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Theological Concepts of Social Justice - Gaspar Colon, Professor Washington Adventist University
These daily devotionals deal with biblical principles of social justice and Christian social responsibility. The scriptures are full of paradigms that help us see more clearly the biblical mandate for “community-building” and social intervention as a foundational part of ministry. Participants will also investigate current moral questions and issues facing the Christian world today, e.g., hunger, poverty, war, distribution of wealth, and other social justice issues.

Social Action from Relief to Public Policy - Zdravko Plantak, Professor Washington Adventist University
Social action is based on society’s members working toward a purpose that is good and imperative for the survival of the entire society. In this course, participants will discuss whether social action is executed in response to ideological or religious beliefs and the essential principles to summoning groups of people to organize, advocate and create solutions to injustice.

Community Needs Assessment & Program Development - Gaspar Colon, Professor Washington Adventist University
No “community-based” ministry can effectively meet the needs of the community without first conducting a community needs assessment. A needs assessment determines what kind of services your organization will provide in your community and what other types of resources and services it can provide in the future. The result of a properly conducted needs assessment can be used to determine: How to identify gaps in service to the community; How well received your services will be; How successful your existing programs/services are and how they can be improved to reflect the community’s needs; Whether the space and infrastructure are adequate for providing needed services; How the community is changing (e.g., socioeconomic status, demographics, etc.); and whether staffing patterns and program hours are adequate.

Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofits - Sung Kwon, Director NAD Adventist Community Services
This course is designed to show nonprofi t leaders how to use performance measurement to enhance the effectiveness of their organizations. The program covers a range of approaches that address the performance issues facing executives in the nonprofi t world. Participants can enhance their capacity to use performance management for strategic purposes, assess and respond to external demands for accountability, and much more.


Ministering and Managing Cross-Culturally - Erich Baumgartner, Professor Andrews University
When managing in a cross-cultural setting you may be faced with many challenges. This course reviews the tools needed to reduce apprehension, communicate effectively, and establish genuine trust and acceptance. The participants will be challenged to identify their own biases, learn to adapt their personal lifestyles in order to increase their sensitivity towards others, and build bridges of communications.

Marketing Fundamentals for Non-profits - Bruce Wrenn, William E. Colson Professor of Marketing School of Business Andrews University
Organizations increasingly face severe challenges in their efforts to attract human and financial resources to accomplish their mission. This workshop is intened to porvide some practical marketing principles that can improve the effectiveness and efficiency with which organizations meet those challenges.


Board Development: A Guide to High Impact Governance - Lilya Wagner/Kristin Priest, Director/Assistant Director Philanthropic Service for Institutions
This course is designed to highlight the most important issues of board governance universal to small and larger nonprofits alike. Participants will discuss board legal and social accountability, roles and responsibilities of individual members and full boards, and tools for planning and evaluation. It also includes innovative ways to find fresh prospects with the expertise you need and a desire to serve.

Resource Development: Fundraising Strategies in Nonprofits - Lilya Wagner/Kristin Priest, Director/Assistant Director Philanthropic Service for Institutions
All fundraising starts with the case for support for your organization, the case explains who your organization is, why it deserves support, what it hopes to accomplish and how the donor can become involved. This course is a fast paced brief overview of the basics you will need to start a fundraising program at your organization.

Human Resource Development - Nancy Kluge, Former Professor Washington Adventist University
The course will examine basic human resource management issues, such as strategic workforce planning, hiring, training, personnel evaluation, and compensation from the perspective with nonprofit organizations with their mix of paid staff and volunteers. This course also explores the legal and moral aspects of these areas.

Volunteer Engagement - Nancy Kluge, Former Professor Washington Adventist University
Participants will learn how to transform volunteer management into volunteer engagement, which requires a shift in language attitude, philosophy, intention and action.