CHRIS STOVALL, CFRE

Chris Stovall serves as both a church and advancement consultant on the Generis team. His client base is very diverse, serving churches of all sizes and denominations as well as Christian non-profits ranging from K-12 schools to several different types of para-church ministries on the advancement side. Chris has over 35 years of church leadership and non-profit experience.  He served as a Lead Pastor for many years, including planting a church that he led for 15 years. He also has served as Chairman of the Board and Board member for several Christian non-profit organizations. Prior to vocational ministry, Chris worked for several years in corporate banking. He has also led several small start-up companies, maximizing profits to position each for greater success.

Chris has been consulting and coaching churches and nonprofits for going on 20 years now. His extensive combination of both business and ministry experience gives him a unique perspective in his consulting. Chris is very adept at helping churches and non-profit organizations strategize vision, discover opportunities out of obstacles, develop compelling communication for objectives, and lay out a plan to accomplish their God-inspired dreams. Chris’ passion is to see individuals discipled and grow spiritually in the area of giving and therefore see the culture of generosity in those churches and non-profit organizations grow as well. 

In addition to his Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, Chris has a BS in Business from Murray State University, a BA in Music from Western Kentucky University, and both an MA and MDiv from Luther Rice University. Chris married his college sweetheart Susy. Both of their two adult children are married, and they have two beautiful grandchildren whom they spoil extensively!