Financial Stewardship
(10 Week Online Training Course)
Leaders
Zsolt Szalai has spent most of his professional career in banking and private equity companies in Hungary. In 2006, he was called to serve as an elder in the Reformed Church of Szentendre, and since January 2018, Zsolt also serves as the head of the Board of Elders. Since 2014, he is leading Compass finances God’s way ministry in Hungary and since 2017 he is head of the leadership workshop of Hungarian Evangelical Forum. Zsolt also serves as the chairman of Compass Europe, a financial discipleship movement. Zsolt is married, has two adult children and lives in Szentendre, Hungary.
Pavel Pavlov is the CEO of Compass Europe, a financial discipleship movement. He previously worked with the Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL), organizing and developing year-round training and mentoring initiatives for Christian leaders across Europe. Before that, he served as an administrator for a church actively engaged in community outreach and organized several National Forum Conferences. Pavel also gained managerial experience working for international corporations. He serves on the board of trustees for European Christian Mission International (ECMI) and is the chair of its finance and audit committee. His passion lies in life and executive coaching. Pavel is married, has three children, and lives in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
Overview
This 10-week course trains evangelical leaders across Europe to lead Financial Discipleship initiatives. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of God’s perspective on money and possessions, equipping them to launch or strengthen holistic stewardship ministries. Through Biblical and practical training, leaders will learn to disciple others, fostering healthy financial habits and Christ-centered priorities. The course prepares participants for various roles—mentoring individuals, consulting churches, leading small groups, teaching at events, and influencing professional and business circles. The ultimate aim is to spark a multiplying movement of financial discipleship within churches and communities for God’s kingdom purposes.
The course is offered free of charge.
Topics Covered
What is Financial Discipleship?
True North! Back to the God Standard
The Competitor
Making the Right Financial Decisions
Becoming Debt Free
How Much is Enough?
Creating Your Financial Future
Whole Life Generosity
Your Eternal Portfolio
Create Your Stewardship Plan
The course is run for 10 to 12 people in English, with the goal of working with leaders who go through the course to eventually offer a stewardship course in their own country language.
The ten-week-long training track will involve weekly interactive Zoom sessions. Prior to each session, trainees will need to watch a short training video, read a short article, and answer reflection questions.
Trainees will need to set aside up to three hours a week for this track (90 minutes virtual meeting, 30 minutes watching the training videos, 30 minutes reading, 30 minutes taking reflection notes).
Webinar dates: at 16:00 CET on:
1. March 25, 2026
2. April 22, 2026
3. April 29, 2026
4. May 6, 2026
5. May 13, 2026
6. May 27, 2026
7. June 3, 2026
8. June 10, 2026
9. June 17, 2026
Each participant is expected to read the book ‘Financial Discipleship’ by Peter Briscoe, which will be shipped for free.
How to apply:
To apply, fill out the registration form or contact Emanuel Tundrea with questions at initiatives@euroleadership.org