Church Finance Conference 2025
Register for CFC 2025!
Learn to navigate complex church financial and legal challenges with ease at CFC25
This September, WatersEdge will hold its annual Church Finance Conference (CFC25) where attendees can gain valuable information and insight into complex financial needs within the church. These events are ideal for senior and executive pastors, administrators, financial and human resources staff, as well as lay leaders including finance, audit and personnel committee members.
Attend in person at one of two identical events – one in the Tulsa area on September 23 and one in the Oklahoma City area on September 25. Or, join us virtually on September 23. You’ll network with peers, learn from nationally recognized keynote speakers and choose from multiple breakout sessions (limited breakout options for virtual attendees). Seminar topics will help you:
Understand Taxes
- Payroll and benefits
- IRS reporting requirements (1099s, W-2s, “love offerings,” etc.)
- Housing allowance
Manage Finances
- Internal controls
- Construction financing
- Insurance coverage
Stay Legal
- Employment law and personnel policies
- Navigate state and federal legislation
- ACA compliance
Broken Arrow + Online
September 23, 2025
First Baptist Church, Broken Arrow
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
In-person: $99
(includes boxed lunch)
Online: $89
 Moore
September 25, 2025
First Baptist Church, Moore
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
In-person: $99
(includes boxed lunch)
Attendees of the Church Finance Conference have the opportunity to earn six (6) hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credit.
Agenda for Both Events
| Time | Broken Arrow Agenda | Moore Agenda |
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 9:50am | Introduction and Keynote Address 1 | Introduction and Keynote Address 1 |
| 9:50am – 10:00am | Break | Break |
| 10:00 – 10:50am | Breakout Session A | Breakout Session A |
| 10:50am – 11:00am | Break | Break |
| 11:00am – 11:50am | Breakout Session B | Breakout Session B |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 1:50pm | Breakout Session C | Keynote Address 2 |
| 1:50pm – 2:00pm | Break | Break |
| 2:00pm – 2:50pm | Breakout Session D | Breakout Session C |
| 2:50pm – 3:00pm | Break | Break |
| 3:00pm – 3:50pm | Keynote Address 2 | Breakout Session D |
| 3:50pm | Speakers available in the lobby for questions | Â Speakers available in the lobby for questions |
Keynote and Breakout Details - Broken Arrow
Keynote 1
Addressing the Trust Gap – Trust in institutions has declined to unprecedented lows. To effectively fulfill their missions in today’s environment, churches and other nonprofit organizations must not only acknowledge this trust gap but also take proactive steps to enhance trust through demonstrating unwavering integrity. In this session, Michael Martin, Present and CEO of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) presents the core standards of accountability drawn from scripture that are fundamental to operating with integrity. Applying these standards to your organization will not only demonstrate integrity, but also enhance trust that is so critical with donors, staff, and the public. .
Michael Martin | ECFA
Breakouts
Session A
1) Insurance Best Practices with Jon LaFevers | INSURICA
2) Payroll*Â with Kendra Wenzel | WatersEdge
3) Unlocking Generosity* with Bren Brown | Kingdom Architects
Session B
1) How to Classify (Employee, Contractor, or Volunteer)Â with Kendra Wenzel | WatersEdge
2) Leader Care and the Impact on Trust* with Michael Martin | ECFA
3) Risk Management* with Brad Johnson| WatersEdge
Session C
1) Small Church Accounting with Sarah Barham | WatersEdge
2) Big Church Accounting*Â with Kelsey Doughty | WatersEdge
3) Retirement and Health Insurance* with Greg Love | WatersEdge
Session D
1) Key Church Policies with Patrick Henry | Arkansas Baptist State Convention
2) Big Beautiful Bill* with Julie Stanley & Preston Hudson | WatersEdge
3) Church Administration for New Leaders* with Joe Ligon & Thomas Jordan | Oklahoma Baptists
Keynote 2
Recent Developments from Capitol Hill, the Courts, and Beyond – In an ever-changing environment, it is critical to stay current on legal, tax, and financial trends impacting your ministry. Join ECFA President & CEO Michael Martin for a dynamic presentation that cuts through the confusion and helps you understand what is really happening on Capitol Hill and in the Courts. Learn from some of ECFA’s latest research and trends that impact your ministry and consider how your ministry should respond to the latest developments from Capitol Hill, the courts, and beyond.
Michael Martin | ECFA
*Available in-person only
Keynote and Breakout Details - Moore
Keynote 1
Addressing the Trust Gap – Trust in institutions has declined to unprecedented lows. To effectively fulfill their missions in today’s environment, churches and other nonprofit organizations must not only acknowledge this trust gap but also take proactive steps to enhance trust through demonstrating unwavering integrity. In this session, Michael Martin, Present and CEO of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) presents the core standards of accountability drawn from scripture that are fundamental to operating with integrity. Applying these standards to your organization will not only demonstrate integrity, but also enhance trust that is so critical with donors, staff, and the public.
Michael Martin | ECFA
Breakouts
Session A
1) Insurance Best Practices with Jon LaFevers | INSURICA
2) Payroll*Â with Kendra Wenzel | WatersEdge
3) Unlocking Generosity* with Bren Brown | Kingdom Architects
Session B
1) How to Classify (Employee, Contractor, or Volunteer)Â with Kendra Wenzel | WatersEdge
2) Leader Care and the Impact on Trust* with Michael Martin | ECFA
3) Risk Management* with Brad Johnson| WatersEdge
Keynote 2
Recent Developments from Capitol Hill, the Courts, and Beyond – In an ever-changing environment, it is critical to stay current on legal, tax, and financial trends impacting your ministry. Join ECFA President & CEO Michael Martin for a dynamic presentation that cuts through the confusion and helps you understand what is really happening on Capitol Hill and in the Courts. Learn from some of ECFA’s latest research and trends that impact your ministry and consider how your ministry should respond to the latest developments from Capitol Hill, the courts, and beyond.
Michael Martin | ECFA
Session C
1) Small Church Accounting with Sarah Barham | WatersEdge
2) Big Church Accounting*Â with Kelsey Doughty | WatersEdge
3) Retirement and Health Insurance* with Greg Love | WatersEdge
Session D
1) Key Church Policies with Patrick Henry | Arkansas Baptist State Convention
2) Big Beautiful Bill* with Julie Stanley & Preston Hudson | WatersEdge
3) Church Administration for New Leaders* with Joe Ligon & Thomas Jordan | Oklahoma Baptists
*Available in-person only
Church Finance Conference 2025
Speakers
Michael Martin
ECFA
Jon LaFevers
INSURICA
Patrick Henry
Arkansas Baptists
Greg Love
GuideStone
Bren Brown
Kingdom Architects
Sarah Barham
WatersEdge
Brad Johnson
WatersEdge
Kendra Wenzel
WatersEdge
Kelsey Doughty
WatersEdge
Julie Stanley
WatersEdge
Joe Ligon
Oklahoma Baptists
Thomas Jordan
Oklahoma Baptists
Need Answers Now?
Have a burning question that can’t wait until CFC25? Get the answers you need today by visiting our Tax, Financial and Legal Guidance page. Search our FAQs for answers to the most common questions, or submit a query of your own and our team of experts will find a solution.
