## COMPASS FINANCIAL MINISTRY
“Building Your Finances God’s Way” is the core study from <a href="https://compassfinancialministry.org" target="_blank">Compass Financial Ministry</a> requiring about 25 minutes of daily Bible study between classes to write answers you will share in the weekly group discussion. There is a mandatory weekly memory verse. Although number-crunching financial worksheets are part of the study, these are not shared with anyone in the group. Daily prayer for group members is encouraged and tracked through a weekly prayer log. Both paper back and soft copies of the study are available. Compass provides frequent study sessions throughout the year with group members from around the globe if you are unable to do a study in person at your church. Each group is limited in size to create a true small group experience. Soft copies of the study are available at: <a href="https://compassfinancialministry.org/biblical-financial-online-studies" target="_blank">Compass Online Studies</a>

## CROWN
Crown Financial Ministries has a number of resources at <a href="https://crown.org" target="_blank">Crown.org</a>. The two most popular studies with churches are “Do Well” and “Money Life.” There are a number of free resources on their website in addition to their excellent studies. <a href="https://www.crown.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Comparison-Chart-Adult-Studies-2-19-20.pdf" target="_blank">Crown Adult Studies Comparison Chart</a>

## RON BLUE INSTITUTE
Ron Blue was one of the first people to go through the Bible and identify scriptures on money. For families, “God Owns It All” is available from: <a href="https://ronblueinstitute.com/godownsitall" target="_blank">God Owns It All</a> with six sessions that fit during
a small group or Sunday School class in a DVD series. For high school juniors and seniors, the Ron Blue Institute also has a course called Equip Generous Stewards, a principle-driven personal finance course “with perspectives, principles, and processes to apply biblical wisdom to financial decision making” at: <a href="https://ronblueinstitute.com/biblical-stewardship-curriculum" target="_blank">Ron Blue Institute Curriculum</a>  
  
For small groups, Michael Blue has created the Financial Hope Bible study, an 8-week template to “dig deeper into the four essential money conversations: HEART, HEALTH, HABITS, HOPE” at: <a href="https://ronblueinstitute.com/financial-hope" target="_blank">Financial Hope RBI</a>

## JAY LINK
In Taylor University’s Biblical Stewardship Resource Library, Jay has compiled a great selection of free resources for your church from 1-minute “Stewardship Minutes” to a 3-year “Steward’s Way Discipleship Series.” You will also find teaching on estate planning for families. Jay lays down the Biblical foundation one-step-at-a-time to allow the Holy Spirit to teach participants as they go through each session. <a href="https://stewardshiplibrary.com/stewardship-resources" target="_blank">Stewardship Library</a>

## GOOD SENSE MOVEMENT
The Good Sense Movement has a teaching app particularly popular with young adults called “Freed Up”. <a href="https://goodsensemovement.org/all-resources" target="_blank">Good Sense Movement</a>  
Their financial coach training course helps future coaches learn how participants feel about doing finances differently from a Biblical perspective. “Freed Up Financial Living” is their legacy course and is great for those who are eager to start a financial journey and need a next step. Good Sense touches everyone and not just those who are in desperate financial trouble.

## FAITHFI
FaithFi has numerous practical articles, a podcast, videos and a daily radio program at <a href="https://www.faithfi.com" target="_blank">FaithFi</a>. They also have a new study about the parable of the rich fool called <a href="https://www.faithfi.com/rtg" target="_blank">Rich Toward God</a>.

## DAVE RAMSEY
Nearly every church has used <a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/digital-products/financial-peace-university-class" target="_blank">Financial Peace University</a> for many years from: <a href="http://www.ramseysolutions.com" target="_blank">Ramsey Solutions</a>. They promote church-wide licenses to access their material. And who’s not motivated to attend a live Ramsey Smart Conference? If you are looking for practical videos about certain financial topics, I often start with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheRamseyShowEpisodes" target="_blank">YouTube</a> to check out what Dave has shared.

## ANDY STANLEY
In 2019, a new series came out entitled “If Money Talked.” Videos of around 16 minutes each are included in this 4-part series with a discussion guide that can be obtained at: <a href="https://www.ifmoneytalked.com" target="_blank">If Money Talked</a>. This series is good for any adult group.

