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NEW! Monthly webinars addressing financial topics that affect your life. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month as you seek to learn more about what the Bible says about finances.
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Render unto Caesar
A biblical conversation on God and Taxes
Thursday, March 6, 2023
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” As the snow thaws around the country, springtime ushers in one of the most dreaded seasons of all – tax season! It’s a topic that makes most want to run and hide. Let us help you demystify it! Come hear how to faithfully steward your tax planning in a way that avoids taxes (wise!) without evading them (illegal!). We’ll give you a biblical perspective on paying taxes, which is part of being a faithful steward. And we’ll teach you the basics of our tax system and some practical tips on filing your taxes this year, plus some tax savings strategies to help you keep more of what you earn in 2023 and beyond.
God's Kingdom & Lawsuits
When Do I Stand Up and Fight, and When Do I Turn The Other Cheek?
Thursday, February 2, 2023
In our culture today, it's very popular to fight injustice. By the world’s standards, we should never tolerate being taken advantage of; we should fight for our rights. As Christians, there are definitely times when we must take a stand against injustices, and there are other times when we must give the fight over to God. Our victory is found when we have the wisdom of knowing when to do which.
What does God’s Word say about lawsuits and our rights? When and how should we advocate for our rights?
Come for a lively discussion of learn how and when to be a "defender" while walking in your Faith.
2023: Your Best Year Ever
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Want to make 2023 your best year ever? It can happen…with INTENTIONALITY! As Lewis Carroll once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.”
In this interactive webinar, we’ll share how faithful stewardship connects with every major area of your life: Spiritual, Financial, Personal, Relational, Professional and Physical, and teach a framework for setting attainable goals in each of those areas . When you leave, you’ll be able to identify what’s most important to you in 2023 and map out a plan to achieve your goals, using your faith as the compass that keeps you on track.
Join us for this inspiring event and launch the New Year with intention!
Christmas on a Budget? Sign me up!
Create a memorable holiday without busting the budget
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The holidays are upon us and you’re probably thinking about all the fun activities you’ll enjoy this season. Traveling to see family, hosting a holiday party for friends, decorating your home, baking tasty treats to share, mailing holiday cards. And the big one – gift giving! It’s such a fun and special time of the year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Do you have a budget in mind for what you’ll spend this Christmas?
What?!? A budget for Christmas? Yes! It can be done, and by having one you can avoid that horrible feeling that comes in January from going overboard.
You CAN create a fun and memorable holiday season on a budget.
Preparing for Heaven (Before Leaving Earth)
What you do matters for those you leave behind
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Thursday, Nov 3, 2022
Scripture tells us our lives here are temporary, as God designed us to live in Heaven. Yet we can be reluctant to address realities of what (and who) we leave behind. Perhaps you have created your will or trust. That is a great start! But what else is there to consider - what else can you do - to help your loved ones through that time of transition when God calls you home?
This interactive webinar will start essential conversations in a safe and uplifting setting, so you can:
Understand the importance of estate planning, such as wills and trusts.
Learn financial, cultural and emotional considerations of arranging memorials.
Adopt the Kingdom mindset of preparing for Heaven to show great love for your family.
If you HAVEN’T created your will or trust yet, take advantage of this free service available through Rock Church for church members.
For note taking: Download PDF of webinar slides
Article: What to Do When A Loved One Dies
Additional Resources
My Credit Score: A Mistaken Identity?
A Biblical perspective on credit
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Access to "credit" in the present day can affect important areas of our lives, personally and professionally. Where did the concept of borrowing money come from, and why has it become so important to us? Let's take a sobering look at what God's word says about credit, and consider whether He condones or forbids it. God wants our identity and peace to be in Him, so what steps can we take to honor Him when using others' money? God's word gives advice that is skewed differently from what you hear in the secular world, and even from uninformed or uneducated church congregations. Come and participate in a lively discussion that will prove immediately useful, and possibly adjust your Kingdom perspective on the use of credit.
For note taking: Download PDF of webinar slides
Thursday, Aug 4, 2022
Investment markets are choppy right now – many people are losing money, feeling nervous, and fear the worst is yet to come. Where are you placing your trust – in God or in the financial markets? God wants your ultimate peace and security to come from Him, but what steps can you take when financial markets are volatile? Did you know the Bible speaks to investing? And its advice is dramatically different than what you might hear from the world. Come learn key principles and strategies of investing you can apply NOW to be wise and avoid costly mistakes.
For note taking: Download PDF of webinar slides
