Crown Financial Ministries

Equipping people worldwide to learn, apply and teach God’s financial principles so they may know Christ more intimately and be free to serve Him.

There are two types of Crown Classes

1. 11-week in-depth Small Group Bible Study

This program is $50/ individual, $65/ couple for materials, and offers:

practical application of biblical principles to financial management,
encouragement for a more intimate fellowship with Christ and others,
discipleship through enhanced prayer life and Bible study,
guidance for personal financial freedom as debt is reduced and stress is reduced,
support for increased spiritual vitality and spending of resources in eternally significant ways.

The next series of classes begin Wednesdays, June 3, 2009, 6:30-8:30 pm. Child care is available with 48-hour advance reservation by calling 214-525-4214. Crown online registration is available by clicking here.

For additional information or questions, contact the Crown Team at crown@hppc.org, or 214-526-7457 x4527 and leave a message. A member of the Crown Team will contact you.

2. 10-week Special Edition Small Group Bible Study

This program is $35/individual for materials, 10 weeks.

Have you ever wondered, "How much is enough?" This study applies biblical principles for participants of more stable and established financial means. The focus is on developing a personal mission statement, calling, and character of faithful stewards.

Impact of Crown Ministries

Crown graduates surveyed after an average of three years showed:

64% increased their time serving others
71% increased their prayer life
56% increased their Bible study time
95% increased their giving

On average, Crown graduates will:

Reduce their debt by $20,000
Increase their savings by $10,000
Increase their giving by 50%

Reasons to Implement Crown at HPPC

Encourages more intimate fellowship with Christ.
Moves us forward in discipleship.
Builds community in the church through small groups and provides for accountability.
Increases prayer life and Bible study.
Guides individuals to personal financial order. Debt is reduced, stress is reduced.
Ministry involvement increases.
Attitudes change and spiritual vitality increases
Promotes spending of resources in eternally significant ways.
Lay led, not staff driven. Multiplies and develops leadership.

Small group study format

Groups of 8-10 students meeting once per week for 2 hours for 11 weeks
Class is centered on prayer and participants pray for each other during the week.
Homework includes scripture memorization, study of the Word, and practical personal finance exercises (information is not shared).
Commitment to attend classes and complete lessons is essential to foster strong community within the group.