Upcoming Seminars:
The National Institute in Church Finance and Administration

The National Institute offers specialized training and enrichment for church administrators, church accountants and financial secretaries, pastors, and others responsible for administration in local church congregations, church agencies, and institutions.

The National Institute will be held at Emory University in Decatur, GA on the following dates:

Registration fees beginning in 2008:
$100 - Deposit with application (non-refundable)
$550 - Fee payable at Seminar
$650 - Total

NICFA Brochure

Participants who wish financial assistance are encouraged to apply directly to the Endowment Fund Scholarship program of the National Association of Church Business Administrators, 7001 Grapevine Highway, Suite 324, Fort Worth, TX 76180-8813.

Each seminar may be taken for three semester hours of graduate academic credit. Persons wishing to receive an additional two hours of academic credit for completing the Institute project may register for a Directed Study, bringing the total academic credit hours for the institute to eight. All persons presently enrolled in a degree program (D.Min., M.Div., etc.), seeking certification for the Diaconate, or who for other reasons desire academic credit, must pay the normal tuition rate per semester hour in Candler School of Theology.   For more information, visit the NICFA Website.

All persons receive four continuing education credits (CEU's) for each seminar. A CEU certificate is available upon request.

Housing
Current information on housing and meals will be forwarded to you after receipt of your application and deposit.