Session 44
8:30 am – 9:30 am

Sheraton Ballroom III
The Liturgy of Light – Lighting for Churches and Cathedrals

Speaker: Edwin Rambusch
President
Rambusch Lighting
Jersey City, New Jersey

Moderator: Cynthia Larez
ICSC Conference Team
Wichita, Kansas

Good liturgical lighting creates an atmosphere for worship. What is “good lighting?” This differs for every facility. To create evocative atmospheres and provide the illumination expected in today’s liturgical interiors, one type of fixture cannot do it all. Various types are needed, cognizant of the congregation, the liturgy, and the architecture. A liturgical design can be thought of as lighting elements brought into balance through judicious communication, experience, observation and a healthy dose of curiosity!

Mr. Edwin Rambusch

Edwin Rambusch is the fourth generation president of one of the last remaining independent lighting companies in the United States, managing the firm’s custom and restoration lighting projects. Mr. Rambusch has been a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) since 1992, and received his master’s degree in lighting design from the Parsons School of Design/The New School in 1994. Currently he serves on the IESNA’s Progress Committee and chairs its Lighting for Houses of Worship Committee. He is an adjunct lecturer at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, a member of the LIRC Steering Committee, board member of the Designer’s Lighting Forum and member of the New York Landmarks Conservancy.

Session 43
8:30 am – 9:30 am

Chicago Ballroom VIII
Message More People

Speaker: Mike DiCosola
Director of Digital Services, myParish App
Diocesan
Byron Center, Michigan

Speaker: Tommy Shultz
Solution Evangelist
Diocesan
Byron Center, Michigan

Moderator: Krysten McGee
Associate Director of Development
Diocese of Joliet, Illinois

Facebook, Apps, and Texting – Oh my! Your message is too important to go unread. Learn practical tips you can take back home and easily use to make a difference.

Mr. Mike DiCosola

Mike DiCosola is the director of digital services for myParish App at Diocesan. He previously acted as a CTO in print communications for almost 20 years. He has been actively involved in lay ministry for more than 15 years with experience in early childhood, middle school, teen and adult formation. Mr. DiCosola leads the men’s ministry at Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Rockford, Michigan, where he resides with his wife, Heather, and five children. Mr. DiCosola has been a featured speaker at retreats, seminars and conferences across the globe. He can be found on Facebook, Twitter, his iPhone, AppleWatch, iPad, Laptop, Kindle and sometimes juggling.

Mr. Tommy Shultz

Tommy Shultz is a solutions evangelist for Diocesan. In that role, he is committed to coaching parishes and dioceses on authentic and effective Catholic communication. He has worked in various youth ministry, adult ministry, and diocesan roles. He has been a featured speaker at retreats and events across the country. His mission and drive have been especially inspired by St. John Paul II’s teachings.

Session 42
8:30 am – 9:30 am

Chicago Ballroom IX
Perspectives From the Pew: Consumer Expectations in Church Tech

Speaker: Kent Woodyard
Director of Business Development
Pushpay
Redmond, Washington

Moderator: Jennifer Clark
Director of Parish Life & Faith Formation
St. Hedwig Catholic Church
Los Alamitos, California

This session will take a look at the church-tech industry from the end-users perspective. Along the way, we will look at some of the major changes in consumer tech over the past two decades and will assess how those changes have impacted, for good and ill, the perception of technology in the church space.

Mr. Kent Woodyard

As director of business development at Pushpay, Kent Woodyard oversees Pushpay’s strategic relationships with other technology vendors and solution providers for churches. When he’s not helping pastors and church leaders make better use of technology in their local ministries, he enjoys drinking coffee, eating burritos, and watching Green Bay Packers’ football. A lifelong Midwesterner, he now lives just outside Seattle with his wife and daughter.

Session 41
8:30 am – 9:30 am

Chicago Ballroom X
Jesus on Money: 6 lessons we have learned

Speaker: Reverend Michael White
Pastor
Church of the Nativity
Timonium, Maryland

Speaker: Tom Corcoran
President
Rebuilt Parish
Timonium, Maryland

Moderator: Reverend Chris Heath
Pastor
St. Hedwig Catholic Church
Los Alamitos, California

Jesus had a whole lot to say about money. He spoke on that topic more than just about any other. This lesson will share the six lessons we have distilled from Jesus’ teaching on money.

