33 Ways: Supporting Christian Congregations
33 Ways The Kingdom Economics Course Edifies Christian Congregations
Biblical Principles for Supporting Believers on the
Topic of Finances, Behavioral Economics and Church Growth
This course can be taught live to your congregation!
This course is written in a brief outline form for teaching topics. The 33 lesson topics are Biblical principles and guidance on the topic of finances. The focus is on scriptures written to believers. These scriptures are found in the epistles. Kingdom Economics, Inc. and Economics, Inc. curriculum supports congregations so believers can effectively apply these guidelines with proficiency.
Tithes, Offerings, Alms, and Donations Improved
1. The Fullness of Jesus, Christ became Poor so we could be Rich (2 Cor 8:9)
God clearly states in 2 Cor 8:9 that Jesus, Christ became poor so we could be rich. Every Christian can advance in the fullness of these ‘riches’ in Christ. These riches exceed financial measurements. Over time, training, and devout disciplines, a Christian can experience more of these riches that surpass financial measurements.
2. Money Available for Giving in Challenging Circumstances
Giving under challenging circumstances is an act of worship that aids the believer in receiving more of the promise of 2 Cor 8:9 stated above. Giving is reflective of a life given to God’s use, a soul being rooted in the person, and an example of Christ demonstrated in 2 Cor 8:1-9. The context of the renowned 2 Cor 8:9 promise stated above directs us to the example of the believers in Macedonian. What did the Christians in Macedonian do? They gave under the pressure of challenging circumstances.
3. Duty to Support the Staff & Building Expenses
Believers have a duty to give financially to those who have served them with spiritual blessing, teaching, the ministry faucets of redemption, church congregation operations, the In-Christ promises, and more.
4. Strategic and Planned Offerings
Believers are encouraged to attain a financial status so they can plan strategic offerings. (1 Cor 16:1-2 NLT)
What is unique about Economics, Inc. courses?
What is the peculiar value provided to the congregations?
A portion of the answers to these questions are found in the following lessons.
#5 of 33 - The Eight Behavioral Economic Measurements
#7 of 33 - Influence in the Local Community
#8 of 33 - Limit Opposition (i.e. Injustices, Persecution, etc.) Against Christian Congregations and Values
#9 of 33 - 'Hakma' Wisdom Strong’s H2451
#10 of 33 - Technical Skills
Testimonials
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-John S. Martin, Founder and CEO of Biblical Financial Literacy Program & Sovereign Private Wealth Management Fund
"Brett Phillips is an author, teacher, entrepreneur, and financial coach whose reputation and work precede him. His revelation on finances and his ability to incorporate that into teaching others is unmatched. I have personally had a one-on-one meeting with him, and it has turned things around for me. You can get his materials or sign up for his online course and thank me later."
-Abraham Lincoln Ankamah, Pastor, Cross Pointe Assembly of God Church
33 Lessons
1 of 33 - Personal & Professional Lives; Righteousness, Joy, and Peace
Write Down How You can Increase the Kingdom of God's Dimension of Righteousness, Joy, and Peace in Your Personal and Professional Life (Rom 14:17, Mk 1:15)
2 of 33 - Biblical Love Motivating the Giving of Time, Talent, and Treasure
Growing in Biblical Love, The Motive Behind the Giving of Time, Talents, and Treasure (1 John 4:16-17, 1 Cor 13:3, Rom 12:6, Rom 12:8)
3 of 33 - God Desires His People to Prosper
Instill a Deeper Understanding of God's Intentions for Us to Prosper (3 John 1:2, Psalm 35:27)
4 of 33 - More than Enough to Prove the Love of God
Having Enough Money For Yourself with an Abundance to Give is One Way to Prove the Love of God (1 John 3:17-19)
5 of 33 - The Eight Behavioral Economic Measurements
Communities Enhance the Eight Behavioral Economic Measurements from the Curriculum
6 of 33 - Tithes, Offerings, Alms & Donations
The Topic of Giving. Substantive Support to 2 Cor 8:9, 2 Cor 8:1-6, 1 Tim 5:17-18, Rom 15:27, Gal 6:6, 1 Cor 16:1-2.
