Counseling Ministers Well:

Financial Guidance for Ministry Leaders

with Dr. Art Rainer, CERTCFC®

Ministers are often among the most financially underserved groups in the country.

This course will help you meet the need. With 9 modules and over 3 hours of content, this course equips Christian financial counselors to understand and help ministers navigate the unique financial world of ministry, including taxes, housing, retirement, and compensation.The program also counts toward CERTCFC® continuing education credit (must be completed individually).

Program Modules

Module 1: Understanding the Minister

Module 2: Understanding the Financial Life of the Minister

Module 3: Understanding Ministerial Compensation

Module 4: What is a Minister (According to the IRS)?

Module 5: Understanding Minister Taxes: Dual Tax Status, Social Security, and Estimated Payments

Module 6: The Minister's Housing Allowance

Module 7: Bivocational Ministry and Additional Income

Module 8: Retirement Considerations for Ministers

Module 9: Helping Ministers Navigate Financial Conversations with Church Leaders

For those using this program for CERTCFC® continuing education, there is a recommended reading component. ECFA's Minister's Tax Guide must be purchased separately.

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Program Fee

$75.00*

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*An ebook is recommended for this CERTCFC® continuing education course. This expense is not included in the program fee.

Dr. Art Rainer, CERTCFC®

Dr. Art Rainer is the Director of the Institute for Christian Financial Health. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and an MBA from the University of Kentucky. He writes and speaks extensively on the topic of Christian financial health. Dr. Rainer is the founder of Christian Money Solutions, author of The Money Challenge and host of the More Than Money podcast.