National Seminar Dates

              Spring                                  Summer

2006        April 18 - 28               June 19 - 29
2007        April 17 - 27               June 19 - 28

Beginning in 2006, the Spring Seminar will be held at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia.  The Summer Seminars will be held on the Emory Campus in Decatur, Georgia.

National Seminar Format

Applications should be submitted as far in advance as possible since seminars do fill early.

• NICFA Application Brochure (Word format)
  NICFA Trifold Brochure (Publisher format)

The seminars may be taken in sequence most convenient to the student.  The project may be completed only after attending both seminars.

The seminars may be taken in the same year, but this is not required.  Persons seeking certification are normally expected to complete the three Institute components within four years.

Each seminar lasts two weeks.  Daily sessions are held typically from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with adjournment at noon on the final day.  The middle weekend is free for individual and team study, research, and fellowship.

Each seminar is carefully planned to provide for not only an outstanding professional learning experience, but a warm and welcoming place of fellowship and sharing among the participants.   

Each seminar may be taken independently.  Participants who are not working toward certification are welcome.  A limited number of Doctor of Ministry candidates are admitted.

Church Finance and Administration Project

All persons working toward certification choose a project directly related to their own work.  In-depth research, practical application and written description and evaluation will be done in a specific area of church administration.  More information about the project is presented at the seminars.

Fees, Scholarships and Academic Credit Information for The National Institute in Church Finance and Administration

Other participants who wish financial assistance are encouraged to apply directly to the Endowment Fund Scholarship program of the National Association of Church Business Administration, 100 N. Central Expressway, Suite 914, Richardson, TX 75080-5326.

Fees are payable in two installments, 1) a $100 nonrefundable registration deposit upon application per seminar, 2) the remainder due upon registration the first day of the seminar.

Registration fees for 2006:

$100    Deposit with application  (nonrefundable)

$550   Fee payable at seminar

$650   Total Tuition

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 the current tuition rate, contact the Registrar at Candler, (404) 727-6326.

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.

Administration                                                  

Doug Sasser, Program Coordinator and Registration

Beth Luton Cook, Director, Office of Church Ministries Education,
1703 Clifton Road Suite F-2, Atlanta, GA 30329