Contact: Katherine Kennedy, 480-281-6786, kkennedy@vpico.com; Mike Saxby, 480-675-8177, mikes@vpico.com

PHOENIX, Aug. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- Church Solutions® magazine, the premier resource for today's innovative church leaders, announces an exciting new partnership with the National Association of Church Facilities Managers (NACFM). Together, along with the National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB), this enthusiastic team is preparing for a groundbreaking dual training and education opportunity to be held in Phoenix at the 2008 Church Solutions Conference & Expo. Our conference vision unites the strengths and expertise of these organizations, so attendees have a strong but safe environment to Learn, Build and Grow. An opportunity like no other, the Expo breaks down barriers, so church leaders can get the straight scoop from their peers on what works and what doesn't.

The February gathering is a must-attend event for church leadership, as NACFM and Church Solutions® are combining resources to create the best possible education for facility managers. The 2008 NACFM Certification Program will be offered in conjunction with the conference, the week of February 11. As an added bonus/special thank-you, registrants for the NACFM Certification Program receive a full conference pass to the Expo. Besides accessing the exhibit hall, this pass allows NACFM attendees to participate in additional education tracks of their choice, as well as attending several keynote speaker and networking events. The conference program features some of today's most experienced and innovative church leaders.

The united efforts of NACFM, NACDB and Church Solutions® assure an unparalleled networking and teambuilding experience for all types of Church leadership. Senior Pastors, Business Administrators and Facility Managers are strongly encouraged to attend the conference together in order to take full advantage of all the educational offerings. Discounted rates are available for churches that bring their executive teams. Please contact Jerry Murphy for pricing at 866-230-2311, or jerrym@vpico.com.

About Church Solutions Magazine
Launched in 1996, Church Solutions® magazine (formerly Church Business®) enjoys one of the longest-standing reputations in the house-of-worship market. For more than a decade, pastors and administrators have relied on the monthly publication for the most sophisticated, insightful articles on construction, design, staff management, finance and a litany of other leadership issues.

About the NACFM
The NACFM is a nonprofit organization established in 1995 to promote networking and educational advancement opportunities for Facilities Management Professionals. NACFM provides an informational resource for church and religious facility management professionals via discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, seminars, or similar programs or activities (such as its Web resources) designed to fulfill the purposes of the organization.

For more information, contact Katherine Kennedy at 480.281.6786 or kkennedy@vpico.com, or Mike Saxby at 480.675.8177 or mikes@vpico.com. Visit the Church Solutions Conference and Expo website at www.churchsolutionsconference.com