Game Changing Leadership events focus on a variety of financial topics and needs within the church including, but not limited to, 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 put into place right away to start seeing an impact.
2023 Events
Analyzing Giving Trends • January 11, 2023
It is one thing for us to think we know what is going on in the church giving landscape, and another to have an informed understanding. During this webinar, Chris Stovall will cover the current giving landscape and highlight parts of it based on church giving national surveys and what he is seeing in church giving, both good and bad, from his work with churches all across the country.
- When is the workshop? Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, 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; Terri Turner, The Methodist Foundation Executive Director
If you have any issues registering for this event, please email [email protected].
Understanding Clergy Taxes • February 16, 2023
Clergy face some unique challenges when it comes to things like Social Security payments, estimated tax payments, housing allowances or exclusions, and reimbursed expenses. Your corner tax preparer may not understand the unique situation of clergy and finding a preparer who does can save you substantially in money and aggravation. Join us as Ken Sloane and Don Joiner, a certified financial planner, help us navigate the preparation of clergy taxes and planning for a sound financial future.
- When is the workshop? Thursday, February 16th, 2023, 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? Don Joiner, Certified Financial Planner; Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, UMC Discipleship Ministries Director of Stewardship and Generosity; Terri Turner, The Methodist Foundation Executive Director
If you have any issues registering for this event, please email [email protected].
Faith Based Financial Solutions for Your Church • February 23, 2023
Financial needs among churches and church organizations may vary in scale but have common roots and effects. We will address several financial needs and proven solutions available to all Wesleyan based churches and organizations. Using a narrative budget and cultivating an environment to accept major gifts are two opportunities we will discuss for building resources for ministry. Presented by Terri Turner and the Methodist Foundation.
- When is the workshop? Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00 pm CT on Zoom
- What is the cost? This workshop is 100% FREE
- Can I earn CEU credit? CEU credit is not available for this event
- How long is the workshop? The workshop lasts for one hour
- Who are the speakers? Terri Turner, The Methodist Foundation Executive Director
If you have any issues registering for this event, please email [email protected].
How to Handle and What to Do with Debt • March 15, 2023
- What is the best way to handle my church’s debt?
- How much is too much debt?
- Should a church be in debt? Is debt for a church bad?
- What are the best ways to accelerate paying off our debt?
- What should I know before my church goes into debt?
- Who should our church be borrowing money from, and who should we not?
You and your church leadership may have, or may currently be, wrestling with these questions. At this webinar, Chris Stovall and Terri Turner will work through different concerns that may cause these questions, offer tips to help address and answer them, and more. This webinar is a great opportunity for a broadened perspective on debt.
- When is the workshop? Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, 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; Terri Turner, The Methodist Foundation Executive Director
If you have any issues registering for this event, please email [email protected].
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