Cultivating Generous Congregations Seminar

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and the MN Conference of the United Church of Christ (UCC) are delighted to offer a one-day workshop on congregational fundraising, a partnership made possible by a denomination grant. On Saturday, November 7, registration starts at 8:30 AM, and the seminar begins at 9:00 AM.

Cultivating Generous Congregations maps the new landscape of religious giving and stewardship and provides tools for building a culture of generosity unique to the congregation’s needs and challenges. As the Lake Institute says about the training:

“We invite you and your ministry team to participate in a seminar experience that could change the way you and your congregation approach giving and generosity. Cultivating Generous Congregations (CGC) is an interactive seminar offered… in partnership with denominational or network organizations, demonstrating how pastors and ministry leaders can unearth and energize congregational generosity by exploring the significant and necessary steps to creating lasting cultural change within a congregation. Interactive segments of CGC explore theology, the role of adaptive leadership, fiscal transparency, and the importance of donor care, with action steps to impact the exploration and experience of generosity for both laity and clergy. This course can be tailored for many faith traditions or demographics.”

According to The Lake Institute, this seminar will help participants:

• • rethink their role in church/meeting finances;
  • become better stewards of their donors’ gifts; and
  • awaken an ongoing spirit of generosity within their communities.

Registration

To learn more or ask questions, contact Rev. Wendy Vander Hart, Generosity Officer, via email or by phone at 612.465.7181.

For questions related to United, contact Ryan Currens, United’s Institutional Major Gifts Officer.

You can learn more about the course and the Lake Institute here. >

Access the Institute’s Cultivating Generous Congregations Flyer here. >

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for pastors and church leadership. Whether you are an ordained minister, deacon, elder, or lay leader, we welcome all members of a congregation’s pastoral staff and leadership team.

Cost

Registration is $150 per UCC team of 3–8 people, including the pastor. The reduced course fee is made possible by grant funding.

Registration costs $200 per non-UCC congregational team. Teams should include at least one pastor and at least two church members.

Venue

This event is being hosted at the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Click here for directions and parking instructions. >