The Bus: On the Road With John Pearson

Hop on the Bus, Gus! Or...fly, drive or hike to these cities to hear John Pearson talk about Mastering the Management Buckets and other related leadership topics. Visit The Workshops page on this website for more info on the John Pearson Associates workshops:

Where We're Going in 2012:

Stay tuned for more dates, including locations of the next Management Buckets workshops, etc.

January 24 (Santa Ana, Calif.) - Training session for the annual gathering of retirement center administrators of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.

February 3-4 (Valley Forge, Pa.) - Scripture Union/USA board of directors meeting

February 14-15 (Stone Mountain, Ga.) - Community Relations & Development Conference of The Salvation Army, Southern Territory

February 27 - March 2 (Tacoma, Wash.) - Client consulting and training with Life Center, The Rescue Mission and Tacoma Area Youth for Christ.

March 6-7 (Vancouver, Wash.) - Board Leadership & Development pilot program, sponsored by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Foundation

March 13 (Dallas, Texas) - ECFA Governance Forum 

March 23 (Brea, Calif.) - CEO Dialogues Roundtable at ECCU, sponsored by ECFA (facilitated by Ed Morgan and John Pearson)


Where We've Been in 2011:

March 15, 2011 (Dallas) - John Pearson, Wes Willmer and Dan Busby were the three presenters of the ECFA FORUMS 2011 one-day session, BOARD GOVERNANCE ESSENTIALS FOR MINISTRIES, at The Hope Center, Plano, Texas, on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Download the brochure.

March 30, 2011 (Webinar) - John presented a 40-minute webinar for Christian Management Australia, "Oops! You're Not The Person I Thought I Hired! The Top-10 Hiring Mistakes and Top-5 Resources and Best Practices for Getting the Right People in the Right Positions at the Right Time in your Church or Ministry." 

March 31, 2011 (Webinar) - John presented a one-hour webinar for the Pastor's Resource Call, hosted by Cornerstone Church Network, on Mastering the Management Buckets. Listen to the webinar.

April 26, 2011 (Dallas) - John Pearson and Bob Kobielush facilitated the CEO Dialogues Roundtable (limited to 25 CEOs) at the annual conference of Christian Leadership Alliance.  More info at: CLA.

April 27, 2011 (Dallas) - John Pearson and Dan Bolin presented a workshop,  "The Seven Deadly Sins of Boards," at the annual conference of Christian Leadership Alliance.  More info and audio recording order options at: CLA.

May 21, 2011 (San Diego) - John Pearson and David Curry facilitated a CEO Dialogues roundtable at the annual conference of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions.  More info at: AGRM.

May 23, 2011 (San Diego) - John Pearson presented three workshops at the annual conference of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions: "Mastering the Management Buckets," "Six Best Practices for More Effective Boards," and "Nine Principles Every Talent Manager Must Know and Practice."  More info and audio recording order options at: AGRM.

June 15-16, 2011 (Seattle) - John presented his popular Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience in Seattle to 70 leaders and managers, sponsored and hosted by Seattle's Union Gospel Mission at their new Hope Place. Click here for more information.

June 18, 2011 (Dana Point, Calif.) - John presented his Nonprofit Board Governance Workshop (six hours) at the picturesque Blue Lantern Inn, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

July 21, 2011 (Webinar) - John presented a webinar for Cornerstone Church Network's "Pastor Resource Call." Visit CCN for more information and listen to the March webinar also presented by John. 

Aug. 23 2011 (Webinar) - John co-presented a webinar, with Steve Macchia and Dan Busby, for ECFA, "3 Core Competencies for God-honoring Church Governance." Visit ECFA for more information.

Sept. 8, 2011 (Webinar) - John Pearson presented a webinar, "Goal Alignment: The Missing Link in Leadership Effectiveness," for members of The Mission Exchange. Register directly with TME.

Sept. 12, 2011 (Online Course) - John Pearson created the 12-week online course, "Association Leadership Essentials – Part 1: CORE COMPETENCIES FOR BUILDING AND SUSTAINING YOUR ALLIANCE OR ASSOCIATION." Offered by World Evangelical Alliance and the WEA Leadership Institute, in conjunction with Olivet University, the course is designed for association CEOs, staff, board members and key volunteers in national and international associations. Visit WEA-LI for more information.
 
Sept. 17, 2011 (Santa Ana, Calif.) - John presented his Nonprofit Board Governance Workshop (six hours), hosted by the Board of Directors of the Town & Country Manor, Santa Ana, Calif.

Sept. 23 2011 (Webinar) - John co-presented a webinar, with Steve Macchia and Dan Busby, for ECFA, "3 Core Competencies for Nonprofit Ministry Governance." Visit ECFA for more information.

