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Inside this Issue
The Women Who Followed (and Funded) Jesus' Ministry
By Sharon Epps
These women used their resources to advance God's Kingdom, and we're called to do the same.
When Women Steward Wealth
By Julie Wilson
How Christian women are leading with purpose, passion, and strategic generosity.
How Vocation Redefines Women's Retirement
By Jeff Haanen
Rethinking retirement as a season of service, wisdom, and Kingdom impact.
The Power of a Woman's Economic Voice
By Pam Pugh
Women's financial influence is growing rapidly—discover how to prepare, plan, and steward it with purpose.
From Wealth Management to Stewardship
By Chris Gabriel
Women lead with purpose—shouldn't their financial plans do the same?
The Incredible Potential of Work
By April Tam Smith
How a restaurant in Times Square is a powerful engine for second chances, generosity, and hope.
Table of Contents
Wisdom
Confidence Beyond the Numbers
By Bethany Frymire
Discover why confidence with money starts in the heart, not the head.
The Women Who Followed (and Funded) Jesus' Ministry
By Sharon Epps
These women used their resources to advance God's Kingdom, and we're called to do the same.
Generosity
The Collaborative Power of Giving Circles
By Lacie Stevens
Explore how giving circles create shared vision, spiritual growth, and lasting generosity.
Giving Less Money While Becoming More Generous
By John & Megan Cortines
How foster care and adoption reshaped one family's understanding of generosity.
A Tool for Intentional Generosity
By Jeanne Lee McMains
Learn how donor-advised funds can simplify generosity and strengthen your giving strategy.
The Power of a Woman's Economic Voice
By Pam Pugh
Women's financial influence is growing rapidly—discover how to prepare, plan, and steward it with purpose.
Conversations
From Wealth Management to Stewardship
By Chris Gabriel
Women lead with purpose—shouldn't their financial plans do the same?
Finding an Advisor You Won't Leave Later
By Megan Pacheco
The growing demand for values-driven financial advice and the advisors prepared to offer it.
The Gift of a Financial Finish Line
By Alison Baumer
The spiritual discipline of deciding how much is enough.
Lifestyle
Finances When You're Just Getting Started
By Dr. Kelly Rush
Building habits that can shape a lifetime of faithful stewardship.
Finances When You're Single
By Ruth Malhorta
Stewarding singleness with wisdom, generosity, and Kingdom purpose.
Finances When You're Married
By Dr. Shaunti Feldhahn
Navigating financial differences with humility, unity, and mutual respect.
Finances When You're Raising Kids
By Crystal Paine
Creating habits that shape both your home and the next generation.
Finances When You're a Stepmom
By Laura Petherbridge
Navigating the unique financial realities of a blended family.
Finances When You're Divorced
By Carol Jackovich
Finding wisdom, stability, and hope in a season of financial transition.
Finances When You're Widowed
By Rachel Faulkner Brown
Discovering the freedom that comes from holding everything with open hands.
Work & Retirement
The Incredible Potential of Work
By April Tam Smith
How a restaurant in Times Square is a powerful engine for second chances, generosity, and hope.
How Vocation Redefines Women's Retirement
By Jeff Haanen
Rethinking retirement as a season of service, wisdom, and Kingdom impact.
Stewarding Your Influence
By Dr. Nicole Massie Martin
Discover how your opportunities, relationships, and decisions can be tools for faithful stewardship.
Work As Worship
By Rob West
Your everyday work is Kingdom work.
Saving & Investing
Three Misperceptions about Scarcity Mentality
By Courtney Markley
Moving from fear and scarcity to trust, healing, and generosity.
What It Takes To Create Generational Wealth
By Sheena Gray
Discover the biblical habits and practical steps that can help your family build wealth, pass on wisdom, and create a legacy that lasts.
New Questions Faithful Christians Are Asking
By Aimee Minnich
Exploring how investments can contribute to human flourishing and Kingdom impact.
"She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard...She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy."Proverbs 31:16, 20
"...Mary, called Magdalene... and Joanna... and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means."Luke 8:2-3
"We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders"Psalm 78:4
"Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter the joy of your master."Matthew 25:23
"She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard...She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy."Proverbs 31:16, 20
Contributors
Allison Baumer
Pathway retreat facilitator, Women Doing Well
Alison is a Pathway retreat facilitator with Women Doing Well, helping women pursue purposeful, faith-centered lives marked by generosity.
Rachel Faulkner Brown
Founder, Never Alone Widows
Rachel Faulkner Brown is the Founder of Never Alone Widows, one of the largest widows ministries in North America. Author of Widow's Might and co-host of the There Is More Podcast, she focuses on faith-based healing, community, and hope for widows through retreats, groups, and global support.
John & Megan Cortines
Family Office Advisor; homemaker and homesteader
John & Megan Cortines have been joyfully married for 15 years and raise their 6 children on a small farm in Georgetown, TN. John is a Family Office Advisor at Blue Trust, while Megan homeschools and homesteads full-time.
Sharon Epps
President, Kingdom Advisors
Sharon Epps is the President of Kingdom Advisors and co-founder of Women Doing Well, advancing generosity through leaders and stewardship networks.
