Personal Finance

Welcome

The purpose of our personal finance ministry is to help make better stewards of the financial resources given to us by God. Just like anything else we try to change in our walk with Christ it is sometimes difficult.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” -Hebrews 12:11.

Please, come join us on this walk to becoming disciples for Christ!

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a video based nine-lesson course that lays out a straightforward plan to help you guide your decisions regarding what you need to do, and in what order, to manage your finances and reduce or eliminate debt in your life. In addition, there are also discussions about saving for retirement, saving for college, making significant purchases, understanding insurance, buying a home, and navigating a home mortgage. This guidance is biblically based and keeps in mind that our financial resources are from God, which is why we need to be proper managers of them. After learning about being good stewards of these resources, in our last lesson we are challenged to be outrageously generous, giving above and beyond our regular giving, for God’s Kingdom.

Please check out the video resources at the tab above to learn more about FPU.

How to register to attend FPU?

Go to Financial Peace website at financialpeace.com. On this website you can purchase either just the Financial Peace University class or Ramsey+ which includes the FPU class along with much more additional resources. You can also go to find a class and see the available classes in your area. Fishers United Methodist Church typically does a class in the Spring and the Fall on Wednesday nights. If you are married, engaged or have a financial accountability partner you should attend together. A class registration includes two people so there is no additional charge.

We look forward to seeing you at our FPU in-person class!

Testimonials

Mandy Greenlee

Tonya Yetter

I was asked to teach Financial Peace University, and I wasn’t going to say no; however I knew this program wouldn’t make a bit of difference for me. Well, it did, and the biggest difference was in my attitude about my finances. That has positively affected all areas of my life. That’s what people need to know – this program works, and it can give you hope that you can make changes for the better no matter what your circumstances are. Making things better is priceless.
-Julie Tillman, Fishers UMC Office Administrator

Growing up, I was always told the importance of starting a retirement account early. Once I started working, I opened a 401k account through my employer, not really understanding what it was - it’s just what you do. The FREE resources the church provides with Ramsey+ have really helped me gain a solid understanding of how investment accounts like this work. Dave Ramsey and his team provide fun tools to help you feel empowered and make educated decisions with your finances. Give it a chance, I’m confident you’ll learn something new!
-Brian Elskus

Resources

Past Workshops

CHATTING ABOUT RETIREMENT

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social security cheat sheet

UNDERSTANDING INVESTMENTS

BUILDING WEALTH

Books

SENDING YOUR CHILDREN TO COLLEGE: debt free degree

Written by Anthony ONeal. Your kids CAN go to college without debt. This book will show you how.

RETIREMENT ASSISTANCE:

rock retirement

Written by Roger Whitney, Rock retirement offers inspirational advice on how to enjoy the journey to retirement - and beyond.

retirement planning guidebook

Written by Wade Pfau, The Retirement Planning Guidebook helps you navigate through the important decisions to prepare for your best retirement. You will have the detailed knowledge and understanding to make smart retirement decisions.

PERSONAL FINANCE:

the total money makeover

Written by Dave Ramsey, Dave condenses his 20 years of financial teaching and counseling into 7 organized, easy to follow steps that will lead you out of debt and into a Total Money Makeover.

Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management

Rich. Wealthy. Well-heeled. Moneyed. Affluent. Not bad—but why not get Stacked instead? If you’ve ever dreamed of a basic philosophy of money that’ll help you live bigger, be bolder, and laugh harder, you need this book.

Podcasts

RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN: listen to podcast here

Roger Whitney guides you on how to create a great retirement, both financially and personally, while living your best life today.

THE STACKING BENJAMINS SHOW: listen to podcast here

You want financial security. Let's go Get it. Welcome to Joe's Mom's Basement! Love good times, great laughs and big lessons? Reach your goals faster? You can.

SOUND RETIREMENT PLANNING: listen to podcast here

We are committed to bringing experts and thought leaders from around the country to help make your life better as your prepare for and transition into and through retirement.

MONEY GIRL: listen to podcast here

Money Girl provides short and friendly personal finance, real estate, and investing tips to help you live a richer life. Whether you're just starting out or are already a savvy investor, Money Girl's advice will point you in the right direction.

STAY WEALTHY: listen to podcast here

The Stay Wealthy Podcast will teach you how to: reduce taxes, invest smarter, retire on your terms.

AFFORD ANYTHING: listen to podcast here

Hear interviews from a diverse array of entrepreneurs, early retirees, millionaires, investors, artists, adventurers, scientists, psychologists, productivity experts, world travelers and regular people, exploring the tough work of living a truly excellent life.

RADICAL PERSONAL FINANCE: listen to podcast here

Hear from Joshua Sheats, who shares the proven strategies, tools and tactics that you need to achieve your goals more quickly and more efficiently.

THE RAMSEY SHOW: listen to podcast here

Dave Ramsey started on one station in Nashvilled back in 1992, sharing practical answers for life's tough money questions. Today, the show reaches over 18 million combined weekly listeners.

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