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Norwood Davis shared thisI'm looking forward to joining this event and sharing how I used these metrics during my 17 years as CFO at 12Stone Church. I'll also share how we, Wesleyan Investment Foundation, consider key financial metrics in our loan decisions. Hope to see you there! NorwoodNorwood Davis shared thisIf you haven't registered yet, there's still time to join CapinCrouse and Carr, Riggs & Ingram on August 25 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT for Church Data: Understanding Key Church Financial Metrics, a webinar where church leaders will learn how to evaluate key financial indicators and use them to make informed strategic decisions. Register and find more information: https://hubs.la/Q04syLn10 #ChurchFinance #FinancialMetrics #ChurchLeadership
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Norwood Davis shared thisI'm looking forward to participating in this webinar! Hope you can join!Norwood Davis shared thisChurch leaders now have access to more financial information than ever, but knowing what truly matters can be challenging. Which metrics should your church focus on? And how can they guide wise decisions for your ministry? Join us as Nathan Davis, CPA of CapinCrouse and Norwood Davis of Wesleyan Investment Foundation go beyond the numbers to help you bring clarity to your financial data and use it with confidence and purpose. You’ll discover the essential financial indicators to monitor and how to analyze the data to evaluate current performance and plan strategically for the future. Register today and save your spot! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eM9-JWTu #ChurchFinance #MinistryLeadership #FinancialClarity #CRIadv
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Norwood Davis shared thisThe Futures Coalition is doing some great work in the church. If you’re a church leader, I encourage you to participate in this study.Norwood Davis shared thisWe have the privilege of walking alongside churches navigating multisite ministry every day and have seen the opportunity and complexity that comes with leading across campuses. That’s why we’re supporting this national multisite study. It’s designed to move us beyond assumptions and toward shared learning grounded in real experience. If you’re serving on a multisite leadership team, we’d encourage you to take a few minutes to participate. Your insight can help shape healthier, more sustainable ministry for what comes next. ➡️ Add your voice. https://lnkd.in/evmcAafF
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Norwood Davis reposted thisNorwood Davis reposted thisAt WIF, serving churches is our greatest joy. To us, it’s about helping more people experience the life-changing impact of encountering Christ. We’re honored to play a small part in what God is doing, like we’ve recently seen at Bethlehem Church in Georgia, where 400 people were recently baptized! It’s stories like these that remind us of the importance of serving churches with resources built for ministry. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gFPzt_7b
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Norwood Davis shared this2025 was an incredible year for WIF! Honored to serve alongside so many great team members serving the Church!Norwood Davis shared thisWe’re excited to share our first-ever Annual Report! In 2025, churches and believers partnered together to build the Kingdom. In this report, you’ll see how ministries and lives were transformed through this work. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e6u3dvcv
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Norwood Davis shared thisExcited about this new opportunity to develop the next generation of finance and business leaders FOR the church!Norwood Davis shared thisHighlands College Announces Dunn School of Business For five decades, the Dunn family led Wesleyan Investment Foundation. In 2000, Craig Dunn succeeded his father, John, and stewarded WIF’s mission for 25 years with steady, Kingdom-minded leadership. Today, that legacy continues through the establishment of the Dunn School of Business and a new Bachelor’s degree in Business Leadership at Highlands College. The establishment of the new degree, and the Dunn School of Business, positions Highlands College to be the premier institution for developing Biblical leadership. Read more about the new program here: https://lnkd.in/e4hXyHcB
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Norwood Davis shared thisOn behalf of the team and Board of Wesleyan Investment Foundation, we’re excited to partner with Highlands College in the creation of the Dunn School of Business.Norwood Davis shared thisHighlands College will launch the Dunn School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Leadership in Fall 2026 as an expansion of its four-year academic offerings. Full Article: Highlands College Announces Dunn School of Business and New Degree 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4hXyHcBHighlands College Announces Dunn School of Business and New Degree - Highlands CollegeHighlands College Announces Dunn School of Business and New Degree - Highlands College
