Stewardship University culminates with celebration

The event brought 250 attendees to Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pa.

Everyday Stewardship |

A photo taken inside of an auditorium looking at the stage. A man stands at a podium on the stage talking to the audience, while two other people sit behind him.

Caleb Simmers, Church Engagement and Housing Director at Bridge of Hope in Lancaster, Pa., delivers a keynote during the 2024 Stewardship University event. (Photo by Lisa Trobaugh)

After more than 20 years of providing stewardship education in Central Pennsylvania, the final Stewardship University took place Friday, March 1.

Nearly 250 attendees came together at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pa., to celebrate the longstanding event and enjoy worship, keynote speakers, workshops and a fellowship reception – all focused on holistic stewardship.

Since its launch in 2001, Stewardship University featured more than 300 presenters and garnered thousands of attendees with one vision in mind: to equip individuals to use their resources to advance God’s Kingdom.

In recent years, however, Stewardship University saw a decline in attendance and changes in how congregations share information, amid other transitions. These factors ultimately led to the elimination of the annual event.

While Stewardship University has been retired, Everence is looking at how to best support churches in their stewardship journeys in the future.

“We are always looking at ways to support the church,” said Lynette Morales, Stewardship Consultant. “We want to be able to help them find tools and resources that are relevant to the way that churches are educating their constituents.”