Preparing for the Future: Planning for Financial Sustainability is a 2025 initiative consisting of workshops and cohort conversations designed to guide your congregation as you take steps toward long-term financial health.
God has a future in store for your congregation and ministry.
In the wake of the pandemic, many congregations are uncertain about the direction or focus of their work moving forward. While the specifics may be unclear, one thing is certain: God has a future for your ministry. For some faith communities, this may involve a period of discernment to determine what’s next, while for others, the next steps may already be clear. Regardless of where you are in this process, it’s common to feel that funding the future of your ministry is daunting or even out of reach. The pandemic has reshaped everything, including our understanding of church funding and financial sustainability.
Even though we are still navigating the early stages of the post-pandemic world, there are practical steps we can take to plan for the financial future of your congregation and its ministries.
Upcoming Webinars and Workshops
We are back on track!
The Closing Event for the Financial Sustainability Project
Saturday, November 15
9:00 – 11:30 am
via ZOOM
Agenda
9:00 welcome and prayer
Keynote speaker – Rev. John Wilkinson – Director of Stewardship and Funds Development
Church Presentation – Witherspoon Street Church
Keynote speaker – Brad Masters – New Covenant Trust Company
Church Presentation- Bound Brook Presbyterian Church
Small group discussions and evaluation
Closing comments
Stewardship Campaign and Your Church’s Story
Managing expenses: Board of Pensions
The Narrative Budget
From Rainy Days to Market Moves
Components of a Financial Sustainability Plan
Why Story Telling Matters for Church Financial Health – May 29, 2025
Funding the Larger Church – May 8, 2025
Managing Expenses: Church Insurance ~ April 28, 2025
Developing a Legacy Gift Program Workshop – March 3, 2025
Guide To Financial Activity Workshop Feb 19, 2025
Resources and Documents
Resources for Stewardship
Church Financial Leadership Academy
Financial literacy is key to maintaining the economic vitality and sustainability of congregations.
The Presbyterian Foundation is excited to announce the Church Financial Leadership Academy. This e-learning platform provides financial literacy education in a convenient online format that’s available any time you’re ready.
Login and information about the Church Financial Leadership Academy
