81, a number that's hard to believe

I'm so excited and humbled at the same time. At last night's Financial Peace class, we kept on cutting up credit cards. This is the third class in a row that multiple people have
cut up multiple cards. 15 cards from one person alone.

So, where does the number 81 come into play? That's the total number of credit cards cut up by this class of 60 people. Incredible.

So much life change has taken place in this FPU class, I could type out page after page in sharing their stories. The very short story is this group of people are getting it and making significant changes in their financial lives. In doing so, my hope is that they become open to what God wants for their lives.

See, once you put your financial problems behind you, your now free to experience the life God has in store for you and that makes life worth living.

It Starts this Sunday . . . .

I know everyone, including myself is thinking almost exclusively about Christmas. I'm very much looking forward to time with family and friends. But take a moment and think with me past Christmas into the new year. Not New Years but into the new year.

Christmas has come and gone, New Year's eve was safe and relatively uneventful and now it just winter. What could you possible do? How about getting your financial house in order. Yep, it's that time. The next round of Financial Peace University classes is about to begin.

As I've stated before, FPU is a life changing class that brings HOPE. Come see me in the main Atrium this Sunday at NewPointe. I'll be there to answer your questions and sign you up for this round of classes.

Those who do can't come to NewPointe for FPU can click HERE and type in your zip code to find a class in your area. If you can't find one close to you, start one in your church. That's what I did and 6 years later, I've got story after story after story of how I've gotten to be part of life change.

Fantastic Results - Lives changed!

Last night we finished this round of Financial Peace University classes here at NewPointe. The results were fantastic. Take a look.

1. # of graduates 29
2. # of Credit Cards cut up / destroyed in class 56
   
3. New Debt offered through credit cards $4,261,050
4. Total debt paid off during the class $57,110
5. Total amount put into savings $16,794
6. Most debt paid off by one couple $13,100
7. Most amount put into savings by one couple $5,000

I can't describe how great I feel in being part of this life change. It's truly a gift from God

There here.

Yesterday, UPS brought me my first Christmas present. Well it wasn't really a Christmas present but I was as excited as a 8 year old kid at Christmas.

The new Financial Peace University Kits arrived.


In looking through the information, FPU has changed some things up a little bit and I'm excited about it.

Why do I get so "jacked" about FPU? Because I believe until your finances are in order and your are doing finances God's way, you will never reach your full God given potential. (No ifs, ands, or buts)


I can't wait to get started with this round of classes. We kick off January 15th. You still have time to sign-up. Leave me a comment if you are ready to get on the road to financial freedom

Are you ready?

Yesterday was the first day to sign up for our next round of Financial Peace University (FPU) classes here at NewPointe. I'm very excited to get started as Dave Ramsey has redone / updated the FPU kits.

If you are thinking about taking FPU, don't wait to sign up. You have two more weekends to do so. Class begins Jan15th @ 7 pm and runs for 13 weeks.

I get so pumped being part of life change. Obtaining financial freedom opens the door to fulling following Christ. FPU gives your the tools and skills to become financially free. So, are you ready? I know I am.

Another FPU class in the Books

Last night was our last FPU class for 2007. These classes always go by fast. On one hand, it's sad when they end because members of the class form bonds through relationships of growing and sharing together and now we no longer meet on Tuesday nights. On the other hand, its exciting the life change that has taken place and the future these members have with financial tools at their disposal.

Here are some way cool results of this round of FPU.

1. Total debt paid off - $20,571
2. Total put into savings - $8,301
3. # of "Cash" envelopes being used - 103
4. # of financial success stories shared - dozens

A very big thanks to Larry & Mike for their time and leadership in co-leading this round of classes. You guys are great!

If you want to take control of your financial life, our next round of FPU classes will begin Jan 15th. Contact me via a comment if you are interested.

29 More!

Another Tuesday night, another Financial Peace class here at NewPointe. I know I blog a lot on FPU. That's because this is where and how God is using me in the ministries of NewPointe. That gets me pumped.

I get very excited when members of our class come forward and give up their credit cards to be cutup and destroyed. As such, last night was a great night. Between two couples they turned over 29 credit cards. Check out this picture. That's a stack of cards.


If you come to NewPointe for worship over the next few weeks, you'll get to hear first hand stories of life change from some of the people who have taken FPU here. I can't wait for others to hear what I already know. You have to get your financial house in order before you can truly
worship God.

Joy & Hope + 10 more Credit Cards

Just got home from another great Financial Peace University class and as usual I'm to pumped to go to get ready for bed. (Hey I get up at 5:15 a.m.)

I knew class was going to be great. Before we started the DVD, I gave the call to cut up your credit card! Guess what, we had another 3 people come up and we destroyed 10 more credit cards. That's close to 50 credit cards gone never to be used again out of this class.

Buyer Beware was tonight's topic and it's a great one. You'll have to take the class to find out for yourself. When the DVD was over, it was time for small group. This is were I believe life change really happens. Here was the quote of the night from one of the couples in one of the small groups, "Financial Peace has brought Joy and Hope back into our marriage."

I love being part of this life changing class. Quotes like this are priceless and will stay with me forever.

I want to publicly than the other leaders here for bringing about life change. A big thanks and eternal rewards to:

• K
• Larry
• Mike
• Ron