Senior Ministry Strategist
Kenneth Stewart helps churches align their financial resources with their God-given mission, bringing nearly 25 years of pastoral ministry and extensive stewardship and campaign leadership experience to congregations seeking greater clarity, generosity, and ministry impact. As an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and Lead Pastor of Milford First United Methodist Church in Milford, Ohio, Kenneth brings the perspective of someone who continues to lead and serve in the local church every day.
Throughout his ministry, Kenneth has guided churches through annual stewardship initiatives, capital campaigns, readiness assessments, and strategic generosity efforts. His experience helping congregations navigate seasons of growth, change, and discernment has given him a deep appreciation for the opportunities and challenges church leaders face.
What distinguishes Kenneth's approach is his commitment to listening before leading. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution, he takes time to understand each congregation's culture, history, leadership dynamics, ministry priorities, and aspirations. By combining pastoral sensitivity, strategic insight, and proven stewardship practices, he helps church leaders discern faithful next steps and build a shared vision for the future.
Colleagues and clients value Kenneth's ability to bridge ministry and strategy. As both an active pastor and stewardship consultant, he brings a unique perspective that helps him guide churches with wisdom, empathy, and practical experience. Whether helping a congregation prepare for a capital campaign, strengthen annual generosity, assess readiness for a major initiative, or clarify its path forward, Kenneth focuses on solutions that fit the church's mission and context.
For Kenneth, stewardship is about far more than meeting financial goals. It is about helping people grow in discipleship, strengthening trust within the church, and cultivating generosity as a faithful response to God's call. He helps congregations connect generosity to mission so that giving becomes not simply a way to fund ministry, but an expression of spiritual growth and shared purpose. When generosity grows from that deeper understanding, churches are better equipped to expand their ministry and faithfully pursue the work God is calling them to do together.
Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Messiah University and a Master of Divinity from Evangelical Seminary. His experience as a pastor, nonprofit executive, and ministry consultant provides a unique perspective on helping churches unite vision, leadership, and generosity in service to their mission. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time with his family, following local sports, and exploring the open road on his motorcycle.