Ministry Brands Hosts “Season to Shine” Healthy Church Summit with Leading Tech Partners, Faith-Based Influencers, and Viral Musical Guests

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ministry Brands, the leading provider of church software and online giving solutions, today announced their upcoming Season to Shine Healthy Church Summit, a free online event on September 17 featuring worship leadership workshops, exclusive musical performances, and practical training from trusted ministry and technology experts. Designed for pastors and ministry teams, the summit will equip attendees to plan more meaningful holiday services, enrich worship and creative elements, and streamline operations into the new year.

“Any great organization, whether that’s a technology company, faith-based worship center, or nonprofit, is built on strong partners and community,” said Brandon Sharrett, Ministry Brands.

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“The Healthy Church Summit is a community-first, faith-driven event designed to give all levels of ministry staff a space to recharge, learn, and connect with one another,” said Brandon Sharrett, Chief Revenue Officer at Ministry Brands. “Our customer experience and channel partnerships teams have poured countless hours into creating something that we hope is not only educational, but inspiring and genuinely enjoyable. We’re excited to offer a gathering that encourages church leaders in their mission while equipping them with practical, actionable next steps they can put into practice right away.”

Programming Highlights

The summit will feature breakout workshops and discussions led by respected ministry voices and church operations experts, including Ben Stapley, an executive pastor and church consultant, and Mark MacDonald, a church brand strategist. Further, a selection of Ministry Brands’ leading technology partners will also be in attendance and leading breakout sessions:

• AvidXchange: Simplifying accounts payable with secure, automated payment systems integrated with Ministry Brands’ suite of digital and financial platforms.
• WavMaker: Providing churches with royalty-free, professionally curated music to elevate storytelling, livestreams, and creative projects.
• eSPACE by Smart Church Solutions: Equipping churches to steward facilities with event scheduling, maintenance management, and energy savings tools.

Session topics will include planning memorable Christmas services, streamlining holiday communications, preparing facilities for increased attendance, and strengthening church finances and operations. In addition, attendees will hear from influencers and practitioners who will share creative ideas for rallying volunteers, energizing worship teams, and telling more compelling stories through music and media.

Exclusive Musical Performances

Alongside the educational content, the summit will showcase exclusive, in-studio performances from viral and award-winning Christian artists Anthem Lights, Jacquelyn George, and Caleb & Kelsey. Sponsored by WavMaker, each artist will debut original arrangements of beloved worship and Christmas songs, professionally produced to create a unique worship experience for the summit audiences. These recordings will later become available to churches as licensed, copyright-free versions.

“Any great organization, whether that’s a technology company, faith-based worship center, or nonprofit, is built on strong partners and community,” said Sharrett. ”By gathering ministry leaders, trusted tech partners, and inspiring artists, the summit creates a space where leaders can learn from one another and leave ready to serve with renewed energy.”

Full Event Details

The Season to Shine Healthy Church Summit will take place online on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT. The free, two-hour event is open to pastors, worship leaders, church staff, volunteers, and anyone involved in ministry operations or creative planning.

Registration is now open at www.healthychurchsummit.com/, where attendees can access the full agenda, speaker list, and additional event details.

About Ministry Brands

Ministry Brands helps more than 90,000 churches and non-profit organizations grow and increase their impact on the world. The company provides integrated solutions covering member and donor management, digital giving, accounting, websites, mobile apps, communications, media content, event planning, employee, and volunteer background screenings, and more. Together, their nearly 700 employees help clients transform how they operate and create positive ripple effects that drive the real human impact for which we all strive. With over $6.45 billion in charitable giving managed annually, they exist to help mission-focused organizations thrive.