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If your church or school is growing and planning to expand, remodel, or build a new facility, you will not want to miss this seminar, coming to the following cities this spring!

If your church or school is growing and planning to expand, remodel, or build a new facility, you will not want to miss this seminar, coming to the following cities this spring!

DATES & LOCATIONS

Pittsburgh, PA

Discovery Christian Church – March 28

March 28

Indianapolis, IN

Northview Church Westfield Campus – April 25

Indianapolis, IN

Northview Church Westfield Campus – April 25

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Northwest Community Church – May 9

Northwest Community Church – May 9

Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN

Johnson University – May 16

Johnson University – May 16

Rogers, AR

Rogers, AR

Trinity Grace Church – May 24

Trinity Grace Church – May 24

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FEATURED SPEAKERS & GUESTS

This seminar will feature presentations and opportunities for one-on-one interactions with leading experts in the areas of faith-based architecture, construction, lending, capital campaigns, leadership, worship technology and more. Learn strategies and insight from a team that has worked with more than 1,000 ministry organizations nationwide.

This seminar will feature presentations and opportunities for one-on-one interactions with leading experts in the areas of faith-based architecture, construction, lending, capital campaigns, leadership, worship technology and more. Learn strategies and insight from a team that has worked with more than 1,000 ministry organizations nationwide.

Don Mahoney

Principal Architect & President, BGW Architects

Don has one of the most extensive backgrounds in worship and performing arts architecture in the U.S. He has designed prominent facilities all across the country throughout his 37 year career and has been recognized with a number of awards for innovative and creative church design, including multiple WFX Solomon Awards for Best Church Architect, Best Church Design, Best Special Project and Best Digital Church. Don is also a recipient of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Arts & Architecture Award for Best Liturgical Design.

Don specializes in helping ministries to cast their vision during the very earliest stages of the project through creative master planning and preliminary design concepts. He has always emphasized the importance of maintaining a solid design approach in all budget environments by taking advantage of the free tools of architecture such as scale, proportion, texture, color and form. Don earned his Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Utah in 1982 and formerly served as President of the American Institute of Architects for the State of Utah.

Don Mahoney

Principal Architect & President, BGW Architects

Don has one of the most extensive backgrounds in worship and performing arts architecture in the U.S. He has designed prominent facilities all across the country throughout his 37 year career and has been recognized with a number of awards for innovative and creative church design, including multiple WFX Solomon Awards for Best Church Architect, Best Church Design, Best Special Project and Best Digital Church. Don is also a recipient of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Arts & Architecture Award for Best Liturgical Design.

Don specializes in helping ministries to cast their vision during the very earliest stages of the project through creative master planning and preliminary design concepts. He has always emphasized the importance of maintaining a solid design approach in all budget environments by taking advantage of the free tools of architecture such as scale, proportion, texture, color and form. Don earned his Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Utah in 1982 and formerly served as President of the American Institute of Architects for the State of Utah.

Matt Roberts

Senior Pastor, The Genesis Project National Network of Churches & BGW Church Strategy Consultant

Matt is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Genesis Project, a church based in Ogden, Utah that has grown to a multi-site movement in 6 communities across the nation reaching thousands every week. He is also the co-author of the book “The God of New Beginnings. Matt began his ministry as a youth pastor in the inner cities of Tampa, FL and Portland, OR. In addition to his present ministry in Utah, Matt serves as a church strategy consultant with BGW, coming alongside churches all across the country and supporting them in establishing a clear and vibrant missional identity. Matt and his team at The Genesis Project are certified in facilitating the StratOp Strategic Planning System and are uniquely equipped to help your leadership team bring clarity out of uncertainty and help facilitate meaningful growth.

Matt Roberts

Senior Pastor, The Genesis Project National Network of Churches & BGW Church Strategy Consultant

Matt is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Genesis Project, a church based in Ogden, Utah that has grown to a multi-site movement in 6 communities across the nation reaching thousands every week. He is also the co-author of the book “The God of New Beginnings. Matt began his ministry as a youth pastor in the inner cities of Tampa, FL and Portland, OR. In addition to his present ministry in Utah, Matt serves as a church strategy consultant with BGW, coming alongside churches all across the country and supporting them in establishing a clear and vibrant missional identity. Matt and his team at The Genesis Project are certified in facilitating the StratOp Strategic Planning System and are uniquely equipped to help your leadership team bring clarity out of uncertainty and help facilitate meaningful growth.

