North Alabama Annual Conference
Continue the Conversation: From Assessment to Spirit-Led Action
Thank you for taking the time to invest in your church's future at our breakout session. Leading a church requires a delicate balance of bold, God-inspired vision and an honest, clear-eyed grasp of your operational realities.
Whether you are a pastor steering the ministry, a finance chair managing the budget, or lay leader dreaming about what’s next, my goal is simple: to equip your team with the data-driven insights you need to stop guessing at your financial health, cultivate a culture of deep discipleship, and resource your mission for the long haul.
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Brandon Harris
PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Brandon has extensive experience in nonprofit management and church leadership. An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, he served as a pastor in the North Alabama Conference at Anniston First, Avondale, and Rainbow City First, and as Executive Pastor in the North Georgia Conference at Johns Creek UMC. Throughout his pastoral ministry, he guided congregations through significant renewal and revitalization. He has also served beyond the local church, chairing and serving on the board for several regional and denominational ministries, including the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry for the North Alabama Conference, the Jacksonville State University Wesley Foundation, and Interfaith Ministries of Calhoun County.
In 2019 Brandon joined Generis, inspired by the opportunity to apply his expertise in data analytics, strategic planning, business process improvement, and customer experience management to serve the broader church. As President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandon ensures that Generis consultants deliver exceptional value to clients through a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and operational efficiency.
Brandon is a clergy member of the North Alabama Annual Conference and is appointed to Generis in an ATEM capacity. He and his family worship and serve at Cumming First UMC in Cumming, Georgia.
The Offering Moment
Transform the Offering Moment from Routine to Remarkable
The weekly offering is more than a financial transaction—it’s a sacred opportunity to lead your congregation into worship, trust, and deeper discipleship. In this newly updated and expanded edition of The Offering Moment, Jim Sheppard equips pastors with practical tools, biblical insight, and fresh inspiration to make the offering one of the most meaningful moments in your service.
Generosity Potential Assessment
Unlock Generosity Today
Curious about what hidden giving potential is within your church body? This quick tool will take in a few key data points about your church and provide a high-level snapshot of your financial capacity for ministry. You may learn that there is unrealized giving for your church - and if so, we’d love to help you find it.
Beyond The Receipt
Turn Giving Statements Into
Trust-Building Pastoral Touchpoints.
Transform quarterly giving statements into meaningful connections that strengthen trust and grow generosity in your church. Download the free ebook for practical insights.
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Let our team do the heavy lifting to get you started in measuring the generosity health of your congregation. We will securely look under the hood of your giving data and generate a unified report mapping the metrics discussed in the presentation.
Our Promise: No high-pressure sales calls. Just honest data to help you shepherd your flock.
