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Back Together Again

Learning and Growing in Community


Saturday, January 20, 2024

Registration begins at 8:30am


Begin the new year with fresh ideas to take back to your congregations.


Join us for fellowship, leadership development, and spiritual growth.


Who should attend? All newly elected and currently serving ruling elders, teaching elders, treasurers, clerks, personnel committee members, commissioners, small church members, big church members, communications directors, youth leaders, church volunteers, and any other interested members!


Register Now!

Order of the Day:


8:30 Registration & Continental breakfast opens

9:15 Worship

10:00 Morning workshops

11:30 Keynote & Q&A

12:15 Break

12:30 Lunch

1:30 Afternoon workshops

3:00 Closing

3:15 See you next time!


Registration Cost

$25 registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, as well as workshops, keynote, and materials.

Register now! Cost increases to $35 on January 10.


Optional Lodging

Want to extend your retreat? Skip the early morning drive and wake up refreshed and ready for a day of intentional fellowship and development. Call the office today at 352-473-4516 to reserve your accommodations. See the Montgomery Center website for more information on lodging options: Inn Rooms, Cabins, RV hook ups, and lodges for group stays.


Inn Rooms: $60 shared, $100 individual stays

Cabins: $30 per person, shared or individual

Lodges: $25 per person

RV hook up: $30

Tent Camping: $10


Pay online at https://montgomery-center.square.site/shop/events/2
-OR-

Mail your check to:

Montgomery Center

88 SE 75th St

Starke, FL 32091


Keynote & Workshops

Keynote with Rev. Dr. David Rollins


Join our Lead Presbyter to learn about building connections within the church.


Morning Sessions

1A.

Clerk Training - Charlie Evans, Stated Clerk

2A.

Employment in the Church - Suzi Lemen, owner of DCSI

This highly interactive workshop covers topics to help your personnel committee and staff supervisors to make good decisions and minimize risk.  Churches are not excluded from labor laws.  Some of the topics that will be discussed include:

  • Independent Contractor vs. Employee
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Background checks 
  • Benefits
  • Extra Pay/Bonuses
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Minimum Wage and Overtime
  • Pay
  • Volunteering while an employee

3A.

Essential Youth Ministry in Church and Community- Bill Hoff, Pastor, Young Life Staff, Mental Health Counselor

Youth ministry is at once joyous and challenging. One size does NOT fit all. We need each other!  So come for mutual support, good ideas and an update about the Presbytery's Youth Engagement Initiative, which offers every church resources for our shared passion: kids!

4A.

Ruling Elder Training: An A -Z Guide - Rev. Craig Davies, Parish Associate at Palms Presbyterian

This practical workshop will cover all of the duties and responsibilities of ruling elders serving on the Session of a local congregation together with a thorough review of the organization and specific responsibilities of the Session.  Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the unique role that ruling elders play in the development of the spiritual life of the congregations they represent.

Afternoon Sessions

1B.

How to Read Financial Statements - John Ragsdale, Treasurer of the Presbytery

Do you feel confused or intimated by financial statements?  Would you like a better understanding of what your church's statements mean?  You will learn about financials and accounting at a basic level with plenty of time to answer questions.  Please bring a copy of your church's statements with you.

2B.

Book of Order and Robert's Rules in 75 Minutes! - Sandra Hedrick

Come for an introduction or a fun refresher! This workshop will cover highlights and recent amendments to the Book of Order and will conclude with an interactive exercise in parliamentary procedure.

3B.

Ruling Elder Training: An A -Z Guide - Rev. Craig Davies, Parish Associate at Palms Presbyterian

This practical workshop will cover all of the duties and responsibilities of ruling elders serving on the Session of a local congregation together with a thorough review of the organization and specific responsibilities of the Session.  Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the unique role that ruling elders play in the development of the spiritual life of the congregations they represent.

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