<h2>Welcome to MoneyWise Leadership!</h2>Thank you for your interest in becoming a MoneyWise leader. In this ministry, you will have the opportunity to see God work in some truly miraculous ways.&nbsp;As you go through this digital training, you'll be given tools that will help you improve your leadership skills, maintain healthy boundaries, and facilitate conversations in your group or your mentoring. Along the way, you'll be asked to answer questions and give feedback. Note that this is not a test. It’s an opportunity for you to organize your thoughts and process what you're learning. Once you've completed the training, reach out to your campus MoneyWise staff and let them know you're ready for the next step.

<h3>Don't Buy Stuff</h3>

<h3>MoneyWise Vision</h3>The MoneyWise experience doesn’t only involve budgeting, paying off debt, and living on less. Our mission is to inspire people to follow Jesus by helping them learn and practice biblical principles of money management.Our responsibility is to show participants the next steps toward financial freedom, not to fix them. The outcome is up to God and their willingness to put in the work!

What Is a Win?Our goal in MoneyWise isn’t necessarily to help our participants become debt-free within a year or have a fully prepared emergency fund, although those would be great. Our goal is to help them move one step further down the road. Changing someone’s mindset and habits is the first step. Results take time, but mindset and habits can be changed in a matter of months.We want participants to move closer to knowing they are managers of the resources God has blessed them with. We also want them to implement healthy financial habits like budgeting and tracking where they spend money.The win for MoneyWise leaders is knowing how and when to be a guide and how and when to be an encourager. If we get those two roles right, we can rest knowing that we did our part.If we feel confident we are doing our best in those two roles, it frees us from bearing the burden of the participant’s outcome. Have you ever heard the phrase: “Work like it all depends on you, and pray like it all depends on God”? The participant needs to own the first part of that phrase. You can help them, but they need to put in the work, and that’s something you can’t control.Here are some tips that will help you succeed in each role:<ul><li>Guide Learn which Scriptures to point a participant back to if they step out of God’s principles of managing money. It carries a lot more weight when Scripture—not just a mentor’s words or a curriculum—is behind the truth. Be confident in explaining budgeting, debt repayment strategies, and ways to save money.</li><li>Encourager Learn to celebrate the little wins and don’t rush to the next goal when they make progress. Encourage them by tying everything they’re doing to the “why” behind their decisions to make these changes.</li><li>Overall Be vulnerable. Have the attitude that you’re walking with them, not fixing them. Learn to communicate using the lens through which they view money.</li></ul>

<h3>Best Practices</h3>Money is deeply personal. Here are some best practices to keep in mind as you enter an environment that might feel uncomfortable for people:<ul><li>Build rapport right away. Your first goal is to get to know your participant(s) and earn their trust.</li><li>Be selective about which issues to confront and when. Change won’t happen overnight, and the pace may be much slower than you’d prefer.</li></ul>

By stepping into a leadership role in one of our adult ministries, you are stepping into a position of authority. Attendees will watch you closely and take what you say seriously. And we think that is a good thing.

Leaders should be role models. The challenge is that being a role model is all-encompassing. As a role model, your lifestyle is part of the equation. How you present yourself on Sunday should be consistent with who you are in various ministry roles during the rest of the week.

Please take a few minutes to review the Adult Ministry Agreement and initial below to acknowledge you’ve read through it. We know some of these topics are very personal, so if you have any questions regarding your specific situation, please don’t hesitate to contact the MoneyWise director at your campus.

Adult Ministries Agreement

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Welcome (5 minutes)

Effectively implementing leadership skills can make all the difference in the MoneyWise experience—for both you and the participant. Here are a few skills we've found especially important:<ol><li>Asking Good Questions and Listening Well</li><li>Showing Empathy</li><li>Setting Boundaries</li><li>Building Rapport</li><li>Telling Your Story</li></ol>

<h3>Asking Good Questions And Listening Well</h3>In order to lead a successful group, it’s important to know how to ask good questions. Watch this video to learn more.

