Background to Seminars

Household debt in Canada, indeed, in the USA and England too, continues to spiral out of control. The average household spends more than it earns. Christians are caught in this spending spree like others in society. The answer is not Government intervention, not lower interest rates from finance companies or others, but part of the answer lies with each of us: for each person to accept his and her responsibility, learn to be patient, to be humble, to live on what he or she earns, to save to buy stuff, and to stop chasing unaffordable standards of living. As well, the church family (body of believers, not the institutional church) needs to start loving each other as Jesus commanded and start responding to genuine crises in the lives of fellow believers. We need to invest time getting to know Jesus. He will help us live lives that glorify Him. He will help us understand that challenges we face do not surprize Him. He will help us respond as Job did (Job 1:20-22, Job 13:15, Job 42:5). He will help us live "upside down" (Romans 12:2) in this world where the focus is on "me" and "my circumstances."

Each follower of Christ needs to "believe with his pocket book" Jesus owns everything and has promised to take care of his or her needs. The debt issue is bad, just as bad as Governments faced in the 90's. But there is hope in Jesus (Mark 9:23). Nobody's circumstance is too big for Jesus. Let's start today to believe Jesus and be ready to accept our circumstance, especially the effects of poor judgement. Jesus might not remove your financial debt in your timeframe, but to be sure He will remove the financial burden today. Ask Him (Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 11:28, 1 John 1:9)!

Since 2000, regularly we offered Managing God's Money seminars and workshops in Canada and internationally. And from October 2001 to June 2006, we partnered with Focus on the Family Canada to present specific Managing God’s Money and Managing God's Time seminars throughout Canada. With the release of the seminar DVD, CD and most recently the compatible Managing God's Money 7 Branches Workbook, we have reduced regularly scheduled seminar presentations. We encourage small groups to use the DVD or CD and the 7 Branches Workbook. Still, as the Lord leads, we are happy to present a custom seminar or one of the seminars below at your church or elsewhere.

We charge no fees but we require commitment from the leadership. Please contact us at michelbell@managinggodsmoney.com
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No Conflicts of Interest

Managing God's Money does not represent financial companies, sell, or endorses financial products or services. Top

Getting a Grip on Time and Money Seminar

This seminar highlights what it means to "grip" time and money? Why do we have difficulty managing priorities? With money matters? We will show how to work joyfully and effectively with "positve stress" in available time.

As well, we will show how to build on what we have, and how to plug leaks in our finances. In essence, we will look at "gripping" time and money for His glory: how to get the "grip", how to keep the "grip". Each person should leave each session hopeful and with a new outlook and an easy to use tool kit.

Seminars start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:30 PM. Top

7-Branches of Managing God's Money Seminar

Built on a biblical foundation, this seminar conveys appropriate attitudes and provide key principles, essentials tools and techniques needed to live a debt free life.

Normally, each seminar is on a Saturday starting promptly at 9:00 AM and ending no later than 4:30 PM with several breaks and one hour for lunch. The DVD, CD and Managing God's Money 7 Branches Workbook contain details of this seminar that covers these "7-Branches":

The First Branch: ABC's & The GAS Principle - the foundation and basis for life changing decisions
The Second Branch: Funding the Great Commission - Bible-based teaching on giving to God and using His funds wisely
The Third Branch: Debt Free Living - a three-step Christ-centered approach for a debt and financial-stress free lifestyle
The Fourth Branch: Getting Out of Debt and the Capital Fund - A biblical approach to getting out of debt and an alternative to the credit card
The Fifth Branch: PEACE Budgetary Control - a planning and implementing procedure needed to stay the debt free course
The Sixth Branch: The Spending Tool Box - a collection of aids to assist you to decide before you spend (a) if you can afford to spend, (b) if you should spend, and (c) when
The Seventh Branch: the FREE OF GREED Investment Prerequisites highlighting pre-requisites for sound investing and high yield no risk investments

Marriage and Money

Geared to men and women to be married and newly weds, this three-hour seminar highlights challenges couples will face and strategies to overcome them. View this Pre-marriage Seminar outline.

What Participants Say About the Managing God's Money Seminar:

