{"id":607,"date":"2022-09-15T04:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=607"},"modified":"2022-09-14T15:01:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T21:01:56","slug":"index-of-the-september-2022-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-september-2022-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the September 2022 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 84 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>Stewardship Kaleidoscope: Sept. 26-28<\/h3>\n<p>Join us online or in person in Savannah, Ga., to hear practical stewardship tips from outstanding plenary and workshop leaders:<br \/>\n\u2022 New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs, whose numerous books include The Year of Living Biblically and My Life as an Experiment: One Man\u2019s Humble Quest to Improve Himself.<br \/>\n\u2022 The Rev. Dawn Hyde, pastor at the thriving Downtown Church in Columbia, S.C.<br \/>\n\u2022 The Rev. Michael Bos, senior minister at Marble Collegiate Church and author of A Church Beyond Belief: The Search for Belonging and the Religious Future.<br \/>\nRegister at <a href=\"https:\/\/stewardshipkaleidoscope.org\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stewardship Kaleidoscope<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Considering accessibility? Find out how one congregation lives out its welcome<\/h3>\n<p>As ELCA churches become more physically accessible, learn how one congregation uses its building as an invitation. Beginning with an inclusive welcome statement, First Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., beckons not just in words but in parking spaces, a portico, ramps and more. If your congregation is contemplating renovations, planning accessibility updates or curious how one congregation strives to open itself to the surrounding community, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mif.elca.org\/mission-investment-stories\/first-lutheran-lincoln?utm_source=ELCA&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Admin-Matters-Sept-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Lutheran\u2019s<\/a> story (included originally in the Mustard Seed, a publication of the Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA).<\/p>\n<h3>2023 Portico annual enrollment reminder<\/h3>\n<p>In early August, Portico\u2019s board of trustees approved 2023 rate and benefit changes. Shortly afterward, sponsoring organizations and plan members were notified via email. Organizations that currently provide Portico benefits will need to make their ELCA-Primary health benefit selection on <a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/?redirectUrl=%2FResources%2FAnnual-Enrollment-Center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmployerLink<\/a> Oct. 3-14. Before then you can visit the site to review your organization\u2019s decision guide and custom comparison report.<\/p>\n<h3>Lutheran Men in Mission \u2014 National Bold Gathering<\/h3>\n<p>Lutheran Men in Mission is providing an opportunity for men to reengage with each other and the church. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x3bwYRA7suo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This event<\/a> will be in-person only; though parts will be recorded and shared at a later date, the true experience will be joining in the fellowship onsite. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/lutheranmeninmission.dm.networkforgood.com\/forms\/national-bold-gathering-october-7-9-2022-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Starting a risk control program<\/h3>\n<p>As organizations settle into the \u201cnew normal\u201d of a riskier security environment, they need a more strategic approach to managing these risks beyond \u201ccheck-the-box\u201d compliance. The best way to protect your organization from losses, both internal and external, is to develop a risk control program. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/cmgroup.widen.net\/s\/xxzrwpnbzz\/risk-reporter-rc-spring-2022-volume-21-issue-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Get Tithe.ly All Access<\/h3>\n<p>Tithe.ly offers digital tools to engage members, encourage giving, build websites and manage congregational membership data, with special pricing for ELCA congregations. An <a href=\"https:\/\/elca.org\/preferredvendors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ELCA preferred vendor<\/a>, Tithe.ly All Access offers ELCA congregations complete access to its platform for just $49 per month. All Access includes complete giving, a church website, ChMS (Church Management Software), a church mobile app and text messaging. Take advantage of Tithe.ly All-access at <a href=\"https:\/\/get.tithe.ly\/elca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get.tithe.ly\/elca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 84 of Administration Matters Stewardship Kaleidoscope: Sept. 26-28 Join us online or in person in Savannah, Ga., to hear practical stewardship tips from outstanding plenary and workshop leaders: \u2022 New York Times bestselling author A.J. 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