The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) is an eight-week online course with a practical application project. It provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations. The focus of the ECRF is on the cultural, organizational, and philanthropic practices unique to religious institutions. These practices in turn enable donors motivated by spiritual and religious values to experience the joy of generous giving. https://lakeinstitute.org/education/executive-certificate-in-religious-fundraising/ecrf-schedule/elca-2026/

Join us for the 2026 ACA National Conference, February 17-20, 2026, in San Diego, CA. Four-plus packed days of quality education, social and issues-based networking, professional trade-show access and special events are designed to boost your professional development. https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/2026-aca-national-conference

Compass Points Presents! Succession Planning for Directors and Board Members About this Online Offering The Compass Points Certificate Program is expanding to add three-hour workshops on various topics related to camp and retreat ministries. These online offerings will be facilitated by Compass Points faculty and guests. These workshops are not core course offerings for the certificate program, but are continuing education enrichment opportunities for seasoned leaders. Our first Compass Points Presents! workshop, “Succession Planning for Directors and Board Members,” will be led by Glenn Svetnicka. This session is designed to equip participants to plan for leadership transitions that honor the past, sustain...

Come join your fellow Program Directors and other program staff as we dig into what it means to be a Program Director at camp and unpack some of our unique challenges and joys! This weekend is centered around community, learning, and sharing! We will spend our days together digging into topics we decide on together, sharing resources, and exploring how we are navigating the ever changing world of programming at camp!

What makes our church camps so uniquely wonderful and sets us apart from other camping organizations is our firm foundation in our beliefs as Christians. This course will enable participants to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their understanding of our biblical and theological roots as the core value for all that we do in our outdoor ministry settings. http://www.compasspointsprogram.org/spring2026/

Brian Scheid, Property & Facilities Director at Bethel Horizons(WI) is developing a LOM Maintenance Consortium.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbsz9ouN4TcRGLzOrR06maR6RMQB0o9vay8SqXnZe3asdCZw/viewform

Join ACA for a bimonthly conversation among others who serve campers with medical challenges and disabilities. We are here to inspire and educate each other. More Info

Rostered Ministers Gathering When The Rostered Ministers Gathering will begin on Monday, July 6 beginning with opening Worship at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. The gathering will conclude by noon Eastern time on Thursday, July 9. Where We will gather in beautiful Indianapolis, Indiana at the JW Marriot Indianapolis. Rooms, travel, and helpful info is provided below. Register Registration opens Friday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. Central time and closes Friday, June 5, at 11:59 p.m. Central time. More Info

Learn More & Apply: https://www.leaderwise.org/shape-of-leadership Download Brochure The Shape Of Leadership for LOM Professionals 2026 Luther Hill, La Grange, TX Retreat One February 9-12, 2026 Leading in a Time of Disruption Zoom One To be agreed upon by the group Orchestrating Change Zoom Two To be agreed upon by the group Leading Amidst Difference Retreat Two September 21-23, 2026 Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community The Shape of Leadership is for outdoor ministry professionals who want to renew their leadership and step up their ability to significantly impact the future of this vital ministry of the church....

Do you know where your ministry is going? Can you clearly articulate for others who you are and why you exist? Identification and implementation of mission, core values, and philosophy are central to all aspects of successful outdoor ministry: program, site management, hospitality, marketing, finances, and more. Participants will delve into their organization’s mission and core values. This course involves organizational introspection and will engage with a wide variety of concepts, ideas, and activities. Coursework will challenge a new or clearer perspective concerning mission, philosophy, vision and core values in your outdoor ministry. More Info

The LTE is an annual professional development opportunity for outdoor ministry leaders. The goal of the LTE is to provide an entry-level educational opportunity to develop well-trained, committed, and diverse outdoor ministry professionals. The LTE strives to enhance the quality of outdoor ministry programs, support professionals through formal and information learning, and assist in the retention of professionals in the network. The LTE curriculum is implemented in a 3-year rotation with different concentrations. It is ideal for participants to attend all three concentrations but each concentration does stand on its own. Structure and Operation This concentration equips leaders to manage people,...

Calling all LOM Executive Directors! Save the date for the Executive Director Gathering in April 2027. Plans are underway for the next Executive Director Gathering, April 5-8, 2027, at Bethel Horizons in Dodgeville (WI). Be on the lookout for more information related to this event, but please be sure to save the date today!