What can you do to put the skill of listening well into practice?

<h3>Quote From A MoneyWise Participant</h3>“The passion from my mentor and the no-nonsense talk was so appreciated. She knew my shortcomings and would challenge me. It was exactly what I needed."—Julie, MoneyWise Participant

<h3>Empathy</h3>The ability to show empathy is an essential skill for a group leader. Please watch Brené Brown's video on empathy.

Setting BoundariesHaving boundaries in place is critical to the success of your time in MoneyWise and the effectiveness of the program. Boundaries can be hard to establish and keep, but we’ve found that it’s important to maintain these best practices:<ul><li>Your role is to be a mentor or group leader, not a friend. Your relationship may turn into a friendship, but during MoneyWise, stick to the mentor/group leader role.</li><li>Set time boundaries for mentoring and group meetings. Try to go no longer than 90 minutes in either format. If you plan to go over a previously communicated time, be sure to let the participant(s) know ahead of time.&nbsp;In addition, if someone repeatedly arrives unprepared, please let our staff know. Your time is valuable, and we want to honor that.</li><li>Never give money to a participant. This will completely change the dynamic of the relationship, and it will remove your ability to have a long-lasting impact.</li><li>Don’t enter a professional or paying relationship with a participant. We understand some leaders may work in the financial field, but never directly sell to a participant. This would completely change the dynamic of the relationship. We want MoneyWise to be an environment free of pressure to purchase any products or services. If a participant asks what you do, certainly tell them. If they inquire about services from you after your time together in MoneyWise, that’s okay.</li><li>If you’re working with a couple, do not enter the home unless both spouses are home. We want to avoid putting you in a position that may raise questions.</li></ul>

In what areas of your life do you struggle with boundaries? 

<h3>Building Rapport</h3>With some participants you mentor or lead in a group, the chemistry will come easily. With others, you’ll have to work at it, and you may not ever connect in the way you'd like. That’s okay. You can still build rapport, and it's important to do this early in the relationship. It helps you build equity so you can have influence.&nbsp;Here are some tips for building rapport with your participant(s):<ul><li>Get to know them and earn their trust.</li><li>Find common ground.&nbsp;</li><li>Be curious and show you’re interested in them (rather than trying to teach or lecture).</li><li>Be prepared and fully engaged.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep your conversations confidential.</li><li>Be selective about which issues to confront and when. Change won’t happen overnight, and the pace may be much slower than you’d prefer.</li><li>Use your poker face. Try not to be outwardly shocked or dismayed by decisions they share with you, but encourage them toward better choices.</li><li>Be a student of your participant and find out what motivates them. Do spreadsheets and numbers help them stick to their budget, or are they more motivated by a specific goal like saving for a family vacation?</li></ul>

Share a time when someone built rapport with you. How did that make you feel?

Leadership Skills (25 minutes)

