Curriculum

  • 12 Sections
  • 37 Lessons
  • Lifetime
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  • Module 1 - Introduction
    Pastors can be hesitant when it comes to talking about retirement, but how should Pastors approach this crucial aspect of ministry longevity?
    5
    • 1.1
      A Quick Tutorial
    • 1.2
      Introduction to The Retirement Essentials Course
    • 1.4
      Terms & Agreement
    • 1.5
      Retirement Essentials: Survey
    • 1.6
      Making it Real: Two Good People with Different Stories by Supt. Danny Olivarez
  • Module 2 - Biblical Foundations
    What does the Bible have to say about ministerial retirement?
    3
    • 2.1
      Five Biblical Truths About Retirement
    • 2.2
      Module 2 Assignment
      20 Minutes
    • 2.3
      Making it Real: Playing Catch-Up by Supt. Dave Phillips
  • Module 3 - Why Plan For Retirement?
    There are many reasons why you should have a retirement account and start planning for retirement now, no matter how old or in what ministry stage you may be.
    3
    • 3.1
      Lesson: Why Plan for Retirement?
    • 3.2
      Module 3 Assignment
      20 Minutes
    • 3.3
      Making it Real: Preparing for Everything but Retirement by Supt. Bret Allen
  • Module 4: 10 Misconceptions about retirement savings
    There are several misconceptions about saving for retirement. This module discusses some of the most common!
    3
    • 4.1
      Ten Misconceptions About Retirement Savings
    • 4.3
      Power of Compound Interest in 1 Minute
    • 4.4
      Making it Real: Leading Yourself by Supt. Rich Guerra
  • Module 5: Identifying Obstacles
    Five of the most common reasons pastors neglect retirement planning are covered in this module. Which ones do you identify with?
    3
    • 5.1
      Lesson: Why Pastors Don’t Save for Retirement
    • 5.2
      Module 5 Assignment
      20 Minutes
    • 5.3
      Making it Real: Five Retirement Revelations by Supt. Aaron Hlavin
  • Module 6: Consequences of Not Saving
    Not saving for retirement can lead to several significant consequences for a minister.
    3
    • 6.1
      Consequences of Not Saving for Retirement
    • 6.3
      Module 6 Quiz
      6 Questions
    • 6.3
      Making it Real: Little Steps to Avoid Great Pain by Supt. Phil Schneider
  • Module 7: The Power of Compounding Interest
    Some pastors procrastinate regarding retirement planning because they feel their current capacity for monthly savings is insignificant. However, this line of thinking does not fully appreciate the power of compounding interest.
    3
    • 7.1
      Lesson: The Power of Compound Interest
    • 7.2
      Activity: Compounding Interest Calculator
    • 7.3
      Making it Real: Inspiring Discipline by Supt. Don Ross
  • Module 8: Basic Kinds of Retirement Accounts
    Learn the basics so you can be confident about your decisions.
    3
    • 8.1
      Basic Types of Retirement Accounts
    • 8.2
      Module 8 Quiz
      20 Minutes6 Questions
    • 8.3
      Making it Real: Four Ingredients To Retirement Growth by Supt. Darryl Wootton
  • Module 9: - The 403b retirement account
    Being a minister simplifies your learning curve and retirement account decisions.
    4
    • 9.1
      Benefits of a 403(b) Retirement Account
    • 9.2
      Responding to the 403B(b) Benefits
    • 9.3
      Module 9 Quiz
      10 Minutes5 Questions
    • 9.4
      Making it Real: Balancing Faith & Planning by Supt. Steve Harris
  • Module 10: Ways Your Board Can Help
    We believe it is in the church’s best interest to compensate for these realities by providing retirement benefits for the pastor.
    3
    • 10.1
      10 Ways Your Board Can Help
    • 10.3
      Module 10 Assignment
      20 Minutes
    • 10.4
      Making it Real: Three Kingdom Consequences by Supt. Nick Fatato
  • Module 11: 8 steps to getting started
    Retiring from ministry with dignity and security will require you to open a retirement account and start saving. Here are some practical steps to get started.
    3
    • 11.1
      8 Steps to Getting Started
    • 11.2
      Reasons to Diversify Your Retirement Savings
    • 11.3
      Making it Real: Learning by Observing by Supt. Klayton Ko
  • Module 12: How Can Your Network Help?
    The Rocky Mountain Ministry Network created this resource to help ministers retire with dignity, optimism, and peace.
    8
    • 12.1
      RMMN Empower Initiative: Helping Pastors Retire with Peace, Freedom, and Dignity
    • 12.2
      76,000 Reasons to Participate in the Empowered Initiative
    • 12.3
      Letter from the CEO of Church Extension Plan
    • 12.4
      Resources for Additional Study
    • 12.5
      Optional Activity: Schedule a Meeting with an Advisor
    • 12.6
      Making it Real: Now That We Are Retired by (Retired) Supt. Jim & Judi Braddy
    • 12.7
      Next Steps
    • 12.8
      Video: Congratulations on Completion!

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