57th Annual ICSC Conference: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

S04 - Elevating Your Human Resource Skills

Speakers

Deacon Bob Beehner

Director of Administration Emeritus, St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Deacon Robert Beehner is a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. A recognized speaker nationally, he is also the author of a newly published book: Giving, A Stepin Following Jesus. Deacon Beehner is a graduate of Mt. Carmel Junior Seminary. He earned a bachelor’s... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4

10:30am CDT

S14 - Parish Management: A “Piece of Cake” or a “Pie in the Face?”

Speakers

Helena Frazier

Business Manager, St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church

Helena Frazier is the business manager of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. She holds an MBA in accounting from St. Leo University and a master’s degree in church management from Villanova University. Under the tutelage of Dr. Charles Zech and Professor Jim... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4

1:00pm CDT

S24 - Becoming a More Vibrant Parish through Strategic Planning

Speakers

Dr. Dan Ebener

Professor of Leadership, St. Ambrose University

Dr. Dan Ebener is an author, teacher and speaker and has been developing leaders for churches, businesses and community organizations since 1976. He teaches strategic planning, team-building and leadership skills for the Master of Organizational Leadership program at St. Ambrose... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4

3:00pm CDT

S34 - Strengthening Parish Engagement through Nonprofit Leadership Practices

Speakers

Ana-Cristina Gonzalez

Chief Operations Officer, Saint William Catholic Church

Ana-Cristina Gonzalez is chief operations officer for Saint William Catholic Church in Round Rock, Texas. With over 7,000 registered families, 30 acres of property, 50 plus staff, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the largest parish in the Diocese of Austin.In 2015, with... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4

8:30am CDT

S44 - The Liturgy of Light – Lighting for Churches and Cathedrals

Speakers

Edwin Rambusch

President, Rambusch Lighting

Edwin Rambusch is the fourth generation president of one of the last remaining independent lighting companies in the United States, managing the firm’s custom and restoration lighting projects. Mr. Rambusch has been a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America... Read More →

Tuesday October 8, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4

10:00am CDT

S54 - eGiving Is Good Stewardship!

Speakers

Mike Walsh

Vice President, Sales, Faith Direct

Mike Walsh has over 25 years of successful sales and marketing experience in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. Since 2005, he has been responsible for new business development at Faith Direct. He oversees all direct sales personnel and initiatives as well as positioning for... Read More →

Tuesday October 8, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4

1:00pm CDT

S64 - Want to Know How to Convert First-Time Givers into Generous Givers?

Speakers

Steve McSwain

Senior Generosity Strategist, Generis, Inc.

Steve McSwain has been serving Catholic and other Christian communities for nearly a half century. He is a leadership coach and a generosity strategist who works almost exclusively with Catholic parishes across America. He has conducted 200 generosity initiatives for annual giving... Read More →

Tuesday October 8, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4

2:30pm CDT

S74 - Using Development Techniques to Deepen the Culture of Stewardship in Your Parish

Speakers

David Kissell

Chief Development Officer, Archdiocese of Cincinnati

David Kissell serves as the director of stewardship and chief development officer for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He has been in this role for two years but has served in the stewardship department at the archdiocese for the past six years.Prior to starting at the archdiocese in... Read More →

Tuesday October 8, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Sheraton Ballroom III

Conference Sessions, Track 4