J. Clif Christopher is the author of several books including Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship. He served 20 years as a United Methodist pastor, is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE), and is the CEO of Horizons Stewardship Company.

On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Nazarene Theological Seminary hosted an Economic Summit, which was also sponsored by Pensions & Benefits USA and the USA/Canada Region. The theme, “Funding Clergy and the Church in the New Millennium,” featured a panel discussion and other presentations.