You may have heard of the Great Wealth Transfer—the massive shift in assets taking place as Baby Boomers pass their wealth on to future generations. What you may not know is that women are set to inherit the majority of this wealth. This trend presents a unique opportunity for women to shape a new legacy of generosity, stewardship, and impact.

__A Horizontal Transfer: Wealth Passing to Widows First__

While we often think of the Great Wealth Transfer as moving directly from parents to children, it’s often more of a horizontal transfer, with wealth first passing to widows before reaching the next generation. Because women typically outlive men by about six to seven years, they are the primary inheritors of private wealth before it’s eventually transferred to children or other beneficiaries. In fact, [studies](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/women-as-the-next-wave-of-growth-in-us-wealth-management) suggest that around 70% of women will experience widowhood and inherit their husband’s share of their combined assets.

On top of inheriting from their spouses, many women will also receive wealth from their parents. Add in income from their own careers, and this creates a significant flow of wealth into women’s hands. With multiple streams of financial resources, women have the unique potential to shape a legacy that reflects their values, priorities, and faith.

Research by the management consulting firm [McKinsey and Company](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/women-as-the-next-wave-of-growth-in-us-wealth-management) suggests that by 2030, just a few years from now, women are expected to control two-thirds of U.S. assets—an estimated $30 trillion. This unprecedented wealth transfer represents more than just financial power; it’s an opportunity for women to live out their natural inclination toward generosity. [Research](https://rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-us/insights/giving-more-than-money-how-women-are-changing-philanthropy) shows that women who inherit or accumulate wealth often prioritize giving back and supporting causes that align with their beliefs and passions.

__Three Key Factors for Generosity__

Generosity is more than an impulse—it’s a way of life rooted in intentionality. Three key factors contribute to a life of generosity: purpose, passion, and planning.

1. __Purpose__: A clear sense of purpose is essential for generous living. Research by [Women Doing Well](https://womendoingwell.org/our-story-our-research/) reveals that women with a high sense of purpose give significantly more—14% of their income on average—compared to those with a lower sense of purpose, who give around 9%. Purpose drives generosity because it clarifies values and inspires women to give in ways that reflect their deepest beliefs.
2. __Passion__: Passion is another powerful motivator for giving. It’s more than enthusiasm; it’s a deeply held conviction that often comes from personal experiences of pain, sacrifice, or suffering. When our hearts align with God’s, we begin to see what He sees and love whom He loves. Passion empowers women to give with courage, conviction, and compassion.
3. __Planning__: Finally, having a financial plan is critical for enabling greater generosity. Among aspiring givers, the two main obstacles to giving more were a lack of financial planning (53%) and a lack of passion (48%). Without a plan, the best intentions for generosity often remain unfulfilled. Creating a thoughtful, intentional plan allows women to steward their resources wisely and give in ways that align with their goals.
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__Building a Foundation for Stewardship__

For women who may not have previously managed finances, inheriting wealth can feel overwhelming. That’s why preparation is essential. The foundation for responsible stewardship starts with understanding core biblical principles and spiritual disciplines—principles we emphasize here at [FaithFi](https://www.faithfi.com/).

A recent [study](https://womendoingwell.org/the-case-for-inspiring-generosity-among-women/) revealed the top three influences that shape women’s generosity:

- __A growing conviction that God owns it all__: 90% of women cited this belief as highly influential in shaping their approach to generosity.
- __Personal spiritual disciplines of Bible study and prayer__: 81% said these disciplines played a significant role.
- __Receiving Bible teaching on stewardship__: 76% pointed to stewardship teachings as a significant influence on their giving.

Building these foundations helps women view wealth not as their own but as a resource entrusted to them by God to be used for His purposes.

For married women who may not actively manage family finances, now is a great time to become more involved. Understanding and participating in family financial decisions is a valuable step in preparing for the future. Not only does this build confidence, but it also equips women to make wise, faith-centered financial decisions if they become the primary managers of their wealth.

