Strategic Excellence Program for Pastors: Equipping Pastors to Become Excellent Financial Stewards
“F
inancial wellness is something
Lady Jo’Ann Washington, and Rev. Cynthia
that is always in the forefront of
J. Rioland, First Lady and Executive Pastor
every Pastor’s heart and mind:
of Paramount Baptist and her husband, Rev.
wellness not only for their congregation, but
Kenneth Rioland, Sr. Pastor of Paramount,
also for their family,” says Rev. Daryl M.
were very excited to participate.
Washington, Sr. Pastor of St. Mary’s Baptist
The program, funded by the Lilly
Church. “Stewardship is the foundation for
Foundation, was held February 1 and 2 in
pastors and churches,” he continues. So,
Orlando, Florida, for pastors from around the
when names were submitted by Rev. Dr.
country and their spouses. It is designed to
Trisha Miller Manarin, DCBC Executive
help pastors become better stewards of their
Director/Minister, to take part in the
finances, as well as of their church’s finances.
Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board’s
“Participants were afforded the opportunity
(MMBB) Strategic Excellence Program for
to connect and share candidly with one
Pastors, Rev. Washington and his wife, First
another and had some very real and honest
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