-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Filling The Gaps: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Background Screening Program
DESCRIPTION:Background checks are more than a to-do item on an onboarding checklist. They are a vital component of empowering you to make the right decisions for your ministry. Maintaining the safety of your church is imperative\, but you could be missing out on vital information with gaps in your screening program.  \nThis presentation covers the most common mistakes when setting up a volunteer background check program and how to ensure your program is set up to create a safe environment\, bringing a sense of security and confidence to your ministry. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n \nLeann Benson \nLeann Benson is the Partner Relationship Manager for Protect My Ministry. She has had the unique perspective of working individually with churches and now works with larger relationships and partnerships to bring more resources and value to the individual church. Leann graduated with a criminal justice degree. She spent the beginning of her career in social work helping at risk youth and their families. This background has brought her to use these skills and gifts in the ministry setting through Protect My Ministry. Moving from reactive care to proactive is what brought Leann to the protection side to help educate and bring child protection a step further in the church body. \nLeann is passionate about connection and bringing people together for the larger good. She lives in Tampa\, Florida with her husband\, 2 stepsons\, dog\, and cat (which are treated as part of the family). She is very active in her congregation which serves the body worldwide and she travels regularly to meet and connect with others from other parts of the world. Most days\, you can find Leann outside walking her dog\, talking to her neighbors\, and trying to make people laugh by the use of puns. \n\n\n\n \nProtect My Ministry 
URL:https://ecap.net/event/background-checks-with-protect-my-ministry-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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SUMMARY:Should churches be incorporated? - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Church incorporation is a matter of stewardship and of managing liability. Incorporation creates an important shield of liability for your members and for your church. Can you imagine a scenario where an injury or abuse allegation claim might challenge your gospel witness in your community? That is a very real scenario that could challenge the very existence of your church. How can you maintain the religious freedoms and protections that define separation of church and state while still stewarding the ministry you have been called to lead? Attorney Rob Showers will address these common questions and more related to managing liability and protecting the Christian ministry you are called to by our Lord Jesus Christ. \n\n\n\nSpecifically for churches in Virginia but in other states and jurisdictions\, don’t miss this webinar to help you think through the benefits of incorporation while still holding to your convictions and values as a Christian ministry. Learn how to assess these benefits and how to move your church toward a healthy and thriving governance model that stewards mission and liability.    \n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\nAbout NorthStar Church Network:  \n\n\n\nNorthStar Church Network is a diverse family of autonomous congregations committed to practicing Baptist distinctives and strategically advancing the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Our Network is comprised of almost 170 churches in Northern Virginia/DC. \n\n\n\nWhile respecting and advocating for the autonomy of the local church\, practices of Network churches are consistent with the NorthStar core beliefs and values. \n\n\n\necap.net/northstar \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Showers co-founded Simms Showers\, a Baltimore\, Maryland-based law firm\, in 2002 as a principal partner and now heads up the firm’s new Northern Virginia/Metropolitan D.C. office. His practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation and church\, nonprofit\, and business law. Showers regularly handles numerous lawsuits for and against churches\, nonprofits\, and small businesses. He also provides guidance on a variety of matters\, including risk management\, tax exemption\, land use\, and employment issues to defend against current or future legal liability. \n\n\n\nShowers has served hundreds of churches\, denominations\, and nonprofits nationwide throughout his career\, including the Southern Baptist Convention\, the Assemblies of God\, the Presbyterian Church of America\, Americans United for Life\, and Youth With a Mission. Prior to entering private practice in 1989\, Showers served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General and served as Executive Director of the National Obscenity Enforcement Unit (NOEU)\, later called the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS)\, within the US Department of Justice. \n\n\n\nShowers sits on numerous boards. He serves as past president on the national board of directors of Christian Legal Society\, and as chairman of Gateway Community Church. He previously served as a member of the Southern Baptist Convention’s executive committee. \n\n\n\nShowers earned his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 1977.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/should-churches-be-incorporated-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding The Next Generation: TGC Auxiliary Event
