Free Webinar: Tell Your Church’s Story & Inspire Generosity
Discover the Power of Narrative Budgets
July 30 at 2:00 p.m.
The Holston Foundation is thrilled to partner with Discipleship Ministries to bring you a FREE live webinar that will transform how your church shares its mission and connects with givers.
Join us Wednesday, July 30, at 2:00 p.m. for “Creating a Narrative Budget: The Story Behind the Numbers”
Led by Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity at Discipleship Ministries, and co-hosted by LeRae Edwards Collins, Interim President of the Holston Foundation
Zoom link (add to your calendar now):
https://umcdiscipleship-org.
Why Attend?
More churches are moving from just spreadsheets to storytelling—because when people understand the impact of their giving, they’re inspired to be more generous. Narrative budgets help tell the “why” of your church.
This webinar is designed for churches of all sizes and is packed with practical tools to help you build a budget that tells the story of your ministry’s impact—in your congregation, your community, and the world.
Stories, on the other hand, have the potential to motivate people to take the next step of faith in their giving and share their resources in a way that will make disciples and transform the world.
All are welcome! This webinar will be especially helpful for pastors, lay leaders, finance committees, stewardship committees, church/administrative council, ministry leaders, communicators, church administrators, and support staff/volunteers.
Bonus! Free Online Course for Participants
Sponsored by the Holston Foundation: all who attend the webinar will receive FREE access to Discipleship Ministries’ follow-up online course on narrative budgets—a deeper dive to help your church create a compelling, mission-driven financial narrative.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the top experts in the denomination with others in Holston!
About the Speaker
Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane is a respected leader in United Methodist stewardship and fundraising, bringing decades of experience in local church ministry, connectional giving, and generosity. Ken is an ordained elder and has served local churches, the Conference, and General Agencies throughout his ministry. He’s the author of multiple stewardship resources and the creator of the Narrative Budget online course. You’ll benefit from his deep wisdom, practical tools, and heart for ministry.
Mark Your Calendar: Wednesday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Join the Webinar via Zoom: https://umcdiscipleship-
Let’s partner together to help your church tell its story in a way that transforms lives—and inspires generosity that lasts.