__As women inherit significant assets in the years to come, they have the potential to reshape the landscape of generosity, faith, and stewardship. By embracing purpose and passion and planning and preparing spiritually and practically, women can create a lasting legacy of faith-filled generosity.__

You can also __[listen](https://www.faithfi.com/search?q=Women%20and%20the%20Great%20Wealth%20Transfer&videos=true&articles=true&podcasts=true&posts=true&groups=true&events=true&support=true)__ to the related podcast on this topic.

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Women are set to inherit the majority of the wealth in the Great Wealth Transfer from Boomers--here's the opportunity.

How Women Will Lead the Great Wealth Transfer

__Of all the consumer protections built into reverse mortgage guidelines, there may not be a greater safeguard than the non-recourse clause. This is a rare feature in the world of finance but is a requirement of every reverse mortgage in America. It can benefit the homeowner, their heirs, and even the lender but is rarely discussed and often misunderstood. Let’s take a closer look.__


With the federally insured reverse mortgage known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM*), the non-recourse protection can be summarized as follows:

__The FHA guarantees that neither the qualified borrower nor their estate will owe more than the home is worth at the time it is sold.__

Although the HECM loan balance typically rises, this feature should be comforting to every homeowner and their heirs. They can be assured that if a homeowner lives a very long time or if property values drop, nobody will be harmed by the loan being “upside down” or “under water.” This is a primary consumer protection that can make HECMs so attractive. It can remove a risk associated with homeownership.


I frequently receive requests to verify the existence of the non-recourse feature due to skepticism about this claim. So, here is the relevant language from HUD:


__*“The HECM is a ‘non-recourse’ loan. This means that the HECM borrower (or his or her estate) will never owe more than the loan balance or the value of the property, whichever is less, and no assets other than the home must be used to repay the debt.”*__


Some explain this feature as “the home stands alone for the debt, not the homeowner.” Unfortunately, many misunderstand this phrase to mean that the bank takes the home. That is not true. The homeowner retains title to the home through the life of the loan and can sell it at any time with no prepayment penalty. The non-recourse feature is simply there to protect the homeowner and the lender from “crossover losses,” where the sale of the home is not sufficient to pay off the loan balance. At the time the homeowner wishes to sell, they cannot be held responsible for the portion of the loan that exceeds the home’s value.

__Who pays for this?__

Before you say this is too good to be true, this is why the FHA collects mortgage insurance premiums. FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMIF) is a collection of funds created specifically for this purpose. All FHA loans (Traditional and HECM) contribute to this fund through the insurance premiums that are charged at closing and also paid by the lender and added to the loan balance each month.

__For more information__

If you’d like to learn more about the possible protections and advantages of a reverse mortgage, or have any questions, contact a Movement Mortgage loan officer near you today!

__[Image](https://movement.com/blog/2024/08/reverse-mortgages-closer-look-at-non-recourse)__ used with permission

**This material has not been reviewed, approved, or issued by HUD, FHA, or any government agency.*

There may not be a greater safeguard in consumer protections than the non-recourse clause.

Reverse Mortgages: A closer look at non-recourse protection

__Christians often fall into the trap of thinking that work is punishment, but that is a worldly view and not biblical. While work does involve toil and can be unpleasant, that was only brought about because of the Fall.__

Everything was idyllic in the Garden of Eden, but after being removed from Eden, life became more difficult for mankind as a natural consequence of sin. Genesis 3:19 tells us, *“By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”*

__How should Christians view work, then?__ We must remember that God ordained work and declared it good when He created the universe and everything in it. Genesis 1:31 reads, *“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.”*

We must put to rest the misconception that work is punishment for the fall. We know that’s not true. Genesis 2:15 shows that God gave Adam specific instructions for his labor in the Garden. It says, *“Then the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.”*

A few verses later, God created Eve from Adam’s rib so she could be his partner and co-laborer with him in the Garden. This was *before* the Fall, so it’s correct to say that work itself is not a punishment.