MoneyWise is designed to help people learn important principles about what God has to say about money and how he wants us to manage it. These principles are probably so familiar to you that you consider them essential to how everyone should view and manage money. The people you’ll work with may view money differently than you do and may have never been taught any other way.You may have an alternative viewpoint on some of these basics, and that’s okay. It’s important to remember that some participants may be learning them for the first time. Some of these principles can be managed differently once someone has shown discipline in certain areas of spending. It’s important to understand the context when communicating about financial principles.Principle 1:&nbsp;We are called to be stewards, not owners. God owns it all. Luke 16:11: “So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” The best thing you can do for the people you work with in MoneyWise is to help them understand that we are simply managers of the money God has provided. Yes, they had to work for it, but acknowledging that God allowed it to come into their lives is a stewardship mentality. When people manage money (and time, relationships, etc.) as if for God, their priorities shift.Principle 2:&nbsp;Generosity is foundational to a healthy relationship with money. Proverbs 3:9: “Honor the Lord with your wealth; with the firstfruits of all your crops.” MoneyWise isn’t simply about helping people establish a budget or get out of debt. It’s about helping people develop a healthy relationship with money. The act of giving breaks down a barrier in our relationship with God. We want participants to understand that God doesn’t need our money; we give for our benefit. It helps us learn to trust him and not hoard or spend everything we earn.Principle 3:&nbsp;Saving is making provision for tomorrow, and it’s a wise habit. Whenever a verse uses the word “fool,” it’s smart to pay attention. Proverbs 21:20: “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” Your role as a MoneyWise leader is to help participants understand that it’s wise to save and create margin. Saving is always better than owing. We don’t know what tomorrow holds, so we should plan for the unknowns that will inevitably happen.Principle 4: Debt is a presumption upon tomorrow. Proverbs 22:7: “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” It’s pretty clear that debt creates obligations that presume on future money earned. The reality is we don’t know what’s ahead, so we shouldn’t spend tomorrow’s money today—it’s just not wise. We want to encourage MoneyWise participants to attack their debts through the debt snowball approach (paying the smallest debts first). It can be a hurdle for some, but it’s important to remember that this is about behavioral changes. If paying down the smallest balance first creates more motivation, it will result in better outcomes than paying the highest interest-rate debt first.Principle 5:&nbsp;A budget tells our dollars where to go instead of asking where they went. Matthew 6:21: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” We believe our budgets are statements about what we worship. Our bank statements tell our stories. The budget allows you to have deeper conversations with your participants and is the backbone of MoneyWise. Encourage everyone to Give, Save, Live—in that order.

Leader Values

Authenticity: Participants have taken a big step by signing up for MoneyWise and they may feel nervous about opening up their financial lives to you. The atmosphere you create should encourage openness and transparency. The way that starts is by being transparent about your life and sharing stories that highlight challenges you’ve had in the past. Just like in small groups, this starts with the leader.

Commitment: Mentoring or leading a group is a big responsibility. We ask that you treat the participants with respect and dignity by responding promptly to communication and giving ample time when rescheduling meetings.

Confidentiality: For authenticity to occur, participants must be able to trust that issues discussed with their MoneyWise leader will not be shared with anyone other than the Care staff, volunteers, and/or affiliated parties on a need-to-know basis. Even in the presence of other mentors or MW staff, do not use names. Exceptions to confidentiality, as required by Georgia State Law, include reporting to appropriate authorities any suspicions of sexual or physical abuse, neglect, or serious threat of physical harm to the MoneyWise participant or others. In the event of a medical emergency, medical professionals will be contacted immediately. Additionally, if a court orders you to testify, you must do so.

Please initial that you have read the above:

Basic Principles/Leader Values (20 minutes)

<h3>Role of a Leader</h3>As a group leader, you bring expertise and experience in managing money. You will feel like you’re trying to keep the conversation on track much of the time, and you may even feel the desire to teach. It’s important to remember that as a group leader, your role is to ensure that the participants feel safe to share and engage. A good rule of thumb is for the group leaders to speak 20 percent of the time and listen 80 percent. Try to draw out the quieter group members, as they often have great insights to share. The group is most effective when everyone is actively participating. We’ve all been in meetings where one person dominates, and it’s never fun!

<h3>Ground Rules</h3>We have some ground rules that will help make your group as successful as possible. You’ll introduce them to your group members at your first meeting.&nbsp;Prioritize the weekly meetings. The more you attend, the more you’ll benefit from the group. You’re also there to encourage others, so your attendance matters.Note: Encourage group participants to make this a priority. Challenge them to commit to at least three of the four meetings. Please don’t take it personally if a group member drops out.&nbsp;Take risks. Your group is a place where you can be open and transparent about your struggles. You and the other members of the group should feel free to be yourselves.Commit to confidentiality. Nothing shared in the group should be shared with anyone outside of the group, with the exception of MoneyWise and/or Care Network staff members who oversee MoneyWise.Keep it positive. Avoid negative talk about or criticism of group members.Focus on changing yourself. You are the only person you can change.Find healthy accountability.&nbsp;Be aware of whom you’re confiding in outside of the group. It’s important to find someone that will hold you accountable.