Dear Michel: Thank you again for the great seminar. Our people were truly blessed by your presentation. Karen and I started on the work book last night. We hope to put into practice what the Lord has laid on our hearts through you. May our Lord Jesus richly bless you as you faithfully serve Him. To God Be the Glory! (2 Thess. 3:16)- Pastor Tom, Montana
Wow! "I see it now." It' not about me---it's about God. It's all His! - Winnipeg participant
You reflected God's heart for us to seek Him and your analogy of God being the CEO & Chairman had immediate impact in the way I should look at our money (I mean God's money) - Kevin, Calgary
Dear Michel, I am writing to express my appreciation for the blessing your ministry was on our congregation. Many individuals have told me they experienced "relief" after attending the seminar. You are spearheading important work and it is my prayer that God will continue to richly bless you and your family as you serve Him. In Christ - Gary, Toronto
The group interaction was good (using a real example for the Affordability Index). Thank you for coming. Thank you for listening to God. I really appreciated the focus on God. We need that in today's world - Calgary
Thanks for an amazing seminar and being challenged to serve God better. God bless you! - Edmonton
Thank you. Bless you. This was awesome information. Loved it. Just what our marriage needed - Montreal
Excellent advice from a biblical perspective in a society where a lot of secular advice is in abundance. Excellent presentation and content!!!!! - Winnipeg
Thank you for opening our eyes to the opportunity to see God's work in our lives and to work on pleasing Him - Toronto
You are very anointed. This is not a typical financial presentation! We are very excited to implement what we learned today. I wish we learned this years ago. Thank you. - Calgary
Mr. Bell succeeded in covering such a vast and deep topic in a one day seminar. I am going to spend the next month digging in the subject - This is a must hear session for every Christian. - Montreal
I thought the seminar was thought provoking and hope producing. God did speak to me! Praise God!! - Oklahoma City
It was not only excellent on all points, it was inspiring - Montreal
If only I had heard this years ago. The teaching was excellent. - Birmingham, England
Excellent - you hit me in my heart and put Jesus and practical money and time issues together - Kitchener, Ontario

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Upcoming Seminars

Date	Location	Contact/Registration Info
22 November 2008	The Victorious Debt Free Life Style Wilmar Heights Bapist Church, 1687 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough, Ontario	Phone: (416) 757-5266

The Managing God's Money Seminar is also available on CD and DVD.

Past Seminars

Date	Location	Contact/Registration Info
24-28 September 2007	Introduction to Personal Finances Destiny Urban Academy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
29 September 2007	7-Branches of Managing God's Money Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
20 October 2007	7-Branches Managing God's Money Seminar King's View Community Church, 1267 Paramount Drive, Stoney Creek Hamilton, Ontario	Phone: To register: 905-387-9469
8 December 2007	Managing God's Money Overview Brampton Church of God, John Knox School, 82 McLaughlin South, Brampton, Ontario	Phone: 416-286-8779
12 January 2008	The Victorious Debt Free Lifestyle Snowdon Baptist Church, 5275 Earnscliffe Avenue, Montreal, Quebec	Web: http://www.managinggodsmoney.com/bcgGodsMoney07new.jpg Phone: 514-486-9860
29 February -1 March 2008	7-Branches of Managing God's Money Calvary Assembly, 127 Hespeler Ave, Cambridge, Ontario	Phone: (519) 621-6310
12-17 May 2008	Introduction to Personal Finances Destiny Urban Academy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
25 October 2008	The Victorious Debt Free Lifestyle (Postponed from 13 September) Markham, Ontario	Web: http://www.fbcm.ca/#/taylorbellad/4530309012 Phone: 905-470-9775

Managing God's Time: Personal Effectiveness Improvement Seminars

WinePress Publishing Inc. of Washington State released Michel's third book Managing God's Time in August 2004. The book arose out of this three-hour seminar he has been presenting since 2001. Geared towards "busy" individuals, the primary purpose of the book and seminar is to glorify Jesus Christ and further His Kingdom by focusing on His priorities. Built on a vibrant relationship with Jesus, the book and seminar propose a biblical view of success to help you select right priorities.

Have you been striving to please man? Succeed in Life? Manage your time and get your priorities straight? This seminar will help you enjoy the freedom that comes from doing only what God wants done in His timing. You'll learn the P-Squares Decision Process, Attitude Sack and Medic Kit that provide the framework, tools and techniques for a renewed attitude. You'll enjoy work, create time for your family, and benefit from My-Time. The proposed biblical view of success will free you to become the person God wants you to be. Gone will be debilitating and negative thoughts from phrases such as I have no time and I can't do this! You'll discover God grants you time and ability to do everything He calls you to do and that everything is possible through Christ who gives you strength.

Experience God's grace, mercy, and peace; start tending to the important matters in life rather than reacting to the urgent-all for His glory! Just believe!

Contact michelbell@managinggodsmoney.com to book a seminar, workshop, or other speaking engagement.

Upcoming Seminars

We have not scheduled seminars for 2008. If the Lord leads your church or group to contact Michel to present a seminar, contact him at michelbell@managinggodsmoney.com to discuss his availability.

Past Seminars

Date	Location	Contact/Registration Info
12-16 November 2007	Course LE 642: Time, Life & Project Management Briercrest Seminary, Caronport, Saskchatchewan, SK	Web: http://www.briercrest.ca/
20 September 2008	Time, is there ever enough? Signet Centre, 733--13th Street North, Lerhbridge, Alberta

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