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With the arrival of the New Year comes an excitement for new beginnings. Since early in my Christian walk, the New Year has been something very special to me. I look forward to forgetting about last year’s mistakes and failures, while pledging to start fresh with new goals, renewed enthusiasm. For me it’s all about “wiping the slate clean” and a new beginning.

That being said, I want to encourage you to work toward being better at what you do in 2016; to remain teachable and up-to-date with your facility management abilities. Work to sharpen your skills as a manager of people and one who cares for God’s House. I challenge you to attend the National Conference this year in Charleston, SC (June 19 – 23).

A core Conference objective is to make sure that you walk away “full” from the gathering. Throughout the week we’ll offer spiri-tual food so that you can grow in your relationship with the Lord, along with professional knowledge. We’ll eat great food all week long and do our best to “serve up” outstanding learning opportu-nities from the topics you’ve requested. You will also enjoy a full plate of fellowship while rubbing shoulders with the top men and women from our profession.

I recall the first conference I attended in 1997 (Estes Park, CO). I had no clue what to expect. All I knew was that my boss heard about it at the NACBA and told me to sign up. Almost all of the attendees had their wives with them so I called my wife and asked her to come right away (only an hour from where we lived). I learned a ton of things at that conference; information we began implementing immediately at our church. We learned about a great computer calendar program (still in use!) and the efficiency of carpet tiles (done soon after during new construction). Both of these nuggets of information came from that first conference.

Post conference my wife Nili and I could not stop talking about the great men and women we’d met – really a whole new group of “Instant Friends”, people you feel like you’ve known for years. For the first time as a church facility manager, I didn’t feel alone! And Nili, as a spouse of a facility manager, experienced a complete sense of belonging. Almost 20 years later we are still close to many of those great people we met. We left refreshed and excited

about the future knowing that we all had the same deep dedication to our jobs along with a shared commitment to learn, grow and encourage one another. Since that first conference we’ve met many more individuals and couples that have become “part of our NACFM family.”

Attending a National Conference will leave you full of faith, full of fellowship, and full of excitement to be a better follower of Christ and a better church facility manager. It’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced before! See you there!

Blessings,

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Make plans to join us June 19-23 for the 2016 National Association of Church Facilities Managers Conference – A Bridge to the Future – in historic Charleston, South Carolina.

Conference Session Topics

Your 2016 Conference will feature several engaging and meaningful class sessions, each one designed to grow your professional knowledge and build work skills. Some of the session titles include:

• Recapturing Energy Costs • Your Professional Image• Community Gathering Spaces • Effective Management Principles • Your Leadership Profile • Building Maintenance Reserves • Energy Benchmarking • Multi-Campus Facilities

We will also have a joint session with our spouses featuring Josh and Lisa Surratt. The Surratts will be sharing their perspectives around Balancing Family and Ministry; a highly important topic for everyone!

See next page for profiles on this year’s featured conference speakers.

Conference Banquet Entertainment

Verna Law

Most at peace singing to her Lord Jesus, Verna is constantly amazed at how God uses her past experience performing in clubs, casinos, and other secular venues throughout the world to bring glory to His name in the here and now. Verna graduated

from Louisiana State University with a degree in Vocal Music Education and uses her gifts and talents in music to help draw others into a deeper relationship with the Savior. Verna’s passion is for training up a new generation in worship leading and personal devotion to Christ. As the founder of Rivers of Praise Ministries and Worship For Youth, Verna’s vision is to one day send Worship For Youth to countries throughout Europe, spreading the message of Jesus through worship and arts and inspiring the next generation to tell others of His love.

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New Features at this Year’s

National Conference!

Arrival packet with complete conference

information

Some exciting optional activities for spouses

and families

A time of morning worship

A daily message board in the hotel lobby

Conference check-in combined with your welcome reception

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Pastor Greg Surratt

Greg Surratt is the founding pastor of Seacoast Church, one of the first churches to pioneer the multi-site approach to the weekend experience. Greg is the president and co-founder of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), which is a

global church-planting initiative that has established more than 400 churches worldwide over the last 12 years. He is also the author of the book IR-REV-REND, as well as a contributor for Outreach Magazine, Ministry Today Magazine, and Charisma Magazine.

Josh Surratt

Josh Surratt was raised in Charleston, SC and attended the College of Charleston. He

joined the Seacoast staff in 2001 and has served in several roles, including four years as the Mount Pleasant Campus Pastor. Josh is one of Seacoast’s Teaching Pastors and currently serves on the Executive Team as the Seacoast Lead Pastor.

Lisa Surratt

Lisa graduated from MUSC in 2006 with her masters in Physician Assistant Studies

and practiced Emergency Medicine for 6 years. Lisa has been married to Josh for 15 years. The Surratts have three children.

