If you…
…then congratulations! Faith & Finances will be a great addition to your ministry.
If that doesn’t sound like you, check out other resources from the Chalmers Center that can help you get ready for Faith & Finances.
Our training happens online, so you can access it from anywhere at any time. You’ll watch videos and complete assignments using our online training platform.
In addition to learning on our online training platform, you’ll join weekly video calls with your coach and other church and ministry leaders from across the country. Once you sign up, we’ll do our best to assign you to coaching calls that work best for your time zone and schedule.
There are lots of financial education tools out there—but most aren’t designed for people living at the poverty line. Let’s face it: when someone is struggling to make ends meet, advice on retirement accounts and mortgages just isn’t relevant.
| Faith & Finances | Most Financial Education Tools |
| Addresses financial challenges of life near the poverty line For example: getting banked, avoiding predatory lenders, saving for emergencies | Address financial challenges of middle/upper income For example: credit card debt, mortgages, investing, saving for retirement |
| Takes an interactive, relational approach to learning | Rely on “head knowledge” from financial experts |
| Appeals to many learning styles and education levels | Appeal to people used to traditional classroom learning |
| Deep biblical integration | Optional biblical content |
| Requires only basic financial knowledge to lead | Require some financial background to lead |
| End goal is Christ-centered flourishing | End goal is individual financial independence |
We’ve trained more than 700 churches and nonprofits all over the country to start Faith & Finances ministries in their communities. We’re confident that after completing our training, you’ll be prepared to join the ranks of these passionate folks!
If you encounter challenges getting started, our network of Lead Trainers will be there to lend support and offer expert coaching to help you succeed.
Check out a sample of our curriculum! Our curriculum addresses a wide range of financial basics, including:
Download our course overview to learn more about becoming certified in Faith & Finances.