The Reverend Michael White

Reverend Michael White is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and pastor of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland. He is an award winning, best-selling co-author of the books Rebuilt, Tools for Rebuilding, Rebuilding Your Message, and Churchmoney with hundreds of thousands in combined sales, translated into seven languages. Many say Rebuilt has changed the conversation about parish mission and culture in the American Catholic Church and influenced parish rebuilding efforts around the world. Father White has spoken at diocesan gatherings and church conferences nationally and internationally.

Father White earned his bachelor’s degree from Loyola University, Maryland and his graduate degrees from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. After being ordained a priest, he worked as the priest-secretary to Cardinal William Keeler, who was then the Archbishop of Baltimore. During that time, he served as the director of the papal visit of Saint John Paul II to Baltimore, Maryland.

During Father White’s tenure as pastor of the Church of the Nativity, the parish has almost tripled in weekend attendance to more than 4,000. Church of the Nativity recently completed construction of a new $16 million church seating 1,500 people. The project was completed on schedule and without debt.

His newest book, Churchmoney: Rebuilding the Way We Fund Our Mission, will be released this fall.

Mr. Tom Corcoran

Tom Corcoran is an award winning and best-selling author. He has co-authored the books Rebuilt, Tools for Rebuilding, and Rebuilding Your Message. These books have combined sales of more than 150,000 copies. Many say Rebuilt has changed the conversation about parish mission and culture in the American Catholic Church. He has spoken to diocesan gatherings and conferences nationally and internationally.

Mr. Corcoran has over 20 years of experience working in parish ministry. Beginning as a youth minister, he later held positions as coordinator of children’s ministry and director of small groups. He currently serves as associate to the pastor at Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland where he is responsible for weekend message development, strategic planning, fundraising, and staff development. Church of the Nativity recently completed construction of a new church seating 1,500 people, in part, due to his leadership and vision.

When he is not working Mr. Corcoran enjoys cooking, working out, watching sports, and trying to learn to play the guitar. He has been married to his wife, Mia, for 21 years. Together, they are raising seven children in Parkville, Maryland. His newest book Churchmoney: Rebuilding the Way We Fund Our Mission will be released this fall.

Session 58
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Huron
How to Create an Investment Policy Statement for Screening

Facilitator: Samuel Saladino
Managing Director
IWP Capital, LLC
Arlington, Texas

Moderator: Thomas Scholler
Associate Director, Development and Stewardship
Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan

This session will walk attendees through a step-by-step guide on how to create an investment policy statement that includes Catholic values investment screening. The session will include key questions you should ask finance committee members and it will also explain why Catholic values investing is important to the overall financial and spiritual health of your organization.

Mr. Samuel Saladino

Sam Saladino has over 20 years of investment management experience and is focused on socially responsible investing. He is the CEO of Trinity Fiduciary Partners, LLC, and managing director and founder of IWP Capital, LLC. Prior to forming Trinity in 2005, he was a financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial Planning from 1995 to 2004. His goal of merging values with investment analysis led to the creation of the FFV Scorecard ®, which is a screening tool used by the Epiphany FFV Funds and other institutional clients. He also serves as portfolio manager for the Eventide Limited Term Bond Fund.
A native of Texas, Mr. Saladino earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baylor University. He has been a leader with Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts for over five years and volunteers with the hospitality ministry at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. He is the finance committee chair for Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth and serves on the audit committee for the Diocese of Fort Worth. He and his wife, Cara, are members of Legatus, Fort Worth Chapter, and he serves on the board of the chapter. He loves hunting and fishing.

