This opportunity is open to the general public as part of our Lifelong Learning initiative.

About the Workshop

This workshop will look at theological foundations of stewardship, financial frameworks for funding ministry, giving trends, and stewardship best practices. While geared towards congregational ministry, this workshop will have helpful advice for a variety of ministry contexts. In collaboration with the Presbyterian Foundation. Led by Rev. Dr. David Loleng and Rev. Erin Skinner.

Register by November 9, 2025.

Cost to Attend

Registration is $30 per person.
Please note: Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

All portions of the workshop will take place via ZOOM only.

About the Instructors

Rev. Dr. David Loleng is the Vice President of Church Financial Literacy and Leadership and Stewardship Education at the Presbyterian Foundation. He has served on National Staff of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for more than 15 years as well as over 20 years of ministry experience in PCUSA churches throughout California. He is the co-author of the three-part Engage (Gospel, Discipleship, Mission) curriculum and contributor to books such as, Sustaining Grace: Innovative Ecosystems for New Faith Communities. David speaks nationally and internationally and has written essays and articles about stewardship and generosity, evangelism, formation and disciple making.

David received his MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and DMin from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a book collector, Oakland Raiders fan and likes taking long walks…to the refrigerator.

Rev. Erin Skinner serves as the Ministry Relations officer for the Cumberland Region (KY, TN, VA). She enjoys helping congregations explore what it means to engage stewardship as a spiritual practice and to help people notice the ways generosity transforms their faith life.

Erin previously served as Director of Admissions at Union Presbyterian Seminary and as a chaplain at VCU Health and Bridgewater College. Erin earned a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology and an MBA from Georgia State University. She received a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary and an M.S. in Patient Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. She and her husband, Will, reside in Waynesboro, Va., with their two dogs, Summer and Dean. In their spare time, they spend as much time outside as possible.

To learn more about Lifelong Learning Opportunities, visit: lpts.edu/lifelong_learning

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Stewardship 101

A lifelong learning opportunity.