Session 3: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ROOM E

Category: Introduction to Stewardship

Presenter: Mila Glodava

Mila Glodava, currently serves as Director of Communications and Stewardship for St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Denver, CO (since August 2014). Mila held the same position for more than 25 years at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Centennial, Colorado, where she created both the offices of communications and stewardship. Together with the Rev. Andrew Kemberling, Mila wrote a book on stewardship entitled, “Making Stewardship a Way of Life: A Complete Guide for Catholic Parishes” Our Sunday Visitor (2009). Mila holds a bachelor’s degree in education from St. Paul University Manila, Philippines, and recently received a master’s degree in theology at Augustine Institute. Prior to coming to the United States in 1972, she taught English as a second language at a Catholic high school in Polillo, Quezon (Prelature of Infanta, Quezon, Philippines). Mila and her husband Mark are empty nesters in Arvada, Colorado. They have two children and three grandchildren.

By their Fruits
With more than 28 years of promoting stewardship as a way of life in two parishes, Mila Glodava has seen how a parish can be transformed as a spirit-filled, Christ-centered parish that responds to God’s call to discipleship. A parish fully committed to stewardship as a way of life will see fruits beyond money. As an outflow of stewardship as a way of life, the parish becomes a praying, welcoming, serving, giving, and celebrating parish. In the end, a stewardship parish is an evangelizing parish, heeding Christ’s call to “Go and Make Disciples.”

Session 1: 10:45 am – 11:45 am

ROOM C

Category: Stewardship in the Latino Community (Session in Spanish)

Presenter: Koren Ruiz

Koren Ruiz has been involved in ministry for the past 20 years, mostly with the youth and music. He is a choir director at Ascension Catholic Church in Portland Oregon, and has been a stewardship consultant for the past 9 years. He is currently a published composer, artist, and workshop presenter with Oregon Catholic Press, and president of his own consulting firm to implement the concept of stewardship with the Latino community in the Catholic Church. Koren holds a bachelor degree in Business Administration and another one in Organizational Psychology from Western Oregon University; he also posseses a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Portland.

Introduction to Stewardship (Spanish)
This workshop is an introduction to the concept of Christian Stewardship as a way of life. Come and learn about who is a Christian steward through an interactive discussion and series of stories about the calling we have to manage and share the gifts God has bestowed upon us.

Introducción a la Corresponsabilidad
Este taller es una introducción al concepto de Corresponsabilidad cristiana como una manera de vida. Ven y aprende acerca de lo que significa ser un buen Corresponsable a través de una discusión interactiva y una serie de historias acerca del llamado que tenemos de administrar y compartir los dones que Dios nos ha confiado en nuestras vidas.

Session 1: 10:45 am – 11:45 am

ROOM E

Category: Stewardship and Evangelization

Presenter: Keith Alberts

Keith Alberts has worked with more than 500 Catholic churches to help them fulfill their stewardship mission through the appropriate use today’s technology. He is a Business Development Manager for Liturgical Publications, Inc, where he conducts Building a Vibrant Parish seminars around the country, teaching parish best practices in hospitality, communications, and engagement. Outside of work, Keith is husband to his wife, Rebecca, for 8 years and they have twin sons. Keith lives in New Berlin, WI, and belongs to Holy Apostles Church.

Simple Online Tools to Help Grow Your Ministry
The message hasn’t changed in more than 2,000 years. The way we need to communicate the message has changed. We’ll learn what’s happening in today’s world that affects the church, what tools you need to have in your toolbox, and how to create a welcoming online presence for your church to grow your ministry.

Session 1: 10:45 am – 11:45 am

ROOM A

Category: Advanced Concepts in Stewardship

Presenter: Robin Margraf

Robin Margraf is Pastoral Associate at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in San Clemente, CA in the diocese of Orange. She earned her undergraduate degree from Villanova University and returned to graduate school as her sons were beginning their college careers to earn a M.A. in Pastoral Theology from Loyola Marymount University. She recently returned to Villanova University to earn her M.S. in Church Management.

A native of Philadelphia, Robin found her herself moving about the country as her husband built his career. Experiencing the great diversity of parish life, she noted those things which attracted not only her family but others into a deeper relationship with the faith community. It was in Kansas City, MO that she was introduced to stewardship spirituality and personally experienced the profound impact it had on a person’s relationship with God and the church.

Robin brought this experience to her current parish where she has served for 17 years developing the parish’s stewardship initiatives in the areas of volunteer development and member engagement. She has served on two capital campaign committees and directs the annual diocesan appeal for her parish. Robin has served as an instructor for both the diocese of Orange and Loyola Marymount University.

Using Parish Data to Maximize Stewardship Planning and Engagement
Too often we embark on stewardship planning with a wealth of great ideas but without a clear agreement of the current reality. Understanding where we are at the start is the first step for determining our direction. This workshop will look at ways to use readily available parish data to recognize the gaps between where we are and where we’d like to be.

Session 1: 10:45 am – 11:45 am

ROOM B

Category: Introduction to Stewardship

Presenter: Leisa Anslinger

Leisa Anslinger brings extensive experience in parishes and schools to her ministry as an author, presenter, and consultant. She is a recognized contributor to publications, including titles on lifelong catechesis, stewardship, parish leadership and evangelization. Leisa is the Co-Director of Catholic Life and Faith, a resource center for parish staff and parishioners. Additionally, Leisa regularly presents workshops at the national, regional and diocesan level and facilitates parish leadership and retreat experiences.

Leisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from St. Mary-ofthe-Woods College, a Masters in Secondary School Counseling from Purdue University and a Master of Arts in Religion from the Athenaeum of Ohio. She lives in Loveland, Ohio with her husband, Steve. They are the parents of two children, Mike and Carrie and the grandparents of Patrick.

Grateful Disciples: Growing as a Stewardship Leader
Living and growing as a good and faithful steward is a life of ongoing conversion. Guiding people and the faith community to accept the call to live and grow as stewards is a process of change as we connect faith with our daily lives. Explore strategies for growing as a leader who calls individuals and the community of faith to embrace stewardship as a way of life.