Chris Stovall

Senior Generosity Strategist, Generis

Chris Stovall has over 30 years of church leadership and ministry experience. During that time, he has served in almost every capacity on a church staff including 15 years as a lead pastor and church planter. Prior to vocational ministry, Chris worked for several years in corporate banking. Along the way Chris also led several small start-up companies, maximizing profits to position each for greater success.

Chris has been consulting and coaching churches and nonprofits for over 15 years now. He has an extensive combination of both business and ministry experience that gives him a unique perspective in his consulting. Chris is very adept at helping churches and organizations strategize vision, discover opportunities out of obstacles, develop compelling communication for objectives, and layout a plan to accomplish their God-inspired dreams. Chris’ passion is to see individuals discipled and grow spiritually in the area of giving and therefore see the culture of generosity in those churches and organizations grow as well.

Chris Stovall

Senior Generosity Strategist, Generis

Chris Stovall has over 30 years of church leadership and ministry experience. During that time, he has served in almost every capacity on a church staff including 15 years as a lead pastor and church planter. Prior to vocational ministry, Chris worked for several years in corporate banking. Along the way Chris also led several small start-up companies, maximizing profits to position each for greater success.

Chris has been consulting and coaching churches and nonprofits for over 15 years now. He has an extensive combination of both business and ministry experience that gives him a unique perspective in his consulting. Chris is very adept at helping churches and organizations strategize vision, discover opportunities out of obstacles, develop compelling communication for objectives, and layout a plan to accomplish their God-inspired dreams. Chris’ passion is to see individuals discipled and grow spiritually in the area of giving and therefore see the culture of generosity in those churches and organizations grow as well.

Jason Manarchuck

Founder, Sprout Consulting

For more than 25 years, Jason’s genuine care for people and consulting expertise with teams and leaders has allowed him to serve and lead growth in two organizational paths: non-profits and on-purpose businesses. His approach is principled-based with a clear attention to the fundamentals and follows a God-honoring, people-first process. Along that path, he has led in a variety of ministry roles including ordained pastor, church planter, donor development, board member while ministering locally and internationally, including a congregation plant in Los Angeles.

As for leadership roles, Jason is a growth strategist & branding consultant, serving clients from Wall Street to Main Street, including Fortune 500 companies, and consulting in 10 countries including Israel, the United Kingdom, Honduras, and Austria. He is a founder/co-founder of multiple non-profits and businesses, including The Mulligan Society as well as leading SPROUT Consulting for the last 10 years, a growth-focus firm that works with owners, leaders and executives to develop higher impact, strategic growth, branding and marketing plans.

Jason Manarchuck

Founder, Sprout Consulting

For more than 25 years, Jason’s genuine care for people and consulting expertise with teams and leaders has allowed him to serve and lead growth in two organizational paths: non-profits and on-purpose businesses. His approach is principled-based with a clear attention to the fundamentals and follows a God-honoring, people-first process. Along that path, he has led in a variety of ministry roles including ordained pastor, church planter, donor development, board member while ministering locally and internationally, including a congregation plant in Los Angeles.

As for leadership roles, Jason is a growth strategist & branding consultant, serving clients from Wall Street to Main Street, including Fortune 500 companies, and consulting in 10 countries including Israel, the United Kingdom, Honduras, and Austria. He is a founder/co-founder of multiple non-profits and businesses, including The Mulligan Society as well as leading SPROUT Consulting for the last 10 years, a growth-focus firm that works with owners, leaders and executives to develop higher impact, strategic growth, branding and marketing plans.

Michael Boblit

Vice President / Relationship Manager, Bank of the West

For the last 23 years, Mike has worked with ministries all across the country to provide financing solutions for new construction, facility expansion, property acquisition and various other types of financing. Over his 40+ year career, he has been involved with a wide range of organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups across various technology and financial services markets. Mike’s career success demonstrates that a consultative approach with a focus on solving customer problems is a winning formula. Now part of the Bank of the West’s highly experienced Religious Institution’s Banking Group, he continues to leverage his expertise working with ministries to provide financial service solutions to meet the many needs of growing, dynamic faith communities.

Appearance Dates: March 28, April 25, May 9, May 16. Click here for May 24 Speaker bio

Michael Boblit

Vice President / Relationship Manager, Bank of the West

For the last 23 years, Mike has worked with ministries all across the country to provide financing solutions for new construction, facility expansion, property acquisition and various other types of financing. Over his 40+ year career, he has been involved with a wide range of organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups across various technology and financial services markets. Mike’s career success demonstrates that a consultative approach with a focus on solving customer problems is a winning formula. Now part of the Bank of the West’s highly experienced Religious Institution’s Banking Group, he continues to leverage his expertise working with ministries to provide financial service solutions to meet the many needs of growing, dynamic faith communities.