## BRIAN KLUTH
Pastor Brian has created a 30-day and 40-day devotional on giving where your people read scriptures on generosity daily at: <a href="http://generositydevotional.com" target="_blank">generositydevotional.com</a> used by thousands of churches. One particular church completed the devotional and received the largest offering they had ever seen in their church history as told here: <a href="https://www.briankluth.org/generosityrollercoaster.pdf" target="_blank">God’s Generosity Roller Coaster</a>

## CHALMERS
Chalmers is great at reaching the poor. If your church is near an inner-city low-income area, this is the “go to” study. They help train financial counselors to work with those who are materially poor, giving people hope, using language they understand. <a href="https://chalmers.org" target="_blank">Chalmers.org</a>

## SOUND MIND INVESTING
There are three ways to invest: do it yourself, use a newsletter or have someone manage your investments for you. For the first two categories, the Multiply 4-part video series helps people who are beginning their investment journey called: <a href="https://soundmindinvesting.com/articles/smi-introduces-multiply-a-biblical-guide-to-investing" target="_blank">Multiply</a>  
One of the best Bible-based investment newsletters I have ever come across is here: <a href="https://soundmindinvesting.com" target="_blank">Sound Mind Investing</a>

## MATT BELL
Matt Bell, one of the editors at Sound Mind Investing, wrote a solid 7-session course
called “Money, Purpose, Joy.” It has a video and book at: <a href="https://mattaboutmoney.thinkific.com/courses/money-purpose-joy" target="_blank">Matt About Money</a>

## TIM KELLER
Pastor Tim Keller’s course with Abraham Cho on inspiring generosity is called, “How God's
Radical Grace Makes Us Givers.” The DVD series is at: <a href="https://christianbook.com" target="_blank">ChristianBook.com</a>

## GENEROUS GIVING
Want to inspire the gift of giving? Host a Journey of Generosity (JOG) from <a href="https://generousgiving.org" target="_blank">Generous Giving</a>  
They will provide a trained facilitator and curriculum at no cost for this Friday night-Saturday morning event when you provide a venue and meals for this small group event. No one is allowed to make an ask but those who attend are frequently much more generous over the following months and years.

## FAITH AND FINANCES FOR KIDS
Rick and Dottie Jones created a learning system for their 3-year-old son 30 years ago. It is their prayer that this system will be both helpful and fun for your family as you learn how to manage money in a way that pleases God, so together we can impact future generations for Christ both spiritually and financially. <a href="https://faithandfinancesforkids.com" target="_blank">FaithandFinancesforKids.com</a>

## FAITH-FINANCES BY PATRICK BLAIR
This is a 21st-century Biblical guide for growing, protecting and using your money. This course is a turn-key teaching solution suitable for individuals, small groups or church-wide settings, in a 4 or 6-week series. <a href="https://faith-finances.com" target="_blank">Faith-finances.com</a>

A list of curriculum and group studies on Biblical financial discipleship.

