What’s the Solution to Rising Economic Prices for Christians? How to Fear Not
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on October 1, 2023. fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Are you tired of seeing these types of headlines? So am I. […]
Growing Together Across Generations: College Connection’s Mentoring Program
Written by Courtney Roberts on September 22, 2023. The Bible is replete with examples of the value of intergenerational, Christ-centered relationships. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, Paul reminds us of our obligations to one another as members of the same body; one of the most powerful ways mature believers can serve is by investing in younger believers. The Mission […]
What Does Financial Faithfulness Look Like?
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on September 1, 2023. “Americans have an absolute mountain of credit card debt — $1.031 trillion, to be exact.”[1] “The truth is, unless you change the habits and attitudes that got you into debt in the first place, you’ll likely cycle in and out of debt for the rest […]
Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Wise Financial Resources
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) and Jessica Lup on July 28, 2023. Wise Financial Resources was launched as a new ministry at Alliance Bible Fellowship in August of 2022. Wise Financial Resources provides curated resources by Jim Loscheider, Elder, from various trusted Christian authorities/experts. Twelve articles have been published since the launch, and you can read them on this page. Our goal is […]
New Financial Coaching Ministry is Coming
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on July 14, 2023. We have some good news to announce. On June 29th, I finished the Ramsey Solutions Financial Coach Master Training. This training is designed to help Alliance offer a world-class financial coaching ministry to confidentially come along side of individuals and couples who are seeking to better manage their finances, or seek […]
How We Overcome Uncertainty in Money
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on June 9, 2023. Like many of you, I feel we are living in a time of great uncertainty. It can be a battle that’s mental, emotional, and spiritual. The Bible admonishes us to “Fear NOT, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I […]
How to Be Wise in Spending
Written by Jim Loscheider* (Elder) on May 5, 2023. We’ve all bought something we didn’t need with money we didn’t plan to spend — or worse, with money we didn’t have. Last week, we studied Lesson 5 of our Financial Peace University (FPU) class at Alliance. The title of the lesson is “Wise Spending.” Wisdom is a common theme found in Scripture. So […]
How to Pray for Your Finances
Written by Jim Loscheider* (Elder) on April 17, 2023. Years ago, the concept of “Pray First” was impressed upon my heart by one of my mentors. He had plastered this two-word sentence, “Pray First” all over the office one weekend. When we as staff came in on Monday, we couldn’t help noticing the directive, and realized that prayer is our first […]
College Connection Continues to Minister to College Students and Young Adults in Boone
Written by Cara Mulderrig on March 17, 2023. “Welcome Home!” This slogan captures the heart of the college ministry at Alliance Bible Fellowship. “We want to see students thrive in their walks with God through meaningful mentoring relationships, serving opportunities, and developing Bible study skills in the living rooms of church families,” said Josh Hayes, College Pastor. “Our […]
Questions About Tithes and Offerings: Explained
Written by Jim Loscheider* (Elder) on March 10, 2023. “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;” Proverbs 3:9, ESV Questions about Tithes and Offerings [1] Churchgoers throughout history have been talking about the topic of tithing. Years ago, while serving on the board of the Christian Stewardship Association, we had a national study […]