Appearance Dates: March 28, April 25, May 9, May 16. Click here for May 23 Speaker bio

Jeff Mathis

Principal, Performance Technology Group

Jeff leads a full staff of A/V/L designers, installation technicians and project managers at Performance Technology Group (PTG) that works closely with the architectural team at BGW to serve church clients all across the country. As a 30+ year veteran of the industry, Jeff has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the audio, video and lighting business, including sales, installation, management and design. Jeff and his team at PTG deliver cutting-edge worship technology with a focus on stewardship of ministry resources, a key element of the BGW program. They also have a proven track record of delivering fully integrated and cost effective systems for large stage productions, performing arts, and professional events and concerts.

Jeff Mathis

Principal, Performance Technology Group

Jeff leads a full staff of A/V/L designers, installation technicians and project managers at Performance Technology Group (PTG) that works closely with the architectural team at BGW to serve church clients all across the country. As a 30+ year veteran of the industry, Jeff has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the audio, video and lighting business, including sales, installation, management and design. Jeff and his team at PTG deliver cutting-edge worship technology with a focus on stewardship of ministry resources, a key element of the BGW program. They also have a proven track record of delivering fully integrated and cost effective systems for large stage productions, performing arts, and professional events and concerts.

Stan Dobbs

Founder and CEO, Lionheart Children’s Academy

Stan is the founder of several ministries including Lionheart Children’s Academy, which has a mission to empower local churches to take leadership of the child care industry. Stan and his team believes that reaching more children is THE key strategy for significant incremental advancement of the Gospel, and the child care industry represents the best opportunity to do so. During a medical crisis in 2011, God gave Stan the vision for Lionheart, which opened its first academy in 2014.

Stan also launched Apartment Life in 2000 to help churches more effectively reach apartment communities for Christ. Apartment Life has over 1,000 team members living in apartments across the country ministering to their neighbors.

Stan Dobbs

Founder and CEO, Lionheart Children’s Academy

Stan is the founder of several ministries including Lionheart Children’s Academy, which has a mission to empower local churches to take leadership of the child care industry. Stan and his team believes that reaching more children is THE key strategy for significant incremental advancement of the Gospel, and the child care industry represents the best opportunity to do so. During a medical crisis in 2011, God gave Stan the vision for Lionheart, which opened its first academy in 2014.

Stan also launched Apartment Life in 2000 to help churches more effectively reach apartment communities for Christ. Apartment Life has over 1,000 team members living in apartments across the country ministering to their neighbors.

Local Church Construction Experts

Exclusive BGW Builder Partners

BGW Builder representatives will also be in attendance at each seminar. The construction of Building God’s Way projects is delivered through a nationwide network of faith-based contractors that work in close partnership with BGW Architects from the earliest stages of design, helping keep projects intact from a cost perspective as we launch ideas and explore solutions. In addition to their local expertise with church and school construction, BGW Builders are also skilled in delivering the unique BGW Approach that has consistently proven to cut construction costs by reducing conflict, scheduling delays, change orders and product mark-up. This includes leading coordinated ministry efforts on every job site and supporting churches and Christian schools in having a spiritual impact on construction workers through The BGW Ministry of Construction program.

Local Church & School Construction Experts

Exclusive BGW Builder Partners

BGW Builder representatives will also be in attendance at each seminar. The construction of Building God’s Way projects is delivered through a nationwide network of faith-based contractors that work in close partnership with BGW Architects from the earliest stages of design, helping keep projects intact from a cost perspective as we launch ideas and explore solutions. In addition to their local expertise with church and school construction, BGW Builders are also skilled in delivering the unique BGW Approach that has consistently proven to cut construction costs by reducing conflict, scheduling delays, change orders and product mark-up. This includes leading coordinated ministry efforts on every job site and supporting churches and Christian schools in having a spiritual impact on construction workers through The BGW Ministry of Construction program.

