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Financial Stewardship Designed for Adults with Low Income

Start a financial education class for adults with low income with Faith & Finances.

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  • Gain skills and confidence with our online training
  • Help people in poverty steward their money well
  • Address poverty in a biblical, effective way

Financial obstacles keep people in the U.S. trapped in poverty.

  • Predatory lending
  • Poor credit
  • Low financial literacy
  • Broken relationships

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.

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Meet your coaches

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 Lowry

Dan Lowery

Eugene Norris

Eugene Norris

Lori Haskell

Lori Haskell

Nora Zaring

Nora Zaring

Carlos Huerta

Carlos Huerta

Faith & Finances is a trusted resource for 700+ churches and nonprofits:

Prison Fellowship
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Watermark Community Church

How it works

  • Get Trained
    • Complete 7 weeks of online training and gain the skills you’ll need.
  • Launch Your Ministry
    • Mobilize a team to launch Faith & Finances at your church or nonprofit.
  • Stay Connected
    • Get ongoing support from a network of fellow Faith & Finances leaders.

Tired of financial advice that doesn’t work for people in poverty?

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.

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What people are saying about Faith & Finances

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

Matt Seadore

“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

Lori Haskell

“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

Maurice Lattimore

“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

Pam

Get Trained

Join other ministry leaders from around the U.S. and Canada for a 7-week online course with coaching from an expert Lead Trainer.

Facilitator Training

Aug 10th – Sept 25th, 2026

$299

per person

Early Bird thru July 26th

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.

What you’ll learn during Faith & Finances training:

  • A biblical foundation for helping people who are materially poor
  • How to use our Faith & Finances curriculum effectively
  • Best practices for teaching financial basics to low-income adults
  • How to lead engaging classroom discussion
  • Ways to help class participants track income and expenses
  • How to plan and launch your Faith & Finances ministry
  • Tips on recruiting and training volunteers to help you
  • Plus much more!

Get a sample of Faith & Finances curriculum

Frequently asked questions

If you…

  • Are located in the United States
  • Are doing ministry work with people who are poor at your church or nonprofit
  • Have buy-in from the leadership at your organization
  • Have a team of people ready to help you get started

…then congratulations! Faith & Finances will be a great addition to your ministry.

If that doesn’t sound like you, check out other resources from the Chalmers Center that can help you get ready for Faith & Finances.

Our training happens online, so you can access it from anywhere at any time. You’ll watch videos and complete assignments using our online training platform.

In addition to learning on our online training platform, you’ll join weekly video calls with your coach and other church and ministry leaders from across the country. Once you sign up, we’ll do our best to assign you to coaching calls that work best for your time zone and schedule.

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 & FinancesMost 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 learningRely on “head knowledge” from financial experts
Appeals to many learning styles and education levelsAppeal to people used to traditional classroom learning
Deep biblical integrationOptional biblical content
Requires only basic financial knowledge to leadRequire some financial background to lead
End goal is Christ-centered flourishingEnd goal is individual financial independence

We’ve trained more than 700 churches and nonprofits all over the country to start Faith & Finances ministries in their communities. We’re confident that after completing our training, you’ll be prepared to join the ranks of these passionate folks!

If you encounter challenges getting started, our network of Lead Trainers will be there to lend support and offer expert coaching to help you succeed.

Check out a sample of our curriculum! Our curriculum addresses a wide range of financial basics, including:

  • How money affects our relationships
  • How values and attitudes shape money habits
  • How to overcome financial obstacles
  • How to set savings goals
  • How to create a basic budget
  • How to save money by living simply
  • How to include joyful giving in your budget
  • How to avoid debt and know your credit score
  • When to borrow money in healthy ways
  • How to open and use a bank account
  • How to prepare for emergencies
  • How to stick to new money habits

Have more questions? Get in touch.