The Apostle Paul often includes work when writing about the proper behavior of believers, teaching that God is our true Master and that we should work diligently with a positive attitude because it will point others to Christ.

Colossians 3:23-24 reads, *“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”*

Paul reminds us that our real boss is God and that we should exemplify Christ, whom we represent on the job site. Ephesians 6:7 states, *“With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men.”*

Paul expands on this in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, “…*make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands … so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.”*

Work plays a crucial role in enabling us to fulfill our ultimate purpose, which is to glorify God. How we treat our work can glorify God or present a bad witness. It’s vital to remember that God owns everything and that everything we have comes from Him so that we remain grateful for His provision.

We must realize that our resumes or practiced video interviews do not ultimately land us a job. Those opportunities come from God, and we must use them to glorify Him.

Scripture helps us remain grateful and willing to serve in ways that glorify God. Deuteronomy 8:18 reads, *“You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”*

God also gives us direction for our work in Genesis 1:28, *“Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”*

We may think of stewardship as passive, marked by what we can leave untouched. While we must care for creation, we are also to use God’s creation to make the world a better place.

God expects us to use the natural resources He provides and transform them into more valuable, useful commodities that bless peoples’ lives. Converting [sand into silicon](https://www.makeuseof.com/how-intel-processor-is-made-from-sand-silicon/) computer processors is one example, [and using mold](https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2017/03/youre-probably-alive-moldy-cantaloupe-peoria/) found on a cantaloupe to produce life-saving antibiotic penicillin is another. Ephesians 2:10 reads, *“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”*

By applying God’s Word on the subject of work, we can make a tremendous positive difference in our lives and the lives of others.

However, at some point, age or health may prevent us from working. __How does the Christian work ethic relate to the concept of retirement?__

We often have to remind *Faith and Finance* listeners that the word “retirement” isn’t found in the Bible. The concept of retirement is only mentioned in connection with the Levitical priests in Numbers 8:23-25, *“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “This applies to the Levites: from twenty-five years old and upward they[[a](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=numbers+8%3A23-26&version=ESV#fen-ESV-3964a)] shall come to do duty in the service of the tent of meeting. And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more.”*

For the rest of us, retirement as a life of leisure is a modern and unbiblical idea. We should plan and save for the day when we can no longer work, and that’s undoubtedly prudent.

However, we must also plan for what we might do when we’re no longer working for a paycheck. Although we may take an extended time of sabbatical rest, our calling from the Lord doesn’t have an expiration date. The retirement season is the time in life when we have the most experience and wisdom to share with others. The idea is to retire not just *from something* but *to* something. We can use our time, God-given skills, and experience to bring glory to the Lord and love others until the Lord calls us home.

__The Christian view of work is much different than the world’s, and we can also thank the Lord for that!__

Christians often fall into the trap of thinking that work is punishment, but that is a worldly view and not biblical.

A Christian View of Work

__New data shows that it still pays to get a college degree— *depending on your major.*__

While it’s generally true that higher education pays off, it’s by no means a guarantee. You’ve got to plan ahead to make sure your degree jumpstarts a successful career. High school students have been told for decades that if you want a better paying job, go to college and many young adults have done that, no doubt some with the belief that all college majors are created equal. *They are not__.__*

__Going to college is a *financial* decision, second only to buying a house. More specifically, it’s an *investment* decision. Will it pay off? Perhaps the most important factor determining that is whether you graduate with a degree. Fail to do that and any money you spend or borrow for college will likely be money down the drain in terms of future earnings.__

The good news is that data just released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that earning a college degree is still financially worthwhile, generally speaking*.* The data [shows](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/14/here-are-college-majors-with-the-highest-and-lowest-rate-of-return.html) that recent college grads working full time earn about $25,000 a year more than those with only a high school diploma.

The catch is, they have to be *working.* That means students must earn degrees in majors that give them skills that managers want.