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Mark Senseman

Vice President, Ministry Development - Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee

Mark Senseman lives in Brownsburg Indiana with his wife Patt and children Blake and Paige. He serves as the Ministry Development Officer for Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. He is a 1988 graduate of Anderson University in Anderson Indiana. He likes to play golf in the summer and is somewhat of a foodie – he loves trying to create new recipes he finds in his favorite restaurants. In his role, he connect with church leaders to help their church grow. CDF Capital delivers financial, leadership, and spiritual capital to ensure the church is resourced well. Having a career in both business and ministry allows him to best see how to help a church.

Joe Graham

Vice President, Ministry Development - Arizona, Nevada, Colorado

Joe Graham joined CDF Capital in October 2019. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Amy, of 20 years and their three children. He comes to CDF Capital with over 18 years of church and nonprofit lending and banking experience.

Raised as a pastor’s kid, Joe is passionate about helping churches reach their mission and vision and seeing lives changed by Christ. In his position at CDF Capital, he is able to use his heart for Christ, his finance degree, and his work experience to provide insight into churches’ unique ministry needs.

Jim Marr

Vice President, Ministry Development - Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Northern California

Jim Marr lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife and 2 sons. He is a graduate of George Fox University and has over 20 years of professional experience in corporate financial planning, accounting, and litigation consulting. Jim enjoys spending time in the beauty of God’s creation with his family and friends on backpacking, hiking, camping, and road trips. His life has been transformed by God through actively serving in his local church as a volunteer in a variety of ministries. Jim’s role at CDF Capital allows him to leverage his financial acumen while partnering with growing churches in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Northern California.

Mark Senseman

Vice President, Ministry Development - Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee

Mark Senseman lives in Brownsburg Indiana with his wife Patt and children Blake and Paige. He serves as the Ministry Development Officer for Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. He is a 1988 graduate of Anderson University in Anderson Indiana. He likes to play golf in the summer and is somewhat of a foodie – he loves trying to create new recipes he finds in his favorite restaurants. In his role, he connect with church leaders to help their church grow. CDF Capital delivers financial, leadership, and spiritual capital to ensure the church is resourced well. Having a career in both business and ministry allows him to best see how to help a church.

Joe Graham

Vice President, Ministry Development - Arizona, Nevada, Colorado

Joe Graham joined CDF Capital in October 2019. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Amy, of 20 years and their three children. He comes to CDF Capital with over 18 years of church and nonprofit lending and banking experience.

Raised as a pastor’s kid, Joe is passionate about helping churches reach their mission and vision and seeing lives changed by Christ. In his position at CDF Capital, he is able to use his heart for Christ, his finance degree, and his work experience to provide insight into churches’ unique ministry needs.

Jim Marr

Vice President, Ministry Development - Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Northern California

Jim Marr lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife and 2 sons. He is a graduate of George Fox University and has over 20 years of professional experience in corporate financial planning, accounting, and litigation consulting. Jim enjoys spending time in the beauty of God’s creation with his family and friends on backpacking, hiking, camping, and road trips. His life has been transformed by God through actively serving in his local church as a volunteer in a variety of ministries. Jim’s role at CDF Capital allows him to leverage his financial acumen while partnering with growing churches in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Northern California.

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Jose Maldonado

Senior Vice President of Lending

Jose joined CFR in September of 2005. He is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the loan department, including underwriting, closing, and servicing. In his tenure at CFR, Jose has facilitated hundreds of loans and has also helped raise millions of dollars to fund those projects. Jose holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining the CFR ministry, Jose worked as a business analyst for a global human resources firm in Orlando. Jose’s greatest joy is his family, which includes his wife, Vilmarie, and their three beautiful children: Alex, Aidan, and Avalee. Jose and his family attend Safe Harbor Christian Church.

Kent Fillinger

Regional Vice President (OH, MI)

Kent joined the CFR team in November 2018 after eight years working in development and fundraising at CMF International. Before that, Kent served on the ministry staffs of churches ranging in size from 250 to 3,700 in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Kent writes monthly for Christian Standard magazine and also writes for Leadership Network. He is a proud Buckeye native and has a BA in Bible & Christian Ministry and a MA in Theological Studies from Cincinnati Christian University. Kent and his three awesome daughters, Leah, Norah, and Kara, live in Brownsburg, Indiana where they attend Connection Pointe Christian Church.

Jonathan Lewis

Regional Vice President (Texas)

Jonathan Lewis joined the CFR ministry in January of 2022. In his role as Regional Vice President for Texas, he develops relationships with churches and ministries in the Lone Star state. Prior to his work with CFR, Jonathan worked as a private banker and wealth management specialist, my most recently inn commercial banking. He has also served with churches in the areas of discipleship and small groups. Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and a master’s degree from Denver Seminary. He and his wife, Erin, have been married since 2003. They have four children.