Session 57
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Erie
Master Class: Advanced Major Gift Fundraising – Part I

Speaker: Guy Mallabone, CFRE
Chair
Canada Advances Philanthropy
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Moderator: Peter de Keratry
Director of Stewardship and Development
Archdiocese of Oklahoma, Oklahoma

Are you ready to level-up as a mission advancement officer? Have your reached a plateau in your major gift program? Are you frustrated by your cultivations and solicitations not bearing fruit? This three-session Master Class is for experienced foundation or diocesan advancement officers. As you navigate the intricacies of moves management and the dynamics of relational, donor–centered techniques, this Master Class will help you get where you need to go in major gift fundraising.

Mr. Guy Mallabone, CFRE

Guy Mallabone is president and chief executive officer of Global Philanthropic Canada. He has served as vice president of external relations for SAIT Polytechnic and chief development officer for the University of Alberta, as well as senior fundraising positions at the Canadian Red Cross. Since 1980 he has successfully led numerous fundraising campaigns, including the $190 million It Makes Sense campaign at the University of Alberta, the $85 million Invest in Technology Campaign, and the $75 million Promising Futures Campaign.

Mr. Mallabone has taught fundraising management at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton, is currently an adjunct professor for the master in fundraising program at the University of Bologna, Italy, and is the current vice-chair of the Government of Alberta Charitable Advisory Committee. He has delivered keynote addresses and conducted workshops at numerous international conferences in Canada, the United States, Europe, South Africa, and Australasia.

Mr. Mallabone serves on a number of boards and committees including the Carleton University Advisory Committee on Masters of Philanthropy and Non-Profi t Leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Calgary and a master’s degree in philanthropy and development from Saint Mary’s University in Minnesota. He obtained his Certifi ed Fund Raising Executive credential in 1995. Among his numerous publications are his best-selling book, Excellence in Fundraising in Canada, and the professional assessment book The Fund Development Audit.

Session 56
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Superior
Catholic Stewardship in a Digital World

Speaker: Nic Prenger
Chief Executive Officer
Prenger Solutions Group
Omaha, Nebraska

Moderator: : Karin Hurley
Director of Stewardship and Development
Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah

Since 2009, participation in diocesan appeals has dropped 20 percent. Annual appeals are raising more money each year from a shrinking pool of donors. Meanwhile, we are seeing explosive growth in online giving. From 2016 to 2017 mobile giving increased 205 percent. And research shows that dioceses who promote online giving raise more money than those who do not. How can you prepare your parish, school and diocese for this new, digital world? This session will help you find out.

Mr. Nic Prenger

Nic Prenger founded Prenger Solutions Group in 2018 to help Catholic parishes, schools and dioceses adapt and thrive in the new world of digital fundraising.

Having spent the previous 12 years leading one of the largest Catholic fundraising firms in the nation, Nic has seen first-hand how quickly donor habits are changing as the world moves online. Tried-and-true fundraising strategies are becoming less effective, while new, digital tools allow dioceses to find and connect with donors in ways that were previously unimaginable.

Mr. Prenger was the principle researcher and author of the 2018 Diocesan Benchmarking Report which showed that participation in diocesan annual appeals has

declined 20 percent since 2009. He has raised more than $300 million for Catholic organizations and served as trusted counsel to many of the country’s premier Catholic development programs.

A native of Carroll, Iowa, Mr. Prenger is a graduate of Creighton University in Omaha and the University of Iowa Law School. A former board member for the Magis Catholic Teacher Corps, he served on the National Catholic Educational Association’s national advisory council for leadership development. He also serves on the stewardship committee for Christ the King Parish in Omaha, where he belongs along with his wife, Holly, and their three children.

Mr. Prenger’s leadership experience includes working for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

Session 55
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Ontario
Mejores Prácticas en la Promoción de la Corresponsabilidad Parroquial/Best Practices in Promoting Parish Stewardship

Speaker: Miguel Mireles
Director de Campaña Parroquial
Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Speaker: Myrtha Diaz Medina
Moderadora del Consejo Pastoral Parroquial
Parroquia Espíritu Santo
Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

Cada comunidad parroquial tiene su propia identidad única y está viajando en su propio viaje espiritual. La introducción de la corresponsabilidad a una parroquia debe tener en cuenta esta identidad y reconocer este viaje. Esta será una presentación y discusión sobre cómo presentar la corresponsabilidad a una comunidad parroquial diversa. También explorará cómo superar las barreras en la parroquia y crear una atmósfera de utilización y gestión de todos los recursos que Dios proporciona para la gloria de Dios y la mejora de su creación.

