Congregation members stand in prayer at a LAM town hall meeting in Los Angeles.

Membership

Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches invites congregations to join a proactive association of churches bringing social change to our communities. LAM helps build the capacity of its members to organize around issues in their communities and to identify and develop the programs and resources needed to address local issues.


The following are our membership options:

Membership Package A
This basic package entitles representatives to two free capacity building trainings per year. LAM capacity building workshops offered monthly. Topics include:

     •  Grant Writing and Fundraising
     •  Accounting for Churches
     •  Program Evaluation
     •  Budgeting I
     •  Leadership Team Development
     •  Three-day Clergy and Laity Conference

Membership Package B

This package includes all items from package A, plus:

     •  Four free trainings per year (two people per church)
     •  Group health insurance plan (up to 5 church staff members)

Membership Package C
This package includes all items from package A and B, plus:

     •  Unlimited access to all LAM training (two people per church)
     •  Tax filing support
     •  Technician, editing and airtime to televise three church services


Other membership benefits and services:

Other workshops/services are available for reduced fees if your church is a LAM member. Call us for details and prices. Available topics and services include:

     •  Technology Support (Web sites, software, networks, etc.)
     •  How to Do Power Point Presentations
     •  How to Hire a Consultant
     •  Human Resources/Personnel Issues
     •  Payroll Taxes
     •  Collaborations and Why They Work
     •  Computer Classes (Microsoft Office Suites)
     •  Budgeting II
     •  Non-Profit Accounting
     •  Financial Literacy
     •  Credit Repair Classes

For more information, contact our Administrative Assistant, Britney Chine at (323) 238-0445, or go to our Contacts page to send an email.