Darren Key

Chief Executive Officer

Darren has served with Christian Financial Resources since June of 1997. Born and raised in Kansas, he received his dual degree in Christian Service and Finance from Manhattan Christian College and Kansas State University. During college, Darren preached at the Rosalia Christian Church near Wichita.

Following graduation and his ordination into ministry, Darren interned with Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the largest independent Christian Church in the country at the time, assisting with the church's $11.5 million campaign for the Youth Activity Center. Later, Darren earned his MBA from the University of Louisville and earned his CFP® designation from the CFP Board.

Darren and his wife, Rachel, have four children. They adopted Alex and Scarlett from Russia and Kyrgyzstan, and were also blessed with biological twins named Amelia and Juliette.

Mike Kocolowski

Chief Stewardship Officer

Mike began his duties as CFR's COO in October, 2005, and transitioned to CSO in 2020. He has served in leadership roles in the Christian church for many years, most recently at Journey Christian Church in Orlando. Mike holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS). He has completed coursework towards his PhD at Regent University's School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship. Mike has helped dozens of churches raise funds through capital campaigns and generosity initiatives, and holds the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) credential from CFRE International. He has a passion for promoting wise stewardship and generosity manifested in a variety of ways.

In high school, Mike met the love of his life, Mary Ann. They are blessed with four children: Michele, Melanie, Melissa, and Matthew, and four grandchildren: Kyler, Camden, Clayton, and Lincoln.

Kent Fillinger

Regional Vice President (OH, MI)

Kent joined the CFR team in November 2018 after eight years working in development and fundraising at CMF International. Before that, Kent served on the ministry staffs of churches ranging in size from 250 to 3,700 in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Kent writes monthly for Christian Standard magazine and also writes for Leadership Network. He is a proud Buckeye native and has a BA in Bible & Christian Ministry and a MA in Theological Studies from Cincinnati Christian University. Kent and his three awesome daughters, Leah, Norah, and Kara, live in Brownsburg, Indiana where they attend Connection Pointe Christian Church.

Jonathan Lewis

Regional Vice President (Texas)

Jonathan Lewis joined the CFR ministry in January of 2022. In his role as Regional Vice President for Texas, he develops relationships with churches and ministries in the Lone Star state. Prior to his work with CFR, Jonathan worked as a private banker and wealth management specialist, my most recently inn commercial banking. He has also served with churches in the areas of discipleship and small groups. Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and a master’s degree from Denver Seminary. He and his wife, Erin, have been married since 2003. They have four children.

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David Lopez

Generosity Strategist

Dave Lopez has over 18 years of domestic and international ministry experience. His call to the ministry began while he was in college attending Trinity International University. After completing his BA, he and his wife Adriana moved to Ft. Worth,TX to complete their graduate work at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Postgrad
school, they served as church planting missionaries in Milan, Italy through the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Upon returning to Miami, David served as an associate pastor at a local church for three years. Sensing a change in direction, David stepped into a different form of ministry in the non-profit world by joining Hope for Miami for almost four years serving as a project manager, grant writer, case manager, and Senior Team member. In 2010, David received an invitation by Christ Fellowship Church to serve as the Downtown Campus Pastor. In his time there, he was also part of the teaching team, Directional Leadership Team, and helped to start new campuses and church plants on behalf of the church. He was also the Executive Director of Christ Fellowship’s non-profit, Caring for Miami. David serves as one of the elders at Cornerstone Miami.

David is currently finishing up his Ed.D. in Intercultural Studies through Western Seminary with an emphasis on Hispanic culture and work. David, his wife of 16 years, Adriana, and their two kids live in Miami.

Jon Wright

Executive Pastor Strategist

Jon has worked as an entrepreneur, founding and leading a product development company for 15 years, and served eight years as Executive Pastor at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN. He and his wife, Julie, also led a Missionary Training Center in Germany for several years.

As an Executive pastor, Jon was a client of Generis. He found the process so effective and beneficial that he joined the team!
He has 30 years experience in innovation and execution in multiple settings; corporate, non-profit, church and global missions.

Jon brings an entrepreneurial mindset to church culture and strategic planning. He is passionate about healthy teams, ministry effectiveness, next generation leadership development, and resourcing it all through generosity!

