Church Finance Conference 2023

Speakers on stage at last year's tax seminar.

Join Us In-Person Or Virtually

Learn to navigate complex church financial and legal challenges with ease at CFC23

Ensure your church’s compliance with local, state and federal laws through our Church Finance Conferences (CFC23), formerly known as the Tax, Internal Controls and Legal Issues Seminars. 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, or join virtually. You’ll network with peers, learn from nationally recognized keynote speakers and choose from multiple breakout sessions. Seminar topics will help you:

Church Finance Conference logo
tax icon

Understand Taxes

  • Payroll and benefits
  • IRS reporting requirements (1099s, W-2s, “love offerings,” etc.)
  • Housing allowance
finances icon

Manage Finances

  • Internal controls
  • Construction financing
  • Insurance coverage
legal icon

Stay Legal

  • Employment law and personnel policies
  • Navigate state and federal legislation
  • ACA compliance

CFC23 Tulsa

First Baptist Church (Owasso) + Virtual

September 26th

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

In-person (includes boxed lunch):
$99

Virtual:
$69

 CFC23 Oklahoma City

Trinity Baptist Church (Yukon)

September 28th

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

In-person (includes boxed lunch):
$99

Church Finance Conference 2023

To register for one of our Church Finance Conferences, please fill out this form. Then, complete your registration through our secure, online payment portal. You may register up to five attendees from your church, ministry or organization using a single form.

 

Fields marked with an * are required.

Agenda for Both Events
8:30am – 9:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am – 9:50am Introduction and Keynote Address
9:50am – 10:00am Break
10:00 – 10:50am Breakout Session A
10:50am – 11:00am Break
11:00am – 11:50am Breakout Session B
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch (provided by WatersEdge & CrossFirst)
1:00pm – 1:50pm Breakout Session C
1:50pm – 2:00pm Break
2:00pm – 2:50pm Breakout Session D
2:50pm – 3:00pm Break
3:00pm – 3:50pm Keynote Address 2
3:50pm Speakers available in the lobby for questions
Keynote and Breakout Details

Keynote

He Said/She Said – An update on the latest in tax, legal, and accounting issues in two parts.

Frank Sommerville | Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.
Elaine Sommerville | Sommerville & Associates, P.C.

 

Breakouts

 
Session A

1) Ministerial Exception with Frank Sommerville | Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.

2) Designing a Strong Retirement Plan* with Greg Love | GuideStone

3) Introduction to Ministry Accounting* with Sarah Barham | WatersEdge

 

Session B

1) Internal Controls Update with Brad Johnson | WatersEdge

2) Payroll and Minister’s Taxes* with Luke Allard | WatersEdge

3) Fundamental Cybersecurity* with Nathan Sweaney | Secure Ideas

 

 

Session C

1) Ministry Accounting II with Sarah Barham | WatersEdge

2) Employee Handbook* with Steve Broussard | Hall Estill

3) Frequently Asked Questions from the Field* with Brad Johnson and Kelsey Doughty | WatersEdge

 

Session D

1) Fringe Benefits with Elaine Sommerville | Sommerville & Associates, P.C.

2) Understanding Church Insurance* with Matt Neighbors and Jon LaFevers | INSURICA

3) Church Loans and Investments* with Jerry Vaughan and Sam Youngs | WatersEdge

 

*Available in-person only

Speakers

Elaine Sommerville

Elaine Sommerville

Sommerville & Associates, P.C.

Frank Sommerville

Frank Sommerville

Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.

Steve Broussard

Steve Broussard

Hall Estill

Nathan Sweaney

Nathan Sweaney

Secure Ideas

Matt Neighbors

Matt Neighbors

INSURICA

Jon LaFevers

Jon LaFevers

INSURICA

Greg Love

Greg Love

GuideStone

Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson

WatersEdge

Sarah Barham

Sarah Barham

WatersEdge

Luke Allard

Luke Allard

WatersEdge

Jerry Vaughan

Jerry Vaughan

WatersEdge

Sam Youngs

Sam Youngs

WatersEdge

Need Answers Now?

Have a burning question that can’t wait until CFC23? 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.