Dr. Clif Christopher, M. Div., CFRE is the CEO of theHorizons Stewardship Company.

Dr. Christopher is a certified church growth consultant andhas earned the coveted title CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive).  In 1995 he was given the National CircuitRider Award by the United Methodist Church for outstanding leadership indeveloping vital congregations.

Clif founded the Horizons Stewardship Company in 1992following a challenging and rewarding career in pastoral ministry. In histwenty years as a pastor, he led numerous major building and capitalcampaigns.  Since founding Horizons, hehas led consultations in over 400 churches, conferences, synods and diocese inall phases of building, finance, and church growth.

Over the last 10 years, Clif has secured over 500 milliondollars for his clients.  He haspersonally worked in over 32 states and is a frequent speaker at stewardshipseminars around the country.  He is the authorof several books including Not YourParents’ Offering Plate (Abingdon Press). 

Dr. Bill Easum, noted consultant and author, says, “No oneknows more about local church stewardship than Clif Christopher.”  Mega church pastor, Adam Hamilton says, “WhenI have a stewardship question, I call Clif Christopher.”  Foundation director David Atkins says, “Clifis one of the most effective communicators in the field of church fundraisingtoday.”