2024 Celebration of Generosity

April 18-20, 2024 | Colorado Springs

Join Us in April 2024

The Celebration of Generosity is our annual conference where generous people gather in community. Featuring a lineup of compelling teaching, inspiring stories, and Spirit-led worship, this event is designed to spark conversation. As we connect to God and His people, He changes our hearts and enables us to change the world.

Keynote Speakers

Co-Founder, BibleProject

Tim Mackie’s spiritual journey began when he met a group of skateboarders who were creatively communicating the story of the Bible. As a teenager he participated in a Portland ministry called Skatechurch. Tim went only to skate, but during his last years of high school he was drawn in by the stories he heard about Jesus.

With his brand-new faith, Tim enrolled at Multnomah University. He became fascinated with the scriptural story around Jesus when he entered the world of biblical studies.

Determined to deepen his understanding of Jesus's historical and cultural context, Tim went on to pursue a degree in theology from Western Seminary in Portland and a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Tim's early research and writing interests focused on the manuscript history of the Bible and the formation of the biblical canon. He really loves ancient Greek and Hebrew texts!

After years of ministry as a local church pastor and as a professor at Western Seminary, Tim now serves as a lead research scholar and creative director at BibleProject.

Currently, Tim resides in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Jessica, and two rambunctious and amazing little boys. In all of his work, whether as a pastor or as a Co-Founder of BibleProject, he loves helping people understand how the overall biblical story works together and leads us to Jesus.

Co-Founder, BibleProject

Jon was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is proud to call Portland home. He has been married for 11 years and has two boys.

Jon received a BA in Bible and Theology at Multnomah University. After working overseas in Christian ministry and then serving for a year as a pastor, Jon stepped into the marketplace to explore digital communication. He started two digital communication companies and worked with clients ranging from Google and P&G to Silicon Valley start-ups and nonprofits. In 2009, Jon’s first company, Epipheo, introduced the business world to “explainer videos.” Jon has a long history of creating shareable videos that spread messages organically on the internet.

In early 2016, Jon ended his participation in former business ventures to work on BibleProject full-time. He is thrilled to be working on something so meaningful.

Founder, Ron Blue Institute

Ron Blue is the founder of the Ron Blue Institute established at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2012.

He has also been the founder and co-founder of several organizations to include Ronald Blue and Company, now Ronald Blue Trust; Kingdom Advisors (KA), a ministry that trains Christian financial professionals to integrate biblical wisdom into their client advice; and the National Christian Foundation (NCF) helps generous people create a biblically principled strategy that empowers Christians to be more faithful, generous, and full alive.

Ron is the author of more than twenty books on personal finance from a Biblical perspective. The Ron Blue Institute (RBI) serves Christian universities, churches, high schools, and financial professionals nationally and globally. RBI is dedicated to multiplying Ron’s decades of professional experience and intellectual property through publications, curriculum development, courses, and consultation in multiple outlets worldwide.

Ron and his wife Judy have been married fifty-eight years. They have five adult children, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren and live in Bloomington, Indiana.

Lead Pastor, Christ's Church of the Valley

Ashley is the Senior Pastor of Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV), a church in Phoenix, AZ with 16 locations and reaching over 45,000 people weekly. CCV’s vision is to reach the entire valley for Christ and Ashley’s leadership is centered on vision casting, inspirational teaching, and creating a healthy church culture.

Ashley has a unique background of Bible college and seminary but also an MBA. He spent ten years in business world, primarily at the Intel Corporation, before answering a call to spend the rest of his life serving the local church. His passion is seeing the bible applied, generosity unleashed, and people far from God finding new life in Jesus.

He and his wife Jaime have been married for 23 years and have three daughters who keep life fun and full of joy.

Speaker, Author, Bible Teacher, Podcast Host

Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life.

She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, QCommons, Cru Winter Conferences, and Family Life’s “Weekend To Remember” marriage conferences. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day”. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders.

She is passionate about helping raise up and equip the next generation of women leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 32 years, Darrin. They live in Mission Viejo, CA and have three young adult kids, a daugher-in-law, and a 115 pound German Shepherd dog.

Connect with her on Instagram/Twitter @vivmabuni or on her website www.vivianmabuni.com.

