The Dilemma…

Many people are experiencing financial problems.

Debt is escalating rapidly. Personal consumer debt is increasing at the rate of $1,000 per second and hundreds of thousands of people are forced to declare bankruptcy each year.

Recent surveys reveal that over half of all divorces are a result of financial pressures in the home.

The Answer…

There are two economic systems that operate in the world: man’s economy and God’s economy. These two systems function on principles that are in direct contradiction to one another. This should not be unexpected. Isaiah 55:8 reads, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord."

You may be surprised to learn just how much the Bible says about money. There are over 2,350 verses that address in very practical, specific ways the earning, saving, spending, investing, and giving of money. The Bible is the blue print for every aspect of handling money.

What is Crown Ministries?

Crown Ministries is an interdenominational ministry that employs a remarkably effective small group study to train Christians to apply the financial principles from the Word of God to their everyday lives. Crown Ministries does not endorse or sell financial products or services.

What will we be studying?

God requires us to be faithful in all handling of our money, not just 10%. Unfortunately, Christians have usually been taught only how to handle ten percent of their income. As a result, we can use some input on how to handle the other 90% , not from the world's perspective, but from the Lord's perspective.

Crown Ministries is a systematic study of what Scripture teaches about managing all our possessions. The following is a partial list of the topics covered: DEBT; WORK; SAVING; HONESTY; SPENDING; GIVING; INVESTING; and COUNSEL.

What are the results?

Marriages are being strengthened, individuals are getting out of debt, and people are becoming consistent savers, generous givers and prudent consumers.

Many are now enjoying the freedom, contentment, and economic stability of practicing a more disciplined and less consumptive lifestyle.

Statistics resulting from those involved in this study show that the average financial impact on individuals is:

Debt Reduction - $32,059;
Savings Increased - $7,907
Spiritual Growth as measured by:
Increased time spent in prayer - 71%;
Increased time to study the Bible - 56%;
Increased time serving others 64%; and
Increased Tithing 50%

People are entering into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and are genuinely excited to discover the Bible has practical answers to their money problems.

What are the requirements?

Since life changes often take place in small groups, this is a format used by Crown Ministries.

The small group meets once a week for two hours for 12 weeks. A student must attend a minimum of 10 classes to graduate successfully. Participants must complete the following four requirements:

Homework. The homework consists of reading assigned scriptures and answering questions related to those passages. Then, when the small group assembles, each person shares his or her answers and the entire group benefits from each other’s insights;

Practical Application. Each week the students complete a confidential and practical financial exercise, such as, beginning their budget, or formulating a debt repayment schedule. An interactive CD is provided to make it easy to track and follow a revisable budget;

Scripture Memory. A key verse must be memorized each week. The verses are also set to music on a CD for those who memorize more easily from music; and Prayer. Small group members are asked to pray for one another daily.

Approximately two hours of preparation are required outside of class each week.

Schedules for the next Crown studies...

These 12-week classes usually start in September and again in January. Occasionally a shorter version of this class ("Discovering God's Way") is offered over a 10 week period on Sunday mornings (convenient because children can attend Sunday School while taking the course.)

Crown Ministries offers a fun and rewarding way to understand God's perspective about the Financial side of our lives, opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy true fellowship with others in our church family.

Crown courses have been designed for both teens and college students as well.

Six hour training for new Crown leaders...

Crown co-leaders are usually selected from those participants who have successfully completed the course. However, a separate one day training is usually offered in the Denver Metro area two or three times annually for those who have never taken Crown.

Contact Information:

Should you wish to participate in a study; training for leadership; or learn more about Crown Ministries in general, please contact Gary.
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