Funding Ministry into the Future

An ecumenical conference of hope and stewardship for the church

Come explore the latest ideas to help your congregation fund ministry now and into the future. Hosted by The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Endorsed by Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and Free Methodist Church in Canada. Planned by an ecumenical team representing Lutheran, Free Methodist, and Mennonite workers in stewardship.

Dates

Fri., Nov. 20 @ 1 pm – 3:30 pm on Sat. 21, 2026

Where

Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterloo

Agenda

Time	Description	Details	Theme
1 p.m.	Registration
1:30 p.m.	Introduction and Worship
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Plenary	Grace	What gives you hope? Basic stewardship principles – first book. What’s working in the church today.
3:00 – 3:15 p.m.	Workshop promos	Snappy and fast, pre-timed slides	Workshop leaders give their best 5 minutes – timed slides
3:15 -3:45 p.m.	BREAK
3:45-4:45 p.m.	Workshop A	Need workshop hosts	Interactive
	Workshop B
	Workshop C
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.	Plenary and (workshop?) leaders	Panel discussion
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.	Supper
7:00 to 7:15 p.m.	Worship and singing
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.	Plenary 2 and Closing	Paul Nazareth	What gives you hope? What’s working in the church today.

Time	Description	Details	Theme
Morning	Plenary 3
8:30 a.m.	Registration
9 a.m.	Worship
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.	Plenary 3	Paul Nazareth	Tools for hope – creative ways to fund ministry
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.	Workshop promos		Workshop leaders DEF give their best 5 minutes – timed slides
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.	BREAK
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.	Workshop D
	Workshop E
	Workshop F
12:00 – 12:45p.m.	Panel discussion
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.	LUNCH
1:45 -2:00 p.m.	Worship
2:00-3:15 p.m.	Plenary 4	Grace	Tools for hope – creative ways to fund ministry
3:15-3:30 p.m.	Closing	Worship, thank-yous
	Networking time/ after party	Local venue, restaurant

Keynote Speakers

From Luther Seminary (author of Funding Forward ). Grace understands church redevelopment and church buildings, plus traditional stewardship

Renowned Canadian speaker on generosity, expert in giving, tax, financial and estate planning.

Workshop Leaders: Denominational staff and consultants serving Canadian congregations will host practical, hands-on workshops to help you apply learnings and best practices in your congregation.

Cost including Friday dinner and Saturday lunch:

Early Bird Registration (by September 15th): $150 first person from a congregation; $100 each additional person from same congregation
After September 15th: $175 first person from congregation, $125 each additional person from same congregation
Contact your denomination to ask whether they have scholarships to attend.

Registration

Possible Accommodations in the Neighborhood. Make your own arrangements.

Name	Cost	Distance from Knox	Vibe
United College at the University of Waterloo	$115 $130 for 3BR apartment	2 km	Basic, there is a place to eat there too. Or Grebel next door!
Delta	About $300	350 m	Marriott
The Laundry Rooms	$276 for 1 BR, $355 for 2 BR	800 m	Cool-kid, furnished apts

Note: Air Canada provides a shuttle service between Pearson and Kitchener that is included in your airfare.