Think to a time you were in a small group. What did you enjoy most about the group?

<h3>Quite From A Group Participant</h3>It's hard to pick one thing! The course material and group support were amazing, but most helpful were the guidance and encouragement of the group leaders. They created an environment that allowed us to communicate about finances in a way many of us had not before.”—David, MoneyWise Group Participant

Group Curriculum/Process (25 minutes)

<h3>Role Of Mentor</h3>As a mentor, you bring money-managing expertise to the relationship. However, you’ll sometimes feel more like a cheerleader, coach, counselor, or spiritual guide. That’s why mentoring is more effective than books and videos—because of the relationship. It’s important to remember that your role as a mentor isn’t to fix the participant or correct the problem. Your role is to help guide the participant to solutions by helping them establish a goal, develop habits, track progress, and stay accountable. When they feel like they play a part in identifying the solution (versus being told what to do), they will be much more invested.&nbsp;

As Andy Stanley explains in his message "The Power of Mentoring," we each have a treasure chest full of life experiences that will die with us unless we become intentional about distributing our wealth. The value of our lives is found when we share those experiences. We are excited for you to share your wealth of money experience with our MoneyWise participants.

<h3>The Power of Mentoring by Andy Stanley</h3>

<h3>Participant Process:</h3>Buckhead, Decatur City, and North Point:<ol><li>Submit the online registration form on the campus MoneyWise page.</li><li>Submit budget sheet or budget questionnaire.</li><li>Get paired with a MoneyWise mentor for a one-hour meeting.</li><li>After the meeting, decide which of the following routes would work best:<ol><li>Self-Guided (go through curriculum on their own)</li><li>Accountability (one meeting a month for three months)</li><li>Full Mentoring (go through six-session curriculum with mentor)</li><li>MoneyWise Group</li></ol></li></ol>Browns Bridge, Woodstock City and Gwinnett:<ol><li>Submit the online registration form on the campus MoneyWise page.</li><li>Have initial meeting with MoneyWise staff and complete a budget sheet.</li><li>Meet with MoneyWise staff to review why they’d like to participate. (Staff collects helpful information to pass along to MoneyWise leaders.)</li><li>Get paired with a MoneyWise mentor and set up the first meeting.</li></ol>

<h3>Case Study</h3>Here’s a sample summary like the one you’d receive before being introduced to the participant you’ll be working with:This is a married couple (46/42 years old) with two children (10/7 years old). They want to start tithing but don’t know how to make the budget work right now. They have $65k in debt ($50k is credit cards and $15k is a car note).They also have a $355k mortgage of which $39k is a second mortgage. This couple has $1k in savings. They have a six-figure annual household income but feel like they’re barely staying above water. One big item for them is private school, and they are willing to make sacrifices elsewhere for this expense.Here’s a snapshot of their budget after meeting with a MoneyWise staff member:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://diamondtreetraining.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/file/566/Budget.pdf">Budget</a>

How would you establish a relationship with this couple?

What questions would you have for this couple?

After reviewing the budget, what are two things you see that may be contributing to them seeking guidance?

What steps would you encourage them to take?

