Testimonials:
“Within two weeks of Module 4, our finance committee uncovered $18,000 in ‘lost’ budget margin. We redirected every dollar to outreach, and giving actually increased the following month.” — Rev. Marcus Johnson, Senior Pastor, New Hope Fellowship, Houston TX
Testimonials:
“The child‑safety and risk templates alone were worth the price. Our insurance carrier gave us a premium discount, and parents keep telling me they feel safer than ever dropping off their kids.” — Pastor Laura Kim, Family Ministries Director, RiverStone Church, Seattle WA
Testimonials:
“I used to dread board meetings. After finishing the course, I walked in with a clear agenda, real financial dashboards, and a vision timeline. Thirty minutes later the board voted unanimously to fund a new campus.” — Bishop Alan Curry, District Superintendent, Grace Covenant Network
Are You Spending More Time on 'Business' Than on Ministry?
Most pastors spend 80–90% of their week wrestling with budgeting, HR headaches, and compliance they never studied in seminary—leaving them stressed, distracted, and anxious about donors.
Overwhelmed by financial reports and audits
Pulled away from sermon prep to chase invoices
Worried you’re not protecting your staff, volunteers, or congregation
“Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established.”
— Proverbs 16:3
If you’ve ever felt:
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Imagine This...
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Walking into every board meeting fully prepared with clear, CPA-level budgets and bylaws
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Running operations smoothly with staffing plans, tech systems, and risk protocols you set up once—and never worry about again
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Growing your vision on a roadmap that multiplies outreach, giving, and community impact—all while safeguarding your own spiritual and emotional health
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
Confident Financial & Legal Stewardship
Master budgets, audits, bylaws, and IRS rules—all grounded in Scripture and best practices.
Streamlined Church Operations
Build staffing models, technology systems, facilities plans, and risk-management tools that run on autopilot.
Scalable Vision Roadmap
Create strategic plans that expand your ministry’s reach and resources—and protect pastoral health for the long haul.
Course Curriculum
10 Transformational Modules, Designed for Busy Leaders:
Discover the biblical foundations of stewardship and your unique calling as a spiritual leader. You’ll explore key Scripture passages, uncover the theology behind wise resource management, and set the tone for every decision you make—because honoring God with your gifts is the first act of leadership.
Craft a crystal-clear vision, mission statement, and core values that unite your congregation around God’s purposes. Through guided exercises and real-church examples, you’ll learn to articulate why you exist, whom you serve, and how every ministry decision flows from your identity in Christ.
Build an organizational chart that reflects both spiritual calling and functional efficiency. From board roles to volunteer teams, you’ll see how to align people, processes, and authority—so your church can flourish without overburdening your pastoral heart.
Gain mastery over your church’s finances with Scripture-anchored principles and CPA-level best practices. You’ll implement budgeting templates, cash-flow projections, and audit-ready reports that bring transparency, honor your donors, and free you to focus on ministry.
Navigate the complex world of nonprofit law, IRS rules, and risk exposure with confidence. Learn to create bylaws, policies, and insurance strategies that safeguard your congregation—so you can steward both souls and statutes faithfully.
Attract, develop, and retain your ministry team with clear job descriptions, onboarding processes, and volunteer-appreciation plans. You’ll discover how to match gifted people to roles that amplify their calling and free you to shepherd rather than micromanage.
Leverage modern tools—websites, social media, email—to share your message without losing your pastoral voice. This chapter guides you through a communication strategy that engages seekers, rallies volunteers, and keeps your flock informed and inspired.
Transform your physical spaces into Kingdom-focused environments with smart maintenance schedules, space-usage plans, and vendor agreements. You’ll implement checklists and preventive protocols that protect assets and honor the sacredness of your gathering places.
Lead your congregation into God-sized possibilities with a multi-year roadmap that balances spiritual growth and operational sustainability. You’ll learn to set measurable goals, track progress, and pivot gracefully—ensuring your ministry adapts to both opportunities and challenges.
Prepare for long-term impact by cultivating pastoral health, succession planning, and legacy initiatives. From personal sabbaticals to endowment funds, this chapter empowers you to pass on a healthy, thriving church to the next generation of leaders.
Why This Course Is Unique
Taught by I. Renée
Williams
25 years exclusively serving pastors & churches—she speaks your
language.
Scripture-Anchored Lessons + Ready Templates
CPA-level budgets, child-protection policies, board-minutes formats, all with clear biblical context.
Live “Finance Q&A Hot Seat” Sessions
Submit your real church numbers for Renée’s direct feedback—no
guesswork.
Bonus Sermon-Series Toolkit
Printable resources to teach biblical stewardship that transforms your congregation.
Flexible Pricing to Fit Your Church
Single Pastor
$549 (or launch price $449)
Church Team
$1,799 (up to 8 people)
Limited Offer: Seats at $449 through August 1, 2025.
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Flexible Pricing to Fit Your Church
Single Pastor
$549 (or launch price $449)
Church Team
$1,799 (up to 8 people)
Limited Offer: Seats at $449 through August 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
The core curriculum 10 self‑paced modules. Most pastors finish in 4‑6 weeks by watching one module per week and completing the worksheets. You have lifetime access, so you can revisit lessons anytime.
No. While senior and executive pastors are our largest group, church treasurers, administrators, and board members will also benefit from the financial, legal, and operations modules. Team licenses let up to eight leaders learn together.
The lessons assume no prior accounting or MBA knowledge. Renée explains every concept in plain language and provides ready‑to‑use templates—budgets, bylaws, staff policies—that simplify the business side of ministry.
Yes. Try the first two modules risk‑free for 30 days. If you don’t feel more confident about church management, email us and we’ll issue a full refund—no questions asked.
All videos, worksheets, and live “Boardroom Lab” calls run on a standard web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge). No extra software is required. You can stream lessons on desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
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