Reading and understanding the Bible can be challenging.  But, with a little help, you will discover why it is the greatest book you will ever read!  Whether you are new to the Bible or have been reading it for some time, it helps to have some background and tools to aid your understanding. 

This 6 week class is recommended for those with minimal Bible knowledge and focuses on developing needed skills for reading and studying the Bible.

Topics include:

• How to navigate through the Bible
• Getting the Bible's big picture
• Understanding and interpreting the Bible

Some reading and short assignments are given for independent study each week. 

You will need to bring a Bible to class.  You may purchase an NIV Study Bible for $20 the first night of class.

No childcare will be provided.  Please make your own childcare arrangements at home.

TeamLife is our seminar for church membership. It doesn't obligate you to join, but it is required. This class will answer all of your questions about Meck - how we got started, our beliefs, vision, values, mission, decision-making process, and more. At the end of this one hour session you will have the chance to fill out a membership survey if you're interested in doing so. 

What worries you most about your finances? Have you ever been in financial trouble? Does money have anything to do with spiritual matters?

This online course will help you answer these questions and more as you're introduced to biblical principles on material wealth like:

• understanding the "heart issue" of money
• examining misconceptions about ownership and responsibility
• developing a financial plan
• trusting God as provider
• gaining freedom from debt

Based on a message series by Senior Pastor Jim White, this online course is a good first step toward financial freedom!

*You can access this class via DVD by visiting any of our Charlotte-area campuses and picking up a free DVD during the month of January.

In the current financial landscape, more and more people are finding themselves needing to know and apply God's financial principles.  Coaches voluntarily serve others by assisting married couples and individuals in applying Biblical financial principles to their lives. Coaching participants receive personal instruction in applying the principles to their situation. 

The goals of Money Coaching are:

    1. To assist participants in constructing and living on a budget.
    2. To assist participants in applying biblical principles of stewardship.
    3. To communicate the vision of financial freedom.
    4. To assist coaching participants with a practical plan for becoming debt free.
    5. To provide practical and Godly financial counsel to families and individuals.

Money Map Coaching is not…

    1. Investment coaching or retirement planning.
    2. Marriage or family coaching.
    3. Legal counsel or estate planning.
    4. Intervention with creditors.
    5. Benevolence.

The Money Map Coaching program is run by Crown Financial Ministries.  Coaches go through a 12 week self-study course offered by Crown.  Crown also has a ten-week Financial Biblical Study which we offer regularly through the Meck Institute.  Going through the Crown study is generally the first step to becoming a part of the Financial ministry team at Meck.  It's not strictly required to be a coach, but we recommend it as this is the best way to gain a feeling for what we teach and to solidify your own knowledge as well. 

Overall the Money Coaches role is to:

*Serve as a guide, role model, teacher and encourager

*Offer accountability

*Provide resources

Overall the Financial Mentees role is to:

*Identify financial growth needs

*Be willing to learn and grow

*Set specific goals

*Solicit mentor's assistance

If you are interested in receiving information on how to obtain a Money Coach, how to become a Money Coach or simply want additional information about the program please contact communitycare@mecklenburg.org; 704.598.9800 x 121 today!