Finance Ministry

Is what we do with our money really any of God’s business? Does God mind if we spend money on ourselves? What about debt? Savings? Retirement? How much does God expect us to give? God cares immensely that we manage money with an eternal perspective. Scripture’s teaching on this subject practically screams for our attention. In fact, Jesus says more about money than any other topic—including Heaven and Hell.

In The Marriage Challenge: A Finance Guide for Married Couples, financial expert and author of The Money Challenge Art Rainer takes you on a journey to a financially healthy marriage. Get started on the right foot, or get back on the right track, by accepting the challenge and realizing God's design for money and marriage.

Many pastors conceive of the church budget as primarily a financial tool, but in fact it is primarily a pastoral tool. A church's philosophy of ministry is locked into its budget, and so the budget will either stifle or accelerate any attempts to move a congregation toward a biblical model of...

God’s financial plan is provided for us in great detail in scripture. So, why are so many believers not reaping the harvest of God’s faithfulness and blessings in their financial lives? Because many have not been exposed to or have received God’s Word concerning their finances.

In an accessible Q&A format, biblical counselor and former financial consultant Jim Newheiser presents financial wisdom that is grounded in faithful biblical exegesis and rooted in sound theology. How can you create and balance a budget? How can you get out of debt? What insurance do you need? He answers these questions and more, providing a go-to resource for laypeople and those who counsel them.

Have you ever wondered if there is more to financial investing than a four-part, 25 percent in growth stock mutual funds approach? Have you ever questioned if a focus on stock market investing, college savings, and paying off the home early can really create long-term wealth? Have you ever had the thought that maybe certain financial "experts" have painted themselves into a corner when it comes to advanced money management practices?

It's not just about the money. Arguments about money are by far the top predictor of divorce, says Sonya Britt, a professor at Kansas State University. "It's not children, sex, in-laws, or anything else. It's money - for both men and women." Satan seeks every means possible to destroy marriages, and creating conflict around finances is one of his favorite tactics. But there is more to money problems than not sticking to the budget.

Money is one of those topics that many people avoid. Either there is enough and things are okay, or things are tight which means living paycheck to paycheck and barely making ends meet. In other cases, there is plenty, but there is still a desire to increase in order to be a blessing to others. Some have philanthropic goals and God loves a cheerful giver.

Sanctuary: a place of asylum and immunity. A place of peace and unconditional love. A place to escape from the everyday stressors of life. An attainable retreat accomplished through intentional living. This book provides a formula for creating sanctuary in your own home. An escape from the busyness and chaos surrounding our families today. Here are very attainable steps to creating the life you desire.