ACS FUNDAMENTALS SUMMIT/ACS Certifications
Description
ACS FUNDAMENTALS/CERTIFICATIONS SUMMIT 2024 IN CRANDALL, GEORGIA

The NAD ACS Fundamentals/Certifications Summit on October 25-27, 2024 is a weekend immersive experience for Adventist Community Service Directors and Volunteers within the North American Division. Weekend sessions include information regarding multiple ACS ministries that can be organized and provided to the community surrounding your local church. Furthermore, there will be information regarding financing/grant opportunities and strategies regarding communicating your ministry.

Location: The summit will be held at the Cohutta Springs Conference Center located at 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd, Crandall, GA 30711. The closest airports are (CHA) Chattanooga, TN and (ATL) Atlanta, GA.

Times: Check-In will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024 and Check-Out will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Registration: Early registration is from April 5 to September 16, 2024 and provides a $25.00 discount. After September 16, full fees apply. The fees are based on lodging accommodations. Most motel rooms have two queen beds and come with bedding, towels, a mini-fridge, microwave, and hair dryer. Double Occupancy is $150.00 per person and Single Occupancy is $275.00. Those with Double Occupancy can list their roommate preferences during registration. The commuter option is $100 but with early registration you will only pay $75.00 at checkout, no code needed.

Meals: Six meals are provided and you can register for vegetarian or vegan/gluten free options.

The weekend meetings include multiple Combined Sessions and four Certification Tracks:

COMBINED SESSIONS:
ACS Fundamentals with Luis Biazotto, GCC ACS Director
Principles of Service with Colette Newer, NAD ACS Associate Director
Community Development & Assessment with Colette Newer, NAD ACS Associate Director
E-Reporting with Wynelle Newer, NAD ACS Assistant Director
Disaster Response with Derrick Lea, NAD ACS Director
Risk Management with James Winegardner, President/CEO Adventist Risk Management
Communicating the Ministry with Rohann Wellington, NAD Director for Professional Services

CERTIFICATION TRACKS:
TRACK 1: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION
Part 1: Best Practices/Ministry Implementation with Luis Biazotto, GCC ACS Director.
Part 2: Community Collaboration with Derrick Lea, NAD ACS Director
Part 3: Thrift Store with Colette Newer, NAD ACS Associate Director

TRACK 2: OLDER ADULT MINISTRY CERTIFICATION
Part 1: Older Adult Ministry 101 with Wynelle Stevens, NAD ACS Assistant Director
Part 2: Older Adult Ministry 102 with Wynelle Stevens
Part 3: Older Adult Ministry 103 with Wynelle Stevens

TRACK 3: TUTORING & MENTORING CERTIFICATION
Part 1: Tutoring & Mentoring with Gladys Guerrero NAD Teaching and Mentoring Coordinator in the Office of Volunteer Ministries
Part 2: ESL Ministry 101 with Cheryl Brown, Director A Watered Garden FLC
Part 3: ESL Ministry 102 with Cheryl Brown

TRACK 4: FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION
Part 1: Fundraising 101 with Colette Newer, NAD ACS Associate Director
Part 2: Fundraising 102 with Colette Newer
Part 3: Organizational Grants with Luis Biazotto, GCC ACS Director


Dates:
10/25/2024 3:00 PM - 10/27/2024 2:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 18 - 99
Cost:
Price based on housing option
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 10/10/2024 at 5:00 PM.
Dietary Preferences
Vegan/Gluten Free
Vegan meals are gluten free.
Gluten free meals are vegan.
Vegetarian
Extras
Adult Shirt Sizes
Small
Medium
Large
XL
XXL
XXXL
Lodging - per person
Commuter - No lodging

+ $100.00
Motel - Double occupancy+ $150.00
Discounts
Early Registration