Jon is a voracious student of leadership and an outdoor enthusiast. Jon and his wife, Julie, have been married since 1990. They have three daughters (all through adoption), one son-in-law, and three grandsons. They live in the mountains near Bailey, Colorado.

Rob Hopper

Generosity Strategist

Rob Hopper is a Senior Generosity Strategist who has developed exceptional expertise from consulting in all 50 states, and 10 countries. His diversity of experience includes multicultural congregations, and those whose primary language is Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and several others.

He pioneered remarkable results in vibrant, growing churches as well as those in the midst of challenge, who are revitalizing and emerging again. His successful consults have included churches of varying geographical settings. His experience includes churches of all sizes and style.

Rob navigates common and complex ministry challenges by taking timeless biblical principles, relevant best practices, and the unique ministry DNA of the church and creates a personalized and customized approach to generosity engagement that unifies, inspires, and focuses the church on their God-sized vision.

His consulting has resulted in nearly $1 billion being released by God’s people to help this world pay attention to the Good News of abundant freedom in Christ. With a bold goal to help them maximize their potential, Rob is passionate about empowering churches to do the things that maximize God’s transformative power in the world.

Rob has earned multiple degrees and is a certified strategic planner. He habitually has a book in hand, via Kindle, is speaking somewhere around the globe, or is engaged in creative consulting through Generis. When not on the road, Rob enjoys the beach, snowboarding, riding motorcycles, mixed martial arts, and anything that goes fast!

Dan McConnell

Associate Generosity Strategist

Dan McConnell is an associate generosity strategist with over 10 years of ministry and leadership experience. Prior to joining Generis, Dan served in a variety of roles in the local church, including student ministry, small groups, creative arts, and most recently as executive pastor.

Dan uses his ministry experience along with his gifts of leadership, strategy, and administration to serve churches in their most pivotal seasons. He is passionate about helping every church fulfill the unique vision that God has for them by increasing and developing generosity through a customized approach.

Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Practical Theology from Southeastern University. He and his wife, Kayla, reside in Columbus, OH.

David Lopez

Generosity Strategist

Dave Lopez has over 18 years of domestic and international ministry experience. His call to the ministry began while he was in college attending Trinity International University. After completing his BA, he and his wife Adriana moved to Ft. Worth,TX to complete their graduate work at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Postgrad
school, they served as church planting missionaries in Milan, Italy through the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Upon returning to Miami, David served as an associate pastor at a local church for three years. Sensing a change in direction, David stepped into a different form of ministry in the non-profit world by joining Hope for Miami for almost four years serving as a project manager, grant writer, case manager, and Senior Team member. In 2010, David received an invitation by Christ Fellowship Church to serve as the Downtown Campus Pastor. In his time there, he was also part of the teaching team, Directional Leadership Team, and helped to start new campuses and church plants on behalf of the church. He was also the Executive Director of Christ Fellowship’s non-profit, Caring for Miami. David serves as one of the elders at Cornerstone Miami.

David is currently finishing up his Ed.D. in Intercultural Studies through Western Seminary with an emphasis on Hispanic culture and work. David, his wife of 16 years, Adriana, and their two kids live in Miami.

Jon Wright

Executive Pastor Strategist

Jon has worked as an entrepreneur, founding and leading a product development company for 15 years, and served eight years as Executive Pastor at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN. He and his wife, Julie, also led a Missionary Training Center in Germany for several years.

As an Executive pastor, Jon was a client of Generis. He found the process so effective and beneficial that he joined the team!
He has 30 years experience in innovation and execution in multiple settings; corporate, non-profit, church and global missions.

Jon brings an entrepreneurial mindset to church culture and strategic planning. He is passionate about healthy teams, ministry effectiveness, next generation leadership development, and resourcing it all through generosity!

Jon is a voracious student of leadership and an outdoor enthusiast. Jon and his wife, Julie, have been married since 1990. They have three daughters (all through adoption), one son-in-law, and three grandsons. They live in the mountains near Bailey, Colorado.

Rob Hopper

Generosity Strategist

Rob Hopper is a Senior Generosity Strategist who has developed exceptional expertise from consulting in all 50 states, and 10 countries. His diversity of experience includes multicultural congregations, and those whose primary language is Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and several others.

He pioneered remarkable results in vibrant, growing churches as well as those in the midst of challenge, who are revitalizing and emerging again. His successful consults have included churches of varying geographical settings. His experience includes churches of all sizes and style.