Shaunti Feldhahn
Social researcher and bestselling author
Shaunti Feldhahn, Ph.D., is a social researcher, speaker, and bestselling author of For Women Only and For Men Only. A former Wall Street analyst with a master's from Harvard, she applies research-driven insights to relationships at home and work, with books translated into 25 languages and over 3 million copies sold.
Bethany Frymire
Financial advisor, Blue Trust
Bethany Frymire, CFP®, CKA®, is a financial advisor with Blue Trust helping families steward finances through biblical planning and investing. Find her book, Women of Worth, wherever books are sold.
Chris Gabriel
Wealth management practice leader
Chris Gabriel leads a giving-focused wealth management practice at a major investment firm. He is also the author of WISEgenerosity: A Guide to Purposeful and Productive Living and Giving and the companion Bible Study Guide.
Kate Gardner
Next-generation investor and philanthropist
Kate Gardner is a next-generation investor and philanthropist focused on holistic stewardship, impact investing, and faith-based generosity. Princeton graduate and co-author of Becoming Ascendants, she co-hosts The Ascendants podcast and helps families pursue purposeful legacy.
Sheena Gray
CEO, Association of African American Financial Advisors
Sheena Gray is the CEO of the Association of African American Financial Advisors, advancing leadership, inclusion, wealth-building opportunities in financial services and more than 24 years of industry experience.
Jeff Haanen
Author and Kingdom Advisors board member
Jeff Haanen is the author of An Uncommon Guide to Retirement and a board member of Kingdom Advisors, which helps believers approach retirement with faith, purpose, and a renewed calling.
Carol Jackovich
Senior financial advisor and partner, Blue Trust
Carol Jackovich, CFP®, CKA®, is a Senior financial advisor and partner at Blue Trust, specializing in biblical financial planning, investing, estate planning, and stewardship.
Ruth Malhotra
Founder, Clarity & Grace
Ruth Malhotra is the founder of Clarity & Grace, focused on communicating truth with clarity and grace in complex cultural and policy spaces. She advocates for the vulnerable and helps leaders steward influence at the intersection of faith, policy, and culture.
Courtney Markley
Certified Christian Financial Counselor
Courtney Markley is a Certified Christian Financial Counselor, founder of the Center for Financial Discipleship, and host of the Idle Treasure podcast, equipping Christians for Christ-centered financial stewardship and generosity.
Dr. Nicole Massie Martin
President and CEO, Christianity Today
Nicole Massie Martin serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Christianity Today and is the author of Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender.
Jeanne Lee McMains
Executive Vice President, National Christian Foundation
Jeanne Lee McMains is the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Offerings at National Christian Foundation, specializing in estate planning, family philanthropy, charitable giving, and faith-based financial stewardship.
Aimee Minnich
Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer, Impact Foundation
Aimee Minnich – Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer of Impact Foundation, helping donors deploy capital for economic, social, and spiritual impact. An attorney, author, and nonprofit leader, she is passionate about faith-driven generosity and innovative charitable giving.
Megan Pacheco
Director of Training, Kingdom Advisors
Megan Pacheco is Director of Training at Kingdom Advisors, with prior leadership roles at Lead Like Jesus and Crown Financial Ministries.
Crystal Paine
Author and founder, MoneySavingMom.com
Crystal Paine is a New York Times bestselling author, founder of MoneySavingMom.com, and host of The Crystal Paine Show, helping women pursue frugal living, financial health, and purposeful stewardship.
Laura Petherbridge
Author, speaker, and life coach
Laura Petherbridge is an author, speaker, and life coach specializing in relationships, stepfamilies, co-parenting, and divorce recovery. She is the author of Stepfamilies of the Bible and The Smart Stepmom and has spoken with organizations such as Focus on the Family, FamilyLife, and Lifeway.
Pam Pugh
President, VertuAssets Foundation
Pam Pugh is the President of VertuAssets Foundation, which focuses on helping individuals donate non-cash assets to charitable causes. She promotes intentional generosity and purpose-driven stewardship of wealth and talent.
Lacie Stevens
Leader, Generous Giving
Lacie Stevens is a former financial advisor and leader with Generous Giving, helping connect givers through events that inspire generosity and Kingdom impact. Co-author of God Calling, she focuses on cultivating a lifestyle of faith-driven giving and stewardship.
Kelly Rush
Professor of Finance, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Dr. Kelly Rush, CFP®, CKA®, is Professor of Finance, Department Chair, and Financial Planning Program Coordinator at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She helped launch the CFP®-registered program and teaches faith-informed personal financial planning, estate, insurance, and retirement strategies.
Terra Seidel
Project Director, Women, Wealth & Faith
Terra Seidel – Philanthropic leader, Kingdom Advisors member, and Project Director for Women, Wealth & Faith, focused on biblical generosity and faith-based stewardship.
April Tam Smith
Co-founder, P.S. Kitchen
April Tam Smith – April is the co-founder of a non-profit restaurant, P.S. Kitchen in Times Square. She's also a managing director at an investment firm.
Julie Wilson
President, Women Doing Well
Julie Wilson – President of Women Doing Well, helping women discover purpose and practice strategic generosity through biblically grounded stewardship, leadership, and faith.
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Issue 2
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Issue 3
Spending Decisions are Spiritual Decisions
Issue 4
Finding Treasure That Lasts
Issue 5
Discovering the Power of Contentment
Issue 6
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