The Indiana Association of Pregnancy Centers (IAPC) is holding its state-wide conference for pregnancy centers on May 14, 2015. The objectives of the conference are to educate, inspire and to support one another in our effort to provide the best possible care to those in our communities who need our services. In our chosen profession, the enormity of the task can be overwhelming at times, and it can be very reassuring to be able to come together with passionate, like-minded friends who can understand our circumstances.
The IAPC board has put together a one day conference in Indianapolis that should not require an overnight stay. We have tried to make the conference very affordable, and it is available to staff, board and, for the first time this year, volunteers!
Schedule of Events
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 – 9:45 AM Welcome/Keynote/Praise & Worship
10:00 – 11:00 AM Session 1*
11:00 – 12:00 AM Session 2
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch**
1:30 – 2:30 PM Session 3
2:30 – 3:30 PM Session 4
3:30 – 4:00 PM Prayer/Praise & Worship
*There will be a dozen workshops to choose from. Workshops speakers will make a 45 minute presentation followed by questions and RR time.
**Lunch provided. Volunteers, staff, and board will eat in one room. ED’s will meet with the IAPC board for a round table discussion during lunch in another eating area. Extra time is added to visit vendor booths.
Workshops: (Each workshop will be presented at least two times)
- Insurance
- Evangelism
- Medical best practices
- Training to retain volunteers
- Developing Your Board
- Donor Development
- Communicating a consistent message to our clients and donors
- Becoming an Effective Volunteer according to Joshua 1:8
- Effective Social Networking
- Practical tips on how to approach foundations
- Mini version of the Bridges from Poverty training
- Storytelling – how to collect and use testimonies