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Stewardship and the Eternal Perspective
Jesus gave us clear guidance in Matthew 6:19–21: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” That’s not just spiritual poetry—it’s a clarion call to eternal investment.

Steve Crawley
Jul 222 min read


Trust in God, Not in Gold!
Ecclesiastes 1:14 says, “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.” Solomon—a man blessed with unmatched wisdom and wealth—saw firsthand that even the best of what the world offers falls short without God.

Steve Crawley
Jul 152 min read


Eyes Forward: Staying Focused on Your Future Funded Ministry
When it comes to financial stewardship, especially as pastors and ministry leaders, we need to fix our eyes on the finish line as well—not retirement, but readiness. Not escape, but effectiveness.

Steve Crawley
Jul 82 min read


Why Delaying Retirement Could Make All the Difference
A recent FaithFi podcast featuring Matt Bell of Sound Mind Investing brought a powerful reminder: a small delay in retirement could make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

Steve Crawley
Jun 102 min read


Consistency Beats Volume Beats Intensity
My fitness coach, Alex Van Houten, drilled a simple but powerful truth into me: “Consistency beats volume beats intensity.” At first, it hit me in the context of workouts and training. But the more I reflected on it, the more I realized: this same principle applies across the board—to fitness, finance, and faith.

Steve Crawley
May 202 min read


The High Cost of Investment Procrastination
Procrastination doesn’t just steal time—it can also steal God-given opportunity. When it comes to investing, delaying can have a lasting impact not only on your personal finances, but on your ability to steward resources for kingdom impact.

Steve Crawley
May 62 min read


Tools for "Calculating the Costs"
While the analogy Jesus used is not the main impetus to the teaching, "counting the costs" is a necessary part of stewarding God's assets.

Steve Crawley
Feb 111 min read


Find Out in Five Minutes if You Have Enough to Retire
Planning for your future funded ministry can be hard. But here are some easy steps that will help

Steve Crawley
Jan 211 min read


Are You Confident About Your Retirement?
Rob West of FaithFi shares the following: Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, especially when the future seems uncertain.

Steve Crawley
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Simplify
One way to establish financial margin is to learn to be content. Another way to increase margin is to simplify our lifestyle.

Steve Crawley
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Importance of Planning and Wise Counsel
Proverbs 15:22 tells us “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.”

Taylor Shouse
Jul 16, 20241 min read


A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
One of Eugene Peterson’s most noted works is titled A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society. This...

Steve Crawley
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Do You Need It?
Amazon can deliver anything to your door step. We may need to be more mindful about whether the items or services we want are really needed.

Steve Crawley
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Important Client Notice Information for Churches
In 2023 the DOL recommended raising the minimum compensation level for Salaried (Exempt) classification to $55,000. Read More

Mark Bradley
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Where Are You Headed Financially?
“If you don't change your direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Lao Tzu

Steve Crawley
Jan 2, 20241 min read


God’s Will for Your Financial Life
Have you ever asked yourself "What is God’s will for my financial life?"

Steve Crawley
Dec 19, 20231 min read


Is Your Financial House in Order?
The end of the year is approaching and it's a great time to take steps that can help improve your personal finances.

Steve Crawley
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Share the Good News
The motivation to share things with others is strong when we find anything that has had a deep impact on us.

Ryan Johnson
Oct 24, 20231 min read


Key Cost Areas for Estimating Future Retirement
Knowing how much you need to save for your future funded ministry means you need a good grasp on your future expenses.

Steve Crawley
Oct 17, 20233 min read


How Much Do You Know About Social Security?
A study reveals that 40% of older Americans rely solely on Social Security for their retirement income.

Steve Crawley
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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