What is Financial Peace University?

FPU is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more!

Who is Financial Peace University for?

It's for EVERYONE – from the financially secure to the financially distressed. Over 650,000 families and individuals have attended Financial Peace University.

Applying God's Word radically changes your life.  On average, FPU graduates have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 during the 91-day program!

What Will I Learn?

In this life-changing program you will learn:

1. Step-by-Step Cash Flow Planning

Luke 14:28: "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it."

2. Debt Snowball Plan Technique to Eliminating Debt

Proverbs 22:7: "The borrower is slave to the lender."

3. How to Invest Wisely

Ecclesiastes 11:2: "Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land."

Testimonials

Here is what people just like you are saying about FPU:

“We’ve actually relieved ourselves of over $50,000 worth of debt in two years just from using these principles.”   - Russ and Mary Lee

“It made us sit down as a couple and communicate… and it gave us an instant pay raise!” – Paul and Lynesa Benson

How much does FPU Cost?

Each participant must purchase a membership kit to participate in FPU.  The cost for each kit is $93.00.  That may seem like a lot, but with each kit you get:

·         A lifetime family membership (attend classes anywhere, anytime for no extra charge)
·         Workbook containing all 13 lessons
·         Budgeting forms 
·         Envelope system
·         All 13 lessons on CD
·         Financial Peace Revisited

Still not convinced?  Ask yourself this question: How much am I willing to pay to get debt free?  Paying $93.00 for the peace of mind that comes with being free from debt and secure for the future is an incredible bargain!

When Is FPU Offered?

FPU will be offered at two different times this spring to give you more flexibility to determine when you will begin the journey of changing your life forever!

Wednesday Nights:

Starts: August 25th

Time: 6:00 p.m.

How to Get Started

To get started you need to follow these four simple steps:

ü  Sign up – there are three ways you can do that:
1.    Click here to sign up via email.  
    ·         In the RE: line put FPU.  
    ·         In the message type “Sign me up for FPU.  I’m want to be in the      
          (Wednesday or Sunday) class”
    ·         Finish by giving us:
              i.    Your name (and your spouses name if you are taking it together)
           ii.    Your email address
     iii.    The best phone number to reach you at
2.    Call the church office anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3.    Sign the sign-up sheet on the office window

ü  Pay for and obtain your membership kit that contains all of the resources you will need for the class
1.    You can pay via check or cash
    a.    If you pay via check, make it out to East Side Baptist Church
2.    You can mail your payment to:
    East Side Baptist Church
    529 East Court Street
    Paragould, AR
3.    You can bring your payment by the church office anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4.    The membership kit includes:
Already have an FPU Kit? Contact your Coordinator to verify class dates and times.

ü  Attend the preview session that will be held in the choir room at East Side Baptist Church on Sunday, February 14, at 4:00 p.m.

 ü  Attend the first session to receive your material

FAQ

How often do the classes meet?

Classes are held once per week for 13 consecutive weeks.

How is each class structured?

Each class session lasts approximately two hours. During the first hour, Dave Ramsey teaches on video. During the second hour, class members come together for small-group discussion. Group members support each other and hold each other accountable as they work together to transform their financial future.

What is the average size of the class?

Each class size averages between 8–12 families (12–24 people).

What happens if I miss one class? Can I make it up?

As part of your lifetime membership to FPU, you will receive audio discs of all 13 lessons in your kit. If you miss a class, simply review the audio during the week and discuss a meaningful highlight with your coordinator when you return to class.

You could also ask your coordinator about possibly making up the session or borrowing the DVD. If a coordinator loans out a DVD—with the promise that it will be returned at least two days prior to the next class—we suggest they only do so if they get a $35 deposit on the DVD. That's what it will cost to replace it.

How many classes do I need to attend in order to graduate?

You must attend 12 of the 13 classes to qualify for a graduation certificate.

For more information about Financial Peace University click here.