Rob navigates common and complex ministry challenges by taking timeless biblical principles, relevant best practices, and the unique ministry DNA of the church and creates a personalized and customized approach to generosity engagement that unifies, inspires, and focuses the church on their God-sized vision.

His consulting has resulted in nearly $1 billion being released by God’s people to help this world pay attention to the Good News of abundant freedom in Christ. With a bold goal to help them maximize their potential, Rob is passionate about empowering churches to do the things that maximize God’s transformative power in the world.

Rob has earned multiple degrees and is a certified strategic planner. He habitually has a book in hand, via Kindle, is speaking somewhere around the globe, or is engaged in creative consulting through Generis. When not on the road, Rob enjoys the beach, snowboarding, riding motorcycles, mixed martial arts, and anything that goes fast!

Dan McConnell

Associate Generosity Strategist

Dan McConnell is an associate generosity strategist with over 10 years of ministry and leadership experience. Prior to joining Generis, Dan served in a variety of roles in the local church, including student ministry, small groups, creative arts, and most recently as executive pastor.

Dan uses his ministry experience along with his gifts of leadership, strategy, and administration to serve churches in their most pivotal seasons. He is passionate about helping every church fulfill the unique vision that God has for them by increasing and developing generosity through a customized approach.

Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Practical Theology from Southeastern University. He and his wife, Kayla, reside in Columbus, OH.

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Jeremy Moore

Vice President / Relationship Mgr, Bank of the West

Jeremy has been working with faith based non-profits for nearly twenty years. While working on an undergraduate degree from Lee University he joined the US Army Reserves. He has done graduate and post-graduate work at the Stanford GSB and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. His background includes time as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch before joining Regions Bank as Senior Vice President , where he did his first church construction financing before moving on to exclusively serve religious institutions, developing deep industry expertise as the national sales manager for ECCU. At Bank of the West, he manages the Religious Institution Banking Team, to continue to serve large communities of faith by supporting our nationwide team of specialists.

Jeremy Moore

Vice President / Relationship Mgr, Bank of the West

Jeremy has been working with faith based non-profits for nearly twenty years. While working on an undergraduate degree from Lee University he joined the US Army Reserves. He has done graduate and post-graduate work at the Stanford GSB and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. His background includes time as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch before joining Regions Bank as Senior Vice President , where he did his first church construction financing before moving on to exclusively serve religious institutions, developing deep industry expertise as the national sales manager for ECCU. At Bank of the West, he manages the Religious Institution Banking Team, to continue to serve large communities of faith by supporting our nationwide team of specialists.

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Pittsburgh, PA - March 28

David Hershey

Director of Church Facility Development, Weaver Commercial Contractor

David oversees the Development of ministry-based projects at Weaver Commercial Contractor. His passion is in helping churches achieve their ministry vision and in developing facilities that become effective ministry tools for Kingdom expansion. His focus is on communicating the unique Building God’s Way approach that helps facilitate growth, funding and sustainability through design and construction. He is on the frontline, explaining this design & construction process and services to pastors, church boards and building committees that are seeking “proministry” growth solutions.

David is an active member of his church and serves on the Decision & Prayer Teams and Hospital Care Group. He has also served as a small group leader and discipleship mentor for over 10 years.

Indianapolis, IN - April 25

Joe Smith

VP of Business Development, SB Construction

Joe oversees the Church Facility Division at S&B Construction, leading a team of Ministry
Project Executives that cover 9 states. Joe’s focus is on presenting the unique BGW process of facilitating vision, growth, funding, sustainability, design, and construction of church and Christian school facilities.

Joe has been involved in church leadership for over 40 years, working at almost every level, including lay and ministerial; he currently serves as an Elder at his church. As a result, he brings a unique insight and understanding to ministry-based projects. Joe and his wife have been married since 1975 and have two children and five grandchildren. Joe loves spending time with his family, and there is nothing better than a house full of grandkids.

Phoenix, AZ - May 9

Dean Schifferer

Principal, Schifferer Built

Dean has 30+ years experience in the construction industry and over the course of his career, he has had his hands in all aspects of the real estate development industry, including design build firms, owner’s representation, architecture, and general contracting. Throughout this time, Dean raised 3 God-fearing kids, has 8 grandkids, and has been married to his wife Susie for 35 years.

In his free time, Dean enjoys being out in God’s creation and serving in every role at
his church of 30 years including, children’s ministry, maintenance director, finance committee chairman and as an elder board member at Mountain Park Community Church.