<h3>Quote From A Mentoring Participant About Their Leaders</h3>"The encouragement that I received for reaching my goals really helped me feel supported and accomplished." —Ron, MoneyWise Participant

Mentoring Curriculum/Process (40 minutes)

Sometimes challenges will arise while leading. That’s okay—trust us. Remember that you are not alone. We don't expect you to have all the answers, and we want to support you. &nbsp; When you encounter a challenge: 1. Talk about it with your co-leader. 2. Reach out to your MoneyWise staff member. &nbsp; Here are some challenging situations you may encounter and some advice for dealing with them. &nbsp; What if I’m not sure how to advise a participant?&nbsp;Reach out to the MoneyWise staff at your campus. They can direct you to a mentor that may have expertise or guidance on the topic at hand. Some campuses also have team coaches that advise mentors and group leaders. &nbsp;What does God say about debt?&nbsp;In God’s view, the most important thing about debt is how it impacts our relationship with him. If our debts are our masters, we are not free to serve God. Matthew 6:24 says, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” And Proverbs 22:7 says, “The rich will rule over the poor, and the borrower is a slave to the lender.”Debt creates obligations that presume on future money earned. We don’t know what’s ahead, so we shouldn’t spend tomorrow’s money today—it’s just not wise. James 4:13–15 says, “Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.’”How do I help a participant that appears to be depressed?&nbsp;We have a large network of trusted counselors, and a list of their names and bios can be found on your campus website. A participant can look for a counselor on their own or request a personalized referral. We also offer counseling assistance. We never want finances to be a roadblock. Please contact your MoneyWise staff member for more details. &nbsp; How do I help a participant that appears to be abusing drugs or alcohol?&nbsp;If you suspect drug or alcohol abuse, please reach out to your MoneyWise staff member. We offer counseling referrals as well as a support group (CARTA).&nbsp; &nbsp; How do I help a participant that appears to be in an abusive relationship?&nbsp;Please reach out to the participant privately. Be a listening ear. Ask if they are safe. Suggest counseling referrals as a resource. Contact your staff person. On the MoneyWise website, listen to the podcast about abusive relationships.&nbsp;Where can I find additional resources about the Bible and money? Please go to our leader website to locate more resources.Are there any opportunities for leader development?&nbsp;Each campus handles this differently, but your campus MoneyWise staff will let you know of any training opportunities well in advance. Usually this will involve getting together for an event once or twice a year. We will also post helpful content on our leader site from time to time.

<h3>Group FAQ's:</h3>How often are groups offered?&nbsp;Each campus offers groups at different times, but our goal is to offer them frequently so participants don’t have to wait long to register.&nbsp;For how many weeks do the groups meet?&nbsp;Each group meets for four weeks.&nbsp;Will I be leading on my own or with a co-leader?&nbsp;You will be leading with a co-leader. Groups typically have one male and one female leader. Be open to your co-leader and the strengths they bring to the group. Meet with them before and after each group meeting to prepare, pray, and debrief. If you encounter any issues, please contact your MoneyWise staff member.How many participants are in a group?&nbsp;Our goal is to have 8–12 participants in a group. This may vary. Groups consist of both men and women.Where do groups meet?&nbsp;Groups typically meet at the church, but some meet in homes. If you’d like to host your group in your home, just let us know.How will I know who is in my group and what my first step is?&nbsp;As a leader, you will receive an email when a group participant registers. Please email them within 24 to 48 hours to welcome them to the group and give them details about the first meeting.&nbsp;How will I receive the books and group participant information?&nbsp;Before your group starts, you will receive an email from your MoneyWise staff member. They will let you know how to pick up the participant books and other supplies. We will give you the books, childcare supplement forms, roster, and a gift card to purchase snacks, pens, and name tags. This may vary by campus.How do I create a welcoming environment for the group?&nbsp;Participants may be anxious about the first meeting. It’s important to touch base with each person before the first meeting and to greet each one as they arrive.&nbsp;How do I address quiet group members?&nbsp;This can be challenging. You want to honor those who are quiet and reserved, but you also want to make sure they participate. Going to those people in private is a great way to find out what’s going on. Find out if they are just quiet or if they do not feel safe opening up in the group. Once you know the reason, you will be better able to help. It may be as simple as calling on them by name to answer a question, or it may require easing their fears about opening up.How do I address loud or dominating group members?&nbsp;If someone is dominating the group’s time, be assured that the rest of the group has noticed this as well. It is totally appropriate to say, “We will have to discuss this later.” The rest of the group will appreciate you respecting their time. They will also take note of your willingness to meet or talk outside of the group to discuss problems. There will still be times when you need to address an individual in private. A good way to start these conversations is by saying something like, “I know you are going through a tough time right now, but we need to be sure that the other group members have a chance to say all they need to say as well.” This is a non-accusatory way of starting a difficult conversation.

