Saving for Big Purchases in Uncertain Times
Have you been wanting to buy a house or a new car? You might think that now is not the time to be making a big purchase. But with interest…
Making the Rule of 72 Work for You
You’ve probably heard that putting your money into interest-bearing accounts can make it grow. But do you know how much it grows? And do you know how long it would…
Gaining Financial Freedom by Giving Up the Comparison Game
Comparing ourselves to others is hard to avoid, and hard on our finances. Depending on how much you use social media, you may receive nearly constant updates about your friends’…
5 Tips For Finding Financial Freedom
Many financial advisors talk about “financial freedom” and how to get it. But what financial freedom looks like can vary from person to person. For some people, financial freedom means…
Cultivating Generous Hearts — Ideas for Church Leaders
“The hidden financial problem in your church is not how people behave with money; it’s what they believe about money.” That’s Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, from his…
5 Danger Zones In Your Next Building Project
Is your church planning a building project? You’ve probably already run into a few unexpected snags. First, perhaps a decline in church attendance has made a dent in your weekly…
Helping Pastors Get Relief from Financial Pressures
Affordable Financial Services & Free Financial Wellness Programs from Christian Community Credit Union Pastors work hard every day to share the Gospel and build God’s Kingdom. At Christian Community Credit…
It’s Not Too Late to Save on Summer Fun
If your kids are already dreading the end of summer, don’t worry. There’s still time to make some memories, and they don’t have to cost an arm and a leg….
It’s Never Too Late to Save and Invest!
Most investing advice out there seems to be geared towards people just starting their careers. But what if you’re in your 40s or 50s and have never saved for retirement?…
Living By Design—Generously
Generosity is an integral part of the Christian life. It isn’t that God needs some financial help. Can you imagine the Creator of the universe running a bit short this…
6 Steps for Freeing Yourself from Debt
The Bible never says that carrying debt is a sin, but it definitely strikes a cautionary stance. As someone who once had $20,000 of credit card debt, we can vouch for the sentiments of the proverb above. If you’re looking to free yourself from the clutches of debt, here are the steps that have been found effective.
Growing Your Ministry in the Digital Age
Have you taken your ministry digital? You probably have a website and social media accounts. Those can be important tools for growing and sharing your ministry. But is your church…