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Most Christians are asking the wrong questions about money--and it's keeping them stuck.
John Cortines and Gregory Baumer met as Harvard MBA candidates in a men's Bible study and stopped asking "How much should I give?" and started asking "How much do I need to keep?" With their top-notch education and rising careers, Cortines and Baumer were guaranteed comfort and security for the rest of their lives. However, when their plans for saving and spending collided with God's purposes for extravagant generosity, they were each compelled to make a life-changing decision that challenges the values held by mainstream America and many Christian commentators. Cortines and Baumer show not only how to radically give but explain how to do so responsibly.
Dive into the story and get equipped with the practical personal finance tools to:
- Easily set budgets for spending
- Wisely steward your money
- Prepare and save for your future--home ownership, retirement, higher education, etc.
- Know what the Bible says about money, tithing, and faith
- Discern when to give and when not to give
Featuring lessons from the Old Testament and New Testament, modern day case studies, and practical ways to apply biblical principles no matter what situation you're in, God and Money provides a powerful and inspiring look into what the Bible says about:
- Tithing and Christian giving
- Wealth and stewardship
- Faith and generosity
- Love of money
From the parables of the Rich Young Ruler to the Widow's Mite, Scripture shows us that how we manage our money is critical to our relationship with God. God and Money uses these parables to teach you to save, spend, and steward your money in a biblical way by planting God's purposes at the heart of your financial practices.
100% of the author royalties go toward Christian ministries focused on spreading the Gospel and providing for those in need.
John Cortines
John Cortines oversees the Maclellan Foundation's investments and strategies to grow a global movement of generosity among all believers. John began his career as a Petroleum Engineer. While at Harvard Business School, he encountered a radical call from God to reframe his perspective on generosity and ultimately shifted his career into the nonprofit sector. Prior to his present role, he spent five years helping lead the ministry of Generous Giving. John is coauthor of two books on biblical generosity, which together have over 50,000 copies in circulation. John and his lovely and gracious wife, Megan, have three biological children, as well as twin foster babies in their home. In addition to these five young humans, they also manage nineteen egg-laying hens. John holds an MBA, an MS in Geophysics, and BS in Chemical Engineering.
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Gregory Baumer
Gregory Baumer is chief growth officer for naviHealth, Inc., a large healthcare-technology company. He holds degrees from Indiana University and Harvard Business School. In addition to True Riches, he is the coauthor of God and Money and speaks regularly at large churches and conferences around the country. Greg and his family make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
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