Start a financial education class for adults with low income with Faith & Finances.
Without the right tools and a supportive community, it’s nearly impossible to escape the cycle. With Faith & Finances, you can help!
We’ll train you how to launch a financial education class for low-income adults at your church or nonprofit.
Our training is led by our nationwide network of experienced Lead Trainers. They’re people just like you who have successfully started financial education ministries at their own churches or nonprofits.
They know what works, and what doesn’t—and they’ll guide you every step of the way.
Dan Lowery
Eugene Norris
Lori Haskell
Nora Zaring
Carlos Huerta
Faith & Finances is a trusted resource for 700+ churches and nonprofits:
Traditional financial education tools aren’t designed for people living at the poverty line.
Let’s face it: when someone is struggling to make ends meet, advice on retirement accounts and mortgages just isn’t relevant.
There’s a better way to help people steward their money well, even if you’re not a financial expert.
Through Faith & Finances training, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to launch and lead a financial education class for low-income adults at your church or nonprofit.
“Faith & Finances can help people make really large changes in their lives. If you want to do the best thing for people who are materially poor, do Faith & Finances.”
Matt Seadore
Kennewick, WA
“What I love about Faith & Finances is that it’s geared for low-income learners. It helps create relationships and a safe place for [people] to learn.”
Lori Haskell
Knoxville, TN
“I had no bank account and no sense of security financially. Now I have financial security, and I’m more socially connected through personal relationships.”
Maurice Lattimore
Atlanta, GA
“I’m paying my bills on time, I’m saving money, and I have a banking account that I keep up with. I quit spending money on things that I didn’t need to have.”
Pamela Adams
Chattanooga, TN
Join other ministry leaders from around the U.S. and Canada for a 7-week online course with coaching from an expert Lead Trainer.
Oct 5th – Nov 20th, 2026
$299
per person
Early Bird thru Sept 20th
Includes weekly Zoom coaching call
Our guarantee
If you’re not completely satisfied within 14 days of starting the training, please contact us to request a refund.
If you…
…then congratulations! Faith & Finances will be a great addition to your ministry.
If you’re not quite there yet, check out other resources from the Chalmers Center that can help you get ready for Faith & Finances.
We offer online facilitator certification trainings quarterly. Check the webpage above for upcoming training dates and registration information.
Ministry leaders complete training through our online platform, participating in live weekly Zoom calls with a lead trainer and other church and ministry leaders from across the country. Learners can choose from multiple Zoom meeting times to find the group that best fits their schedule.
Download our course overview to learn more about becoming certified in Faith & Finances.
We’ve trained more than 700 churches and nonprofits all over the country to start Faith & Finances ministries in their communities. Watch a recent ministry highlight video here. We’re confident that after completing our training, you’ll be prepared to join the ranks of these passionate folks!
View a sample 3-year budget for Faith & Finances here.
There are lots of financial education tools out there—but most aren’t designed for people living at the poverty line. Let’s face it: when someone is struggling to make ends meet, advice on retirement accounts and mortgages just isn’t relevant.
| Faith & Finances | Most Financial Education Tools |
| Addresses financial challenges of life near the poverty line For example: getting banked, avoiding predatory lenders, saving for emergencies | Address financial challenges of middle/upper income For example: credit card debt, mortgages, investing, saving for retirement |
| Takes an interactive, relational approach to learning | Rely on “head knowledge” from financial experts |
| Appeals to many learning styles and education levels | Appeal to people used to traditional classroom learning |
| Deep biblical integration | Optional biblical content |
| Requires only basic financial knowledge to lead | Require some financial background to lead |
| End goal is Christ-centered flourishing | End goal is individual financial independence |
Our curriculum addresses a wide range of financial basics, including:
Have more questions? Get in touch.