Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church

Christian Education Class:

"Financial Fortitude"

 

FINANCIAL FORTITUDE
Budget Planning

If you are interested in attending please send an email to ReginaRHarper10@aol.com so that we can be sure to have enough material for all participants.

The Budget Planning Seminar is a component of the 2B Blessed Campaign, a comprehensive financial and educational journey. The seminar as well as the campaign is open to all church members, family as well as the community.

Sponsoring Department(s): Christian Education, Chaired by Regina R. Harper
Debt Relief Committee, Chaired by James C. Ragland

Hours: 9 – 1 hour sessions as part of Sunday School training

Dates: February 1 through March 29, 2009-01-08

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Targeted Audience: Church and Community Members over the age of 18 years

Description:
Budget Planning Seminar provides a holistic approach to budget planning encompassing spiritual and scripture foundation as well as practical mechanics of budgeting.

Objectives:
After completing the seminar series, participants will be able to:
· Prepare for and begin the budgeting process utilizing tools and spreadsheets shared in the course
· Set spending priorities
· Enhance decision-making skills related to financial aspects of planning
· Understand the purpose of tithes and offerings
· Gain a better understanding of the 2B Blessed Campaign

 

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Outline:
February 1: Overview of 2B Blessed Campaign & Budget Planning Seminar
Budget Overview
Exercise: What Am I Spending?
Biblical Exercise: Organizers
Homework: What Am I Spending? (Actual)

Presentation for Class 1

February 8: The Promise – Tithes and Offerings
Biblical Exercise: Prayer Promises
What Am I Spending Review – Typical Household Expenses
Exercise: Defining the Inner Chief Financial Officer
Homework: Spending Plan (Budget) Development
Spiritual Forum (February 11) – Purification

Presentation for Class 2

February 15: Setting Priorities
Spending Plan Exercise
Review of Spend Plan Progress
Biblical Exercise – Vision
Homework: Spending Plan Development

Presentation for Class 3

February 22: Spending Plan Review
Biblical Exercise – Sacrifices
Homework: Spending Plan Adjustment
Commitment Statement

Presentation for Class 4

March 1: Banking (Checking and Savings Account)
Outside Presenter/Trustee

Presentation for Class 5

March 8: Managing Healthcare Costs
Outside Presenter
Homework: Review of Spending Priorities
Spiritual Forum (March 11 - Love: His Only Begotten Son)

Presentation for Class 6

March 15: Spending Plan Review – Sticking to the Plan
Passing on Financial Values to the Next Generation
Biblical Exercise – Re-direction
Homework: Find a Success

Presentation for Class 7

March 22: Sharing Successes / Reflection
Biblical Exercise – Years
Investing (UBS) – Rodney Washington
Homework: Decide the Savings Methodology

Presentation for Class 8

March 29: Performing to Budget / Maintaining
Biblical Exercise – Miracles
Closure / Feedback
Homework: Spiritual Forum (April 8) – The Rain of Spring

Presentation for Class 9