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Church Operations Summit
Join Nathan Davis and Chris Purnell as they present "Stewardship & Strategy: Financial Leadership for Church Leaders" at the Church Operations Summit on October 22, 2026. This one-day event is tailored for Operations, Finance, and HR Directors, and emerging and existing Executive Pastors.
Find more information here: https://www.xpastor.org/church-operations-summit/
ACSI Catalyst Event
The Catalyst Event is a gathering of K-12 Christian School leaders organized by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), taking place on September 9, 2026, in Westlake Village, CA. Nathan Salsbery will present "Beyond the Audit: Understanding the Financial Health of Your Christian School." Find more details here.
IIA Financial Services Exchange
Doug Mims is attending the IIA Financial Services Exchange in Brooklyn, NY, from August 31 to September 1. Find more information and register here.
Alabama Bankers Association Internal Audit Workshop
Mike McCutchin and Chris Cain will lead the Alabama Bankers Association Internal Audit workshop training on November 17 and 18.
Stewardship and Strategy: Financial Leadership for Church Leaders
Join Chris Purnell and Nathan Davis for a webinar on May 19, 2026, where they'll sit down with David Fletcher of XPastor to discuss the top financial issues church leaders face and how to address them wisely. Your church’s finances are more than spreadsheets; they’re a reflection of stewardship, vision, and trust. Gain practical insight into key financial matters executive pastors should be monitoring, including succession planning, fundraising, budgeting, fraud prevention, technology, and more. Whether you’re new to the executive pastor role or refining your leadership approach, you’ll learn strategies to help guide your church toward financial health and mission alignment.
You can register for the webinar here.
XPastor Smart Ops
Nathan Davis will be speaking on key church leader topics at XPastor Smart Ops located at Stones Crossing Church on May, 7, 2026.
TCN Administrator and Church Leader Summit
Nathan Davis presented on key topics for church leaders at the TCN Administrator and Church Leader Summit on April 23, 2026.
FL Condo/Co-Op Board Certification Course
Alan Jowers will present on financial literacy and transparency in the FL Condo/Co-Op Board Certification Course Zoom Webinar for Florida condominium and cooperative association board members to achieve their State-required board training on April 22, 2026. This four-hour course will be comprised of several areas that affect board members. Learn more about the webinar here.
From Audit Anxiety to Audit Ready: Automating your Close with modern ERP
Is your year-end close a race against the clock? For many nonprofits, audit preparation is a season of high stress, manual reconciliations, and endless “PBC” (Prepared By Client) lists. But it doesn’t have to be.
Join Nathan Davis and JMT Consulting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for a deep dive into transforming your audit from a dreaded annual chore into a streamlined, high-value process. By blending expert audit-readiness strategies with the power of modern ERP technology, we’ll show you how to replace manual effort with automated efficiency—ensuring you are always audit-ready. Learn more about the webinar here.
CAPLAW 2026 National Training Conference
Keith Hundley will present two sessions at the CAPLAW 2026 National Training Conference from June 2–3, 2026.
Session 1: "Finance & Friends: The Relationship Between Finance and Program Managers" – A lack of understanding between finance and program departments can hinder effectiveness and efficiency and pose potential problems for an organization. This workshop aims to increase understanding between finance and program staff eager to break down barriers and build better bonds that can enhance the work of the CAA.
Session 2: "It's Coming From Inside the House: Detecting and Deterring Occupational Fraud" – This session will examine occupational fraud in detail to help your CAA implement effective controls to guard against employee and insider fraud. You will learn about recent trends, common schemes, and warning signs. This session will also feature real-world case studies and explain the consequences of occupational fraud. Walk away with actionable insights to better detect, prevent, and respond to internal fraud, helping safeguard your agency from within.
