2009 Church Solutions Conference & Expo
Feb. 17-19, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center

Application for Speaking Opportunities

Are you seeing a trend in church management, design or ministry that nobody’s talking about? Are you more focused on the burgeoning future of the church than the tried-and-true methods of the past? Do you have innovative ideas that can benefit a wide range of churches, regardless of their attendance numbers or budgets? Then this is the conference for you.
The Church Solutions Conference & Expo is a national event like no other. Geared toward pastors, church business administrators, facility managers and other church executives, this business-focused conference provides real-world tactics for churches to thrive amidst today’s real-world challenges.
We’re committed to providing our attendees with the most relevant church resources possible. We aren’t interested in presentations that were given at other church conferences. Our focus each year is providing an unparalleled learning environment for church leaders from across the nation.

The following kinds of speakers are preferred:
–High-profile executives who can present a compelling vision of the church.
–Knowledgeable experts describing strategies for handling important new facets of today’s church.
–Best of all, pastors or other church leaders sharing how their churches are addressing any of the challenges faced by the church community. Transparency is appreciated: what worked, what didn’t, specific concerns and plans for the future, etc.

All submissions to speak must be submitted online using the form below. Proposals must be submitted by May 23, 2008. Below are some guidelines to keep in mind when drafting your submission:

• Presentations CANNOT be used to sell or market products or services. All presentations are to be vendor-neutral, objective and educational in nature.
• Submissions will be judged on relevancy of content, originality, knowledge and experience of speaker/company, and timeliness of topic.
• Preference will be given to proposals submitted by professionals directly involved in or serving the church market.
• We encourage and favor the use of church case studies, particularly if a member of the church is able to participate in the session with you.
• All sessions need to allow for at least 10 minutes of audience Q&A, either throughout the seminar or at the end.
• Speakers who participated in our 2008 conference are welcome to apply; however, a different topic should be proposed.
• Potential topics are not limited to but can include: the iGeneration, Web 2.0, Internet campuses, church transitions, facilities, legal or tax issues, emerging church, alternative worship, futurist ideas, multicultural, creative budgeting, conflict resolution, ministries, marketing/communication, leadership, staff management, strategic planning, church identity, customer service, church planting, green.
• We are also planning several panel discussions. If you’d like to take part in – or plan your own – panel, please indicate it on your application form where noted.

Due to the large number of submissions received, we will notify you by June 30, 2008, regarding whether your proposal has been selected.

For questions regarding the following, please contact:
Your topic – Karen Butler, 480.990.1101, ext. 2251; kbutler@vpico.com.
The online form – Amy Reed, 480.990.1101, ext. 1082; areed@vpico.com.
Vendor presentations – Katherine Kennedy, 480.281.6786; kkennedy@vpico.com.

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