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Norwood Davis shared thisI’m honored to serve Wesleyan Investment Foundation along with my colleagues who are delivering everyday to help church leaders and pastors Build the Kingdom!Norwood Davis shared thisAs we celebrate our 80-year milestone, we are excited to announce that Norwood Davis has officially stepped into the role of CEO, succeeding Craig Dunn after 25 years of faithful leadership. Davis joined Wesleyan Investment Foundation in 2022 and most recently served as president, where he led organizational operations and supported more than 1,400 churches and 15,000 investors across the country. As CEO, he continues advancing WIF’s long-term growth strategy, strengthening organizational operations, and reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to strong stewardship and financial stability in service of local churches. “Having worked alongside him for more than two decades, I have seen his character, steady leadership and genuine commitment to strengthening the local church. As WIF looks ahead to its next chapter, I am confident Norwood is the right leader to guide the organization forward.” - Craig Dunn Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/guXW6axZ
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Norwood Davis shared thisGreat advice! And, consistent with my experience!Norwood Davis shared thisI’m not against asking for a promotion under the right the circumstances. However, I’ve learned a lot in the last few decades of managing teams and seeking promotions myself about how NOT to get promoted. No one ever gets promoted by being whiny about wanting or deserving a promotion. At best, you will get promoted, but it won’t stick because you coerced leadership to get your way, and you’ll find yourself at the top of the next RIF list. At worst, it will lead you to being perceived by leaders as whiny, self-focused victim. Instead, crush your role. Then, ask for more work and raise your hand for assignments outside your lane, and add more value. Start doing the job of a higher pay grade, and your work will speak for itself. This flies in the face of “do just enough to satisfy requirements” and positions you as someone who is indispensable. It is exceedingly easy to promote someone who is already performing at the next higher job code. Let the momentum of your achievements carry you forward. “If you are uniquely gifted in your work, you will rise and be promoted. You won’t be held back—you’ll stand before kings!” (Proverbs 22:29)
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Norwood Davis liked thisNorwood Davis liked thisWrapped up my first week as an IT Intern at Wesleyan Investment Foundation. I’m grateful to be part of an organization that has been expanding the Kingdom for 80 years, and I’m excited to keep learning and growing. Thank you to Isaac G. Hess, Simeon H. , and Braden Hervey for making my onboarding process so welcoming. Looking forward to the rest of the summer!
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Norwood Davis liked thisNorwood Davis liked thisThis summer, I had the privilege of interning with Wesleyan Investment Foundation as an Enterprise Strategy Intern. Throughout the internship, I gained valuable experience, tackled meaningful projects, and learned directly from an exceptional group of professionals. Working in Enterprise Strategy gave me the unique opportunity to collaborate across every department at WIF. Whether working with Business Development, Finance, or the Loans and Investment teams, I was able to work on impactful projects that made a difference within the organization, and contributed to my growth as a young professional. I am deeply grateful to the entire WIF team for their support, guidance, and willingness to help me learn along the way. A huge thank you to Isaac G. Hess, Braden Hervey, Simeon H., Stephen Ferguson, and Katie Sharon for their incredible leadership and mentorship all summer long! To my fellow interns, Peace Fasoore, Brady Sabelhaus, Peter Miles, Ian Tricker, and Lukas Ballah, thank you for being such an incredible crew. You truly made this an unforgettable summer. I’m excited to bring everything I learned at WIF back to Purdue, as I head into my final year as a Boilermaker. Boiler Up! 🚂
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Norwood Davis liked thisNorwood Davis liked thisAs I wrap up my summer internship at Wesleyan Investment Foundation, I'm grateful for an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute alongside a talented team. This summer gave me hands-on experience across cybersecurity, IT operations, identity management, network infrastructure, automation, documentation, and governance. What stated as an opportunity to learn quickly became a chance to make meaningful contributions while developing both technical and professional skills. Internship highlights: Created tech stack of the company through AI, helping upper management be able to make more informed decisions on the company Created and implemented a Conditional Access Policy to help with monitoring and security of company devices Audited Microsoft Intune enrollment status and developed documentation for Intune access management Assisted with Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Entra ID, and SCIM provisioning Participated in a cybersecurity tabletop exercise, helping strengthen incident