__Another [study](https://www.aera.net/Newsroom/Degrees-of-Return-Estimating-Internal-Rates-of-Return-for-College-Majors-using-Quantile-Regression) by the *American Educational Research Journal* shows that engineering and computer science degrees give the highest rate of return on dollars spent for education. They’re followed by business, health, math, and science majors.__

So for example, those with a bachelor degree in engineering can expect to start out at around $80,000 a year and significantly higher with a master’s degree. The highest paid engineers working on aircraft, satellites, bridges and other infrastructure can earn several hundred thousand dollars a year. One catch, though, you have to be *really* good at math.

Meanwhile, computer systems managers make, on average, a bit over $140,000, but can earn significantly more than that depending on the level of complexity and responsibility with the job.

__The study also showed that education, humanities and arts majors ranked the lowest in return on investment. We’re not telling you to avoid those fields if that’s where your passion lies, but college is expensive and it’s important to know the earning potential of any major you’re considering, especially if you’re borrowing to attend college.__

U.S. Census Bureau [data](https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/the-3-college-degrees-that-will-pay-you-the-most-and-the-3-that-wont/) shows a median salary of around $53,000 for degrees in Family and Consumer Services and Fine Arts and $55,000 for degrees in Elementary Education and Social work. Obviously, if that’s where you’re headed, you’ll need to watch your expenses like a hawk, and borrow as little as possible.

Consider that according to the [National Education Association](https://www.macon.com/news/business/article286697855.html#:~:text=Moreover%2C%20the%20National%20Education%20Association,%2465%2C000%20in%20student%20loan%20debt.), teachers with student loan debt owe an average of $56,000. Take that with a grain of salt because the NEA exists to advocate for higher teacher salaries, but if that figure is accurate, it shows the difficulty many teachers have in paying back their student loans if their debt is equal to a year’s salary!

Since college is a *financial* investment, it’s important to consider how long it will take to pay back student loans on the salary you can expect with your chosen major. Obviously, the less you borrow, the faster that will be. Also, the higher the salary, the faster you’ll get out of the red and into the black.

Perhaps the ultimate example of that is the emergency room physician. That person will leave medical school with an average of $215,000 in student loan debt, according to the [Education Data Initiative](https://educationdata.org/average-medical-school-debt#:~:text=Medical%20School%20Debt%20Statistics,educational%20debt%2C%20premedical%20debt%20included.).

That sounds like an awful lot, and it is, but consider that the median salary of an emergency room physician is now [$350,000](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/er-doctor-salary/savannah-ga) a year, making a faster payoff possible.

Again, if you feel becoming a teacher or social worker is your Godly calling (and we certainly need them), by all means pursue that goal. Just do everything you can to minimize your student loan debt. That’s good advice regardless of the major you choose.

Proverbs 22:7 has just 15 words that you need to memorize: *“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.”*

In sum, take as many Advanced Placement classes as possible. Get a part time job in high school and college and put your earnings toward tuition, but perhaps the *most* productive use of your time will be applying for *scholarships*.

Set up a scholarship application assembly line and apply for dozens of them. It can really pay off, but it takes time and effort.

__The greatest graduate gift you could ever give yourself is to earn your degree with little or no debt. That way, you’ll hit the ground running when you take on the world as a new grad.__

You can also __[listen](https://www.faithfi.com/search?q=College%20Majors%20Are%20Not%20Created%20Equal&videos=true&articles=true&podcasts=true&posts=true&groups=true&events=true&support=true)__ to the related podcast on this topic.

New data shows that it still pays to get a college degree—depending on your major. Which ones  are on this list?

College Majors Are Not Created Equal

Congress recently made changes to retirement plans that will affect your IRA or 401k. Rob West shares what you need to know about your Roth IRA or 401(k).

The Faith & Finance Minute is a great way to be reminded of God's financial principles with actionable items you can easily apply to your daily life.

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Congress recently made changes to retirement plans that will affect your IRA or 401k. Rob West shares what you need to know about your Roth IRA or 401(k).

