WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
The Virtual Forum
Practical training. Meaningful conversations. Real solutions for your stewardship ministry.
A one-day virtual event for ministry leaders.
Stewardship is more than budgeting—it’s about shaping hearts, discipling believers, and building a culture of generosity in your church. But how do you turn vision into action? How do you overcome resistance, engage your leadership, and equip your congregation to live as faithful stewards?
The CSN Virtual Forum is your opportunity to get practical answers, biblical wisdom, and real-world strategies—all in a single, high-impact day. You’ll hear from experienced leaders, engage in live discussions, and walk away with clear next steps to strengthen your stewardship ministry.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
SCHEDULE
9:30 AM
Streaming Opens
10:00 AM
Welcome + Worship
10:30 AM
Session One: The First 90 Days: How to Launch (or Relaunch) a Stewardship Ministry Well
11:00 AM
Live Discussion
11:20 AM
Session Two: Sharpening Your Teaching: How to Speak and Facilitate with Confidence
11:45 AM
Live Discussion
12:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 PM
Session Three: Leading the Way: The Senior Pastor’s Role in a Culture of Generosity
2:00 PM
Live Discussion
2:20 PM
Session Four: Equipping Leaders for Long-Term Stewardship Success
2:45 PM
Live Discussion
3:10 PM
Session Five: The State of Christian Finances in 2025: Surprising Insights Every Church Should Know
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.
SESSIONS
The Lineup
Proven leaders in biblical stewardship and generosity, sharing what works.
Jeremy Williams, MHRER
Jeremy Williams, MHRER, is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience equipping churches to embrace biblical financial stewardship as a vital aspect of discipleship. He has served as a lay leader in four different churches, spearheading stewardship initiatives and facilitating numerous financial stewardship classes using various curricula. A trained Ramsey Master Financial Coach and lay care counselor, Jeremy has also trained volunteers to provide one-on-one financial stewardship discipleship, helping individuals and families achieve greater financial faithfulness and freedom. His passion for stewardship began with his own debt struggles in college, which deepened his personal relationship with Jesus. He is currently engaged with his church to develop and implement a holistic strategy aimed at fostering a culture of stewardship and generosity.
David Thompson
David Thompson serves as a stewardship pastor at The House in Fort Worth, Texas. With a passion for biblical stewardship, David co-leads the Getting Money Right podcast and has written several workshops and programs for churches to easily implement stewardship ministry into the flow of their discipleship calendar. His teaching blends Scripture, humor, and practical tools to help Christians grow in wisdom and financial freedom. David holds a Master of Theology degree from The King’s University and a business degree from SMU. David lives in Keller, Texas, with his wife and two children. He brings a pastoral heart to every platform he steps on.
Jason Mitchell
Senior Pastor
Jason is the Senior Pastor at LCBC (Lives Changed By Christ) Church. LCBC is a thriving church with multiple locations across the state of Pennsylvania. Jason is passionate about keeping the church focused on the relentless pursuit of introducing more people to Jesus and together following him with their lives. He’s also the author of “No Easy Jesus: How the Most Difficult Choices Lead to the Greatest Life”.
Jason and his wife Jenny have three kids and live in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Spend some time in the Mitchell house and you’ll find a lot of coffee, a lot of books, a full family calendar, and a whole lot of swag representing the University of Alabama Crimson Tide!
Art Rainer
Art Rainer is the founder of Christian Money Solutions and the Institute for Christian Financial Health. He writes and speaks extensively on the topic of Christian financial health. He is the creator of the 8 Money Milestones program and host of the More Than Money podcast. Art lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Sarah, and their three sons.
Chris Goulard, CFP®, MML
Chris Goulard, CFP®, MML, serves as Vice President of Financial Planning Ministry (FPM), where he helps churches develop estate planning ministries as a cornerstone of their stewardship initiatives. With over 25 years dedicated to promoting biblical financial stewardship, Chris also chairs the Christian Stewardship Network and frequently teaches on stewardship and generosity.
After a successful financial services career as a Vice President at Fidelity Investments, MFS, and Prudential Financial, he joined Saddleback Church in 2004 as Pastor of Stewardship. Over 20 years on staff, he led initiatives such as Financial Freedom Workshops, Estate Planning, and a $50 million giving campaign, fostering a culture of generosity.
Chris holds a BA in Economics from Dartmouth, a CFP® designation, and a seminary master’s degree. He and his wife, Jenifer, have been married for 34 years and have two adult sons and two amazing daughters-in-law.
Brenda Leisinger
Director, Generous Life Ministry
Brenda has been the Director of the Generous Life Ministry at Cuyahoga Valley Church (CVC) since 2017 and is passionate about teaching the biblical principles of stewardship and creating a generosity culture at CVC. Her desire is that everyone at CVC would be a love-inspired steward managing God’s Blessings, God’s Way for God’s Glory! In addition to her work at CVC, Brenda is also the Executive Director of the Ohio Stewardship Network and the Project Director for the annual Cleveland Leadership Prayer Breakfast and Akron Leadership Prayer Luncheon. Prior to coming on staff at CVC she was in IT consulting at KPMG and E&Y before starting her own consulting business. Brenda was born and raised in Akron and has a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Akron. In her spare time, of which there is very little, she loves spending time with her nieces, going to the gym, playing ping pong, and attending the Broadway Series at Playhouse Square. Oh, yes, and let’s not forget her love of Maine Coon cats!
Rodney Ross
Central Team Leader of Generosity at Life.Church
Rodney has been with Life.Church for 13 years and leads the areas of Generosity and Stewardship. He and his team support all the pastoral staff, training and equipping them to lead well in these areas. He’s passionate about leveraging data to make strategic decisions and to become better pastors as we care for people.
REGISTER NOW
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
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: 20 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.