We believe churches should focus on their ministry, not struggle with complex financial management. That's why we've assembled a team of experienced CFOs and financial professionals who understand the unique needs of religious organizations.
Our mission is simple: provide churches with the financial clarity and professional management they need to thrive, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and stewardship.
With decades of combined experience in church financial management, our team handles everything from daily bookkeeping to complex compliance requirements, giving you peace of mind and the freedom to focus on what matters most.
Brooke E. Pidgeon
Founder
The fourth generation owner of The Church - Budget Envelope and Church Services business that has existed since 1917. His passion is to help the church in any way possible. Whether it be through the development of quality products, extension of low prices, easy-to-use electronic giving, or simply fulfilling needs to help Church leadership engage, enthuse, motivate and encourage is what drives me to innovation.
In 2018, I was asked to be part of our Parish Financial Committee at St. Paul Church here in Salem. Thankfully, I was surrounded by intelligent financially literate individuals who helped me clearly understand what was provided for us to review. After a few short months I quickly realized I was placed on this committee to help other parishes be more efficient using the most accurate data. If we struggle, others have to be feeling the same pain. Hence, the development of The Church-CFO back office services.
George M. Schorsten Jr.
Product Development
George brings a lifetime of dedicated service and financial expertise to his role in Product Development. As a retired diocesan auditor and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he possesses a profound, firsthand understanding of the unique financial challenges facing the Church. A lifelong Catholic and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, George has been married for 49 years and is the proud father of eight and grandfather of sixteen.
Steven W. Kastenhuber, CPA
Parish Accounting Professional
As a CPA with a dual major in Accounting and Computer & Information Sciences from The Ohio State University, Steven brings both financial and technical precision to his role. He puts his expertise into practice through community service, acting as the Treasurer for The Banquet in Salem, a local ministry that has served over 250,000 free meals. This blend of professional skill and hands-on ministry finance makes him an invaluable resource for the parishes he serves.
Billy Davidson
Parish Accounting Professional
Billy Davidson brings dedicated, hands-on expertise to his role as a Parish Accounting Professional, holding an Applied Business Degree with a major in Accounting Technology. He believes that strong relationships are foundational to success and is committed to fostering trust and clear communication in every client interaction. This client-focused mindset ensures parishes feel understood and receive the attentive support they deserve.
Doug English
Business Advancement/Sales
With a 25-year leadership career at AAA and a degree in Business Administration Finance from The Ohio State University, Doug brings a wealth of business and financial expertise to his role in Business Advancement. He is driven by a passion for helping parishes and churches modernize their operations by adopting new technologies for online giving, church management, and bookkeeping. A dedicated father of two and longtime youth sports coach, Doug is committed to carrying on the Christian legacy he was raised with while serving the mission of the Church.
