We want to thank Brad Leeper of Ministry Essentials for his twenty-one years as a sponsor. With over 30 years of financial stewardship experience, Brad Leeper has devoted his career to helping churches and nonprofits cultivate and strengthen their stewardship culture. For 23 years, he was a key leader at Generis, serving as both Principal and President for 11 of those years. Now, as Principal with Ministry Essentials, he continues to coach organizations to build strong stewardship cultures and fulfill their God-given missions.

Passionate about helping churches accelerate their visions, particularly during times of change and financial complexity, he takes a forward-thinking approach to guiding congregations of all sizes and forms across the U.S. His focus is on enhancing both the practical and spiritual aspects of stewardship, supporting leaders as they grow and evolve.

For the eighth year, we welcome Visioneering Studios. They are the only nationally-licensed, faith-based design-build firm that specializes in commercial, nonprofit and worship environments. Visioneering is not just developers, designers, architects, and builders—they are storytellers. They come alongside partners, who lead movements and organizations that have unique stories crafted by a unique people, place, and passion, to be trusted stewards of their story and space.

Visioneering’s beliefs positively impact the relational nature and integrity of their work. Visioneering Studios’ “look to launch” services include: Real Estate and Development Advisory Services (Visioneering Studios Real Estate), Master Planning, Architecture and Interior Design (Visioneering Studios Architecture), National Construction and Construction Services (Visioneering Studios Construction).

For the seventh year, we welcome Thrivent Church Financing. For more than 115 years, Thrivent Church Financing has provided ministries with flexible financing solutions coupled with dedicated service. In our history, we have helped over 6,000 Christian churches achieve their missions, grow their ministries and meet their financial stewardship through mortgage loans for refinancing, new construction, renovation or capital improvement.

Thrivent Church Financing is part of Thrivent, a membership-owned fraternal benefit society of Christians and a holistic financial services organization that helps guide individuals, churches and non-profits to make the most of all God has given them. Known for our financial strength and stability, as well as our approach to helping Christians connect their financial decisions with their faith, Thrivent blends faith, finances and generosity to improve lives and build stronger families and communities.

We welcome Michael Graves Architecture & Design for their third year as a sponsor. Founded in 1964 by AIA Gold Medalist Michael Graves, MGA&D has a unique multidisciplinary practice that offers strategic advantages to clients worldwide. Like many of our peers, we design amazing projects. Our differentiators are that our work is a consequence of continually striving to learn, listening to our clients and aiming to deliver the highest level of service possible. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies and global manufacturers to start-ups, from the government to cultural, educational and healthcare institutions, and from real estate developers and retailers to homeowners and consumers. MGA&D has one of the leading design practices in the world, offering services in architecture, product design, interior design, master planning, graphic design and branding. We underpin our clients’ success with design strategy consulting, feasibility studies and research.

We welcome BMO for the second year. BMO has been named Best Private Bank in Canada (14th consecutive year), Best Retail Bank in Canada (3rd consecutive year), Best Commercial Bank in Canada (10th consecutive year) and Best Commercial Bank in US (2nd consecutive year) by World Finance Magazine. The World Finance Banking Awards recognize BMO’s commitment to our clients, customers and the communities we serve. This award is a testament to BMO’s dedication to our digitally enabled One Client experience and comprehensive understanding of our client’s evolving needs while helping them achieve real financial progress.

We welcome Enviropop for the first year. They transform ordinary environments into memorable spaces with their innovative wayfinding solutions, branded environmental designs, monument signs, Interior Design, and much more.

Blending imagination with expert fabrication and installation, the Enviropop team provides stunning solutions that move people intuitively through your space, magnify your story, and advance your mission every step of the way.

We welcome HouseRight for the first year. They know how important the role of technology is within the church, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s critical to get it right the first time because the right solution allows thousands of people to see and hear the good news of the Gospel over the next decade. The wrong solution means wasted resources, missed opportunities and years of frustration. First, they listen. They want to learn about your church, your team, and your ministry priorities so we can build systems that maximize the experience and minimize the challenges.

We welcome ChurchWay Advisors for the first year. They help churches and their leaders make good decisions. Our advisors walk alongside you as you contemplate how to practically execute on the vision God has given you. Whether your challenges are financial, HR, or operational in nature, or are simply a new opportunity or obstacle you have not yet encountered, we help you clarify the issue, determine a path forward, and achieve your desired outcome. When working with us, you can expect truth-telling, clarity, a faith-based perspective, business expertise, empowerment, and confidentiality. Your success is our success!