Teaching and Vision Pastor, Reality SF

After serving vocationally in ministry for 10 years, he felt the Lord’s prompting and call to plant a church. In 2007, Dave and his wife Ashley moved to Carpinteria, to begin the process of planting with the Reality Family of Churches. It was there that they heard God’s invitation to move to San Francisco. After moving in 2009 and a year of prayer meetings around the city, the first Reality SF service was hosted on January 10, 2010

In addition to serving as an elder, Dave serves on staff as the Teaching & Vision Pastor, responsible for the overall pastoral vision and teaching of the church. He and his wife live near Mt. Davidson with their daughter Juniper, son Neuwen, and golden doodle Prince.

Dave’s first book, The Truest Thing About You, was a project that came from his lessons while pastoring during the first few years at RSF.

Travel

Transportation

The Broadmoor is easily accessible by car as well as by air through both Colorado Springs Airport and Denver International Airport and offers a variety of transportation services and assistance for getting to and from the resort.
Colorado Springs Airport is approximately 9 miles/15 minutes from The Broadmoor. Denver International Airport is approximately 90 miles/90 minutes from The Broadmoor. These estimates assume no traffic. Self-parking at The Broadmoor is $30/night.
Private car or shuttle: One way or round-trip transportation services from Colorado Springs Airport or Denver International Airport are available through Gray Line Transportation. Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance.
View transportation recommendations from The Broadmoor here.

Arrival & Departure

Conference registration is from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 in Broadmoor Main on the Mezzanine Level near the escalators.
For those staying at The Broadmoor, check-in begins at 4 p.m. If you arrive earlier than check-in, the bell stand will hold your luggage.
Join us on at 5 p.m. on the Lakeside Terrace outside of Broadmoor Main for a Welcome Reception before dinner. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
For those leaving the resort on Saturday, check-out is at 11 a.m. Guests staying in the Main and South Buildings can store their luggage in the Main Ballroom, which is located on the Mezzanine Level of Broadmoor Main. Guests staying across the lake in the West Tower can store their luggage with the bellmen located at the concierge desk.

Schedule

Thursday, April 18th

3-5 p.m.	Registration	Broadmoor Main - Mezzanine Level
4 p.m.	Hotel Check-in	Lobby - Broadmoor Main
5 p.m.	Welcome Reception	Lakeside Terrace
6 p.m.	Dinner & Session 1	International Center
8:30 p.m.	Dessert Reception	Lakeside Terrace

Friday, April 19th

7:30 a.m.	Prayer (Optional)	Crystal Room - Broadmoor Main
8 a.m.	Breakfast and Session 2	International Center
10:15 a.m.	Break
10:45 a.m.	Session 3	International Center
Noon	Lunch	International Center
1:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions (see list below)	Colorado Hall
3:30 p.m.	Break
6 p.m.	Dinner & Session 4	International Center
8:30 p.m.	Dessert Reception	Lakeside Terrace

Saturday, April 20th

8 a.m.	Prayer (Optional)	Crystal Room - Broadmoor Main
8:30 a.m.	Breakfast and Session 5	International Center
11:00 a.m.	Brunch

Thursday, April 18th

3-5 p.m.	Registration	Broadmoor Main, Mezzanine Level
4 p.m.	Hotel Check-in	Lobby - Broadmoor Main
5 p.m.	Welcome Reception	Lakeside Terrace
6 p.m.	Dinner & Session 1	International Center
8:30 p.m.	Dessert Reception	Lakeside Terrace

Friday, April 19th

7:30 a.m.	Prayer (Optional)	Crystal Room - Broadmoor Main
8 a.m.	Breakfast and Session 2	International Center
10:15 a.m.	Break
10:45 a.m.	Session 3	International Center
Noon	Lunch	International Center
1:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions (see list below)	Colorado Hall
3:30 p.m.	Break
6 p.m.	Dinner & Session 4	International Center
8:30 p.m.	Dessert Reception	Lakeside Terrace

Saturday, April 20th

8 a.m.	Prayer (Optional)	Crystal Room - Broadmoor Main
8:30 a.m.	Breakfast and Session 5	International Center
11:00 a.m.	Brunch	West Tower Lawn

Gatherings

Champions Circle Gathering

Thursday, 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Schreyvogel Room - Broadmoor South

This is a reception for those engaged in Generous Giving’s Champions Circle. Connect with others who are championing the work of Generous Giving as you establish friendships that will last beyond the conference!

Women's Gathering

Thursday, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. | Crystal Room - Broadmoor Main

Please join us for our annual Women's Gathering during the Celebration of Generosity. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and wine as you mingle with women who are attending the conference on their own this year. Kick off the Celebration with us!

