Church Treasurer Training Webinar

The Synod of the Northeast will offer a Church Treasurer Training webinar on January 27 at 6:45 p.m., led by Diane Case and Edd Brenden. This Zoom-based training is designed for church treasurers and financial leaders seeking practical guidance, clarity, and confidence in managing congregational finances.

The session will provide hands-on instruction and dedicated time for questions and discussion. Participants will explore ten core topics essential to effective and faithful financial stewardship in the local church:

  • Basic Best Practices

  • Handling Inflows

  • Handling Outflows

  • Keeping Good Records

  • Supplying Accurate Reports

  • Donor Statements

  • Avoiding Fraud

  • Financial Reviews

  • Exemptions

  • Security Issues

Edd Brenden

Edd Brenden has been an ordained pastor for more than 50 years, serving five congregations and the Presbytery of San Jose (California) as Treasurer for over 20 years. A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, Edd has served churches in Minnesota and California, worked with Merrill Lynch, and owned his own tax preparation firm. He is the author of several books available on Amazon, including The Church Treasurer’s Manual, The Handbook for Church Treasurers, The Volunteer’s Audit Guide, and his autobiography, The Drunken Preacher.

Diane Case

Diane Case holds a business degree with a concentration in nonprofit organizations from Fresno State University (California). She has served as the full-charge accountant for the Presbytery of San Jose for 32 years, bringing deep expertise in church and nonprofit financial management.

Together, Edd and Diane have led church treasurer trainings for more than 20 years, equipping congregational leaders with practical tools to reduce anxiety, increase accuracy, and strengthen financial stewardship.

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Mark Bennett