Why is the BBMM seminar needed?

One of the biggest challenges facing families today is money: how to earn more of it, what to do with it, and how to use it responsibly. In fact, money causes more divorces than any other factor. Unfortunately, many church leaders lack the type of training necessary to deal with the specific financial challenges that face their congregations. But as a financial planner, you are uniquely qualified to become part of the church's ministry team and give Christian families the tools they need to control and manage their money according to God's word.

What does the course provide?

The BBMM seminars give Christians a Biblical perspective on money matters. By interlacing scriptural references with practical money management techniques, you will share God's word and what it says about earthly wealth. This comprehensive three-session seminar is geared toward educating church families on the various concepts of charitable giving along with basic money management principles that are necessary to succeed financially in an ever-changing world. Each session lasts about 2.5 hours and includes:

Basic Financial Knowledge

• how money works
• what is opportunity cost
• what is social capital and how
  can you direct it

Giving

• tithing not only during your life, but also at your death
• charitable remainder trusts and other gifting techniques
• helping the church establish an effective gifting program

Understanding Investments

• how to evaluate risk
• understanding stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investments
• allocating your assets through diversification
• choosing the right mutual funds
• providing the funds for college and how to obtain more college aid

Planning for Retirement

• steps to provide for your family's retirement
• how to effectively use IRAs and pension plans in your retirement planning
• how much or how little insurance do you need and what type is best for you
• employing wrap accounts and money managers to achieve your financial objectives

Debt

• restructuring debt to reach your financial objectives
• should you pay off your home mortgage

BBMMS seminars are not for everyone...

As a BBMMS licensed planner, you have an obligation to be truthful, fair and honest in everything you do in a BBMM seminar. And of course, the seminar content makes it best-suited to Christians who are actively involved in working with their churches. But if we mutually agree that the BBMM seminars would be a valuable addition to your financial planning practice, you will enjoy a whole new perspective as your work and spiritual lives merge.

If you would like to join this rapidly growing ministry of financial planners as a BBMMS licensed planner, contact us via e-mail or toll free at 1-877-739-9908.