Robert Gerber

Robert is the founding partner of GJS Architecture, LLC. His responsibilities include project procurement, project management and client services. Robert brings over twenty eight years of experience in project management of ecclesiastical, commercial

and educational projects. His passion is to assist churches in understanding their ministry potential in the communities they serve. Also, Robert greatly enjoys preparing and participating in the Ministry Planning sessions that GJS Architecture conducts. Robert has been a licensed architect since 1987.

Chris Taylor

Chris received a BS in Management (Human Resources Focus) form Louisiana Tech University and a Masters in Human Resources from the University of South Carolina. He spent 17 years with General Motors in Human Resources and

Labor Relations including leadership assignments in Manufacturing Operations and has held leadership positions in the USA (Michigan), Korea, Australia, China, and Spain. Additionally, he created and led GM’s US $1 Billion creation and implementation of Global Business Services, which impacted 61 GM countries. In July 2015 Chris left GM to work in the not-for-profit sector and also to help launch Taylor Burke Home in Charleston, SC. He oversees HR for Seacoast Church (13 campus/14,000 members) and volunteers with non-profit organizations that focus on women’s and children’s issues. Chris has been recognized internationally as an executive and leadership coach and HR expert with focus on HR’s strategic contribution to the bottom line as well as change leadership.

Featured Conference Speakers

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Charleston has been voted America’s Best City three times over. The city’s rich history, charming culture and many attractions make it perfect for a vacation. Below are a few of the must-see attractions in Charleston.

There is something for everyone here! Go-Karts, two miniature golf courses, an amazing arcade, jump land, gemstone or fossil mining, and a climbing wall! Our Galley serves a delicious lunch and dinner menu featuring homemade pizza. Relax at the outdoor Galley while the kids have their run of the park.

Boarding adjacent to Market Street, you will ride along on one of our modern custom carriages and see the sights of Charleston in style. Designed to be lighter and more comfortable than others in town, our garnet and black 16-passenger carriages enable our stunning draft horses to enjoy the tour as much as you will!

Patriots Point is the home of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum and a fleet of National Historic Landmark ships, including the USS YORKTOWN, Cold War Memorial and the only Vietnam Support Base Camp in the U.S. Patriots Point is also headquarters to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the agency’s official Medal of Honor Museum.

Enjoy the best kayak, canoe, or paddleboarding experience the waters near Charleston and the South Carolina coast have to offer. Whether you’re staying at the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, or Downtown Charleston, we have tours for every member of the family. Featuring Expedition Sea Kayaking to South Carolina attractions including the barrier islands, blackwater swamps and rivers.

Cherished as one of our nation’s most recognized historic sites, Boone Hall Plantation is one of the most diverse attractions in the area, but also is one of the best values. Whether it’s a fun filled family festival or a premier social event, quality events are presented that include something special that will entertain and educate people of all ages!!

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Make it a Family Vacation!

Conference Lodging

Conference Pricing

Early Bird Registration: $200 (Paid by March 31st)

Standard Registration: $250 (Paid by May 13st)

Late Registration: $300 (Paid after May 13th)

We will be staying at the Quality Inn and Suites Patriots Point which includes a breakfast buffet and free internet access. You’ll find the hotel convenient to historic downtown Charleston, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, Charleston Water Taxi, Isle of Palms/Sullivan’s Island Beaches, Sherri Creek Park and much more!

There are four types of rooms to choose from: $144 – Suite with one king bed, sitting room, mini fridge,

microwave and two person jet tub $134 – Suite with two queen beds, sitting room, mini fridge,

microwave and child size pullout sofa $115 – Deluxe room with one king bed $124 – Deluxe room with two queen beds

The 2016 conference will be hosted

by Tim Smith and Seacoast Church.

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Seacoast Church began in February 1988 with a vision to reach the unchurched people of the Charleston area by presenting Christian faith in a contemporary way. The church has grown into one church with thirteen different locations. Seacoast is committed to helping people become fully devoted followers of Christ while experiencing authentic worship, a practical message, and an opportunity to respond to God.

Conference Host

Book your rooms directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-704-4480 or 1-843-856-8817. In order to get the special conference rate you need to let them know you are attending the NACFM conference.

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Board Members

Connect with Usinfo@NACFM.com www.NACFM.com

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Welcome New NACFM Members

Dwayne McKeanExecutive DirectorFellowship Bible ChurchRoswell, GA

Jeff GalassoPresidentFaith Bible Chapel International Arvada, CO

Patrick HartVice PresidentNorthshore Christian Church Everett, WA

Jim PetersonTreasurerFellowship GreenvilleGreenville, SC

Marie WelchSecretary Fellowship Community ChurchCentennial, CO

Chris WhitsonVP of EducationStonebriar Community Church Frisco, TX

Rick BurdonPast PresidentFaithbridge ChurchSpring, TX

Josh EuerleVP of CommunicationsRiverside ChurchBig Lake, MN

Jon E. OwensVP of MembershipFirst Baptist ChurchStatesboro, GA