Join the Lewis Center's Dr. Ann A. Michel and Dr. Lovett H. Weems for their online summer courses from Wesley Theological Seminary. Dr. Michel and Dr. Weems are leaders in the field of congregational stewardship and finance and have taught and written extensively on the topics. Each course is 1 academic credit hour or 1.5 CEU credits.
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, sound stewardship and financial practices are more important than ever. Dr. Michel and Dr. Weems emphasize best practices that can sustain a congregation through thick and thin.
Stewardship and Church Finance Courses
CM-142 Healthy Stewardship in the Local Church Dr. Ann A. Michel
June 1-5, 2020
Exploration of the biblical and theological basis for healthy congregational stewardship and a survey of best practices for cultivating generosity.
Topics include:
- Cultivating generosity in challenging times
- Key doctrines related to stewardship and generosity
- Tithing and Biblical standards of giving
- Understanding giving patterns
- Implementing successful stewardship campaigns
- Developing a year-round stewardship calendar
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
July 6-10, 2020
Exploration of budgets, income, expenses, giving, and administration from both a theological perspective and from the best practices of financial transparency and accountability.
Topics include:
- COVID-19 lessons and recovery
- Building and funding basic funds of a church -- operating, capital, and endowment
- Expanding sources of income
- Expanding ways people can give
- Monitoring income more realistically
- Financial integrity, transparency, and accountability practices
- Financial health assessment tools
- Rental income and other topics
