How do you tell your story in a way that truly compels people to listen, care, and respond? In this practical session, a seasoned communications strategist who has spent the past decade shaping narratives for nonprofits, educational institutions, elected leaders, and corporations will help you answer exactly that.

You’ll explore how to clarify your core message, reach the right audiences, and share stories that reflect your mission and move people to action—without losing your authentic voice as a faith-based organization. Come ready to rethink how you communicate, and leave with tools you can put to work right away in your ministry or organization

About our speaker:
Carolyn Clendenin is CEO of CMC Creative, a communications consulting firm that harnesses the power of storytelling to drive change. Carolyn specializes in strategic communications planning, message development, earned media, and writing & editing. She has worked with many faith-based groups, including Union Theological Seminary and Repairers of the Breach.

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What does congregational life really look like five years after COVID—and where are we headed next? In this data-rich, accessible session, Dr. Allison L. Norton of Hartford International University will share fresh findings from the national EPIC study and offer practical insights for leaders discerning their next faithful steps.

Drawing on her research in congregational life, migration, and multicultural ministry, Dr. Norton will help participants understand emerging attendance patterns, online–in‑person hybrid realities, and how shifting demographics and identities are reshaping ministry in 2026 and beyond.

About Our Speaker:
Dr. Allison Norton is Associate Professor of Migration Studies and Congregational Life at Hartford International University, where she directs the Pastoral Innovation Network of New England and co-directs the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. She teaches courses in sociology of religion, immigration, and multicultural and intergenerational ministry. Her research and publications explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. congregations, the rise of megachurches in West Africa, the transnational dimension of African Pentecostalism, the role of migration on the worldwide expansion of the Christian faith, and the religious identities of the “new” second generation.

Does your organization have aging videotapes, audio recordings, or film reels gathering dust in storage? Are you concerned about losing irreplaceable stories, testimonies, historical footage, or community moments to time and technology?

Join us for an essential conversation about preserving your organization’s most valuable media collections. Whether you’re safeguarding decades of worship services, oral histories from founding members, or documentation of your community’s ministry impact, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies for archiving and digitizing what matters most.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How to assess and prioritize media collections for digitization

• Best practices for preserving audio, video, and film materials

• Strategies for making archived content accessible to your community

• Common pitfalls to avoid when digitizing historical media

• Resources and tools available to faith-based organizations

Whether you’re stewarding a small, local archive or managing an extensive media library, this webinar will help you protect your stories for future generations.

About Our Speaker:
David is a Strategic Account Manager at Memnon Archiving Services, where he helps organizations preserve and digitize valuable media collections. Originally from Dorset, Vermont, he now lives in Maine with his wife, Alex, and their son, Howie. He brings a lifelong passion for history and is dedicated to supporting efforts that preserve and improve access to important historical and cultural materials.