Sept. 27-28, 2011 (Dana Point, Calif.) - John presented his popular Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience again at the Blue Lantern Inn.

Sept. 29, 2011 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - John facilitated a half-day CEO Dialogues for CEOs at the North American Mission Leaders Conference, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Oct. 20, 2011 (Colorado Springs) - John Pearson, Dan Busby and Steve Macchia presented the ECFA FORUMS 2011 one-day session, NINE GOVERNANCE ESSENTIALS FOR NONPROFIT MINISTRIES, at Focus on the Family.  Download the brochure.

Oct. 25-26, 2011 (San Dimas, Calif.) - THE ROLLING 3-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP: Build It. Execute It. Update It--Year After Year! 3 Days + Homework = Your Customized Rolling 3-Year Plan. Click here for more info.

Nov. 15-16, 2011 (Vancouver, Wash.) - John Pearson was a co-presenter, with Rebekah Burch Basinger, at the Murdock Trust's Board & Leadership Development pilot program.

Dec. 5-7, 2011 (Asheville, N.C.) - John Pearson presented an all-day workshop on board governance and two other workshops at the 2011 National Conference of Christian Camp and Conference Association at Ridgecrest Conference Center, Asheville, N.C.  Click here for more info.


Where We've Been in 2010:

January 21, 2010 (Brea, Calif.) - John was a speaker at the ECFA "Reaching Higher" one-day workshop in Brea, Calif. on the topic, "Goal Alignment: The Missing Link in Leadership Effectiveness" and on "Board Governance Trends" with ECFA President Dan Busby. For more information, visit Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

February 9, 10 & 11, 2010 (Southern Calif.) - The Barnabas Group in Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego each invited John to present excerpts from "The Board Bucket" at their quarterly gatherings. John presented "Three Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Agree to Serve on a Nonprofit Board."

March 8, 2010 (Online) - In collaboration with the World Evangelical Alliance Leadership Institute (WEALI), John facilitated  a 10-week online course, Association Leadership Essentials 401, available worldwide. Week 1 begins the week of March 8.  For more information, visit the WEALI website.

March 13-16, 2010 (Lake Hughes, Calif.) - John presented workshops at the Pacific Southwest Sectional conference of Christian Camp and Conference Association at The Oaks Camp and Conference Center.

April 8, 2010 (Phoenix, Ariz.) - Bob Andringa and John Pearson facilitated a CEO Dialogues one-day roundtable in Phoenix. It was limited to just 25 CEOs of Christian nonprofit organizations. Senior pastors are also invited.  More info at the CEO Dialogues website.

April 18-19, 2010 (Turkey) - In collaboration with the European Evangelical Alliance, the World Evangelical Alliance Leadership Institute (WEALI) offered the Association Leadership Essentials course with face-to-face instruction by the course author, John Pearson. Contact WEALI for more information.

June 3, 2010 (Colorado Springs) - John participated in the CEO Dialogues, hosted by David C. Cook. More info at the CEO Dialogues website.

July 13, 2010 (San Dimas, Calif.) - Day 1 of 3: THE ROLLING 3-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP: Build It. Execute It. Update It--Year After Year! 3 Days + Homework = Your Customized Rolling 3-Year Plan. Click here for more info.

July 28, 2010 (Charlotte, N.C.) - "Best of the Buckets" special one-day workshop, hosted and sponsored by SIM USA.  Click here for more info.

Sept. 22, 2010 (San Dimas, Calif.) - Day 2 of 3: THE ROLLING 3-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP: Build It. Execute It. Update It--Year After Year! 3 Days + Homework = Your Customized Rolling 3-Year Plan. Click here for more info.

Oct. 7, 2010 (Orange County, Calif.) - NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: Cultivation. Recruitment. Orientation. Engagement (6 hours). This workshop is designed for CEOs, board chairs and board members who want to increase commitment and eliminate fuzzy roles. Click here for more info.

Oct. 11, 2010 (Chicago): American Marketing Association's 2010 Nonprofit Marketing Conference.  John presented an interactive general session on "Mastering the Management Buckets: Why a Comprehensive Marketing Plan Must Include Key Buckets." Click here for more info.

Nov. 15, 2010 (San Dimas, Calif.) - Day 3 of 3: THE ROLLING 3-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP: Build It. Execute It. Update It--Year After Year! 3 Days + Homework = Your Customized Rolling 3-Year Plan. Click here for more info.

Nov. 16-17, 2010 (Dana Point, Calif.) - John Pearson presented MASTERING THE MANAGEMENT BUCKETS WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE: The 20 Critical Competencies for Leading Your Business or Nonprofit. Click here for more info.

