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BIBLICAL FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES
A survey of Scripture
SOURCES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Holy Bible
Versions used in this seminar include NIV, NLT, KJV, NASB, ESV, RSV, others; all references are from the NIV unless noted otherwise.
Ron Blue
author, financial advisor, CONSULTANT, COUNSELLOR
In 1970, Ron founded an Indianapolis-based CPA firm that has grown to be one of the 50 largest CPA firms in the United States. (www.blueandco.com) Leaving the CPA firm in 1977, Ron became Administrative Vice President of Leadership Dynamics International. While with Leadership Dynamics, he was involved in developing and teaching Biblically-based leadership and management seminars in the United States and Africa.
Ron Blue wrote Master Your Money in 1986 and it has become a cornerstone of Ronald Blue Trust’s financial counsel. It lays out the fundamentals of biblical financial management.
Sources: www.RonBlue.com; www.faithdriveninvestor.org
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Larry Burkett
In 1973, Mr. Burkett joined the staff of the nonprofit Campus Crusade for Christ as a financial counselor where he met Austin Pryor, Ron Blue and other financial experts. He began an intense study of biblical teaching about handling money, and he started teaching small groups around the country.
Burkett left the campus ministry in 1976 to form Christian Financial Concepts (CFC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching the biblical principles of handling money. In September 2000, CFC merged with Crown Ministries, creating a new organization, Crown Financial Ministries. He served as chairman of the board of directors until his death in 2003.
Burkett left the campus ministry in 1976 to form Christian Financial Concepts (CFC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching the biblical principles of handling money. In September 2000, CFC merged with Crown Ministries, creating a new organization, Crown Financial Ministries. He served as chairman of the board of directors until his death in 2003.
Source: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Burkett
Brian Kluth
Brian Kluth is the national director of NAE Financial Health, an initiative of the National Association of Evangelicals to provide solutions for pastors and churches facing economic challenges. Brian regularly travels across the country to speak at denominational, pastor, church and leadership events on pastor finances and church generosity. He also directs the national Bless Your Pastor campaign. He is a pastor, inspirational and experienced public speaker, bestselling author, and seasoned radio and TV guest.
His publications include
• 40 Day Journey to a More Generous Life
• 7 Keys to Open-Handed Living Devotional• Experience God As Your Provider• Because I Love You Legacy Organizer
Source: www.blessyourpastor.org
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Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey is an American entrepreneur, financial counselor, author, motivational speaker, radio host, podcast host, and TV personality. Motivated by his father, he became an entrepreneur when he was in school. By the time he was in college, Ramsey had ventured into several businesses. He built rental real-estate portfolios worth millions after he began his career as a licensed real-estate investor under his firm. However, a bank acquisition led him to bankruptcy, and he had to wrap up his business. After gaining a bit of financial stability, Ramsey found solace in Christianity and began a career as a financial counselor, with a Christian perspective. He eventually authored books on financial management, hosted radio and TV shows, wrote columns, and launched numerous ventures to make a name for himself as a personal finance expert. Ramsey also makes efforts to educate people on the ways of using monetary resources judiciously, through his 'Financial Peace University,' speaking in churches and community centers. Ramsey advises everyone to follow his prime mantra, "Avoid debt at all costs."
Source: www.thefamouspeople.com
The Bible: NIV, NLT, KJV, NAS, ESV, RSV, others; all quotes are from the NIV unless noted otherwise
Additional resources used in the development of this seminar include:• 40 Day Journey to a more Generous Life by Brian Kluth, former pastor of Generosity, 1st Evangelical Free Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA and current director of ; (kluth.org)• “7 Keys to Open-Handed Living in a Tight-Fisted World” by Brian Kluth; (kluth.org)• Matthew Henry’s Concise commentary• Various other resources including conversations, commentaries, books, pamphlets, seminars and the numerous internet websites