response and security preparedness Participated in Information Security meetings reviewing risk management practices, risk register, and NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks Managed internal DNS records and developed documentation for DNS alias administration Diagnosed and resolved a network outage caused by a failover configuration issue Evaluated recommendations for improving vulnerability detection and remediation workflows Leveraged NinjaOne to automate software deployments, endpoint maintenance, patching, and cleanup tasks Developed a website to improve company workflows Developed SOPs to have documentation on what to in the future if problems arise Built SharePoint resources to improve user support, troubleshooting, and security awareness. Helped improve operational processes by combining automation, documentation, and security best practices Leveraged AI to improve workflow and troubleshoot problems Most importantly, I learned that success in IT and Cybersecurity isn't just about technology. It's about communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and continually learning from others. A huge thank you to Jimi Moore, Aron Bennett, and Peace Fasoore for working with me on the IT side. Thank you other interns Brady Sabelhaus, Jacob Rust, Lukas Ballah, Peter Miles, and Peace Fasoore, for the amazing summer, I could not have asked for better people to intern with. Thank you Simeon H., Braden Hervey, Isaac G. Hess, and Stephen Ferguson for setting up the amazing internship. Finally thank you to the broader WIF teams who invested their time, shared their knowledge, answered my questions, and trusted me with meaningful projects. Your guidance made this experience incredibly valuable and helped me grow both professionally and personally. I'm excited to carry these experiences forward as I continue pursuing opportunities in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and security operations.
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Norwood Davis liked thisNorwood Davis liked thisMost of us can point to someone who saw potential in us before we fully saw it ourselves. I’ve been thinking about the people who have encouraged me, asked thoughtful questions, shared hard-earned wisdom, and modeled faithful leadership. Their influence was often quiet. They did not always give me a detailed plan. They simply made time, listened well, and helped me see what faithful leadership could look like. As our careers progress, we have the opportunity to do the same for someone else. The next generation of financial professionals needs more than information. They need people who will model integrity, technical excellence, humility, and a faith that shapes the way they work. What did someone model for you early in your career that still shapes the way you lead today? #Mentorship #ChristianLeadership #NextGeneration #FinancialProfessionals
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Norwood Davis liked thisNorwood Davis liked thisIt was a joy to connect with so many church and ministry leaders at GrowLeader this year! We're grateful for every conversation, every story of what God is growing in local churches, and every leader investing in the next season of ministry. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. A special thank you to our friends at Kingsworth Bank for standing alongside us. We want to see more people personally encounter Jesus Christ. In order to do this, we believe financially resourcing the local church is our calling. Together, we're honored to serve churches with the financial tools and support they need to expand their reach. Want to learn more about how WIF serves churches like yours? Let's connect.
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Norwood Davis liked thisFinancial data is essential to supporting your church’s mission and long-term sustainability, but determining what to track and how to use it can be challenging. Join our CEO, Norwood Davis, for a webinar designed for pastors, CFOs, and church administrators. You'll gain clarity on evaluating key financial indicators and discover how to use data to make informed strategic decisions with confidence.Norwood Davis liked thisChurch leaders now have access to more financial information than ever, but knowing what truly matters can be challenging. Which metrics should your church focus on? And how can they guide wise decisions for your ministry? Join us as Nathan Davis, CPA of CapinCrouse and Norwood Davis of Wesleyan Investment Foundation go beyond the numbers to help you bring clarity to your financial data and use it with confidence and purpose. You’ll discover the essential financial indicators to monitor and how to analyze the data to evaluate current performance and plan strategically for the future. Register today and save your spot! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eM9-JWTu #ChurchFinance #MinistryLeadership #FinancialClarity #CRIadv
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Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation
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Director's College - UGA Terry College of Business
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12Stone Church | Hamilton Mill Campus
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