Compass Initiative

Free online coaching on basic day to day financial matters (3 hours). Disponible en Español.

Money is personal. Discover the fears and behaviors that could be holding you back. (3 hours)

This crash course will help jump start your progress and set you up for success even before you dive into Financial Peace University. (5 hours)

The Ramsey+ subscription is an all-access membership to Ramsey's best money tools, apps and content.  It includes access to their online courses, including Financial Peace University, the premium version of EveryDollar, the BabySteps app, PLUS much more.  [Note: The Ramsey+ subscription courses cannot be the only resources used for your personal and/or church training goals.]

An FDIC sponsored financial education curriculum designed to help low- and moderate-income individuals enhance their financial skills, fostering stability for individuals, families, and entire communities (1 hour)

A Nazarene Bible College course (IME8012) offered through their Institute for Ministry Enrichment with scholarships available for Nazarene ministers through Pensions & Benefits USA (20 hours)

A biblically based online course (by Crown Financial) in personal finances, seven lessons, self-paced (10.5 hours)

Learn how to take control of your money. A biblically based course in basic personal finances (14 hours)

Tools and guidance for negotiating with your lenders for lower interest rates or payment plans (1 hour) Disponible en Español

List your debts in one place and see how the balance decreases over time. (1 hour)

The official site to receive your FREE credit reports. (1.5 hours)

Explore the pros and cons of debt consolidation in this Dave Ramsey blog. (30 minutes)

Online video (1:55) by Fidelity, three quick tips for tackling debt

Listen to podcasts from Dave Ramsey, Chris Hogan, Rachel Cruze and others that will encourage and equip you to manage your money and achieve your goals. (approx. 30 to 50 minutes each)

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U.S. pastors with federal direct student loans are now eligible to participate in the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Explore strategies and resources to paying down your student loan debt. (1 hour)

Dave Ramsey's Debt Snowball worksheet for paying off debt (1 hour)

Find out if your federal student loans qualify for forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge. (1 hour)

Online tools for comparing repayment options for your student loans using your own data (1 hour)

Online calculators regarding mortgages, auto loans, and other debt (30 minutes)

Track your spending for one month with this handy form.

Listen to podcasts from Dave Ramsey, Chris Hogan, Rachel Cruze and others that will encourage and equip you to manage your money and achieve your goals. (approx. 30 to 50 minutes each)

Money is the number one topic that couples fight about. The goal of Crown Financial's newest program, Money Dates, is to unify with your spouse and approach finances together - with God's help. (10 hours)

Teach your kids to make wise financial decisions. (9 hours)

Deep dive into zero-based budgeting using the EveryDollar app. (3 hours)

This article by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada walks you through the basics of an emergency fund.

The Budget Planner tool, developed by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, helps you create a customized budget in 3 easy steps.

A 15 min video by Michael Blue on the basics of how to create your own budget, with a downloadable worksheet for practice

Try the YNAB app free for 34 days.

A P&B Academy webinar on basic budgeting and debt management

Online video (2:31) by Fidelity - Knowing how to effectively save and spend within your boundaries puts you in control.

Dave Ramsey's envelope system wallets for purchase

Dave Ramsey's worksheet for managing irregular income (self-employed/sales) to cover additional expenses (1 hour)

Dave Ramsey's zero-balance budget worksheet, comparing income with all expenses (1.5 hours)

Dave Ramsey's budget worksheet to see how much money you need every month to cover the necessities (1 hour)

Create a budget & track spending from your computer, iPhone or Android device, to knock out debt, build wealth, and start living.

Crown Financial's step-by-step online budgeting tool and percentage guidelines for creating a usable, flexible spending plan

Online video (2:29) by Ron Blue on the philosophy of creating a budget/spending plan

Downloadable excel spreadsheets: budgeting, goal setting, net worth, financial plan (1 - 2 hours)

A free app that helps you manage your finances with budgeting and expense tracking - Mint links to your bank and credit card accounts so you see exactly what is happening with your money.

Online calculators regarding savings, retirement, Life Insurance, and college funds (30 minutes)

Online video (2:58) by Fidelity, developing a strategy for saving for a variety of financial goals

Money is the number one topic that couples fight about. The goal of Crown Financial's newest program, Money Dates, is to unify with your spouse and approach finances together - with God's help. (10 hours)

This article by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada walks you through the basics of an emergency fund.

A Fidelity worksheet for estimating your retirement income goal and creating a plan for reaching it. (30 minutes)

An explanation of the relationship between the local church's payment of P&B allocations budget and the benefits the pastor receives from P&B (15 minutes)

Online tools for comparing repayment options for your student loans using your own data (1 hour)

Fidelity's short videos on many financial topics related to retirement

Videos, infographics, articles on credit, debt, saving & budgeting, retirement, and much more (1 hour)

Fidelity's helpful guide for determining a suitable investment mix for your financial needs (30 minutes)

An assets and liabilities worksheet for calculating your net worth, by Crown Financial (30 minutes)

An update on the past performance of fund options within the Nazarene 403(b) Investment Plan (30 minutes)

View the sessions and workshops presented at the 2021 Wesley Conference, held virtually on Feb. 4-5, 2021. Covers practical and emotional aspects of personal and church finances.

Try the YNAB app free for 34 days.

Software for Windows or Mac with online resources that allow you to create a budget, track your income and spending, and manage loans - will even link to your bank

Create a budget & track spending from your computer, iPhone or Android device, to knock out debt, build wealth, and start living.

A free app that helps you manage your finances with budgeting and expense tracking - Mint links to your bank and credit card accounts so you see exactly what is happening with your money.

A list of websites, videos, and courses from federal government agencies and national nonprofit organizations addressing a variety of financial topics (1 - 2 hours)

CFPB's downloadable pdfs that include the full length and short versions of the Financial Well-Being Assessment and a user guide. (1 hour) Disponible en Español

A tool for utilizing NAE's Financial Health resources (1 - 2 hours)

Some of the best free and online resources to help improve your household's financial health. (1 - 2 hours)

A 5-minute Self-Assessment Checkup: Find out your financial health score and the areas where you can improve. Available in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean and more. (5 minutes)