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SUMMARY:2026 Accelerate Conference
DESCRIPTION:All the information for the 2026 Accelerate Conference is available at acceleratepasj.com.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/2026-accelerate-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\, 4650 Lindle Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Church Financial Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference:\nThe Church Financial Conference will equip your church’s financial team to manage the day to day\, and handle everything from taxes to stewardship with helpful guidance. The conference focuses on the mechanics of properly running and overseeing your church’s finances. Join the Baptist Resource Network (BRN) and one of the BRN’s preferred ministry partners\, Ministry Trust\, for a high-value Church Finance Conference tailored for treasurers\, pastors\, and financial ministry leaders. Simplify your administrative burdens and fuel your church’s mission! \nSpace is limited so sign up today! \nPresenters:\nDr. Johnathan Gray\, President & CEO of Ministry Trust\nDr. Gray has a long history of faithful stewardship\, serving as senior pastor of a local church for several years before joining the Foundation as the Central Area Director of Development. His calling has led him to Fort Worth\, Texas and Louisville\, Kentucky where he earned a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Seminary. He led the establishment of the Southern Baptists of Texas Foundation prior to returning to Georgia\, and in his studies\, he laid the foundations for his current role as GBF President with a doctoral emphasis on church endowment and cooperative missions giving. \n\nNathan Russell\, Director of Business Development of Ministry Trust\nHaving served as a worship leader in his local church and having worked as an insurance professional\, Nathan brings experience from both the ministry and business worlds to the Foundation. As the Director of Business Development\, Nathan is passionate about helping Baptist churches\, organizations\, and individuals be faithful stewards of all that God has blessed them with. \n\nAndy Weber\, Baptist Resource Network Director of Finance and Operations\nAndy serves as the Director of Finance and Operations for the Baptist Resource Network. He has served with the BRN since 2013 and served Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest\, N.C.\, for seven years prior to that\, where his role was to oversee the accounting office. \nAdditionally\, he has volunteered in several capacities\, including as a church treasurer and Community Group leader\, as well as serving at a church plant\, in denominational service\, and on various church committees. \nAndy holds an undergraduate degree in business from Canisius College\, Buffalo\, N.Y.\, and a master of divinity degree in pastoral ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. \nIn addition to Andy’s service to the BRN\, he is also the founder of Church Financial Management\, a ministry designed to assist churches in the areas of financial and administrative management. \nWho is Invited?\nFinancial leaders from BRN churches \nDate/Location:\nNovember 7\, 2026\, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m./BRN Training Center \nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM\nCoffee\, pastries\, fellowship\n\n\n9:30 AM\n Welcome & Morning Kickoff\n\n\n10:00 AM\nSession 1: Finances 101 – Top areas financial ministry leaders absolutely need to know to keep the church running smoothly. (Andy) \n\n\n11:00 AM\nSession 2: Taxable Income\, Tax Updates & Designated Funds – Navigate tax laws & changes and master the best practices for managing designated funds. (Andy) \n\n\n12:00 PM\nLunch & Learn about the BRN – Enjoy a yummy meal with fellowship while learning about how the BRN can assist your ministry. (Andy)\n\n\n1:00 PM\nSession 3: Inspiring Generosity & Church Investments – Discover actionable ways to boost stewardship and invest in your church’s future. (Johnathan/Nathan) \n\n\n2:00 PM\nSession 4: Retirement & Compensation Overview – Ensure your staff and leadership are set up for success with a clear\, compliant compensation overview. (Johnathan) \n\n\n3:00 PM\nEstimated completion time\n\n\n\nA brief Q& A time will be offered in each session.\n\n\n\nCost:\n$25 per person (If financial hardship of this fee would prevent you from attending\, please reach out to the BRN Help Desk to request a scholarship for this registration fee. ) \nRegistration:\nRegister here.  \nQuestions?\nContact Andy Weber at andyw@brnunited.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/church-financial-conference/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Collegiate Summit
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\nGet ready for one of the premier equipping events for collegiate ministry leaders across North America! Whether you’re a church-based or campus-based collegiate minister or missionary\, this is your space to be inspired\, equipped\, and connected. \nLocation:\nCollierville First Baptist Church\, Memphis\, Tennessee \nDate:\nMay 2027 \nWhat to expect:\n\nBreakouts led by top collegiate leaders\nSpirit-filled worship & fellowship\nPowerful equipping moments\nPractical tools & fresh resources\nA community that gets your calling\nNew date. Same mission. Same power-packed experience.\n\nBrought to you by the Baptist Collegiate Network \nClick here to get on the “First to Know” email list
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/national-collegiate-summit/
LOCATION:Collierville First Baptist\, 830 New Byhalia Road\, Collierville\, TN\, 38017\, United States
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