Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 60-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on December 2, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

Join ECFA on Giving Tuesday (December 2) for our annual State of Giving webinar, featuring the latest insights from the 2025 State of Giving Report. Built on data from ECFA members and fresh survey findings, this year’s report highlights three key opportunities shaping generosity in 2025 and beyond.

Discover current trends in giving, how ministries are meeting increased demand on programs, and how organizations are embracing challenges to open new doors.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear from ECFA leaders Michael Martin, Jake Lapp, and Aaron Mercer as they share timely actionable insights that impact your church or ministry.

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Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 120-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on November 5th, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

Join Mike Batts and Kaylyn Varnum for a timely and insightful federal tax update tailored specifically for churches and ministries. This session will unpack the latest legislative and regulatory developments that are actively shaping how faith-based organizations operate today. From sweeping new legislation like the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to evolving IRS enforcement priorities and Capitol Hill activity, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the key changes affecting nonprofit compliance, financial planning, and donor engagement.Some of the topics covered in this session require attention now. Mike and Kaylyn will provide practical insights for immediate implementation.

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Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 60-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on September 18th, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to refine your year-end giving strategy and prepare for a strong start to 2026. In this timely and purposeful webinar, join Jim Sheppard, Chairman & Principal of Generis, Frank Bealer, Chief Executive Officer of Generis, and Jake Lapp, Vice President of Member Accountability at ECFA as they unpack how the new tax bill is shaping generosity, the growing role of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), and how church and nonprofit leaders can effectively disciple people toward a lifestyle of Kingdom-minded giving.

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Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 60-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on August 25, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

Join Erika Cole, The Church Attorney® and ECFA's Aaron Mercer, Senior Strategist as they discuss why legal health matters for your church and ministry. This webinar will acknowledge the reasons legal health is so important and provide practical resources to "check-up" on the Law & Leadership of your church or ministry.

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Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 60-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on August 5, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

Over the last several months, ECFA has been producing practical resources and content related to the Excellence in Leader Care Standard. Join Jake Lapp, Vice President of Member Accountability for ECFA and Mindy Caliguire, Co-Founder and President of Soul Care as they walk you through how to create and support a plan for your church of ministry leader.

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Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 60-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on July 29, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

Unfortunately, churches and ministries are vulnerable to sudden cancellation by financial institutions. This webinar will talk about some of the history of de-banking and how you can take steps proactively to protect your organization. Join Patrick Piccolo, Legal Counsel and Deputy Director, Church and Ministry Alliance at Alliance Defending Freedom and Brian Knight, Senior Counsel, Corporate Engagement at Alliance Defending Freedom, and ECFA's Jake Lapp, Vice President of Member Accountability, in presenting this topic and providing practical resources to benefit your church or ministry.

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Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 60-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on July 8, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

Join Gene Habecker, PhD, JD as he discusses the boards unique responsibility to care for the senior leader of the organization. Boards not only select the senior leader, but they are responsible to help support and encourage that leader as they balance the responsibilities of the organization and their personal life. There is a better way, and it starts with good governance!

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Webinar Recording Details

• Duration: 60-Minute Recording
• Includes: Recording Link & PowerPoint Presentation
• Delivery Method: By email 1-3 business days after the live webinar on June 24, 2025
• Continuing Education Credit: Not offered for the recording.

Description

Trust is at a premium in 21st century America. In fact, Pew, the research giant, stated in 2024, "If mistrust were a disease, the United States would be facing an epidemic." To accomplish their Kingdom missions, churches and ministries need to tackle this "trust gap." You will learn how faithfulness to biblical standards can seed this difficult ground and allow your ministry to flourish.

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