Learn more and register for Spring/Summer 2026 Foundation Game Changing Leadership webinars!
Monthly Game Changing Leadership events and webinars are provided as a FREE service of the Foundation. Each event offers attendees a chance to learn from field experts and earn CEU credit. Topics include fostering a generous culture, developing financial leadership skills, developing and implementing planned giving/legacy giving, and improving personal and church financial health. Each event covers relevant topics and includes practical tips and tools that church leaders can easily implement right away to start seeing an impact.
Upcoming Webinars & Events
- April 16, 2026: Run a Capital Campaign without Hurting the Church Budget with Chris Stovall, Learn More, Register
- April 30, 2026: Stewardship in a New Day with Ken Sloane, Learn More, Register
- May 21, 2026: Leading Innovation in Your Church with Lovett H. Weems and Douglas Powe Jr. (authors of “Sustaining While Disrupting: The Challenge of Congregational Innovation”), Learn More, Register
- June 25, 2026: Learning More About Online Giving Platforms with Chris Stovall and Frank Bealer, Learn More, Register
- Share your suggestions! Are there topics or speakers you would like to hear about/from? Email [email protected]!
If you have any issues registering for these events, please email [email protected].
Speakers
Lovett H. Weems
Lovett H. Weems, Jr., is distinguished professor of church leadership emeritus and senior consultant of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Weems was the founding director of the Lewis Center in 2003, coming to the position after eighteen years as president of Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri. A native of Mississippi, he was a local church pastor in that state for many years. The is the author of many books of which the most recent are The Right Questions for Church Leaders, Sustaining while Disrupting: The Challenge of Congregational Innovation (with Doug Powe), and Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance: A Transformational Guide to Church Finance (with Ann A. Michel).
Rev. F. Douglas Powe Jr., PhD
The Rev. F. Douglas Powe Jr., PhD is President of Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Okla., where he leads the seminary in its work toward deep learning, faithful leadership and global impact.
An ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, Dr. Powe is a respected scholar, teacher, and author whose work explores congregational vitality, urban ministry, and innovative approaches to evangelism. Before leading Phillips, he served as Director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership and James C. Logan Professor of Evangelism at Wesley Theological Seminary.
His books include Sustaining While Disrupting, The Adept Church, and Transforming Evangelism. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, and Emory’s Graduate Division of Religion, Dr. Powe is widely sought after for his insights on faith, leadership, and the changing ministry environment.
Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, UMC Discipleship Ministries Director of Stewardship and Generosity
The Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane is the UMC’s Director of Stewardship & Generosity housed at Discipleship Ministries (GBOD) in Nashville, TN. He is a clergy member of the Greater New Jersey Conference, where he served 20+ years in local church ministry (including a successful new church start) and 5 years as the Director of Connectional Ministries). In 2006 he was appointed to serve as Director of Communications Ministry at United Methodist Communications and traveled extensively across the denomination doing presentations on how to interpret connectional giving to our local churches. He moved into his Stewardship role on October 1, 2011. He is the author of the 2017-20 Local Church Guidelines for Stewardship (Cokesbury), and a collaborator on the 2017-20 Guidelines for Finance and the Lay Servant Advanced Course, Connectional Living, Connectional Giving, Most recently he has written the content for an inter-agency collaboration, The Generous Church Leadership Course. Ken lives in Nashville with his wife Bridget; they have four grown children, some of whom may be living with them depending on when you ask.
Chris Stovall, CFRE & Generis Senior Generosity Strategist
Chris has over 32-years of church ministry experience. During that time, he has served in almost every capacity on a church staff including planting a church which he led for 15-years. Chris has now been doing church consulting and coaching for 25+ years. His background professionally prior to occupational ministry started in corporate commercial banking for 5-years. Chris is also CFRE certified which stands for Certified Fund Raising Executive and indicates professionalism, confidence, and ethics in fundraising. The CFRE certification program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and is the only accredited certification for fundraising professionals. Educationally he holds a BS in Business/Accounting from Murray State University, a BA in Music from Western Kentucky University and both an MA in Theology and an MDiv from Luther Rice University.
Chris’ sole professional focus is now working with churches as a consultant for Generis. To learn more about Chris and the work he is doing with churches go to www.generis.com/team/chris-stovall.
Frank Bealer, Generis Chief Executive Officer
Frank Bealer is a passionate advocate for faith-based leadership, strategic innovation, and community impact. As the Chief Executive Officer of Generis, Frank brings a wealth of experience to helping churches and organizations align their mission with actionable strategies that serve their communities effectively. At Generis, he partners with churches and faith-based organizations to help them navigate complex challenges, implement innovative strategies, and develop pathways for sustainable growth. His work at Generis reflects his passion for equipping leaders to connect their vision with actionable steps that foster discipleship and community transformation.
Frank’s journey of leadership spans across diverse sectors. Throughout his career, Frank has remained deeply committed to equipping churches to make a tangible difference in their communities. As one of the Founders of Phase Partners, he created innovative solutions to critical societal challenges, particularly in addressing the childcare crisis. His work has empowered churches to reimagine their impact, providing resources and strategies to meet the needs of families in meaningful ways.
Driven by a deep love for the local church, Frank believes in the power of faith communities to lead with purpose, generosity, and resilience. His commitment is not just to help organizations grow, but to help them thrive in fulfilling their God-given mission.
Frank and his wife Jessica live in the Atlanta area with their six children.
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].
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