Did You Hear About the Changes in Retirement-Plan Laws?

We’re called to be good stewards of God’s resources, but being financially faithful amid the business of modern life isn’t easy. Today we’ll tell you how to remain faithful in managing your money.
<ul><li>It’s easy to feel overwhelmed these days and be tempted to take the path of least resistance with money. Maybe it’s easier to grab a cup of coffee on the way to work than to make it yourself. Or to hit a fast food drive-thru rather than making dinner for the family.</li><li>But those expenses add up quickly, and before you know it, there isn’t quite enough money left over at the end of the month to meet your obligations and you’re charged a late fee. It doesn’t have to be that way. With preparation, you can avoid it.</li><li>TIPS TO REMAIN FAITHFUL WITH MONEY</li><li>First, carve out some time each week for prayer. Ask God for wisdom in managing your money. James 1:5 tells us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”</li><li>Next, you need a spending plan. It’s essential for managing your money faithfully. If you’re not living on a budget, download the free FaithFi app at your app store. It has three different ways to set up a budget with step-by-step instructions. The FaithFi app will also track your expenses so you stay on budget.</li><li>Developing your budget will show clearly whether you have enough income to meet your expenses. If you don’t, there are really only two options. You can either cut your expenses or look for ways to increase your income.</li><li>Trimming the budget may be easier so look at the categories where you spend a lot of money first. You may not be able to do much right away with your rent or mortgage … but what about food?</li><li>Groceries and eating out can gobble up a big chunk of your budget. But planning can save you a lot of money. Limit getting carryout to 1 or 2 times a month. Instead, draw a menu plan for the week. Make a list of the items you’ll need to prepare those meals before you go to the store.</li><li>Actually, shopping online for groceries can save you money because you’re not tempted by impulse buying and you see the running tab of the items you choose. That will help you stay on budget by not overspending in your food category. Most of the bigger chains offer online shopping now, often at no charge.</li><li>Then, look for other ways to trim your spending. Are you still subscribing to streaming services you’re not using? Can you form a babysitting pool with other parents? Or maybe look for free activities in your community? Every little bit helps.</li><li>Once your budget is balanced, ideally you have something left over. This is also essential. Unless you can learn to live below your means, you’ll be running up debt every month. More on that in a bit.</li><li>Now, the next step in staying financially faithful is to take that leftover money, even if it’s only a little, and begin saving up your emergency fund. You absolutely must have a reserve of cash to meet unexpected expenses … things outside your budget such as a furnace needing repair or a medical bill.</li><li>Start with a goal of $1.500. Then keep going, adding bit by bit. You want to eventually save 3 to 6 month’s living expenses in your emergency fund. It may take a long time and you’ll have setbacks along the way, but the peace of mind you’ll get once you have your emergency fund in place will be worth the effort.</li><li>Okay, I mentioned debt earlier. If you have it, you know first hand that Proverbs 22:7 is true, “...the borrower is slave to the lender.” Make a plan to get out of debt. You can split your leftover money, applying some to saving up your emergency fund and the rest to paying down consumer debt.</li><li>Use the snowball method to speed this up. Pay all of your minimum payments, but more on the account with the smallest balance. When that’s paid off, put your extra money on the next smallest balance. Rinse and repeat until the debt is gone.</li><li>If you’re having trouble meeting those minimum monthly payments, contact our friends at Consumer Credit Counselors to get on a debt management plan. They can get your interest rates reduced so that you pay off your debt 80% faster.</li><li>Once your consumer debt is paid off, you can turn to retirement savings. Strive to save 10-15% of your income in a tax-advantaged plan like an IRA or 401k. If your employer offers matching contributions to a 401k, you want to do this as quickly as possibly to take full advantage of that benefit. It’s free money.</li><li>All of these things are important, but perhaps the best way to be financially faithful is to remain generous. Strive to be a percentage giver to your local church, no matter what’s going on in your life. And trust that God will provide. Jesus says in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God … and all these things will be added to you.”</li><li>Those are the ways you can remain financially faithful in the busiest of times.</li></ul>On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: 
<ul><li>When taking money out of a TSP, is it taxed as income? </li><li>How do you determine if now is a good time for you to buy a home? </li><li>How can you help preserve wealth for an elderly parent? </li></ul>Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at <a href="https://www.faithfi.com/">FaithFi.com </a>where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app.