Dec. 6-9, 2010 (Ridgecrest, N.C.) - CCCA National Conference.  John presented workshops on Fund Development and the Management Buckets, the Top-10 Hiring Mistakes, and Customer Service Horrow Stories, plus and an all-day Monday "Best of the Buckets" session, at this annual gathering of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.


Where We've Been in 2009:

January 14, 2009 (Newport Beach, Calif.) - The Volunteer Bucket, half-day workshop by John Pearson, sponsored by The Barnabas Group.

March 9-12, 2009 (CCCA Workshops) - John presented portions of his Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop to Christian camp and conference center leaders at the CCCA Pacific Southwest and Sierra Pacific Super Sectional conference at Forest Home, Forest Falls, Calif. More information.

March 27, 2009 (Tele-Seminar) - "Six Best Practices for More Effective Boards" was John's topic for this one-hour dial-in Tele-Seminar hosted by Christian Leadership Alliance. For the handouts or audio CD ordering info, click here.

April 17-20, 2009 (World Evangelical Alliance) - Presentation to the regional general secretaries of WEA, near Barcelona, Spain, as part of the new WEA Leadership Institute.

July 17-21, 2009 (NACBA Conference) - John was a workshop speaker at the 53rd National NACBA Conference in Long Beach, Calif.  For more info on the National Association of Church Business Administration, visit their website.

Aug. 28, 2009 (Dana Point, Calif.) - CEO Dialogues one-day roundtable (open to nonprofit CEOs and senior pastors). Visit the CEO Dialogues website for more info.

Sept. 10, 2009 (Pasadena, Calif.) - John presented a couple of Buckets at The Pastors Roundtable, a gathering of executive pastors from Southern California.

Oct. 1, 2009 (New York City) - CEO Dialogues one-day roundtable (open to nonprofit CEOs and senior pastors). Visit the CEO Dialogues website for more info.

Oct. 3-5, 2009 (Sopron, Hungary) - John facilitated three sessions on "Equipping Network Leaders" (association leadership and management) at the ICETE Leadership Colloquium IV, hosted by the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education.

October 8, 2009 (Online Webinar) - Mastering the 20 Management Buckets: Why We Must Focus First on the Results Bucket, was John's topic for this online "Learning Initiative," hosted by The Mission Exchange (formerly the Evangelical Fellowship of Mission Agencies)

October 20-21, 2009 (Orange County, Calif.) - Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience (open to the public) was the last Buckets workshop of the year.

October 25-28, 2009 (CCI Institute) - The CCI/Canada Executive Leadership Institute 2009 invited John to present the Management Buckets material at this invitation-only institute for camp and conference center executive directors. The Canada division of Christian Camping International hosted the institute at Camp Arnes in Manitoba.

Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2009 (CCCA Conference) - John presented seminars at the 2009 CCCA National Conference at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., sponsored by Christian Camp and Conference Association.

Where We've Been in 2008:

January 14, 2008 (Laguna Beach, Calif.) - HomeWord Leadership team retreat

January 30-31, 2008 (Albuquerque, N.M.) - Chief Development Officers dialogue and Buckets Workshop at the Christian Stewardship Association national convention

Feb. 14-15, 2008 (Seattle) - Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience (co-hosted by Agros International)

March 17, 2008 (San Dimas) - Christian Community Credit Union Managers Training Day

April 21, 2008 (Dallas) – Mastering the Management Buckets all-day workshop at Christian Management Association’s annual conference, CMA Dallas 2008. (Note: CMA announced a name change in April to Christian Leadership Alliance.)

May 23, 2008 (Dallas) - Buckets Workshop for The Salvation Army Texas Division's development department

May 27, 2008 (Dallas) – Mastering the Management Buckets, half-day workshop at the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions annual convention"

September 16-17, 2008 (Colorado Springs) - Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience (open to the public)

October 14-15, 2008 (Chicago) - Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience (open to the public)

October 25-30, 2008 (Thailand) - World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly 2008

November 6, 2008 (Brea, Calif.) - Combined meeting of the Los Angeles and Orange County Chapters of Christian Leadership Alliance - (open to the public).  John Pearson speaking on four of the 20 buckets (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at Evangelical Christian Credit Union.

November 18-19, 2008 (San Dimas, Calif.) - Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience (open to the public) - (hosted by Christian Community Credit Union)

December 3, 2008 (West Covina, Calif.) - CEO Dialogues roundtable at South Hills Country Club (hosted by Christian Community Credit Union)


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To bring a one-day or two-day Mastering the Management Buckets Workshop Experience to your organization or city, call our office at 949.500.0334. Ditto for the six-hour Nonprofit Board Governance Workshop for board members and senior leaders. (Click on The Workshop.)