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Financial Coaching

Hope’s Financial Coaching Program is an eight week learning experience designed to help you manage your money to the best of your ability. Whether just getting started with a budget, looking to develop a savings plan or seeking guidance on eliminating debt, our experienced coaching team is trained to help you apply biblical financial concepts to your daily life.

Financial Coaching Program covers:

  • Understanding your current spending behavior.
  • Developing a plan for your monthly cash flow.
  • Learning the dangers associated with debt and how to eliminate debt for good.
  • Preparing a strategy to save for emergencies and future expenses.
  • Improving your financial decision-making process.

Financial Coaching FAQs

 

How much does it cost to participate in the Financial Coaching Program?

This is a free service open to the Hope community, with preference given to regular attendees.

How is the coaching program structured?

The program lasts eight consecutive weeks, with each weekly session covering new material and building on the previous session. Sessions begin with large group teaching, then families work with financial coaches in small groups to apply large group concepts to their specific financial situation.

What if I can’t make all eight sessions?

Since space in the Financial Coaching Program is so limited, participating families are required to sign a covenant and commit to attending all eight sessions. If you aren’t able to commit to all eight weeks a great alternative is our monthly class, Financial Foundations.

Is the coaching done in a group or one-on-one?

The coaching occurs in two parts: a large group during the teaching portion of each session and a small group for discussion and application with no more than three participating families in each small group. There are two coaches assigned to each small group that guide you in applying concepts and provide accountability as you follow through on your plan of action.

Is the information discussed confidential?

All members of the Financial Coaching Team are required to sign confidentiality covenants. The only sharing of your personal information is among the coaching team when collaborating on a specific financial strategy for you.

Will I be working with the same coaches each week?

Yes. Building relationships with your small group coaches is an important element of the Financial Coaching Program since you work with the same coaches for all eight weeks, as well as an additional four weeks of follow-up when the program ends.

How long does it take to get out of debt?

Depending on how much debt you have and how much savings can be generated through your monthly cash flow plan, the length of time to completely shed your debt can vary. However, it is common that participating families become debt free in 18 to 36 months after beginning the coaching process.

Why was I waitlisted?

We limit the number of families in each Financial Coaching Program to allow your coaches to focus on you and your success without distraction. If you are waitlisted and want immediate financial guidance a great alternative is our monthly class, Financial Foundations.

Does the Financial Coaching Team provide financial assistance?

No. Our team is trained to teach you financial management and debt reduction strategies that have proven to be very effective. These strategies center around using biblical principles as you make each financial decision. If there is an emergency need for financial assistance, please visit the church office and fill out a benevolence application.

Which comes first: marriage counseling or financial coaching?

The first step toward your financial goals is good communication about money within your marriage. It’s not necessary that you have every decision made or plan in place – that’s what the coaching program will help you accomplish – but you should be able to speak with your spouse about money in a healthy, productive manner. Couples struggling to discuss finances in that way should consider marriage counseling, and then pursue financial coaching. With this foundation, established financial coaching will be considerably more effective in helping you reach your goals. For additional information about counseling options, please visit Hope’s Care page.
 

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