What is Financial Peace University?
Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!
Each of the 13 Lessons deals with a different topic that will change the way you think about personal finance. Dave teaches about how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving.
In FPU, you will meet with your class each week to watch a video lesson and participate in discussion groups that will change how you think about money. Dave explains how money really works in a simple, easy-to-understand style. You'll actually have fun as you learn! For more information contact Pastor Bryan Wheelon at bryan@thisishope.com
What is the Cost?
The Financial Peace University Kit cost is $80 which provides your family a lifetime membership. The kit includes the workbook, a copy of Dave Ramsey’s best-selling Financial Peace, audio CDs of the lessons, an envelope system wallet and more. Only one kit is needed per family. Talk to your home community leader or call the church office if you need a scholarship.
When do classes start? What days will classes be available?
Classesbegin the week of January 10th. We will have a free preview Sunday at 5pm on December 6th and January 3rd that will give moreinformation on Financial Peace University.
Our scheduled classes are as follows (click on the class to register and learn more):
Sundays 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m.
Can my kids be involved?
Absolutely! FPU is for the entire family. Sunday and Tuesday nights we provide childcare for ages 0-3rdgrade including snacks, crafts and fun activities. Wednesday nights weoffer our full Hope Kids Program including classes for kids 0-6thgrade and Generation Church for Junior High and High school students.For further information on Hope Kids and Generation Church through outFPU contact Jerushah Tanner at jerushah@thisishope.com.
What are the 13 lessons?
Lesson 1: Super Saving
In this lesson, Dave explains the Seven Baby Steps that will guide you throughout FPU. You will also learn the three key reasons why you should save money—and why you must start now!
Lesson 2: Relating With Money
This lesson will teach spouses how to communicate and work together toward success. Also, singles will learn the importance of teamwork and parents will find out how to teach their kids about money.
Lesson 3: Cash Flow Planning
Unlock the secret of developing a monthly spending plan that really works.
Lesson 4: Dumping Debt
It’s time to debunk the myths that most people believe about debt! In this lesson, Dave Ramsey reveals the truth about the credit lies and gives you a plan for walking out of debt with confidence.
Lesson 5: Credit Sharks in Suits
What is a credit score, anyway? Join Dave as he unpacks your credit rating and shows you how to handle collectors when they call.
Lesson 6: Buyer Beware
Dave Ramsey draws on decades of experience to reveal the power and influence that marketing has on your everyday buying decisions. Let the buyer beware!
Lesson 7: Clause and Effect
In this lesson, Dave walks you through the world of insurance, carefully explaining what you need—and what you need to avoid.
Lesson 8: That's Not Good Enough!
Discover the seldom-used secrets of buying only big, big bargains—every time! Before you know it, you’ll be saying “That’s not good enough!”
Lesson 9: Of Mice and Mutual Funds
Dave breaks through the jargon surrounding long-term investing and empowers you to make your own decisions about your investments!
Lesson 10: From Fruition to Tuition
Dave walks you through the maze of retirement options and helps you figure out the right path for you. You will also learn how to plan for college so your kids can graduate debt free!
Lesson 11: Working in Your Strengths
This lesson will show you how to avoid dead-end or mind-numbing jobs and provide tips for job hunting, writing a résumé, and acing an interview. Plus, you’ll learn tips for finding extra jobs if you need cash to attack your debt snowball.
Lesson 12: Real Estate & Mortgages
Dave draws on over 20 years of real estate experience to teach you how to win when buying or selling your home. Plus, he’ll dissect all of the common mortgage options available today, showing you what to choose—and what to avoid.
Lesson 13: The Great Misunderstanding
Warning! This lesson will challenge the way you think about money. Dave will show you how generous giving can completely revolutionize your attitude and improve your finances, business and relationships.
Who is Dave Ramsey?
A personal money management expert, Dave Ramsey is an extremely popular national radio personality and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace and More Than Enough. He is also host of “The Dave Ramsey Show” on Fox Business Network. Ramsey knows first-hand what financial peace means in his own life – living a true rags to riches to rags to riches story. By age twenty-six he had established a four-million-dollar real estate portfolio, only to lose it by age thirty. He has since rebuilt his financial life and now devotes himself full-time to helping ordinary people understand the forces behind their financial distress and how to set things right. Through his proven plan, Ramsey helps people eliminate debt and credit cards, learn to budget, avoid bankruptcy, build wealth and find financial peace. “The Dave Ramsey Show” is syndicated to more than 400 radio stations nationwide with more than 4 million weekly listeners.