PAUMCS 2010 Certification Institute
Starts: 7/18/2010
Ends: 7/23/2010
Attachment: PAUMCS_Certification_2009
Coordinator: Cynthia Haralson
Contact: paumcs@gcfa.org
The Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries Certification Institute will be held July 18-23, 2010.
Who should attend? United Methodist Church Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, General Agency Office Personnel, Episcopal, District and Annual Conference Office Personnel
Why should you attend? The Institute provides outstanding advanced professional training and enrichment for United Methodist church secretaries from across the denomination. A participant who completes the program and meets the requirements set forth by the General Council on Finance and Administration is eligible to apply for certification as a Professional United Methodist Church Secretary.
How does the church benefit? The five-day PAUMCS Institute is designed to stimulate professional growth and development of the individual. Participants are introduced to business concepts required for understanding the financial operations of the church as well as relationships with the pastor, church employees and members of the congregation. Studying such concepts with professors selected from a strong business school faculty and other experts encourages secretaries to become better informed and more effective church administrators.
How do other church offices benefit? The experience of learning with local church secretaries and networking with others in similar office settings provides a broader understanding of the connectional United Methodist Church. Church secretaries learn the functions of district, conference, agency and episcopal offices, while these various office personnel learn about the many responsibilities of a local church secretary. It is a place to see how all members of the church body are in ministry together.
Why become certified? Legislation was officially adopted by the 1988 General Conference as follows: "The General Council on Finance and Administration shall have the authority and responsibility to provide guidance and consultation for continuing education of church secretaries, including establishment of training and certification programs, and to provide assistance to the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries." (2008 Book of Discipline, ¶ 807.19)
Certification recognizes your accomplishment of successfully completing professional training at an established school of business. It enhances your position as a true professional and stimulates the need for continuing education to augment your ministry in the church.
The registration fee is $315.* This includes course materials, a couple of lunches and dinners, and refreshments. Travel, room, additional meals and any other incidentals are the responsibility of each participant. Arrangements have been made with Emory University for air-conditioned dormitory rooms at $38* for singles per day and $30* per person per day for doubles. Send deposit of $50 with registration; balance is due May 14, 2010. Membership in national PAUMCS is required. For more information contact Cynthia J. Haralson at (866) 367-4232 x 2386 or e-mail paumcs@gcfa.org.
*These rates are as of November 2009.
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Sponsored by General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church Nashville, Tennessee