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Leading in Times of Change

Faith in Numbers is a free webinar designed to equip individuals who are leading and working in churches and religious organizations in the areas of finance and organizational development. This year, our focus will be on leading in times of change. Webinar topics will include: Leading in a New Normal; Metrics that Matter; and Where Do We Go From Here. 

When

January 20, 2023

9:00 AM Central Time

Online via Zoom


There is no fee to attend!

Webinar Topics

Leading in a New Normal

Presented by Kim Porter, Chief of Staff, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

The reality is we are in a new normal and there’s no going back to pre-pandemic life or work. Kim Porter will be sharing from her experience the last few years about challenges she faced as well as lessons learned along the way.

Metrics that Matter

Presented by Melodi Bunting & Hannah Lanser, Wegner CPAs

“Well, we have always done it this way.” It is an oft-repeated and ultimately unhelpful phrase that we have all heard more than once in our careers.  For all organizations, but particularly faith-based organizations, it is easy to get caught in the cycle of retaining the status quo. 

However, keeping pace with change is critical to keeping your organization financially strong and sustainable, and relevant information on the key performance indicators is essential to identifying and adapting to that change.

In a post-pandemic world, many of the financial and operational reporting standards of the past are no longer effective measures of your organization’s success.

In the session, Metrics that Matter, Melodi Bunting, CPA, CGMA, and Hannah Lanser, CPA will guide you through the importance of reporting that impacts decision-making and future planning. 

 

Where Do We Go From Here?

Panel Discussion

Our panel of speakers, Kim Porter, Melodi Bunting, and Hannah Lanser, will answer your questions, share lessons learned, and best practices to consider.

Our Presenters

Kim Porter

Kim Porter became a follower of Jesus in college through InterVarsity’s ministry. Since joining InterVarsity staff in 1991, she has sought to cultivate leadership. She served as a campus minister, developing a core of missional students, and later became InterVarsity’s Northwest Regional Director, leading a dynamic multiethnic team. She began serving in senior leadership roles in 2014, first as the Vice President of Learning and Talent then as the Vice President of Ministry Services in Finance and Administration.

Melodi Bunting

Melodi returned to public accounting when she joined Wegner CPAs’ in 2014 after teaching in higher education, consulting with not-for-profits, and preparing consolidations and international reporting for a retailer. While at Wegner she has been developing and teaching a variety of internal and external training opportunities as well as working with the audit team performing audits, reviews and advisory services.  

Hannah Lanser

Hannah is a senior manager in Wegner CPAs’ assurance department. Since joining the firm in September 2012, Hannah has worked primarily with non-profit organizations. Hannah has a passion for financial stewardship and accountability and is a lead auditor and consultant for non-profit and religious organizations. She is a firm believer that strong financial and administrative systems result in greater organizational success.

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