<h3>Mentoring FAQ's:</h3>What are some additional steps I can take to prepare for my first meeting?&nbsp;Mentoring gets easier with time and practice. One of the most effective ways to practice is to pair up with another person (spouse, friend, another mentor, MoneyWise staff) to go through a mock first meeting. If you want to do this with another mentor or staff member, email your campus MoneyWise staff.&nbsp;In addition, if you’d like to pick the brain of a mentor who has been volunteering for a while, your MoneyWise staff can connect you with someone for a call or coffee.What do I do if the participant stops responding?&nbsp;Sometimes people just aren’t ready. They get into the process, realize it’s not easy to make changes, and get overwhelmed. Other times, people simply need a quick dose of motivation. They may need only one or two meetings before they can take the ideas and run with them. In these situations, you can follow up once or twice to let them know you’re available if they’d ever like to continue; then leave it in their court. If they no longer want to meet, coercing them into meeting won’t be valuable for anyone involved.What do I do if the participant never does work outside of our time together?&nbsp;This is usually due to one of two things. First, they might not feel confident yet to operate on their own as it relates to money. That can be intimidating for many people. For them, patience is the best response. Carefully work through the homework together during the meeting.Second, they might not be prioritizing it. If this is the case, reiterate that if they truly want to achieve the goal they’ve set, they will do it much faster if they do the work outside of your meetings. Put some of the weight back on them and tell them that their success rises and falls with their level of commitment to the process.What do I do if I'm working with a couple that can’t get through a meeting without fighting with each other?&nbsp;Use your intuition. If you can’t move forward to set a budget or one spouse belittles another consistently, then gently address this. Let them know that if they can’t get to the point where they’re able to communicate about money, there is no way they will be able to change their habits and processes around money. Gently say that you’re there to help with processes and habit change, but there are other resources available to help with communication (e.g., counseling).&nbsp;

Common Challenges (20 minutes)

<h3>Habit Tracker</h3>If we can help MoneyWise participants measure behaviors that lead to achieving their goals, we can help ensure these behaviors become habits. We’ve created a Habit Tracker to help participants monitor behaviors, like recording expenses or looking at a budget. The Habit Tracker also has space to measure progress toward a goal.We believe that if the participant has a goal, knows what habits will achieve that goal, measures how often they are practicing those habits, and has accountability, the goal will inevitably be achieved. If progress is not being made, the Habit Tracker provides clarity, allowing mentees to see this is tied directly to them not implementing the habits required to achieve the goal.The Habit Tracker is available on our MoneyWise Leader site under "Resources." More information about this site is below. More information about this site is below.&nbsp;

<h3>Financial Assistance</h3>Financial assistance is designed to provide the basics of food, shelter, clothing, utilities, or something otherwise required to get a family to a sustainable place.Financial assistance is a gift, not a loan. There is no debt obligation or expectation of repayment. If the participant’s problems are more chronic and long term, another solution must be found. In those circumstances, we suggest you consult the MoneyWise Resource List available on the MoneyWise leader website or contact the MoneyWise staff.If you determine that financial assistance will aid the participant in getting over a temporary hump, please email the MoneyWise director at your campus with some background on the situation and a brief explanation of how the gift will help. After a decision has been made, the MoneyWise staff will communicate the decision to you. If you feel comfortable, you can inform the participant. If the request is approved, the MoneyWise staff will contact the participant to get all necessary information. Checks are made payable directly to the company whose bill we’re paying on behalf of the participant. The process can take up to 14 days for information to be gathered and checks to be approved.&nbsp;Note:&nbsp;Financial assistance may also be granted to families/individuals for professional counseling in alignment with NPM’s policy for professional counseling assistance.

