In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Location: Zoom
Online Learning Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 16, 2020 10:00 AM CST
Ken Sloane
Topic: Finance Help in the Midst of this Crisis -- Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Connectional Ministries at Discipleship Ministries
Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane
Ken is Director Stewardship & Generosity at Discipleship Ministries. An Elder of the Greater New Jersey Conference, his M.Div. & D. Min are from Drew Theological School. He has an Executive Cert. in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) and Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) from Lilly School of Philanthropy. In 2006 he was appointed to serve as Director of Communications Ministry at United Methodist Communications. He moved into the Stewardship role at Discipleship on October 1, 2011. He trains in finance, stewardship, and interpreting connectional giving.
Resource Links:
LOCAL CHURCH FINANCE PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
umcdiscipleship.org/articles/local-church-finance-procedures-during-the-covid-19-crisis
The CARES Act May Help Your Church
umcdiscipleship.org/articles/cares-act
Five Tips for Managing Your Church Budget During the COVID-19 Crisis
umcdiscipleship.org/articles/five-tips-for-managing-your-church-budget-during-the-covid-19-crisis