70 to 80% of the people who call Crossroads home are stuck. And worse than that, they’ve given up hope that life will be any different. The problem that keeps us stuck is money! Worries and struggles about money might just be the number one barrier to spiritual growth. If 70 to 80% of the people were struggling with anything else, we would address it right away.
So starting this January, we’re focusing all of our energy on helping everyone who calls Crossroads home to find financial freedom. Through our BREAKTHRU campaign, we’re going to invite God to lead us into new ways of thinking and acting around our finances. We’re asking every person who calls Crossroads home to enroll in a Financial Peace University Class… at the same time! By asking God to lead us all in this one area we believe that breakthrough could jump-start spiritual growth in many other areas. Join us on this journey!
78%
People Live Paycheck-
to-Paycheck
$16,749
Average Credit
Card Debt
$28,948
Average Auto Loan
Amount
57%
Households Don’t
Have a Budget
Times & Locations
Eldersburg – Sunday mornings, 10:45am
Eldersburg – Thursday nights, 6:30pm (Liberty Christian School)
Breakthru is a church-wide campaign designed to lead us into new ways of thinking and acting around our finances. Beginning the week of January 13th, everyone – from preschooler to adult – is challenged and encouraged to take the 9-week personal finance class called Financial Peace University (FPU).
Breakthru is for all of us! It’s a step-by-step approach to thinking and acting biblically with our finances. It provides practical help and encouragement for people who want to get better at managing their money, trying to get out of debt, or saving and planning to reach important life goals like retirement, college savings and more generous giving!
The FPU kit we’ll be using for our Breakthru groups is $88 per family with our Crossroads discount. The kit includes an interactive workbook, access to online videos and tools, and a hardcover book. You’ll also receive a membership for anyone in family to take the class anytime, anywhere in the country!
We want everyone to enjoy the blessings that can come from discovering financial freedom. So, we’re making scholarships available if money is too tight to cover the kit fee. Pay what you can ($88, $66, or $44). Don’t let lack of money be the reason you don’t learn about money! (Want to help someone attend FPU? Give online and designate your gift toward FPU Scholarships.)
We hope every small group will take this opportunity to strengthen their lives and families by going through FPU together in the new year. No matter what your age and stage in life, FPU can help you grow. Many groups will meet at their normal time. Check with your small group leader for more info.
No. This is being undertaken SOLELY to help our Crossroads family be encouraged and equipped to find real financial freedom. Crossroads does not receive any of the costs for the kits. Nor is this a Capital Campaign. There is no ask for money at the end of Breakthru. This truly is for you and your family.
This campaign and FPU course is designed to help EVERYONE grow spiritually and in their money management skills. Whether you’re just starting out in life or have managed money for over 50 years, we hope you’ll consider joining us. Think about what God could do with a community full of people who have truly experienced financial freedom and know how to share that freedom with others!
Benefits of Attending FPU
Breathing Room
We stop worrying about our finances – peace of mind
Stops money fights
Saves & heals marriages
Creates synergy within our church
New friendships formed through class
People consider God’s perspective
Community connection
What are you waiting for? The total cost per family to participate in Breakthru is only $88. That is a BIG discount from the normal cost of FPU. Think of this as an incredible investment in yourself, your future, your relationship with God, and your relationship with finances. Join the Crossroads family on this journey!
