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Ministry Brands Strengthens Leadership With New CFO and General Counsel

Church software provider Ministry Brands names Brett Bowman as CFO and Chris Wassenaar as general counsel, signaling growth and stability.

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ChurchStacks
August 19, 2026
The News
Ministry Brands, a major provider of church management software used by thousands of US churches, announced the hiring of Brett Bowman as Chief Financial Officer and Chris Wassenaar as General Counsel. Wassenaar was previously with Reach, a healthcare technology company. These leadership appointments represent significant moves for the company's executive team.
Why It Matters
If your church uses Ministry Brands software for giving, attendance, or member management, leadership stability matters. New CFO and legal leadership typically signal a company's commitment to compliance, security, and sustainable growth—all critical for vendors handling your church's financial and member data. Strong executive leadership also influences product roadmap and customer support quality.
The Takeaway
If you're evaluating or currently using Ministry Brands, take this as a positive sign of institutional strength and investment in their platform's future.

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