Curriculum for Groups and Classes

## Stewardship Resources (Video-Driven with discussion guides) That fit into One-Hour Sessions

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<table style="min-width:620px; width: 100%">
	<tbody>
		<tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">God Owns it All</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Ron Blue</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">A DVD with 21-minute videos accompany a student/leader manual with great probing questions and group discussions.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">6 Weeks</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://ronblueinstitute.com/godownsitall/" target="_blank">Ron Blue Institute</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td>(800) 458-2722</td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td></td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td>$74.44 (Amazon.com)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">A high-level view of many facets of finances, connecting the dots between Biblical principles with contentment and confidence.
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">Navigating Your Finances God's Way</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Howard Dayton</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">With each 18-minute DVD, participants fill in the blank, have group discussions & are guided to "dig deeper" outside of class.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">6 Weeks</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://compassfinancialministry.org/product/navigating-video-study-workbook/" target="_blank">Compass Financial Ministry</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td>(800) 525-7000</td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td>$14.99</td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td>$14.99</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">God's Part/Our Part, Debt & Counsel, Generosity & Honesty, Saving/Investing, Work & Children and Finishing Well, all with a new video.
			</td>
		</tr>
        <tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">Freed Up Financial Living Online</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Dick Towner</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">DVD includes pauses to complete activities during each class. Each session is one hour. Pre-work needed before class.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">6 sessions</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://goodsensemovement.org/product/freed-up-financial-living-online" target="_blank">GoodSenseMovement.org</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td>(844) 373-3387</td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td></td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td>$64.99</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">A great way to lay the groundwork for someone starting a spending plan with many practical forms inside the workbook.
			</td>
		</tr>
        <tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">If Money Talked</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Pastor Andy Stanley</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">Four 15-minute videos on DVD.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">4 Weeks</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://store.irresistible.church/products/if-money-talked-workbook" target="_blank">Irresistible Church Website</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td></td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td>$12.99</td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">What if we turned around the way we spent money?
			</td>
		</tr>
        <tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">Money, Purpose, Joy</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Matt Bell</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">Involves reading the book outside of class. Play 14-minute video each session. Group discussion facilitated with a separate guide.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">7 Weeks</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://mattaboutmoney.thinkific.com/courses/money-purpose-joy" target="_blank">Matt About Money website</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td></td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td></td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td>$29.95</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">This is a thought-provoking study of how you feel about money, where to save it, how to repay it and how to budget it, with lots of practical ideas.
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">Topics include: Generosity & God's Grace, Generosity & Relationships, Hospitality & God's Grace, Generosity & Ministry, Generosity & Wealth and Generosity & Power.
			</td>
		</tr>
        <tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">Generosity: How God's Radical Grace Makes us Givers</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Pastors Tim Keller &amp; Abraham Cho</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">35-minute DVD based sermons with a discussion guide for each session. The guide has expanded study if desired.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">7 Weeks</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://www.christianbook.com/generosity-gods-radical-grace-makes-givers/9781944549022/pd/549031" target="_blank">Christianbook.com</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td>(800) CHRISTIAN</td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td></td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td>$18.99</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">Topics include: Generosity & God's Grace, Generosity & Relationships, Hospitality & God's Grace, Generosity & Ministry, Generosity & Wealth and Generosity & Power.
			</td>
		</tr>
         <tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">Sound Mind Investing Multiply</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Matt Bell &amp; Mark Biller</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">18-minute videos starts each one-hour session with great discussion questions. Facilitator Guide in back of each manual.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">4 Weeks</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://www.multiplystudy.com" target="_blank">Multiplystudy.com</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td>(877) 736-3764</td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td>$9.95</td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td>$24.95</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">This study is an excellent overview of how to get started investing, & the differences between a 401(k), a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA.</td>
		</tr>
        <tr style="background-color:#F0F2EF;">
			<th>Title</th>
			<td colspan="2">Faith-Finances</td>
			<th>Author</th>
			<td colspan="2">Patrick Blair</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Format</th>
			<td colspan="5">The church helps participants remain on track in the book.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Length of series</th>
			<td colspan="2">6 sessions</td>
			<th>Website</th>
			<td colspan="2"><a href="https://faith-finances.com/church-resources" target="_blank">Faith-finances.com</a></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Phone number</th>
			<td></td>
			<th>Cost per attendee</th>
			<td>$17.99</td>
			<th>Leader guide/DVD</th>
			<td>$24.99</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th>Synopsis</th>
			<td colspan="5">Learn to eliminate debt, save money, invest wisely and act generously. This course serves all levels of financial acumen.
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

</div>

A list of video-driven resources on Biblical principles on finances and stewardship that can be used for a one-hour class.

Stewardship Resources That Fit One Hour Sessions

## Ways to Teach Financial Stewardship
_(Ranked in order by length and preparation)_

- 60-second promo during weekly services
- 5-minutes video on topics
- 2-hour class on a topic of interest
- 24-Hour Generosity Small Group Experience
- 4-week class led by a real person
- 30 or 40-day Generosity Devotional
- 4 to 6-week Streamed lesson with discussion
- 6 to 10-week in-depth small group Bible study (with homework)

### Examples of Curriculum

<table>
<tbody>
<tr><td>
15-second static slides<br />
<strong>Cost: Free</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.kluth.org/church/Quips%20&%20Quotes.pdf" target="_blank">Quips and Quotes from Dr. Brian Kluth</a>
</td></tr>