Emerging Leader Gathering

Thursday, 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Lobby Bar Patio - Broadmoor Main

For guests in the first half of their careers (20s and 30s), this is a time to meet others in your stage of life. Enjoy dessert at the main reception, and then join us afterwards on the patio for drinks and fellowship.

For a list of regional gatherings hosted by our partners, check the Schedule in the Celebration of Generosity app.

Breakouts

Build a Culture of Generosity in Your Church

Kirsten Schwartz | Colorado Hall - F

Are you inspired to build a culture of generosity in your church? Generous Giving is here to serve you in bringing the biblical message of generosity to your congregation. Each church has unique needs and challenges in discipling believers to live and give openhandedly. We will learn from church experts and discuss how to be an effective champion to ignite a generosity movement in your local body of believers.

Growing in Your Generosity Journey

Todd Harper | Colorado Hall - A

Do you believe you have the spiritual gift of giving? Learn ways to grow and embody this unique calling. Todd Harper outlines four stages of a giver’s journey and equips the audience with practical steps to live generously and share the joy of giving with others.

Impact Investing: Every Investment has an Impact

Bill & Dana Wichterman with Expert Panel | Colorado Hall - D

We carefully choose where we give to maximize impact. What about where we invest? How can we get all of our capital working for the Kingdom? Is impact investing part of our overall stewardship strategy? Join industry experts (Aimee Minnich, Henry Kaestner and Gisle Sorli) to learn about investing charitable and non-charitable dollars in businesses seeking social and spiritual returns.

Wise Women Managing Money

Miriam Neff & Valerie Neff Hogan | Colorado Hall - C

How can women boost their confidence in handling finances, enabling them to know it, own it, like it, and change it? Join a mother-daughter duo as they provide practical advice for living and giving confidently at any stage of your financial path.

Planning and Your Progeny - An Heir Raising Experience

David Wills | Colorado Hall - B

Come and explore ways to intentionally pass along spiritual and character capital along with financial capital. David Wills explores the 9 essential vitamins to passing on values as well as valuables.

Purpose & Passions: Figuring out your WHERE

Al Mueller | Colorado Hall - E

How can you have greater confidence in where to deploy the capital God has entrusted to you? Spend time determining your passion and purpose so that you can say “Yes” to the right opportunities and experience greater joy in generosity. Learn key principles to discover how to make a difference, not just a donation.

Packing List

Don't forget to check the weather as Colorado temperatures can be chilly.

Business casual clothing for sessions
Casual attire for break times
Sunglasses
Sweaters and jackets - The hotel meeting rooms can be cold, and April temperatures in Colorado Springs on a typical day range from a highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s
Comfortable walking shoes
Bible
Notebook
Pen(s)

FAQs

What is included in the registration fee?

How far is the hotel from the airport?

The Broadmoor is easily accessible by car as well as by air through both Colorado Springs Airport and Denver International Airport and offers a variety of transportation services and assistance for getting to and from the resort.
Colorado Springs Airport is approximately 9 miles/15 minutes from The Broadmoor.
Denver International Airport is approximately 90 miles/90 minutes from The Broadmoor.
Private car or shuttle: One way or round-trip transportation services from Colorado Springs Airport or Denver International Airport are available through Gray Line Transportation. Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance.

What is the conference attire?

Recommended dress for the general sessions and meals is business casual. You may see some guests dress a little nicer for dinner on Friday evening.

Remember that meeting room temperatures are often quite cold at most hotels. You may want to bring a sweater or jacket so that you are comfortable. We have also secured some outdoor spaces to be enjoyed during breaks and for a few meals. The Broadmoor campus is spacious, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes throughout the Celebration.

Can I use my donor-advised fund (DAF) to register?

What is your cancellation/refund policy?

Cancellations are allowed up to 60 days prior to the conference. After Monday, February 19, 2024, we are unable to process refunds.
A $250 per transaction fee will be charged for registrations paid by credit card. The cancellation fee covers the committed food and beverage expenses.
Gifts from a DAF are a donation to the sponsoring charity, not a registration. Therefore, they are not eligible for refund.
We cannot rollover registrations for future conferences.
Cancellations for registrations paid by credit card may be offered a partial refund for extenuating circumstances.
Substitutions are allowed up to 14 days prior to the conference.  Please contact cog@generousgiving.org to update us with the new attendee.