Lakeside Chautauqua is hosting a three-day stewardship and financial wellness conference this August, sponsored in part by the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio and the Methodist Foundation of Ohio.
Early Bird Registration for this event is now open for the event being held August 10-12, 2026. The event hosts expect both clergy and laity, regardless of experience in stewardship, to deepen their understanding of faithful stewardship as a result of attending. The conference schedule includes workshops and presentations from experienced voices including the Executive Directors of both Ohio foundations, to explore how generosity, sustainability and mission can thrive together.
The event will occur during Lakeside’s summer season and attendees can take advantage of all Lakeside has to offer during their stay. Each summer, the community hosts more than 3,000 programs and activities, including concerts, special events, educational lectures and everyday opportunities for leisure, such as swimming, biking and enjoying Lake Erie.
Keynote Presenter: Rev. Dr. Stan Copeland is the head of “Church Difference Makers” and a former 27-year Senior Pastor of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, one of the most prominent congregations in the denomination. While Copeland has impressive credentials (his church raised $55 million in 5 capital campaigns and he grew the endowment from $2.2 to $30 million), he is a very down-to-earth guy. The principles he lives by are applicable to congregations and ministries of all sizes. Copeland will be leading a dialogue about “The Stewardship Streams to Generosity.”
Registration: Registration for the Stewardship & Financial Wellness Conference is $395 before May 15, which includes two overnights, five meals and conference registration. After May 15, the registration fee is $445. If your spouse or partner is visiting during the conference, you can purchase the meals and admissions to Lakeside for $195.
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About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing mind, body and spirit since 1873. As one of the most popular Chautauqua communities in the U.S., Lakeside offers a rich variety of spiritual, educational, cultural arts and recreational opportunities.
Located between Cleveland and Toledo on Lake Erie’s south shore, Lakeside is a nonprofit community dedicated to rest, renewal and meaningful experiences for all ages.