Held on March 18, 2026 - link to session below.
This second session in our Cybersecurity Training series is designed for pastors, staff, and key volunteers who want clear, approachable guidance to help protect their congregation, finances, and mission in an increasingly digital world.
What you’ll gain from this training: A practical, ministry-appropriate way to think about cybersecurity as faithful stewardship Guidance on recognizing and responding to common threats like phishing and pastor-impersonation scams Simple steps to strengthen passwords, accounts, devices, and online giving systems A framework for preparing an incident response plan—before a crisis happens Actionable next steps your church can begin using right away.
First two sessions:
Webinar 1: Digital Stewardship: Protecting Your Church Online: https://youtu.be/N9UxmB_-7Xc
Webinar 2: Church's Survival Guide for a Cybersecurity Journey: https://youtu.be/JA7MgjnhVqc
Original Content: Webinar Registration - Zoom
This content was originally published by the General Council on Finance and Administration; republished with permission on ResourceUMC.org on March 3, 2026.