Learning More About Online Giving Platforms • June 2026 (Online Webinar)
Choosing an online giving platform often feels like a never-ending cycle of questions. With dozens of options available, how do you actually identify the right one?
- What is a truly “fair” processing fee?
- Which platforms offer a seamless experience that givers actually enjoy?
- How do you balance ease of use with more robust back-end reporting?
To help you navigate these hurdles, we’ve invited Frank Bealer and Chris Stovall of Generis to share expert perspectives on what leaders should know before choosing a platform and how to align your technology with a culture of generosity.
Details
- When is the workshop? Thursday, June 25th, 2026, at 11:00 am CT on Zoom
- What is the cost? This workshop is 100% FREE
- Can I earn CEU credit? Yes! .1 CEU credit is available for attending this event
- How long is the workshop? The workshop lasts for one hour
- Who are the speakers? Chris Stovall, CFRE & Generis Senior Generosity Strategist; Frank Bealer, Generis Chief Executive Officer; Terri Turner, AWF Foundation Executive Director
If you have any issues registering for this event, please email [email protected].
Speakers
Chris Stovall, CFRE & Generis Senior Generosity Strategist
Chris Stovall serves as both a church and advancement consultant on the Generis team. His client base is very diverse, serving churches of all sizes and denominations as well as Christian non-profits ranging from K-12 schools to several different types of para-church ministries on the advancement side. Chris has over 35 years of church leadership and non-profit experience. He served as a Lead Pastor for many years, including planting a church that he led for 15 years. He has also served as Chairman of the Board and Board member for several Christian non-profit organizations. Prior to vocational ministry, Chris worked for several years in corporate banking. He has also led several small start-up companies, maximizing profits to position each for greater success.
Chris has been consulting and coaching churches and nonprofits for going on 20 years now. His extensive combination of both business and ministry experience gives him a unique perspective in his consulting. Chris is very adept at helping churches and non-profit organizations strategize vision, discover opportunities out of obstacles, develop compelling communication for objectives, and lay out a plan to accomplish their God-inspired dreams. Chris’ passion is to see individuals discipled and grow spiritually in the area of giving and therefore see the culture of generosity in those churches and non-profit organizations grow as well.
In addition to his Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, Chris has a BS in Business from Murray State University, a BA in Music from Western Kentucky University, and both an MA and MDiv from Luther Rice University. Chris married his college sweetheart, Susy. Both of their two adult children are married, and they have two beautiful grandchildren whom they spoil extensively!
Terri Turner, Foundation Executive Director
Terri Turner has been the Executive Director of the Foundation since 1991, currently overseeing over $135 million in assets for churches. A graduate of Florida State University, Terri spent 13 years in the investment brokerage business and finds her expertise as a financial consultant very helpful in counseling with church members and churches. Responsibilities with the Foundation include overseeing the administration and investment management of permanent gifts and church funds as well as developing programs throughout the conference to encourage good stewardship of God’s gifts. Terri is an active member of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of United Methodist Foundations where she has served as President and is active nationally in Foundation work as a member of the National Association of United Methodist Foundations. Terri and her family are members of FUMC in Dothan, AL.
The Foundation is partnering with Generis to provide this Game Changing Leadership online workshop.
If you have any questions about these events, please call the Foundation office at (334) 793-6820 or email [email protected].
Each webinar is recorded and your presence at this event may be documented in photo/video and may be used on our website and/or social media platforms. If you do not consent to the use of your image for promoting the work of this organization, please let one of the facilitators or a staff person know. Alternately, please contact Andrea Farquhar at [email protected]. If you are unable to attend, the replay and resources from the webinar should be avalailable. Please email [email protected] to request any webinar resources.
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