7 of 33 - Influence in the Local Community
Mission: The 10 Economic & Health Objectives
8 of 33 - Limit Opposition Against Christian Values
Limit Opposition Against Christian Values
9 of 33 - 'Hakma' Wisdom Strong’s H2451
The Significance of 'Hakma' Wisdom with Strong's Concordance Reference H2451
10 of 33 - Technical Skills
Members Increase their Technical Skills for the Volunteer & Staff Operations of the Congregation & their Vocational Skills (Ex 36:1-2, 1 Cor 1:29-31, 1 Cor 12:1,7)
11 of 33 - Leadership & Filling Positions within the Congregation
The Topic of Leadership & Filling Positions within the Congregation (1 Cor 12:31, Deut 1:12-13, 1 Tim 3:1-5, Rom 12:6,8)
12 of 33 - People Buy Into the Person Before the Person's Ideas
One Way to Increase People's Reputation (2 Thess 3:7-9)
13 of 33 - Stronger Work Ethic & Work with a Noble Meaning
Increase Work with a Noble Meaning (1 Thess 2:9, Col 3:22)
14 of 33 - Employer & Employee Relationships
Enhance Employer & Employee Relationships (Eph 6:5-8)
15 of 33 - Work & Personal Time that Earns the Respect of People
Enhance Receiving Respect (1 Thess 4:11-12)
16 of 33 - Fostering Relationships with People on the Job
Improve Productivity of the Relationships at Work (2 Cor 12:14-15)
17 of 33 - Contentment: Personal Finance, Business & Work
Develop Contentment for Dissatisfying Scenarios (Heb 13:5-6, Pro 21:5, Phil 4:11-13)
18 of 33 - Not Overemphasizing Finances
Emphasizing Godliness and Contentment as Great Gain Instead of Money, Warning of Missing the Principles of the Faith (1 Tim 6:5-10)
19 of 33 - Not Trusting in Money
Self Assessing Trusting in God vs. Trusting in Money, 1 Tim 6:17-19
20 of 33 - Ethical, Lawful and Beyond Reproach
Believer's Supported on their Goals of Being Ethical, Lawful, and Beyond Reproach (2 Cor 8:20-21)
21 of 33 - More Primacy & Confidence on their Faith vs. Possessions
Know & Apply the Present Day Personal Meanings of Heb 10:32-35 Principles
22 of 33 - Provide Value to the Household of Faith & Everyone
Boost the Capacity to Provide Value to the Household of Faith
23 of 33 - Pillar Attributes for the Congregation
Develop Pillar Attributes to Serve the Congregation and Community (Rev 3:12, Gal 2:8-10)
24 of 33 - Enriched in Every Way
Be Intentional Towards the Goal of Being Enriched in Every Way (2 Cor 9:10-11)
25 of 33 - The Law of Sowing & Reaping with a Cheerful Attitude
Giving Cheerfully & Giving In Situations of Lack (2 Cor 9:5-8, Gal 6:7-9)
26 of 33 - Satisfaction with All Needs Provided as a Setup to Accomplish More
Apply the Scriptures Counsel Herein with Satisfaction in order to Accomplish More (2 Cor 5:7, Heb 11:6, Matt 23:12, Matt 6:19-21, Matt 6:24, Matt 6:25-34, Phil 4:14-19)
27 of 33 - Help People in Need
Prepare to Apply Rom 12:13, Matt 25:35-36 & 2 Cor 9:9
28 of 33 - Fulfill Financial Obligations
Support Christians in Fulfilling their Financial Obligations (Rom 13:6-7)
29 of 33 - Financially Provide for Themselves & their Family
Compliance to 1 Tim 5:8 During the Economic Highs and Lows. The Importance of Righteousness, Joy & Peace in Their Environment.
30 of 33 - Each Believer Contributing their Personal God Inspired Amount
Giving in Proportion to What the Believer Has, No Freeloaders, 2 Cor 8:12-15
31 of 33 - Marriage's Maximum Potential
Preparation & Nurturing the Covenant of Marriage, Behavior Economics, Gen 1:28, Ecc 9:9, 1 Cor 12, 13, 14, Rom 12, Gal 5:22-23
32 of 33 - Time Period for Being Single: Maximum Potential
Comprehend More of the Behavioral Economic Measurements of Being Single, Benefits of Being Single & Preparation for Marriage (1 Cor 7)
33 of 33 - Preventing forms of Exploitation
Preventing Forms of Exploitation on Both Sides, the Advantage & Disadvantaged