For almost 30 years, I served in pastoral ministry, helping build teams that launched churches, expanded campuses, and created worship environments that invited people into a deeper journey of faith.
In 2021, I co-founded the nonprofit Thrive 10:10, where we developed the Pathway to Thriving—a framework designed to help people move from survival to stability and abundance.
Through that work, I saw how powerful financial strength can be for ministry. Today, through PastorVicky.com, I help pastors and church leaders develop multiple streams of income so their churches can expand their reach and multiply their impact in their communities.
Past the Plate introduces you to practical ways to create additional streams of income that support your mission and expand your impact.
This course is a framework which guides you step-by-step from discovering to implementing the strategy so you can fund more good in your community.

The Past the Plate Newsletter shares ideas, stories, and practical insights to help church leaders explore sustainable ways to support and grow their ministry.
You’ll receive practical insights on generosity, creative funding, and mission-driven initiatives that go beyond the offering plate.

"Vicky’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in launching Thrive 10:10 and shaping its life-changing work in the Mahoning Valley. Her vision for Thrive 10:10 has started a movement that has truly changed lives,” ~Meghan DeGregory Executive Director

"My good friend Vicky Kelley opened my mind to understand that we as the Church today need to diversify how we reach people for Jesus and how we fund that work. These are not side projects. They are the future of our impact as the Church."
The church has been investing in forming partnerships with helping organizations, and together investing in prayer and discernment for what God had divinely in mind for God’s people in that region. The first and second revelations, Ruth’s Boutique and Thrive 10:10, was met with a, “Thank you, God. What’s next?” ~Rev Cara Stultz-Costello

"This is my church!" ~Anonymous recipient of personal care products at Ruth's Boutique, who helped serve communion for the first time at church that Sunday.