<tr><td>
60-second YouTube Videos<br />
<strong>Cost: Free</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3lAbiMerOU&list=PL8bv4yP8JSofUqjyP8IHIcrU_tloJVfAp" target="_blank">Compass Topical Nuts & Bolts</a>
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
5-minute YouTube Videos<br />
<strong>Cost: Free</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZeb9Qek8tw&list=PL8bv4yP8JSodGDY-mpWn6qWvPcKV81Qjh" target="_blank">Compass Topical 5-Minute Finances</a>
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
2-hour Video and Class on Teaching Parents<br />
<strong>Cost: $59.99</strong><br />
<a href="https://goodsensemovement.org/cart/?add-to-cart=9480" target="_blank">Raising Financially Freed-Up Kids</a>
</td></tr>

<tr><td>
24-Hour Generosity Experience<br />
<strong>Cost: Free</strong><br />
<a href="https://generousgiving.org/events/jog/" target="_blank">Journey of Generosity</a>
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
4-week class led by a real person<br />
<strong>Cost: <a href="https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0U0H00000ZPZzZUAX" target="_blank">Donation requested</a><br />
<a href="https://maximizingstewardship.net/estate-planning" target="_blank">Estate Planning Workshop Maximizing Stewardship</a></strong><br />
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
40-day Generosity Devotional<br />
<strong>Cost: $4.99 ea. for 10 or more</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.kluth.org/order.htm" target="_blank">40 Day Journey to a More Generous Life</a>
</td></tr>

<tr><td>
4 to 6-week Streamed lesson with discussion<br />
<strong>Cost: $12.99 for leader guide</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.ifmoneytalked.com" target="_blank">Andy Stanley - If Money Talked</a>
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
6-week in-depth small group Bible study (with homework)<br />
<strong>Cost: $29.99</strong><br />
<a href="https://compassfinancialministry.org/product/building-your-finances-gods-way/" target="_blank">Compass Building Your Finances God's Way</a>
</td></tr>
<tr><td>
9-week video series<br />
<strong>Cost: $79.99</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/financial-peace" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University</a>
</td></tr>

<tr><td>
10-week in-depth Bible study<br />
<strong>Cost: $29.95</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.crownonline.org/courses/moneylife" target="_blank">Crown Money Life Study</a>
</td></tr>

</tbody>
</table>

Suggested ways to teach financial stewardship at your church, as well as example curriculum for each type.

Financial Stewardship Teaching Resources - Ranked by Length

## Kids & Students
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
  <th>Children’s Generosity Poems</th>
  <td><a href="https://www.kluth.org/childrens.pdf" target="_blank">Dr. Brian Kluth</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Raising Financially Freed-Up Kids</th>
  <td>Good Sense Movement</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>The ABC’s of Handling Money (ages 5-7)</th>
  <td>Compass Financial Ministry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>The Secret of Handling Money (ages 8-12)</th>
  <td>Compass Financial Ministry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Equip Generous Stewards (high school 11th & 12th graders)</th>
  <td>Ron Blue Institute</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money Teen Study</th>
  <td>Crown Financial Ministries</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Faith and Finances for Kids</th>
  <td><a href="https://faithandfinancesforkids.com" target="_blank">FaithandFinancesforKids.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

## Young Adults
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
  <th>Freed-Up Financial Living</th>
  <td>Good Sense</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Building Your Finances God’s Way</th>
  <td>Compass Financial Ministry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Financial Peace University</th>
  <td>Ramsey Solutions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Multiply (Investing)</th>
  <td>Sound Mind Investing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Do Well</th>
  <td>Crown Financial Ministries</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Money Life</th>
  <td>Crown Financial Ministries</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Money, Purpose, Joy</th>
  <td>Matt Bell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Faith-Finances</th>
  <td>Patrick Blair</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

## Middle-Age
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
  <th>Money and Marriage</th>
  <td>Compass Financial Ministry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Building Your Finances God’s Way</th>
  <td>Compass Financial Ministry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Money, Purpose, Joy</th>
  <td><a href="https://mattaboutmoney.com" target="_blank">mattaboutmoney.com</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Financial Peace University</th>
  <td>Ramsey Solutions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Steward’s Way Discipleship Series</th>
  <td>Stewardship Library, Taylor Univ.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

## Senior Adults
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
  <th>Set Your House in Order</th>
  <td>Compass Financial Ministry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>God Owns It All</th>
  <td>Ronald Blue</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <th>Charting Your Legacy</th>
  <td>Compass Financial Ministry</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>
[Descriptions for these curriculum can be found here.](/resources/curriculum-for-groups-and-classes)
</p>

A list of stewardship resources organized by kids & students, young adults, middle age, and senior adults.

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