<h3>Budget</h3>Prior to meeting with a mentor, a mentee is encouraged to complete the MoneyWise Budget Questionnaire. This gives us a snapshot of spending as well as debt and savings. The mentee has the option to complete it through a questionnaire or by filling out the spreadsheet directly, depending on what they are more comfortable with.&nbsp;There are a lot of budgeting tools out there, but we like to start with a standardized sheet so you can get familiar with the format, using the same type of initial budget with each new mentee. You can find the initial budget spreadsheet on the MoneyWise Leader site.We encourage you to start with this sheet but to quickly help the MoneyWise participant find a tool that works best for them. EveryDollar is a great tool that offers a free version to budget and track expenses. Try to lean into the preferences of your mentee instead of the system you use for your finances. Certain tools resonate with different people, so we want to help guide the participant toward what works for them.

<h3>If Money Talked Curriculum</h3>Please check out&nbsp; the curriculum for If Money Talked below.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ifmoneytalked.com/leader">If Money Talked</a>

MoneyWise Resources (25 minutes)

Sometimes MoneyWise participants need more than your group can offer. We have several resources that may be helpful. Look for these resources on your local campus website or reach out to your MoneyWise staff member. &nbsp; Counseling Referrals:&nbsp;Individual, family, or organizational support is available through a counseling referral to a professional counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or one of our partner organizations. Participants can look for a counselor on their own on the website or can request a personalized referral.Oasis (Divorce Support):&nbsp;We have mentor-led groups that connect participants with the support they need as they navigate divorce and separation and move toward healing and personal restoration.Starting Point:&nbsp;Starting Point is an eight-week group of 10 to 12 people. It’s not a lecture; it's a conversation. It's facilitated by leaders who are both authentic and knowledgeable. They’re experts at creating judgment-free zones where participants can safely explore what faith is all about. Groups start monthly.&nbsp;Long-Term Community: Participants may want to continue in community after your group ends. Groups include 8 to 12 adults who gather and discuss real life and practical faith. The commitment is 12 to 18 months and groups are launched twice a year.Re:new (Spiritual Mentoring):&nbsp;These one-on-one sessions with a mentor will help your participant discover why they might be stuck in life, who they really are, what their purpose is, and how to live a life of freedom. Mentors meet with participants for three to six months.

Thanks for taking the time to complete the MoneyWise new leader training! It’s normal to feel nervous or unsure about leading at first. You might feel like you don’t have all the answers, so we try to set expectations with the participant that your role is to help them with financial habits like budgeting and accountability.

If you’re ever unsure of an answer, acknowledge your uncertainty and connect with MoneyWise staff after the meeting. 

We believe you have what it takes—otherwise we wouldn’t put you in this role! We’re excited you’ve taken this step to become a MoneyWise leader. Your campus MoneyWise director will be in touch with next steps after you complete this training.

Lastly, can you help us make this training better in the future by completing the questions below?

1. Do you feel prepared to lead a MoneyWise environment after completing this training? If not, in what area would you like more training?

What was the most helpful part of training?

What was the least helpful part of training?

It’s normal to feel nervous or unsure about leading at first. You might feel like you don’t have all the answers, but we try to set expectations with the participant that your role is to help them with financial habits like budgeting and accountability. If you’re ever unsure of an answer, acknowledge that and connect with MoneyWise staff after the meeting.&nbsp;Be confident! We believe you have what it takes—otherwise we wouldn’t put you in this role.&nbsp;We’re excited you’ve taken this step to become a MoneyWise leader.Your campus MoneyWise director will be in touch with next steps after you complete this training.

MoneyWise New Leader Training