Financial Leadership Formation

Equip treasurers, boards, and committees with Spirit-led formation to steward resources faithfully, safeguard trust, and sustain mission.

Equip your treasurers, finance committees, and leaders with the formation they need to steward faithfully and lead with confidence.

Welcome to Church Training Center’s

Financial Leadership Formation Programs

Our financial leadership programs are designed to equip treasurers, boards, and committees to align finances with God’s mission.

 

Whether you’re:

                              • stepping into the treasurer role for the first time,

                              • facing new financial challenges, or

                              • preparing for sustainable long-term leadership,

We offer flexible retreats, audits, and coaching to fit your needs.

Explore our four offerings below—or schedule a consultation to get started.

Foundations of Stewardship

Foundations of Stewardship

This one-retreat program introduces treasurers and finance leaders to stewardship as a spiritual practice. Participants reframe money as a matter of faith, connect budgets to mission, and establish policies that build trust. Churches leave with a stronger foundation for financial ministry and a renewed sense of calling.

Outcomes:

  • Clear understanding of finances as ministry.

  • Confidence for new and emerging treasurers.

  • Congregational trust & transparent leadership.

Faithful Financial Practices

This two-retreat program builds on Foundations by equipping leaders with the practical tools needed for faithful oversight. Participants practice ethical handling of funds, learn transparent reporting, and strengthen compliance and risk safeguards. The result is a church equipped with systems that protect both resources and leaders.

Outcomes:

  • Secure and compliant financial processes.

  • Transparent and accurate financial reporting.

  • Safeguards that protect resources and leaders.

Sustainable Stewardship Journey

This three-retreat program offers the full arc of financial leadership formation, from spiritual reframing to visionary planning. Participants prepare successors, cultivate long-term stewardship practices, and celebrate progress along the way. An optional anniversary gathering offers renewed accountability and encouragement in the year ahead.

Outcomes:

  • A pipeline of trained financial leaders.

  • Vision-driven and sustainable planning.

  • Spirit-led stewardship that endures over time.

Financial Controls & Procedures Audit

Financial Controls & Procedures Audit

This stand-alone option provides churches with a thorough review of financial systems and policies. Contribution handling and reporting are assessed for transparency, while procedures are strengthened for compliance and clarity. The audit ensures boards and congregations can lead with confidence and peace of mind.

Outcomes:

  • Reliable and transparent financial systems.

  • Clear policies that strengthen accountability.

  • Assurance and peace of mind for congregations.

Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?

We’re here to help your church strengthen its financial leadership with clarity and confidence. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to explore which program—Foundations of Stewardship, Faithful Financial Practices, Sustainable Stewardship Journey, or the Financial Controls & Procedures Audit—best fits your church’s needs. Together, we’ll align your resources with God’s mission and safeguard your ministry for the future.

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