This conference is designed for pastors, ministry leaders, church administrators, treasurers and finance teams, stewardship and fundraising coordinators, and governing board members. If you want to deepen your stewardship understanding and improve church management, this event is for you.
Getting ready for the StewardShift Conference is simple! Join the community, get your ticket, and prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Organize your travel and encourage your collaborators to attend.
Attend plenaries, workshops, and networking sessions; return equipped to implement what you learned.
Early registration
Access includes all sessions, materials, and networking. Discounts apply for groups of three or more.
Our speakers are passionate leaders and experienced church administrators dedicated to empowering you to steward with joy and excellence.
Stewardship and Financial Planning
Stewardship and Theology
Stewardship and Leadership
Stewardship and Legal Governance
Stewardship and Psychology
Stewardship and Financial Accountability
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Join a community of stewards dedicated to honoring God through efficient, responsible, and joyful management. Don’t miss this opportunity for learning and transformation!
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To empower church administrators and leaders to manage with excellence and joy through a strong biblical foundation and practical tools.
Anyone interested in stewardship: pastors, ministry leaders, administrators, finance teams, and board members.
Yes, reduced rates apply for groups of three or more; see the fees section.
At Peerless Church, 3301 Peerless Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.
You can reserve your ticket online or complete the registration form and we will contact you.
Kelly S. Miller is a founding partner of The Oak Tree Group, a financial planning firm that helps individuals, families, and ministries steward their resources with wisdom and purpose. With more than two decades of experience in financial services and a strong background in church and nonprofit engagement, Kelly is uniquely equipped to help faith-based leaders align their financial strategies with Kingdom values.
She is a Certified Kingdom Advisor® and holds multiple licenses, including FINRA Series 7 and 66, as well as Life, Health, and Annuities. Kelly is deeply committed to financial discipleship and to guiding clients through biblically informed planning for generosity, legacy, and long-term sustainability.
At StewardShift, her session will offer practical tools and insight into how church leaders and financial teams can engage in proactive, faithful, and strategic financial planning. Her passion is to see stewards flourish in their calling to manage resources in a way that honors God and blesses others.
Dr. David H. Bryan is a household name in the Church of God of Prophecy, a thought-provoking pastoral teacher, preacher, and theologian – a global leader who has shared the gospel in over 75 countries. With a deep passion for biblical truth and practical application, he brings decades of ministry experience to the task of equipping church leaders for faithful and joyful stewardship.
Dr. Bryan has served in multiple international leadership roles within the Church of God of Prophecy, including Executive Director of Leadership Development and Discipleship Ministries, Director of the Center for Biblical Leadership, and Executive Director of Global Outreach Ministries. He is currently an adjunct professor at Lee University and continues to write, edit, and develop curriculum for Christian education.
Holding a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Renewal from Regent University, Dr. Bryan’s scholarship and leadership focus on the ministry praxis of Jesus and its significance for global church leadership.
At StewardShift, his session will call leaders to rediscover the theological foundations of stewardship and to embrace accountability as a joyful expression of trust in God’s ownership and mission
Dr. William Lamb is the Director of the Leonard Center for Leadership Development and Associate Professor of Leadership at Lee University. With over four decades of ministry experience across the United States and in 25 countries, he is a trusted voice in leadership formation and discipleship. He also serves as the founder and president of Relational Leadership Essentials, an organization committed to developing servant leaders.
Dr. Lamb is the author of Trek On: The Journey of a Disciple, a book that identifies eight essential characteristics of Christian discipleship—such as commitment, integrity, and evangelism—while offering practical guidance for spiritual formation. His work responds to the urgent need for clear, actionable instruction in becoming and making disciples within the modern church.
At StewardShift, his session will examine how Christ-centered leadership and faithful discipleship intersect to form the foundation of biblical stewardship, challenging leaders to steward their influence and calling with integrity, clarity, and relational depth.
Stephen Lentz is a nationally recognized attorney and founder of Lentz Law Group, where he serves churches, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits with legal counsel rooted in Kingdom values. As Managing Partner of Anchor Legal Group, PLLC, he brings over 25 years of legal experience advising ministries on matters of governance, compliance, intellectual property, and risk management.
A former pastor and trusted legal advisor, Stephen’s unique background allows him to approach legal issues with pastoral sensitivity and Kingdom conviction. He is passionate about helping ministries establish legal frameworks that promote integrity, safeguard mission, and honor God.
At StewardShift, his session will help leaders navigate legal and ethical responsibilities with clarity, empowering them to steward influence, resources, and people in alignment with God’s standards and civil law.
Dr. Morais Cassell is a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, ordained minister, and the founder of C3: Christ-Centered Connections, a ministry dedicated to transforming lives through biblically grounded mental, emotional, and relational health. With over two decades of experience in counseling, discipleship, and pastoral ministry, Dr. Cassell specializes in helping individuals and leaders achieve emotional healing, spiritual renewal, and holistic growth.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Counseling and is known for integrating biblical truth with practical psychological insight. Through individual and group sessions, conferences, and media platforms, Dr. Cassell empowers believers to live whole and steward their inner life for Kingdom impact.
At StewardShift, his session will explore how emotional health and psychological integrity are essential to faithful stewardship. Leaders will be challenged to steward not only finances and roles—but also their thoughts, relationships, and emotional capacity—with wisdom, accountability, and grace.
Steven Cardwell is a Partner at Batts Morrison Wales & Lee (BMWL), a national CPA firm dedicated exclusively to serving nonprofit organizations and ministries. With a professional career focused on nonprofit accounting and assurance, Steven brings deep expertise in financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. He is passionate about helping churches and ministries honor God through faithful financial stewardship.
Steven frequently speaks at national conferences and leadership gatherings, where he equips leaders to cultivate trust through transparent financial practices and strong internal controls. At StewardShift, he will guide participants in aligning accounting best practices with Kingdom values, reinforcing accountability as an act of worship.
