BUDGET TRACKING SEMINAR
Saturday, April 10, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., D-102
Registration required*
Instructor: Brad Brestel
Cost: $5/person or couple sharing materials
Minimum: 6 students
Learn effective tools for tracking income and expenses to gain an accurate picture of your cash flow.
DEBT REDUCTION TECHNIQUES
Saturday, February 20, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., D-201
Registration required*
Instructor: Brad Brestel
Cost: $5/person or couple sharing materials
Minimum: 6 students
Learn how to strategically eliminate debt through unconventional methods and understand how debt payment tactics often address only the effect of the situation rather than the cause.
FINANCIAL FREEDOM: TOOLS TO ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES
Sundays, February 14–28, 9:00 a.m., D-202
Registration required*
Instructor: Wayne Smith
Cost: $5 fee/person or couple sharing materials
Minimum: 6 students
Learn practical ways to achieve your financial goals by controlling expenses, reducing debt and increasing savings. This class is for people who want to improve their financial situation, whether living paycheck to paycheck or in good financial condition. Students are encouraged (but not required) to complete Introduction to Generous Living prior to taking this class.
HOPE FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE WORKSHOP
Saturdays, January 30 OR March 6, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., D-202
Registration required*
Instructor: Brad Brestel
Cost: $5/person or couple sharing materials
Get confidential, individualized assistance for organizing your finances, including how to track income/expenses and eliminate debt. Coaches will be available to help answer your questions and show you the next step. Students that would like additional assistance are encouraged to register for the Hope for Your Financial Future Class.
HOPE FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE CLASS
Mondays, March 8–April 26, 7:00 p.m., D-103
Registration required*
Instructor: Brad Brestel
Cost: $30/person or couple
Get confidential, individualized assistance for organizing your finances from a community of Christ-centered teachers and coaches who are available to help answer your questions and show you the next step. Each week includes instruction along with hands-on application involving your financial documents. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Hope for Your Financial Future Workshop prior to attending this class.
INTRODUCTION TO GENEROUS LIVING: A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON RELATING TO POSSESSIONS
Sundays, February 28–March 14, 9:00 a.m., Chapel
Registration required*
Instructor: Pastor Brad Brestel
Cost: $5 fee/person or couple sharing materials
Minimum: 6 students
Explore God’s Word and develop a biblical attitude for how to generously spend your time, talent and treasure for His Kingdom. At the conclusion of the course, students will be guided toward the appropriate resources or further classes.
OPTIONS FOR GIVING AT LBC
Sunday, January 24, 9:00 OR 10:45 a.m., D-202
Facilitators: Brad Brestel and David Heald
Explore the options for giving at LBC and learn how to create your own giving pattern. Presentation will include a breakdown of LBC accounts and how money is strategically spent in each of them. Participants will also be introduced to online giving procedures and have an opportunity to ask questions.
PASSING THE BATON: LEAVING A CHRISTIAN LEGACY
Sundays, January 24–31, 10:45 a.m., D-202
Registration required*
Instructor: Andy Kafka
Cost: $5 fee/person or couple sharing materials
Minimum: 10 students
Learn what you need to know about wills from a biblical perspective and how to transfer estates (including wills and trusts) to heirs and charities. This course is taught by an attorney who can help you navigate the legal pathways of estate planning. Recommended reading: Splitting Heirs, by Ron Blue, can be purchased upon registration or in class ($12).
RAISING FINANCIALLY HEALTHY KIDS
Saturday, January 23, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Youth Complex
Registration required*
Guest Speaker: Dave Briggs
Cost: $15/person or $20/couple; Group rate: $10/person for 6 or more people
Dave Briggs, Stewardship Director at Central Christian Church in Mesa, AZ, will unlock several “keys” to raising financially healthy kids. Topics will include how to create a successful allowance system, model generosity to your kids, help children develop financial responsibility, get your kids started on a budget and how to learn God’s wisdom in teaching kids about money. Cost includes materials and lunch. Childcare available for $10/ child; register at www.lincolnberean.org/webview or 483-6512.
RAISING YOUR FINANCIAL IQ
Registration required*
Instructor: Brad Brestel
Cost: Attend one or all of the following classes in this four-part series for $5/ person or couple sharing materials.
Minimum: 6 students
Insuring Your Possessions - Sunday, January 31, 10:45 a.m., Chapel
Reevaluate your auto, home and umbrella insurances and learn how to choose adequate coverage.
Insuring Those You Love - Sunday, February 7, 10:45 a.m., Chapel
Explore medical and disability insurances, long-term care and Social Security and the options you have with each of them.
Insuring Financial Protection for Your Family - Sunday, February 14, 10:45 a.m., Chapel
Get your wills and life insurance in order and learn how inaccuracies in these documents can greatly impact your family.
Long-Term Investing - Sunday, February 21, 10:45 a.m., Chapel
Learn a variety of biblical methods for investing your money for maximum impact, including securities, real estate and franchising.
SURVIVING THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
Saturday, February 13, 9:00–11:30 a.m., D-201
Registration required*
Instructor: Brad Brestel
Cost: $5/person or couple sharing materials
Minimum: 6 students
This class will help participants identify problems in the nation that affect the kitchen table, pursue personal solutions, and implement those solutions for success. There is good news! Even with a tough economy, people who live their lives with financial margin and follow biblical principles can enjoy peace and freedom and thrive financially.
1. www.lincolnberean.org/webview
2. any Information Center (weekends only)
3. call 483-6512