Every parish community has its own unique identity and is traveling on its own spiritual journey. Introducing stewardship to a parish must take into account this identity and recognize this joourney. This will be a presentation and discussion on how to introduce stewardship to a diverse parish community. It will also explore how to overcome barriers in the parish and build an atmosphere of utilizing and managing all resources God provides for the glory of God and the betterment of his creation.

Mr. Miguel Mireles
Miguel Mireles is the associate development director for the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Working over the past two years to complete the first ever capital campaign for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, $89 million was raised from an $80 million goal.

Mr. Mireles began his career in nonprofit work as a paternal involvement assistant with the Texas State Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, Texas; helping serve the Hispanic communities and fathers to be influential in their children’s lives.

He then began a 15-year career with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). First in Amarillo, Texas and then in Louisville, Kentucky where he engaged in membership recruitment, volunteer development, programming, and fundraising. Within the BSA, he also advised the Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Archdiocese of Louisville which is one of a few nationally recognized Catholic dioceses for its efforts in incorporating scouting into its youth ministries and faith formation.

Mr. Mireles is originally from Amarillo, Texas and is married to Cyndi. He attended Amarillo College, and West Texas A&M University.

Session 54
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sheraton Ballroom III
eGiving Is Good Stewardship!

Speaker: Mike Walsh
Vice President, Sales
Faith Direct
Alexandria, Virginia

Moderator: Krysten McGee
Associate Director
Diocese of Joliet, Illinois

eGiving can be a prayerful and planned means for parishioners to provide stewardship of treasure to their parish. Join us to learn how to engage parishioners with the best practices to foster eGiving at your parish!

Mr. Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh has over 25 years of successful sales and marketing experience in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. Since 2005, he has been responsible for new business development at Faith Direct. He oversees all direct sales personnel and initiatives as well as positioning for the company in the competitive marketplace. During this time, Faith Direct has experienced a growth level with new clients that will yield over one billion dollars in monies raised in 2017. He is a frequent speaker and presenter at industry conferences. Mr. Walsh is a 1989 graduate of the University of Maryland. He and his wife, Leslie, reside in Charlotte, North Carolina, with their four children. For the past 15 years, they have been active at St. Gabriel Catholic Church.

Session 53
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chicago Ballroom VIII
Stepping into Stewardship One Disciple at a Time

Speaker: Schuyler Kleinpeter
Stewardship and Advancement Director
St. Pius X Catholic Church
Lafayette, Louisiana

Moderator: Teresa Keogh
Advisor for Stewardship
Archdiocese of Southwark
United Kingdom

Catechizing before evangelizing doesn’t always produce the fruits needed to sustain a parish’s longevity or the spiritual development of its people. So how could one expect stewardship before evangelization to produce an abundance of fruits as well? This session will outline the one-year journey taken by clergy and staff of St. Pius X Catholic Church to design what the path would look like for a parishioner to be transformed into a disciple with a stewardship response. Participants will have access to print-ready materials that can be personalized and distributed in their own parishes.

Ms. Schuyler Kleinpeter

Since 1996, Schuyler Kleinpeter has worked for local and national organizations in a wide range of nonprofit departments and sectors including healthcare, human services, advocacy and the arts. Currently, she is the stewardship and advancement director for St. Pius X Church in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she leads the development and communications efforts in support of over 3,000 families, 50 ministries and a recent $19 million expansion. Other Catholic affiliations include working for both a program and corporate affiliate of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as well as the Diocese of Lafayette and Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in a volunteer or temporary capacity. With the majority of her experience in nonprofit development, including a $1 million matching gift from Louisiana Economic Development for innovative healthcare investments, she also has a deep knowledge of philanthropic partnerships, communications, volunteer engagement and nonprofit programming. She is a past award winner of ICSC’s parish stewardship renewal efforts where she received an honorable mention, and is currently a committee member for ICSC. Previously, she served in that same capacity for both the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Planned Giving Association in Baton Rouge. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.