Category: COMPASS

The ultimate result of connecting faith and finances. Learn more through a video from the Free United Methodist Church in Canada and three videos based on John Wesley’s encouragement to Gain/earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can. Videos Generous Stewardship by the Free Methodist Church in Canada John Wesley video series Gain Save Give

During October 2017, COMPASS focused on “Your Relationship with Your Money” including the live chat with Mike Little. Learn how your relationship with money influences your understanding of Christian stewardship as discipleship. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Marcia Shetler, Jacqueline Painter, John Withum, and Matt DeBall Monthly Blog Posts: New Rules for Financial Planning by Marcia Shetler The Cost of Making Financial Mistakes by Jacqueline Painter Reorienting Spiritual Principles for Financial Planning by John Withum Four Guidelines for Financial Planning by Matt DeBall COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Jacqueline Painter October 10, 2017 at 1pm

During May 2017, COMPASS focused on “Your Relationship with Your Money” including the live chat with Mike Little. Learn how your relationship with money influences your understanding of Christian stewardship as discipleship. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Marcia Shetler, Beryl Jantzi, Darryl Dahlheimer, and Mike Little. Monthly Blog Posts: Understanding Our Relationship With Money by Marcia Shetler What is Your Money, Debt Management, and Generosity Type? by Beryl Jantzi Money Autobiography by Darryl Dahlheimer Let’s talk about money by Mike Little COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Mike Little May 31, 2017

During April 2017, COMPASS focused on “Conquering Student Loan Debt” including the live chat with Rafael Robert of BrightPeak Financial. Learn about new repayment options and more. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Marcia Shetler, Beryl Jantzi, Darryl Dahlheimer, and Matt DeBall. Monthly Blog Posts: The Student Debt Challenge by Marcia Shetler Affording College: Before, During, and After by Beryl Jantzi Straightforward Advice About Student Loan Debt by Darryl Dahlheimer Steps for Conquering Student Debt by Matt DeBall COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Darryl Dahlheimer April 20, 2017 12:32pm

During November 2016, COMPASS focused on “Your Money GPS: Do You Know Where You Are?” including the live chat with Matt Bell. Set a good financial direction through an understanding of budgeting. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Marcia Shetler, Jessica Zakavec, Devon Matthews, and Timothy Siburg as well as resources. Monthly Blog Posts: Conquering Debt by Marcia Shetler 5 Practical Applications for Overcoming Debt by Jessica Zakavec Reducing College Debt: a Group Ride. A Community Slides Toward Lower Education Loans by Devon Matthews New Engine, New Tires & Luke – Faith in the Face of Debt COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Matt Bell on 19 December 2016, 8:00pm. Resources Practical Money Skills for Life website Making Change video series published by 9 Canadian faith and financial organizations

Take the stress out of the holidays with financially-sound suggestions. During November 2016, COMPASS focused on “Getting Off the Consumer Escalator,” including the live chat "Happier Holidays" with Darryl Dahlheimer. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Marcia Shetler, Matt DeBall, John Withum and Timothy Siburg. Monthly Blog Posts: Happier Holidays: Getting Off the Consumer Escalator by Marcia Shetler Seven Suggestions for Gift Giving by Matt DeBall Reconsidering Consumerism by John Withum Returning to “Why,” in Hopes of Getting Off the Consumer Escalator by Timothy Siburg COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Darryl Dahlheimer on 16 November 2016, 8:00pm "Happier Holidays"

Consider how God’s blessing and provision are sufficient for you and the world. During October 2016, COMPASS focused on “Finding Your Enough,” including the live chat with Darryl Dahlheimer. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Marcia Shetler, Timothy Siburg, and Dori Zerbe Cornelsen. Monthly Blog Posts: Enough Already! by Marcia Shetler Finding Your Enough: Some Practical Suggestions by Marcia Shetler Finding Your Enough: A Personal Reflection by Timothy Siburg Enough: a faith Connection by Dori Zerbe Cornelsen COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Shane Claiborne on 19 October 2016, 7:58pm.

During September 2016, COMPASS focused on “Conquering Your Debt: the Overlooked Key to Faith and Finances,” including the live chat with Darryl Dahlheimer. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Marcia Shetler, Jessica Zakavec, Devon Matthews, and Timothy Siburg. Monthly Blog Posts: Conquering Debt by Marcia Shetler 5 Practical Applications for Overcoming Debt by Jessica Zakavec Reducing College Debt: a Group Ride. A Community Slides Toward Lower Education Loans. by Devon Matthews New Engine, New Tires & Luke – Faith in the Face of Debt COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Darryl Dahlheimer on 28 September 2016, 8:04pm.

During March 2016, COMPASS focused on “Managing Debt: Loans and Money in March,” including the original live chat with Sandy Crozier. Along with this chat there are blog posts by Timothy Siburg and resources from various partners. Monthly Blog Posts: Managing Debt: Loans and Money in March Managing Debt Higher Learning and Student Debt: Is it Worth It? COMPASS Chat Compass Chat with Sandy Crozier on 22 March 2016, 8:00pm. Resources from Our Partners Personal Finance Workshop Published by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Good Sense Financial Ministry Financial Management Course First Things First: Learn to recognize your financial habits and how your faith informs your giving and stewardship. Published by Abundance Canada.