Get Ready For 
Church Financial Conference 2025 (CFC25)
Georgia Baptist Foundation and Ministry Trust are excited to invite you to the annual Church Financial Conferences in 2025 (CFC25). This conference is designed for pastors, church financial staff, and finance team members to participate in an annual overview of topics that promote stewardship and best practices for church well-being. This year, event attendees can customize their experience by attending the afternoon session, evening session, or a combination of both. There are seven session topics you don't want to miss:
Breakout Session Topics:
- Creating a Culture of Generosity in Your Church
- Church Management Software 101
- Gift Vehicles to Drive Your Ministry
- Church Bylaws and Incorporation for the 21st Century
- Understanding Church Endowment and Investments
- Best Practices for Digital Giving
- Payroll Do's and Don'ts
Tickets are $20 until January 6th—don't miss the early-bird discount! Tickets include admission, dinner, and a conference packet.
Breakout Session Topics:
- Creating a Culture of Generosity in Your Church
- Church Management Software 101
- Gift Vehicles to Drive Your Ministry
- Church Bylaws and Incorporation for the 21st Century
- Understanding Church Endowment and Investments
- Best Practices for Digital Giving
- Payroll Do's and Don'ts
Tickets are $20 until January 6th—don't miss the early-bird discount! Tickets include admission, dinner, and a conference packet.
Seminar Speakers
Pam Mills
Vice President of Trust Services Georgia Baptist Foundation
With a long history of working alongside individual donors as they seek ways to support Kingdom work, Pam serves as the primary point of contact for planned giving donors. She smooths the path for non-cash gifts to ministry by helping churches and individuals utilize our gift clearing service and leads our estate administration team. Pam considers it a privilege to listen to the hearts of generous givers and help them follow their calling to multiple ministry efforts.
John Bryan
Regional Development Officer Georgia Baptist Foundation
John has served multiple churches as a senior pastor in Georgia as well as many interim pastorates across our state. He was formerly the Lead Missionary for Stewardship with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. He serves the Foundation as regional development officer in east Georgia.
Nathan Russell
Associate Development Officer Georgia Baptist Foundation
Having served as a worship leader in his local church and as an insurance professional, Nathan brings experience from both the ministry and business worlds to the Foundation. As the Associate Development Officer for South Georgia, Nathan is passionate about helping Baptist churches, organizations, and individuals be faithful stewards of all that God has blessed them with.
Johnathan Gray
President / CEO
Georgia Baptist Foundation
Since 2014, Dr. Johnathan W. Gray has served as President of the Georgia Baptist Foundation. Outside of his full-time roles, Dr. Gray has enjoyed serving as the National Stewardship Catalyst for the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee and the President of the Stewardship Development Association. In 2007, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Billy Graham School of Missions, Church Growth and Evangelism at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to serving the Lord in stewardship ministries, he served as a pastor in Georgia and Texas.
Tony Neal
Executive Pastor and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
After 20 years of serving as a State Missionary of Administration and Financial Services for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, Tony started Church Financial Services, LLC to continue consulting Georgia Baptist churches as a CPA. Tony serves full-time as Executive Pastor at First Baptist Church Blairsville.
GuideStone
Financial Services & Insurance Solutions
GuideStone provides diversified benefits, investments and protection guided by Christian values. For more than 100 years, GuideStone has been helping to secure and enhance the livelihoods of those who serve sacrifically on the spiritual frontlines.
SecureGive
Multi-giving Church Donation Platform
SecureGive’s 7-in-1 giving system empowers churches to grow generosity to fund their missions. For 20 years, SecureGive has provided digital tools to simplify giving for donors and streamline management for churches. In this seminar, you'll discover how technology is reshaping generosity with insights into digital giving, online security, and adapting to evolving donor preferences, ensuring your church remains at the forefront of innovation and engagement.
Register for a Seminar Today!
Dates and Locations
Feb 20, Valdosta
Mar 6, Duluth
Mar 20, Warner Robins
