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John Wesley’s Sermon No. 50 on The Use of Money
John Wesley lived and spoke into a time of major economic and social change in the eighteenth century where the gap between the aristocratic rich and the working class poor was ever widening. In this turbulent social time, Wesley taught how to live (steward) everyday life as a Christian. His sermon on money showed how biblical principles can be applied to life to create a better way.
Times are not much different today. And Wesley’s message on gain all you can, save all you can and give all you can is still relevant today – especially in our consumer driven, debt loaded society.
These three videos attempt to bring Wesley’s message into today’s language for today’s young adults struggling with overwhelming consumerism. Each video is accompanied with a Discussion Guide that can be used to facilitate the conversation. Depending on the facilitator, each of the 3 discussions groups can run either 60 minutes or 90 minutes.
Video 1: GAIN “We live in a world poisoned by an almost uncontrollable grasping for more. Often times our energies are spent acquiring and hoarding—all part of a calculated effort to build a protective sense of security… But really, where can we point the blame? Our world is unstable, fear dominates news headlines, and ‘getting ahead’ of others has become a national pastime…. But for disciples of Jesus, there is another way. A way to be in the world but not be dominated by its way of being….”
“Living under the weight of overwhelming debt is as much a spiritual issue as it is an issue of economics. Markets crash and credit limits stretch as our consumer driven culture continues to encourage overspending… But for disciples of Jesus, there is another way. A way to be in the world but not be dominated by its way of being…”
Video 3: GIVE “Our identities have often been wrapped up in how we are perceived by others, how much we can gain on our own merit and by believing that we add value to who we are by the things that we own… But for disciples of Jesus, there is another way. A way to be in the world but not be dominated by its way of being…”
Cost: FREE Format: 3 Videos + Discussion Guides Location: fmcic.ca/courses |
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There is no question we live in a consumer culture where overwhelming debt is the accepted norm. The bondage of living under debt creates a stress that can threaten even the best of marriages and families.
Combining basic financial methods and biblical principles, this 2-hour seminar will provide you with 7 steps in becoming debt free and become financially fit. Participants will be able to download the free resources for your own use to help them become debt free and financially fit.
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Cost: FREE
Format: Live 2-hr Semnar
Contact: [email protected]
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As a ministry of the local church, the money/debt advice coach ministry aims at training individuals in the church to sensitively and confidentially ‘coach’ others in getting out of and staying out of debt.
These individual do not have to be accountants or financial planners – rather demonstrate relational/coaching gifts and be passionate about seeing people freed from the burden of debt.
Through the local church, the goal is to offer free, face-to-face, confidential help to those needing help by providing:
TRUTH – Providing solid biblical teaching on the principles of Godly stewardship
HELP – Non-judgmental, practical coaching to help manage financial resources, get out of debt, balance monthly budgets & and make wise decisions from a biblical perspective
HOPE – Offering the real hope of freedom from the oppression of debt through Christ
What the 1-Day Training will cover….
You should become a coach if….
Cost: FREE
Format: 1 day (6-hr) Live Training
Contact: [email protected]
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Becoming one in marriage is hard enough with just learning to live with each other. But when you add money into the equation – it can potentially become explosive. Whether you are using these videos with a coach, a pastor in pre-marital counselling, or on your own, this 10-video series will introduce and cover 9 principles to help the both of you create a joyful, successful financial future together.
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Cost: FREE
Format: Online 10-Video Series
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Church stewardship has the same Biblical and financial principles as personal stewardship – but with added denominational and government ordinances that must be observed in order to maintain it’s standing as a church in Canada.
This 12-video series is to help both new and old board members understand what is involved in stewarding a local church within The Free Methodist Church in Canada.
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Cost: FREE
Format: Online 12-Video Series
Location: fmcic.ca/courses
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Transforming People, Organizations & Communities
‘If you are attempting to lead while in bondage to the need to control, and the need to be the owner instead of a steward, you will fail. Your church will falter and you will do damage to the witness of Jesus”
This video seminar is designed to help the leaders in the church to first transform themselves into Steward Leaders, where they then can help transform the culture around them and help create joyful, obedient disciples by stewarding our relationships with God, ourselves, our neighbours, and creation (including our stuff).
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This seminar is for Leaders in the church that want to….
Cost: FREE Format: Online/Downloadable Video Seminar Location: fmcic.ca/courses |
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Personal & Church Stewardship Online Foundational Course
The purpose of the stewardship foundational course is to educate and inspire regarding biblical stewardship. We will examine biblical stewardship from both a personal and church management perspective in order to:
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Cost: $150 + text books
Format: 5 Week Online Course Registration: contact FMCiC
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Introduction to Planned Giving
Without an Estate Plan:
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Cost: FREE Format: Online/Downloadable Video Seminar Location: fmcic.ca/courses |
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