BALTIMORE, MD (July 9, 2026) |
America's Christian Credit Union (ACCU) announced that Joel Santiago, Chief Corporate Banking Officer, delivered a featured presentation at the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Auxiliary in Ministry (AIM) Conference in Baltimore on Wednesday, July 8, titled "Faith in the Figures – A Practical Decision Guide for Pastors & Finance Teams."
The session focused on helping pastors, church administrators, finance committees, and ministry leaders make informed financial decisions that support their mission while maintaining sound stewardship practices. Attendees received practical guidance on budgeting, financial planning, operational accountability, and developing sustainable strategies for long-term ministry impact.
"Church leaders are called to be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to them," said Joel Santiago. "Our goal was to provide practical tools that help pastors and finance teams confidently navigate financial decisions while remaining focused on their ministry mission."
ACCU CEO Vicki VannBerstein, who is also attending the AIM Conference, emphasized the importance of equipping church leaders with actionable financial insights.
"At America's Christian Credit Union, we are committed to serving ministries with both financial expertise and a heart for the Kingdom," said VannBerstein. "Joel's presentation reflects our dedication to helping churches strengthen their financial foundations so they can expand their impact and better serve their congregations and communities."
COGIC leadership welcomed the opportunity to provide relevant financial education to conference attendees.
"Faithful stewardship is essential to effective ministry," said Bishop Michael B. Golden, Jr. "Sessions like "Faith in the Figures" give pastors and church finance teams practical tools they can apply immediately, helping ministries adopt strategies that support both accountability and growth."
The COGIC AIM Conference brings together ministry leaders, pastors, educators, musicians, and church workers from across the country for worship, leadership development, training, and fellowship. ACCU's participation reinforces its ongoing commitment to supporting churches and ministry organizations through specialized
financial solutions, educational resources, and trusted partnership.