Practical training. Meaningful conversations. Real solutions for your stewardship ministry.
SEPT. 16, 2026
A one-day virtual event for ministry leaders.
The CSN Virtual Forum delivers the same mission, community, and practical stewardship training as our full Forum experience, all in a convenient one-day online format. Designed for busy ministry leaders, this event provides biblical encouragement, actionable ministry insights, and meaningful connections with peers from across the country. Plus, you’ll enjoy 30 days of on-demand access to revisit sessions, download resources, and continue learning long after the event concludes.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
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Being set free from financial bondage is a significant milestone, but it was never God's final destination for His people. Throughout Scripture, God frees His people not simply from something, but for something. In this opening session, we'll explore how financial freedom becomes the foundation for a life of faithful stewardship. Participants will discover that God's invitation extends far beyond financial health. He calls us into the joy-filled adventure of surrendering our lives completely to His will and joining Him in His redemptive work; building as He builds, healing as He heals, and faithfully stewarding every resource He has entrusted to us for His Kingdom purposes.
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Stewardship is far more than managing money well; it is one of God's primary tools for shaping the heart of a disciple. Every decision involving our time, talents, treasures, relationships, and influence reveals what we believe about God and His ownership of our lives. This session will challenge church leaders to move beyond teaching financial principles and instead embrace stewardship as an essential pathway of spiritual formation that transforms every area of life. As God reshapes our thinking, priorities, and desires, He accomplishes what He has been after all along, a transformed heart that reflects His character and faithfully responds to His leadership.
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Generosity is not something we manufacture. It is the natural fruit of a life transformed by God's love and expressed through faithful stewardship. As people grow in trust, contentment, and obedience, generosity becomes less about obligation and more about joyful participation in God's Kingdom. In this session, we'll explore how churches can cultivate environments where generosity is celebrated as an overflow of spiritual maturity rather than simply a response to financial need.
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Every person's generosity journey looks different, but every person has a next step. Healthy churches intentionally create opportunities that encourage people to grow in trust, stewardship, and generosity—meeting them where they are while faithfully inviting them toward greater spiritual maturity. In this session, we'll explore practical ways churches can help people take their next step through intentional teaching, meaningful conversations, compelling stories, biblical pathways, and ministry environments that cultivate joyful, lifelong generosity as an expression of a transformed heart.
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The greatest stewardship legacy we can leave is not a successful campaign or a balanced budget, but a generation of disciples who faithfully recognize God's ownership of every part of life. Together, we'll explore practical ways churches can cultivate lifelong habits of stewardship that shape hearts, strengthen faith, and encourage each generation to embrace God's purposes with everything He has entrusted to them. The result is a church where generosity is no longer an event to promote, but a natural expression of spiritual maturity.
9:30 AM Streaming Opens
10:00 AM Welcome & Worship
10:30 AM Session One: Freedom is the Beginning
11:00 AM Live Discussion
11:20 AM Session Two: Stewardship as Spiritual Formation
11:45 AM Live Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM Session Three: How Stewardship Produces Generosity
2:00 PM Live Discussion
2:20 PM Session Four: Creating Pathways for Generous Living Panel
2:45 PM Live Discussion
3:10 PM Session Five: Raising a Generation of Faithful Stewards
3:30 PM Live Discussion
3:55 PM Closing
IF YOU’VE EVER ASKED…
→ How do I get my church staff to see the value of stewardship?
→ How do I structure my ministry plan to be effective?
→ How do I answer the tough questions in stewardship?
If you’ve asked questions like these, you’re not alone—and the Virtual Forum is for you. This one-day online event will equip you with practical tools to build a thriving stewardship ministry and connect you with experienced leaders who’ve walked the path. You’ll gain real insight, real answers, and real relationships to help you move forward with confidence.
REGISTER NOW
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16
Attend the Virtual Forum
Join church leaders from across the country for a powerful day of live teaching designed to sharpen your skills, strengthen your ministry, and reframe stewardship as a vital path of discipleship.
Make this your Starting Point
Become a Member of the Christian Stewardship Network to attend our virtual events for free, gain access to our library of online courses, and receive an invite to our member-only monthly Collabs.
FAQs
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Yes! You’ll have opportunities to engage through live chat, polls, breakout discussions, and Q&A. While you can watch quietly, we encourage you to participate—it makes the day even more meaningful. Plus, we’re a network. Even when we’re virtual, we want to connect.
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The Virtual Forum is free for CSN members. If you’re not a member yet, tickets are $49—a great value for a full day of encouragement, training, and tools (that you can revisit for up to 30 days after the event!) If you’d like to become a member and receive your ticket at no cost, click HERE.
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No problem. You can pop in and out as needed. While we encourage you to join live as much as possible, we also provide limited-time access to session replays after the event. Just know- this will not include our live discussion, so try to clear your calendar for the day!
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Each session is 50 minutes, split into two parts: 25 minutes of practical teaching followed by 25 minutes of live Q&A and discussion on Zoom. You’ll get to hear from experienced leaders, ask questions, and connect with others who are walking the same road in ministry.
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The event begins at 10 am (CST) and ends at 4 pm, with a 1.5 hour lunch break and a few short breaks here and there.
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Joining is easy! Visit membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com to learn more and sign up. Membership gives you free access to this event, plus year-round resources, coaching, and community.
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Once you register, you’ll receive an attendee number—this is your access code for our streaming platform, Brushfire Online. It’s valid for one viewer. We’ll send clear instructions ahead of time, and if you run into any issues, just email us at info@christianstewardshipnetwork.com—we’re happy to help!
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Yes—the sessions will be available on demand immediately after the livestream ends, which you can access for 30 days. The Live Discussion segments will not be recorded.
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Each registration is valid for one individual and one screen. This means that only one device can access the livestream at a time. If you’re planning on watching with a group, have each attendee register separately. If you have questions, email us at info@christianstewardshipnetwork.com.
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Not at all! This event is for anyone passionate about growing biblical stewardship and generosity in the church—pastors, staff, lay leaders, and volunteers are all welcome.