Knoxville, TN - May 16

Mark Wright

Church Facility Development, SB Construction

After 36 years as a lead pastor, Mark joined the team at SB Construction Group
in 2019. He came to SB with a passion for cultivating relationships with pastors and other church leaders and with valuable experience in building church facilities. Over his career, Mark led the construction of six church buildings, the acquisition of three properties, eight capital campaigns, and the master planning for a successful church relocation. Mark’s experience as a church leader allows him to offer valuable wisdom and understanding to church clients and he is uniquely qualified to help ministries see their vision for construction come to fruition. Mark and Sarah were married in 1983 and have three kids and four grandkids.

Rogers, AR - May 24

Michael Greer

Church Facility Development, SB Construction

Michael oversees the church and nonprofit facility development efforts for SB Construction Group throughout the state of Texas as well as Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. His focus is on communicating the unique BGW process of facilitating vision, growth, funding, sustainability, design, and construction. His unique talents were discovered early on during his time as a United States Marine, where he learned exceptional leadership skills and received a certificate of commendation along with the National Defense Service Medal Desert Storm. Michael is active in his local church and in his community. Throughout his 25+ years serving in multiple ministries, he has most notably served in the prison and jail ministry and he holds a Certificate of License through New Heights Baptist Church in Dallas, TX.

Pittsburgh, PA - March 28

David Hershey

Director of Church Facility Development, Weaver Commercial Contractor

David oversees the Development of ministry-based projects at Weaver Commercial Contractor. His passion is in helping churches achieve their ministry vision and in developing facilities that become effective ministry tools for Kingdom expansion. His focus is on communicating the unique Building God’s Way approach that helps facilitate growth, funding and sustainability through design and construction. He is on the frontline, explaining this design & construction process and services to pastors, church boards and building committees that are seeking “proministry” growth solutions.

David is an active member of his church and serves on the Decision & Prayer Teams and Hospital Care Group. He has also served as a small group leader and discipleship mentor for over 10 years.

Indianapolis, IN - April 25

Joe Smith

VP of Business Development, SB Construction

Joe oversees the Church Facility Division at S&B Construction, leading a team of Ministry
Project Executives that cover 9 states. Joe’s focus is on presenting the unique BGW process of facilitating vision, growth, funding, sustainability, design, and construction of church and Christian school facilities.

Joe has been involved in church leadership for over 40 years, working at almost every level, including lay and ministerial; he currently serves as an Elder at his church. As a result, he brings a unique insight and understanding to ministry-based projects. Joe and his wife have been married since 1975 and have two children and five grandchildren. Joe loves spending time with his family, and there is nothing better than a house full of grandkids.

Phoenix, AZ - May 9

Dean Schifferer

Principal, Schifferer Built

Dean has 30+ years experience in the construction industry and over the course of his career, he has had his hands in all aspects of the real estate development industry, including design build firms, owner’s representation, architecture, and general contracting. Throughout this time, Dean raised 3 God-fearing kids, has 8 grandkids, and has been married to his wife Susie for 35 years.

In his free time, Dean enjoys being out in God’s creation and serving in every role at
his church of 30 years including, children’s ministry, maintenance director, finance committee chairman and as an elder board member at Mountain Park Community Church.

Knoxville, TN - May 16

Mark Wright

Church Facility Development, SB Construction

After 36 years as a lead pastor, Mark joined the team at SB Construction Group
in 2019. He came to SB with a passion for cultivating relationships with pastors and other church leaders and with valuable experience in building church facilities. Over his career, Mark led the construction of six church buildings, the acquisition of three properties, eight capital campaigns, and the master planning for a successful church relocation. Mark’s experience as a church leader allows him to offer valuable wisdom and understanding to church clients and he is uniquely qualified to help ministries see their vision for construction come to fruition. Mark and Sarah were married in 1983 and have three kids and four grandkids.

Rogers, AR - May 24

Michael Greer

Church Facility Development, SB Construction

Michael oversees the church and nonprofit facility development efforts for SB Construction Group throughout the state of Texas as well as Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. His focus is on communicating the unique BGW process of facilitating vision, growth, funding, sustainability, design, and construction. His unique talents were discovered early on during his time as a United States Marine, where he learned exceptional leadership skills and received a certificate of commendation along with the National Defense Service Medal Desert Storm. Michael is active in his local church and in his community. Throughout his 25+ years serving in multiple ministries, he has most notably served in the prison and jail ministry and he holds a Certificate of License through New Heights Baptist Church in Dallas, TX.

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