Consecration Sunday Stewardship Training.
Thousands of congregations have experienced 15% to 30% increases in giving with this program in the first year, plus additional increases in subsequent years of use.
— Herb Miller
Consecration Sunday: A Key Element in Cultivating a Generous Church.
The United Methodist Foundation is dedicated to equipping you with the necessary tools to kickstart a successful Consecration Sunday Stewardship Campaign. Our annual training sessions, held every spring, are designed to empower you with valuable insights and strategies.
Consecration Sunday Training
If you would like to participate in these sessions please complete the registration form below. If you have any questions or would like additional information, our UMF team would be happy to help.
LUNCH IS PROVIDED FOR ATTENDEES!
- Date of Session
May 20, 2026 - Registration Closed
Unable to attend this year’s training? We would still love to connect with you and provide additional information and available resources. Email us today. - Location
Dixon Chapel at the North Carolina Conference of the UMC - Time
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Consecration Sunday training manuals are provided for FREE for those in attendance.
Guest Leaders
Once you have selected a date for your church’s Consecration Sunday, select a Guest Leader, a pastor, or layperson who is an interesting, effective speaker. Click the link below to view the UMF Guest Leader List. To reduce travel expenses, consider those in your district.
Consecration Sunday Overview
This outline does not include the detailed elements found in the book but gives you a picture of how it works.
Step 1
Select Consecration Sunday Date: Churches that follow a calendar-year schedule in the fall between Labor Day and Thanksgiving.
Step 2
Select Guest Leader: Pastor or layperson who is an effective, interesting speaker available on the appropriate dates.
Step 3
6-8 weeks out: Guest Leader conducts one-hour orientation with CS team and board appointed to lead Consecration Sunday.
Step 4
4 weeks out: Strategic publicity begins to roll out.
Step 5
2 weeks out: Request Celebration luncheon reservations.
Step 6
One week out: Final Consecration Sunday luncheon reservations.
Step 7
One week out: Guest Leader speaks at a special dinner for the board, committee members, staff, etc.
Step 8
On Consecration Sunday: Guest Leader speaks to the congregation. Seven-minute commitment session at the end.
Step 9
On Celebration Sunday: Catered Celebration Luncheon immediately following morning worship.
Brunch after each service for multi-service churches.
Step 10
Celebration Luncheon involves no program except the announcement of the campaign results at the end of the meal.
Step 11
Day after: Mail letter with self-addressed, stamped envelope and Estimate of Giving Card to each household not present for CS.
Step 12
Experience the dramatic results of this approach with a, on average, 15-30% increase in financial contributions per year.
To gain a clear understanding of the program, read the full Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program Guide. This guide will prepare you to begin the journey toward an effective Consecration Sunday experience that helps attendees grow spiritually and adequately finances your congregation’s mission and ministries.
Video Training.
Finance and stewardship leader resources in lieu of in-person training.