Finances affect our daily lives but very few people feel they have a firm grasp on how best to handle them. And those who lead ministries understand the challenge of leading the finances of the ministries they oversee. Join John Brummitt, President and CEO of Free Will Baptist Board of Retirement, and his guests as they explore a variety of topics ranging from personal finance to the business side of running a fruitful ministry. Whether you are looking for greater confidence in managing your personal finances, are seeking education to help you lead your ministry well, or just seeking to become a better manager, this podcast is for you! More resources can be found at reinvestfwb.com.
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Our God is a generous God. So, how can our churches be more generous? In this new podcast episode, John Brummitt and Chris Compton discuss this important topic with Don Matchett (Director of Development, IM). They begin with why building a culture of generosity is so important, and then dive deep into some of the real-life scenarios churches deal with, as they endeavor to encourage a culture of generosity.
Whether your event is large or small, organizing events takes significant planning. In our new podcast episode, John Brummitt and Chris Compton discuss some of the important considerations for event planning with Ryan Lewis (NAFWB Executive Administrator), and Eric Thomsen (ONE Magazine Managing Editor), both of whom have years of experience planning NAFWB events.
Every family and every church needs an emergency fund. But, often, it's difficult to know how to begin, and how to best grow it over the long term. In this new podcast episode, John Brummitt, Chris Compton, and Eric Thomsen discuss why individuals, families, and churches need an emergency fund, as well as strategies for establishing and developing a solid plan.
As parents, our instinct is to help our children—but how much should we help our children financially? Just as in other areas of their lives, much depends on their age and maturity. So, what does that look like in real life? Join John Brummitt, Don Matchett (Director of Development for IMInc.) and Eric Thomsen (Editing Director of ONE Magazine) for some enlightening and encouraging discussion on this topic!
About 23% of Americans (and over 50% Americans in their 40s!) care for BOTH their children and their aging parents—they are “The Sandwich Generation.” What are the financial issues of this life circumstance? What are the conversations that need to take place? How can we best serve our parents and our children during this time? In our new podcast, “Financial Considerations for the Sandwich Generation” John Brummitt discusses all of this, and more, with other NAFWB leaders, Don Matchett (Director of Development for IMInc.) and Eric Thomsen (Editing Director of ONE Magazine).
While we have the knowledge and security of knowing the Lord will meet our needs, what is our role in planning for our future? In this episode, John Brummitt and Chris Compton discuss the importance of doing our part, to wisely use the resources and opportunities the Lord provides, even as we rest in the knowledge that He cares for us.
There are many reasons churches and church organizations should consider intuitional investing but, sometimes, we don't know how to get started. We encourage you to listen to this new podcast, in which John Brummitt and Chris Compton discuss some practical, helpful tips and recommendations for beginning the Institutional Investing process.
We do lots of things we don't particularly want to do...and it's not realistic to get excited about ALL of those things. But, how many of them are real priorities, that will have meaningful or long-term benefit? And what would it look like if—for those things—we could change our "I Have To" to "I Want To?" In our new podcast, John Brummitt and Chris Compton talk it over and provide insight about switching our paradigm, to help us feel excited about working towards the things that really matter in our lives.
“Legacy” is more than the stuff we leave behind when we die. But what, exactly, is it and how do we leave a legacy that lives on? In this episode, John Brummitt and Chris Compton discuss why it's important to intentionally plan a legacy that represents what truly matters to us and offer some suggestions for getting started. For additional insight on legacy planning, visit https://boardofretirement.com/why-is-legacy-leaving-important/ (https://boardofretirement.com/why-is-legacy-leaving-important/) Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
Is "opting-out" of Social Security an option for ministers? It is an option and in this episode we will discuss the implications for ministers who are thinking about opting out and the things they should have in place to protect themselves and their families before they do. You can read Chris' article "Is 'Opting-Out' an Option" at http://reinvestfwb.com/is-opting-out-an-option/ (reinvestfwb.com). Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
John Brummitt, President/CEO of Free Will Baptist Board of Retirement, presented "Making a Plan" at the 2019 Re:Invest Conference. Find more resources at www.reinvestfwb.com.
John Brummitt, President/CEO of Free Will Baptist Board of Retirement, presented "Making a Plan" at the 2019 Re:Invest Conference. Find more resources at www.reinvestfwb.com.
Jeff Nichols, Board Chairman at IM, Inc. and State Director at Child Evangelism Fellowship of Tennessee, presented "Six Things Churches Can Do To Keep Their Pastor Out Of Jail" at the 2019 Re:Invest Conference. Find more resources at www.reinvestfwb.com.
Every persons favorite time of the year is tax season, right? Maybe not but tax season is upon us and in this episode some basic tax tips are discussed as well as how a minister's tax status is different than the average employee. For more information and resources about minister's taxes and housing allowance, visit reinvestfwb.com. Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
Debt can have an effect on us personally. It also can be a big weight for a ministry and its vision. In this episode, we will discuss long term debt versus long term savings and how long term savings can provide more ministry opportunities in the future. Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
God calls Christians to be faithful stewards of all He provides. Joshua Eidson joins the podcast to discuss his recent article "The Farmer" and how the unique role the farmer serves paints a vivid example of who we are called to be as stewards of our faith, family, and finances. Host: John Brummitt Guest: Joshua Eidson
The best first step in preparing for a secure financial future is to start a retirement savings plan. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of starting early, different retirement plan options, contribution limits, and more. For more information about retirement savings, visit our website at boardofretirment.com. Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
Saving for the future is important. A great way to start out a new year is to develop some savings goals. But what should you save for? In this episode, we will discuss one of the most practical savings goal to start out with: an emergency savings fund. Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
Young adults are faced with many financial decisions when first starting out that oftentimes they are not prepared for. These decisions can have a lasting impact on their financial future. In this podcast, we'll continue the conversation from the previous podcast as we discuss some of the common pitfalls made early on to watch out for like credit card debt and student loans. Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
When starting out on their own, young adults often get caught off guard with how to handle their finances well. In this podcast, we'll discuss some of the common pitfalls made early on to watch out for. Host: John Brummitt Guest: Chris Compton
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