{"id":596,"date":"2022-05-15T04:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T10:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=596"},"modified":"2022-05-12T13:28:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T19:28:44","slug":"index-of-the-may-2022-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-may-2022-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the May 2022 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 82 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>ELCA Churchwide Assembly<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/CWA-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly<\/a> will take place Aug. 8-12 in Columbus, Ohio. Under the theme \u201cEmbody the Word,\u201d the assembly will meet around word and water, wine and bread, to carry on its work on behalf of the entire church. A key action during the assembly will be electing a vice president. Live video of worship and plenary sessions will be accessible at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/churchwideassembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Churchwide Assembly \u2014 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America<\/a> (elca.org).<\/p>\n<h3>4 things you can do to keep your organization cyber-safe<\/h3>\n<p>Cybercriminals don\u2019t just focus on \u201cthe big guys.\u201d Whether you have 10 employees or 10,000, human error is easily exploited by cybercriminals, and in fact a large percentage of cyberattacks are caused by human error or behavior. Therefore, employees need to understand why protecting sensitive information is important and how to recognize threats. Here are four things you can do to keep your organization cyber-safe. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/4-things-you-can-do-keep-yourself-cyber-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>New videos on Portico\u2019s billing process now available<\/h3>\n<p>New treasurers or congregation members responsible for paying their church\u2019s monthly Portico bill should check out three new videos available on <a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmployerLink<\/a> to illuminate our billing process. The topics are:<br \/>\n\u2022 Reviewing a sample bill.<br \/>\n\u2022 Paying your bill.<br \/>\n\u2022 Specific situations regarding your bill.<br \/>\nTranscripts of the videos will also be available. Look for these updated videos in the \u201cWhat to Do\u201d tab on the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/resources\/how-to-work-with-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Work With Us<\/a>\u201d page.<\/p>\n<h3>Creating a congregation mission statement<\/h3>\n<p>A well-written mission statement should clearly and concisely communicate the congregation\u2019s purpose for existing and can provide the focus and motivation it needs to carry out its mission. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/creating_congregational_mission_statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>New E-book: The Four S\u2019s That Keep Church Leaders Awake at Night<\/h3>\n<p>Our world is constantly changing, and the issues the church faces tomorrow will be different from those it faces today. The Four S\u2019s That Keep Church Leaders Awake at Night, a new e-book by Kenneth Q. Tan, a partner at CapinCrouse, delves into four key topics \u2014 sustainability, succession, structure and security \u2014 that leaders must address to prepare their churches for the challenges and opportunities presented by this ever-changing landscape. This <a href=\"https:\/\/info.capincrouse.com\/awake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free e-book<\/a> includes checklists, best practices and discussion questions for your leadership team. You\u2019ll learn how to:<br \/>\n\u2022 Assess and address key sustainability factors such as differences in generational giving, strategic resource planning, and budgeting and forecasting.<br \/>\n\u2022 Plan for effective leadership succession.<br \/>\n\u2022 Be proactive with governing documents and policies that provide additional structure as you grow.<br \/>\n\u2022 Implement the right controls and procedures to improve security.<\/p>\n<h3>10 essentials of severe-weather preparedness<\/h3>\n<p>When disaster strikes, it\u2019s too late to think about what you should have done to prepare; before disaster strikes, that preparation can be daunting. This guide walks you through the essentials of severe-weather preparedness. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/cmgroup.widen.net\/s\/qbvbxvtfqw\/10-essentials-of-severe-weather-rc-cm0054-2020-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 82 of Administration Matters ELCA Churchwide Assembly The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will take place Aug. 8-12 in Columbus, Ohio. Under the theme \u201cEmbody the Word,\u201d the assembly will meet around word and water, wine and bread, to carry on its work on behalf of the entire church. 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