Made to fit into a busy ministry schedule, Learn @ Lunch Webinars are designed to meet the unique financial education needs of ministers, church staff, and church leaders. These complimentary, expert-led sessions provide general educational information on key aspects of clergy financial wellness, including ministerial compensation structures, clergy taxation and housing allowance, budgeting for ministry households, and retirement planning for ministers. Content is presented for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide individualized financial, tax, or legal advice.
Whether you are an individual minister seeking to build financial understanding or a church leader exploring benefit considerations for your staff, Learn @ Lunch Webinars offer education-first insights grounded in the realities of ministry, rather than personalized recommendations. Participants are encouraged to consult their own qualified financial, tax, or legal professionals before making decisions. We also invite you to explore the free e-guides on our Resource page.
Upcoming Learn @ Lunch Webinars
What’s Unique About Ministerial Compensation
Tuesday, March 24 at 12pm Eastern Time
Ministerial compensation is different—and understanding those differences matters. From dual tax status to housing allowances and benefit structures, ministers face financial complexities that most employees do not. In this Learn @ Lunch webinar, Amy Artiga explains what makes ministerial compensation unique and why it’s important to understand how pay, benefits, and taxes work together. This session is ideal for ministers, church staff, and church leaders seeking clarity and confidence.
Understanding Medicare
Thursday, April 23 at 12pm Eastern Time
CBB invites you to join Owen Smith from The Hilb Group for “The ABC’s of Medicare.” This informative webinar will review your options for Medicare Part A and Part B, as well as offer advice on choosing between a Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage. Owen will also review the Part D Prescription Drug Plan, and finally, he will review how to choose what’s best for you and how and when to enroll.
Owen Smith is a Senior Benefits Consultant with Hilb Group, based in Richmond, Virginia. Owen has over 25 years of experience as an insurance professional. He also serves as CBB’s broker of record for insurance benefits.
DISCLAIMER: Learn @ Lunch Webinars provide general educational information only and do not constitute individualized financial, tax, or legal advice.
Past Learn @ Lunch Webinars
Mastering the Housing Allowance
& Clergy Taxation
The housing allowance is a valuable financial benefit available to ministers. In this educational webinar, Amy Artiga breaks down how the housing allowance works, how it fits into clergy taxation, and common mistakes to avoid. Whether you are new to ministry or want to be sure you are handling this correctly, this session will help you better understand your responsibilities and opportunities under current tax rules.
Building a Competitive Compensation Package
Learn how to build a compensation package that attracts and retains top quality ministers — one that ultimately takes good care of them. This is really great information for pastor search teams, finance teams, personnel teams, and for ministers.
We encourage churches and ministers to utilize our Minister’s Compensation Guide as an additional resource.
Budgeting 201: Cash Flow Management for Busy People
You know the basics of budgeting—but day-to-day cash flow can still feel unpredictable. In this practical session, Amy Artiga, founder of The Pastor’s Wallet and faculty member of CBB’s FWEEs, goes beyond budgeting fundamentals to help you think differently about how money flows in and out over time. Designed specifically for ministers and church staff, this webinar offers realistic tools to help you feel more confident and in control of your money, even with a full ministry schedule.
Note: Due to the weather we had connectivity issues towards the end of the webinar. Part 2 is a rerecording of the last segment from the webinar.
Health Insurance Solutions
Owen Smith of Hilb Group, our partner health insurance broker, joins Church Benefits Board to share insights into your options for health insurance.
Church Benefits Board (CBB) partners with the Hilb Group to offer health insurance solutions for individuals and congregations. Let us know of your needs and/or questions via our enrollment interest form. After you submit the form, our broker will contact you.
DISCLAIMER: Learn @ Lunch Webinars provide general educational information only and do not constitute individualized financial, tax, or legal advice.