DESCRIPTION:We believe that as Christ-followers\, protecting the next generation starts with us. Christians have the best answers for protecting children\, equipping parents and leaders\, and caring for the abused because our biblical worldview shapes us. With shocking reports of sexual abuse and alarming statistics on digital threats and exploitation\, what can parents and ministry leaders do to protect our kids and train them to be wise in a hyper-sexualized world? How do we care for those who’ve been victimized by those inside or outside of the church? We start by creating safe places to hear the gospel\, heal from past pain\, and to grow in discipleship in our Christ-centered organizations. It begins with ministry leaders\, then moves upstream to educate and equip parents. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Options for ECAP Members:\nAdvance ECAP Member (no lunch): $5\nAdvance ECAP Member\, lunch included: $15\n\nAt-Door ECAP Member (no lunch): $15\nAt-Door ECAP Member\, lunch included: $25\n\n \nRegistration Options for Non-Members: \nAdvance Non-Member (no lunch): $10\nAdvance Non-Member\, lunch included: $20\nAt-Door Non-Member (no lunch): $20\nAt-Door Non-Member\, lunch included: $30\n \nLOCATION: Indiana Convention Center Rooms 101-103\n\n\n\nJoin us at The Gospel Coalition Conference for this Auxiliary Event. \nClick here to see sponsorship options for this event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this important and timely panel conversation moderated by Courtney Reissig and including author and TGC editor Jared Kennedy\, attorney and ECAP counsel\, Sally Wagenmaker\, former US Marshals Service director John Clark\, and author and educator Dr. Lynne Little. What can Christians do to safeguard the next generation through diligent child and youth protection and care without crossing the line into “safetyism”? Learn about specific tools and best practices for ministry leaders seeking to answer these critical questions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Courtney Reissig – Educator\, Mom\, AdvocateCourtney Reissig is a writer and bible teacher living in Little Rock\, Arkansas. She is the proud mom of four sons\, happy wife to Daniel\, and author of three books: The Accidental Feminist\, Glory in the Ordinary\, and Teach Me to Feel: Worshiping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post\, The Gospel Coalition\, and Christianity Today (among other publications). When she is not writing or wrangling kids\, she enjoys running and a relaxing Friday night. You can follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@courtneyreissig). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJared Kennedy – Author & TGC EditorJared Kennedy serves as managing editor for books and curriculum for The Gospel Coalition. He is series editor for TGC’s Hard Questions series and author of books like The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible and The Story of Martin Luther. He and his wife\, Megan\, live with their three daughters in Louisville\, Kentucky\, where they are a part of Sojourn Church Midtown. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSally Wagenmaker – ECAP General CounselSally Wagenmaker provides legal counsel in corporate\, tax\, employment\, and real estate matters for nonprofits operating on local\, national\, and international levels. Her clients include churches and other religious organizations\, social service providers\, and schools. Sally lives in Chicago with her husband Dan\, and they have two children in college. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lynne Little – Author & EducatorDr. Lynne Little\, EdD\, is the founder of Compass Education LLC. She has worked in Christian education for more than 25 years as a classroom teacher\, a school administrator\, and a K–12 academic dean. She is co-author of Safeguards for Schools: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills – A biblical worldview-based educational curriculum designed to teach K-5th grade children essential life skills for safety through discernment and wisdom. Lynne contracts with schools across the United States and internationally for consulting and project management\, particularly in curriculum development\, professional development workshops\, and accreditation processes. Dr. Little is passionate about the discipleship and protection of the next generation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Clark John Clark recently retired after a long and distinguished 42-year career serving honorably in the public\, private and nonprofit sectors. John served as the director of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for more than 28 years. After retirement from the USMS\, John began his private sector career. He finished his lengthy career in the nonprofit sector as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). In his capacity as CEO\, John was the chief child safety advocate for NCMEC and as such helped shape public policy and encourage community action to ensure every child has a safe childhood. John has testified before Congress\, the European Commission\, and EUROPOL as a subject matter expert regarding the global problem of child exploitation. In addition\, John was credited with growing the organization to over 400 employees and an annual revenue base of more than 60 million dollars\, all of which was focused on finding missing children and stopping child exploitation. More recently\, John and his wife became owners/operators of Harvest of Hope Farm\, LLC in Culpeper\, Virginia where they grow produce in large quantities\, 100% of which is donated to regional food banks. John’s roots as the son of a dairy farmer brought his career life full circle where he now once again enjoys the agrarian lifestyle. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguarding-the-next-generation-tgc-auxiliary-event/
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