Presentation: Using AI for Church Communications: Practical Time-Savers & Ethical Guardrails
Recording of a presentation given by Nina Nicholson to Parish Communicators on July 13, 2026. (Time: 29:51.) Slideshow [PDF]: Using
Social Sphere Audit Presentation
Recorded May 2026 by Chris Whitaker of Christ Church, Short Hills.
TENS Webinar: Pledge Campaign and Church Finance Best Practices
In this video, lay and clergy Stewardship leaders in the Diocese of Newark join Davey Gerhard, Executive Director of TENS, to talk about best practices for raising money in congregations. There is a special emphasis on fundraising in tough / uncertain economic landscapes. (Time: 1:22:19.)
AI and Stewardship
Presentation: AI in Diocesan and Parish Digital Communications
A presentation given by Alexa Philo to Parish Communicators on July 14, 2025.
Advocating for Effective Action: Making Your Voices Heard
This online training session, presented by the Commission on Justice, Peace, and Racial Reconciliation, does not focus on specific issues, but rather provides the basic information and resources for legislative outreach and other direct actions.
Changes to Parochial Reports for 2025
In this presentation, at the Wardens & Treasurers Meeting with Bishop Hughes on Jan. 9, 2025, diocesan CFO Sam Reckford outlines changes to the annual Parochial Report process.
Recruiting & Training a Stewardship Committee
Not everyone is born to serve on a stewardship committee, but some are! Learn how to identify and recruit members on your stewardship committee who will find joy and success on this essential ministry.
TENS Webinar: Focusing on Time & Talent: the Other T’s
Join with Davey Gerhard, Executive Director of TENS: The Episcopal Network for Stewardship to discuss theological and practical tips
TENS Webinar: Budgets and Finances in Ministry Context 2024
Your congregation budget is a roadmap to your ministry. Ensure that your budget maintains healthy ratios and represents opportunities for ministry and mission. Learn best practices on transparent and accountable reporting.
Year-Round Stewardship Formation
Studies show that when members are formed throughout the year about the impact of their stewardship that they are
