EAM Self Study Course

Developed in partnership with Rock Financial Life - a ministry of The Rock Church, San Diego

Welcome to the Rock Financial Life (RFL) Everything About Money (EAM) self-study course.  This set of videos is identical to the Everything About Money class offered at the Rock Church San Diego throughout the year. 

The EAM course offers classes on effective money management and biblical stewardship based on the timeless principles and practices found in Scripture.

The course objectives are that you:

  • Experience financial security and peace of mind because your finances are in order
  • Experience and recognize God’s faithfulness in your finances
  • Experience freedom to do what God has designed you to do
  • Experience true financial freedom when money no longer controls your heart

Course teachings include:

  • Understanding Biblical stewardship
  • Setting financial goals and building savings
  • Establishing a budget to live within one’s means
  • Creating a debt elimination plan
  • Understanding God’s view on giving and creating a giving plan

This 6 session course has something for everyone, regardless of your financial situation. 

Feel free to share the course with your friends and family!  The course adapts well for individuals, couples, and groups of any size. May God give you His peace and joy as you journey towards financial freedom.

Resources

Class 1

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English and Spanish

Session 1A:  Objectives

God wants you to experience true financial freedom.

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English and Spanish

Session 1B:  Mile Markers

Mile Markers for Financial Goals.

Class 1:  Preparation

Class 1:  Homework

  • Record all your income and expenses in a notebook
  • Create your SMARTY Mile Marker goals

Class 2

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English and Spanish

Session 2A:
Rights & Responsibilities

Every spending decision is a spiritual decision

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English and Spanish

Session 2B: Scorecards

Track every dollar every day

Class 2:  Homework

  • Install Microsoft EXCEL on your device or
  • Record all your income and expenses in a notebook
  • Gather your income pay stubs and statements
  • Gather your debt information for class 4: debt, balance due, interest rate, minimum payments
  • Watch Tutorial 101A:
    Introduction and Income
English and Spanish
  • Complete the INCOME tab on the Planner tool.

Class 3

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English and Spanish

Session 3A:
Godly Priorities

Give, Save, Live on the Rest

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English and Spanish

Session 3B: Margin

Live on a Cash Positive Budget

Class 3: Homework

  • Watch Tutorial 101B: 
    Household Spending Plan
English and Spanish
  • Identify periodic expenses – subscriptions, vehicle registration and maintenance, future travel, gifts, more
  • Create your Household Spending Plan in the RFL Financial Planner

Class 4

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English and Spanish

Session 4A: Jail

Debt Steals.

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English and Spanish

Session 4B: Snowball

Create a debt elimination plan

 

Class 4: Homework

  • Watch Tutorial 101C:
    Debt Elimination
    and Savings Goals
English and Spanish
  • Watch Tutorial 101D: 
    Margin and Savings
English and Spanish
  • Complete the Mile Marker Goal tab in the Financial Planner
  • Review your Household Spending Plan and find more margin

Class 5

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English and Spanish

Session 5A: Jack!

Giving is opportunity, not obligation

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English and Spanish

Session 5B: Joy!

The Giving P’s

Class 5: Homework

  • Watch Tutorial 101E: 
    Daily Tracking
English and Spanish
  • Watch Tutorial 101F:
    Month End Review
English and Spanish
  • Prayerfully adjust your monthly giving amount
  • Write your goals on the Progress Checklist tab
  • Review Household Spending Plan for completeness

Class 6

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English and Spanish

Session 6: God Stories

Reflect and share your testimony

Class 6: Homework

For Business owners –

  • Watch Tutorial 201A: 
    Business Spending Plan
English and Spanish
  • Watch Tutorial 201B: 
    Business Tracking
English and Spanish
  • Complete a business plan for your small business, side gig, or rental business
  • Track business expenses and household expenses