Purpose
The purpose of the Crown Ministries Study is to train people to be financially faithful in order to know Christ more intimately and to be freed to serve him.
Four major objectives of the study
- To encourage people to experience more intimate fellowship with Christ
Luke 16:11 expresses the correlation between how we handle our resources and the quality of our fellowship with the Lord. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?
- To challenge each person to submit to Jesus Christ as Lord
Money is a primary competitor with Christ for the lordship of our lives. Matthew 6:24 reads, "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
- To build close relationships among the participants
There are many people who do not have close friendships with other Christians. The small group is an ideal setting for people to develop these friendships. When people are in an environment where they are loved and encouraged, prayed for, and are free to express themselves, they grow closer to one another.
- To help the students put their financial house in order
As students apply the practical financial principles found in scripture, they begin to journey toward financial faithfulness. Spending decisions start to be made based on an eternal perspective.
