Hands-On Pre-convention Events

Registration is required and space is limited. When you register or edit your convention schedule, please be sure that your class shows up on your confirmation. These classes happen concurrently, so you can only sign up for one.

Pre-Convention Classes

Pre-convention courses are Hands-On events that will feature an ACS Certified Trainer demonstrating the use of software projected onto a large screen. Classes are arranged for 2 students per laptop to follow along with the instructor. Basic knowledge of Windows XP is required. For more information on the course agenda, please check out the descriptions below.

People 101 (Working With People Records)

Unit 1: Overview of the People Modules

Unit 2: Managing People Profiles

Unit 3: Searches and Filters

Unit 4: Working with ACS Reports

Financials 101

Unit 1: Understanding ACS Financials

Unit 2: Setting Up General Ledger

Unit 3: Accounts Payable Invoices and Checks

IT Roundtable

Session is free for attendee, but you must register before attending. This is an interactive agenda. The participants set the agenda and interaction among participants takes precedent over presentation by “experts.” In fact, in one-way or another, most of the roundtable participants are already experts.

Purpose of this Roundtable

Guidelines

If we get to the end of this roundtable and we haven't talked about what you wanted to talk about then it's your fault. We are the agenda. We are the program. This is YOUR time. This is not a place to brag or boast - we're not here to impress. We're all doing great and unique things.

This is a different style of learning. You may be used to one person giving all the answers. That is not true here. We have several hours of dialogue, not monologue. We've been given a gift - a day away to spend with like-minded peers, sharing ideas, resting in the comfort of being understood by peers. Don't get agenda anxiety. It's written in chalk, not in stone. What we've suggested as a starting range of topics is not inspired. It's not even clever. We'll change it as needed. Flexible is the key word here. What is said here is confidential. We hope to build an atmosphere of trust - a safe haven. Your honesty will lead to our honesty. Elders are not here. Deacons are not here. Some of you have had a great year, others may be about to quit ministry. Reach out and make an effort to connect.

ACCESS ACS 101

Unit 1: Getting Started with ACCESS ACS

Unit 2: Administrating Your ACCESS ACS Account

Checkpoint 101

Unit 1: Getting Started with Checkpoint

Unit 2: Using Checkpoint

Let’s Go!  Launching Checkpoint Successfully in your Church

Getting the ACS software solution in place is just one part of the successful launch of a new program.  In this class, we’ll look at all the other elements needed to start up a new check-in system in your church, and help you get started planning for success in your church.

We’ll dig in deep with Jason Lee and Northwoods Community Church to explore how they updated their check-in systems with new hardware, new software, and new processes.  You’ll have a chance to examine the fingerprint scanner system now in use at NWCC, and hear first-hand from members of the team who made it happen. Topics covered include IT, Communications, Volunteer Training, and Budgeting.  Real-life examples of emails, videos, training sessions and more will bring ideas and inspiration for a successful launch in your church.

Whether your church is starting a check-in ministry for the first time, or you’re looking at updating your current processes, you’ll benefit from this session.