Welcome to Financial Leadership Formation

Faithful Financial Practices

A two-retreat journey with Keith Clark-Hoyos to secure processes, ensure transparency, and strengthen trust.

Church finances deserve both spiritual grounding and practical integrity. Faithful Financial Practices deepens the work begun in Foundations of Stewardship, guiding treasurers, boards, and finance committees into habits that safeguard resources and protect leaders. Across two retreats drawn from The Heart of Stewardship, The Practice of Faith (Retreats 1 & 2), participants practice transparent reporting, ethical fund handling, and risk management—all grounded in prayer and discernment. This journey is ideal for congregations seeking clarity, accountability, and systems that reflect both faith and fiduciary care.

“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much.”
— Luke 16:10

Why This Journey Exists

A Two-Retreat Formation Path with Keith Clark-Hoyos

When financial systems lack clarity, trust erodes—and leaders bear unnecessary risk. Faithful Financial Practices exists to give churches peace of mind through transparent reporting, protective policies, and Spirit-led guidance. With Keith Clark-Hoyos as your guide, your treasurer and finance committee will be equipped with templates, checklists, and rhythms that safeguard contributions, clarify oversight, and inspire confidence. Offered as two connected retreats, this journey creates durable practices that honor God’s mission and ensure leaders never carry the burden alone.

How do our financial practices either build or diminish trust in God’s abundance?

What You’ll Experience

Strengthening Trust Through Secure and Transparent Practices

The Sacred Process:

Reframing Finances as Ministry — Carry forward insights from Foundations, rooting money matters in prayer and calling.
Policies that Protect — Review and implement key safeguards (dual controls, record-keeping, reporting rhythms) that protect leaders and resources.
Transparent Reporting — Learn simple ways to present budgets and financial statements clearly for boards and congregations.
Compliance & Risk Management — Address common pitfalls in contribution handling, regulatory requirements, and internal audits.
Equipping Treasurers for Leadership — Provide mentoring and coaching that help treasurers see their role as ministry, not just bookkeeping.

Format Options:

Two one-day retreats (scheduled 2–6 weeks apart, in-person or hybrid Zoom)
Four-session series (4 x 90-minute sessions, online or hybrid)

What’s Included:

Guided reflection and prayer exercises for financial teams
Practical policy templates (e.g., dual-control procedures, reporting checklists)
Interactive exercises for transparent reporting and compliance practices
Ongoing support via the Effective Church Leadership Community (ECLC)

“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:40

What You’ll Gain

Seeds of Trustworthy Financial Leadership

Secure and compliant financial processes that reduce risk.
Transparent and accurate reporting that inspires congregational confidence.
Safeguards that protect both resources and leaders from error or accusation.
Clarity for treasurers and finance committees in their sacred role.
Sustainable practices that align with denominational polity and best standards.
Confidence that financial leadership reflects God’s abundance and care.

Voices of the Journey

What Church Leaders Are Saying

“We now have transparency and policies… it’s been a huge relief for me as pastor and for our leadership team, because we can focus on ministry. We’ll never go back to volunteers doing the books.”

“We did a financial review and found fraud and theft… Keith helped us right the wrongs, build cross-checks, and create stability. He taught us that fraud often happens by gaining trust and telling people what they want to hear.”

“Our accounting systems were a mess… Keith’s expertise in governance and finance made a complete turnaround difference. With Keith’s guidance, we have confidence in our financial integrity.”

Take the Next Step

Ready to Strengthen Your Financial Practices?

Protect your leaders and strengthen trust with Faithful Financial Practices. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to explore how this two-retreat journey can secure your systems and align your finances with God’s mission.

Let’s Lead Faithfully—Together

Schedule Your Free Consultation

Let’s safeguard resources, clarify reporting, and build trust through Spirit-led financial practices. Share your needs below, and we’ll connect for a free 30-minute consultation to begin together.

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