FPU: Cash Flow Planning
Have you ever reached the end of the month and asked “Where did all my money go?” Me too. This week we are getting into the heart of Financial Peace: budgeting! Creating and sticking to a budget allows us to tell our money where to go,...
FPU: Relating with Money
Why do we turn to the Bible for financial guidance? Because our personal financial plan is about more than an abstract mathematical concept; it’s about us and our behaviors. Money is emotional and relational, and our spiritual life...
Spiritual Practices: Palms Up, Palms Down
We each face challenges through out our week that keep us from entering into worship with God. For the ministry spouse it could play out a little like this… Moments before worship begins each Sunday the role and expectations of the pastor’s...
FPU: Super Saving
Welcome to the first week of Financial Peace University! Dave kicked off FPU by sharing some of his personal financial story and what led him to create this series. Dave has laid out seven “Baby Steps” that will lead us toward financial...
An Integrated Life
Wasted hours I will never get back. That is how I’d best describe past efforts at trying to achieve a sense of balance in my life. If I listed my main priorities (in no particular order here) – marriage and family, career, physical health,...
Financial Peace is Coming!
Money. What was your first reaction? Did your chest tighten? Maybe you groaned a little inside… I don’t expect very many people to say “woo-hoo I’ve got that nailed!” As ministers and folks headed into ministry the theme seems more like...
Mission and Ministerial Identity
Heads up friends! The Mission and Ministerial Identity in the ECC class is coming up this month for all graduating students entering the call process, October 15-17. This class is a pre-requisite that is required before students can meet...
Welcome to CovChurchPIM!
Can you even believe summer is practically over? I'd love to be on the beach pictured above but my facebook and instagram feeds bring me back to reality with back to school photos and I'm thinking "wait, already???". But back to school...
