Financial Peace University (FPU) is a Biblically-based accountability curriculum that teaches how to make the right decisions with your money. FPU is a 13-week video series designed to get you out of debt and stay out of debt. During the 13 weeks the average participant reduces their debt by $5,300 and saves $2,700. More importantly FPU helps free you from the burdens of finances and empowers you to do great things with your money.
New Class Begins on Monday, September 20 at 7:00pm!
Class Details:
1. How often do the classes meet? There are 13 class two-hour sessions that meet once a week usually in the evenings. Please contact Liz Turner to make a reservation for childcare.
2. How long is each class session? Each class is two hours, and each is independent of the others.
Part One, taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD, teaches you how to make wise financial decisions based on Scripture.
Part Two of each class session is a small-group discussion. The design of the discussion groups helps you apply the principles to your daily life. Members hold each other accountable, build friendships, and support one another. Since personal finance is 80% behavior, this small-group format ensures that class members realize finance is more than just math.
3. What is the average size of the class? The video portion of the class is unlimited. However, during the discussion time, we will break into groups of 12-20 people, plus a coordinator, for each small group. In the past, the overall class sizes have ranged from 15-25 people.
4. If I miss one class, can I make it up? Terry and Deb Scott can work with you to make up that lesson by allowing you to take the video lesson home with you, as long as you return it the following class.
5. What is included in the FPU Membership Kit?
As part of your enrollment package, you will receive:
- All 13 lessons in a CD library and Dave Ramsey’s personal testimony on CD.
- Three months of zero based monthly budgeting forms on CD.
- A financial snapshot progress form, the envelope system and two debit card holders.
- A complete set of financial management forms, including samples.
- All 13 fill-in-the-blank FPU lessons to work through with Dave during the classes.
- Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Revisited book.
- Access to the Member Resource Center online, where you will find helpful financial tools.
- A graduation certificate upon completion of the class.
6. How many classes do I need to attend in order to graduate? You must attend 12 of the 13 classes to qualify for the graduation certificate.
7. What are the subjects covered in each lesson?
Lesson 1: Super Saving Lesson 7: Clause and Effect
Lesson 2: Relating with Money Lesson 8: That's Not Good Enough!
Lesson 3: Cash Flow Planning Lesson 9: Of Mice and Mutual Funds
Lesson 4: Dumping Debt Lesson 10: From Fruition to Tuition
Lesson 5: Credit Sharks in Suits Lesson 11: Working In Your Strengths
Lesson 6: Buyer Beware Lesson 12: Real Estate and Mortgages
Lesson 13: The Great Misunderstanding
8. When will the first class start? Monday, September 20 at 7pm and will lead by Terry and Deb Scott.
9. Can class members get additional assistance, if needed? For more detailed assistance, Dave Ramsey Certified Counselors offer discounts for one-on-one counseling. For more information on counseling, see the
financial counseling section of FPU’s website.
10. Who benefits from this program? Everyone truly benefits from this program regardless of your age or income, being single, married or a single parent!
11. How much does this program cost? Church families pay for the FPU Membership Kit. Every family must purchase a Membership Kit. Visit the online store at
www.daveramsey.com for more details and to purchase kit. To ensure Membership Kit is received in time order at least two weeks before your class begins. If you do not receive your kit prior to the first class, that is okay, still be present for the first session. In addition, there is a $15 class charge, which pays for the leader materials, child care, etc.
12. Who can attend with my Financial Peace membership? Your spouse and teens living in the home.
13. Is there a refund if I do not like the program? Dave Ramsey’s guarantee is simply this: "If you do it, it works! If you don't do it, it won't work! If you work the program, you won't want your money back. If you don't work the program, you don't get your money back.”
14. How do I enroll? Contact Sheila Rowan (
sheila@cumc.com) or 972.596.4303.
