Get Ready For CFC26!
Church Financial Conference 2026
Join Georgia Baptist Foundation and Ministry Trust for the 2026 Church Financial Conference (CFC26)—an must-attend event for pastors, financial leaders, and church finance teams dedicated to advancing the mission of the local church through sound stewardship and strategic management. This year’s conference offers valuable insights, expert-led sessions, and practical tools to help strengthen your church’s financial health, governance, and operational effectiveness. Attendees will gain actionable guidance on everything from compliance and budgeting to long-term sustainability and ministry impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and invest in the future of your church’s ministry success.
Breakout Sessions Include:
Tax Updates and Designated Funds for Churches
This session equips church leaders, treasurers, and financial secretaries with the latest federal and state tax updates, compliance requirements, and best practices for financial transparency. It also provides training on managing designated funds responsibly, ensuring alignment with donor intent and legal standards.
Exploring Church Management Software Solutions
This session introduces church leaders and administrators to current church management software options, highlighting key features, integrations, and pricing. Participants will gain the insight needed to choose the right platform, improve administrative efficiency, and strengthen communication within their congregations.
Scholarship, Cemetery, and Endowment Accounts—Partnering with the Georgia Baptist Foundation
This session helps church leaders understand how to manage scholarship, cemetery, and endowment-style accounts while maintaining compliance with legal and donor requirements. It also showcases how partnering with Georgia Baptist Foundation can provide valuable guidance, investment solutions, and ongoing support for effective stewardship.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Church Administration
This session helps small and medium-sized churches explore practical ways to use AI for improving administration and management. Participants will learn how AI can automate tasks, enhance communication, and boost efficiency—allowing staff and volunteers to focus more on ministry.
Scholarship, Cemetery, and Endowment Accounts—Partnering with the Georgia Baptist Foundation
This session helps church leaders understand how to manage scholarship, cemetery, and endowment-style accounts while maintaining compliance with legal and donor requirements. It also showcases how partnering with Georgia Baptist Foundation can provide valuable guidance, investment solutions, and ongoing support for effective stewardship.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Church Administration
This session helps small and medium-sized churches explore practical ways to use AI for improving administration and management. Participants will learn how AI can automate tasks, enhance communication, and boost efficiency—allowing staff and volunteers to focus more on ministry.
Q&A Sessions for Church Leaders and Financial Teams
This networking session allows attendees to connect with professionals and get answers to pressing questions on church finance, administration, and stewardship. Through focused Q&As with Tony Neal, Scott Brown, and Georgia Baptist Foundation staff, participants will gain practical insights on financial management, retirement planning, and creative giving to strengthen their ministries.
Ministerial Compensation Best Practices for Churches
This session is tailored for church leaders, finance committees, and personnel teams seeking guidance on structuring fair and compliant compensation packages for ministry staff. Attendees will explore current compensation trends, tax implications, and legal considerations, as well as learn strategies for developing transparent policies that balance stewardship with staff well-being. The session will also highlight tools and resources to ensure that churches remain competitive and compliant, fostering a culture of support and accountability for their ministers.
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Dates and Locations
Jan 22, Albany
Feb 10, Warner Robins
Feb 26, Brunswick
Mar 12, Cartersville
Mar 26, Braselton
