Thursday July 24, 2025 |
(Note: All times are Central Time Zone) |
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9:00 – 10:00 AM CDT | Session 1: Inspiring Generosity within the Local Church (Debi Nixon) |
10:00 – 10:15 AM CDT | Break |
10:15 – 11:15 AM CDT | Session 2: Preparing Pastors for Financial Discussions (Rachel Svaty) |
11:15 – 11:45 AM | Q & A with Rachel and Debi |
11:45 – 12:30 PM CDT | Lunch Break |
12:30 – 1:15 PM CDT | Session 3: Capital Campaigns and Long-Term Capital Planning (Debi Nixon & Rachel Svaty) |
1:15 – 1:35 PM CDT | Session 4: Planned Giving (Debi Nixon) |
1:35 – 2:00 PM CDT | Q & A with Rachel and Debi |
This session will include practical strategies for annual stewardship campaigns and special offerings – including Resurrection’s strategy of giving away 100% of the Christmas Eve offering every year. Come away with actionable ideas for inspiring a culture of generosity and growing the Kingdom impact of your church.
We’ll cover what most United Methodist pastors say would have better prepared them for their role as a pastor, including what you really need to understand about church financials and to engage in related conversations. Examples: How do you know if your budget is healthy? What is the difference between designated and undesignated funds? When can the church afford to hire more staff?
Is your church prepared to pay for future building improvements and capital expenditures like a new roof, carpeting, HVAC unit, PA systems, LCD displays, or other equipment? Learn how to estimate future capital expenditures for facilities, IT and other equipment needs and how to raise the necessary funds.
This will cover best practices for developing a Gift Planning ministry, including multiple forms of planned giving and legacy gift strategies that ensure every congregant is invited to remember the church in their estate plans and/or by making a legacy gift during their lifetime.
Executive Director of Business Operations & CFO
Rachel serves on our Executive Team as the Director of Business Operations & CFO.
Executive Director of Donor Development
Debi serves on our Executive Team as the Director of Donor Development. She is passionate about helping others experience the radical love of Jesus through hospitality and about helping others steward their resources and gifts for greatest Kingdom impact. She is the author of CATCH: A Churchwide Program for Invitational Evangelism and co-author of The Art of Hospitality: A Practical Guide for a Ministry of Radical Welcome.
Debi and her husband Reed enjoy being at the lake, taking walks, and spending time with their two grown children. But if you want to know her true joy…ask about her grandchildren!
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
The entirety of the training content will be available for replay by participants for 6 months after the live event ends. With this extended access there is no need to cancel your registration if you find you are unable to participate on the day of the live event. However, if your circumstances change and you no longer wish to have access to the training content, cancellations for a full refund are accepted through July 11. We are unable to offer a refund after July 11, 2025.
Do we need to register each person in our group?
Yes. Each registration purchased is intended for one participant. This is on the honor system. We trust if your team intends to watch the conference together that you will purchase a registration for each participant. Each participant needs their own registration with a unique email address to access the virtual platform and for access to the replay of the training sessions. You will have the opportunity to register multiple participants on one form during registration.
If you have a larger group, you can purchase a Host Site registration for up to 10 people. See details above.
American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa are accepted for this event. Should you need to make other payment arrangements, contact us at sharechurchconferences@cor.org.
How do I access the online training session the day of the event?
A link to the online event will be emailed to all registered participants a few days prior to the online training session. The platform is simple to access and navigate, and we will provide easy to follow instructions. We do recommend that you check out the platform a day or two prior to the start of the event to get oriented. You do not need to download any special software.
I have to miss part or all of the live session. Can I view it later?
Yes. You will have access to the recording of the event for 6 months through the online platform. You’ll use the same instructions you use to access the live event.
What is the time zone for the event?
The time zone for this event is Central Daylight Time: Thursday, July 24, 9:00am – 2:00pm CDT (begins 10:00am Eastern/8:00am Mountain/7:00am Pacific).
Are there sponsorship opportunities for this event?
Yes! This event is designed to strengthen churches through effective and informed financial leadership. Such an important event comes with exposure and recognition for the sponsors who have helped make it happen. Our sponsor registration site provides a detailed description of the benefits and allows you to sign on immediately. Sponsorships are available on a first come, first served basis, and the sponsorship fee is payable by credit card or check, for your convenience.