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“If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?” Luke 16:11 ﻿We’re called to be good stewards of God’s resources but being financially faithful amid the busyness of modern life isn’t easy.

Financially Faithful in the Busyness of Life

What does the Bible say about earning? Rob West shares some examples and makes the point that earning isn’t just about money, it’s about honoring God in all you do.

What does the Bible say about earning? Rob West shares some examples and makes the point that earning isn’t just about money, it’s about honoring God in all you do.

The Bible On Earning

Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and …to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” Luke 12:48 is a powerful verse about stewardship. We should set goals for using the resources God gives us. Today, we’ll talk with Ron Blue about how those goals may change later in life
Ron Blue is the founding director of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance.
<ul><li>Blue tells us that setting goals for your finances and how you use money is extremely important.</li><li>THINGS TO REMEMBER</li><li>A few things to remember about goals: Goals give you direction. Set goals but write them on the sand. When the waves come and wash them away, you reset them. It’s not something that’s once-and-for-all. Your goals will change throughout the seasons of life. And as you set goals, you develop convictions about what you feel God wants you to do. It’s a process, not an event. </li><li>As you age, you can set distribution goals and ask the Lord if you have enough. And how much is enough? Setting and achieving financial goals throughout your life helps you get to a point in life where you can focus more fully on the joy of giving. </li><li>Blue also tackles the difficult question: How do you know how much money/assets to leave to each of your children? </li><li>He says, “pray a lot!” And then ask yourself the following questions: </li><li>- What’s the worst thing that could happen if I give X amount to X child? </li><li>- What is the likelihood of that and what is the consequence of that? </li><li>And as you think and talk that through, you begin to think about how you’re going to handle each child. </li><li>If you love your children equally, you treat them uniquely. That’s just the way God treats us, uniquely. </li></ul>On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: 
<ul><li>How can you ensure that you have the right amount deducted from each paycheck for federal taxes? </li><li>When should you put your assets in a trust? </li><li>Do online banks offer better savings and CD interest rates? </li></ul>RESOURCES MENTIONED: 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/">IRS.gov</a> </li></ul>Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at <a href="https://www.faithfi.com/">FaithFi.com </a>where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app.

“Everyone to whom much was given, much will be required, and to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” A powerful verse about stewardship. We should set goals for using God's money and how those goals may change later in life.

Stewardship Goals Later In Life With Ron Blue

Is your job important not only because it allows you to do other things but because it is meaningful in and of itself? Eventide CEO Robin John explains what he means by the phrase “intrinsic value” when used to describe work.

Hear the full episode on [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invest-by-design/id1691896688), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5oX2cLjSqqOWe55D92E7WF), [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl7ow5b65N2HgPLmmgf1PwkeWxZ5ILMGr), or [Google](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcyNTgwLnJzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xMzAwNjI5Mg?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjAqcSrzMD_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ).

__Transcript:__

*What do you think the most important thing that you’ve learned through your process at Eventide?*

*You know Eventide, we just celebrated a 15-year anniversary of founding Eventide and so the…so the one thing that I really believe even more strongly today is that every single person through their work has great capacity; capacity for good, also capacity for bad. I think for a lot of people that want to bring their faith into their work, they’re often thinking about what I would define as the instrumental value of work. Right, so they’re often thinking about, hey how do I, um, be generous. But there’s something that I think is even more meaningful in work which is the intrinsic value of that work. If I have a child who’s sick and I bring my child to the doctor and the doctor is able to care for my child, the doctor has shown me a lot of love and, like, that I feel loved by that doctor, because a doctor has taken care of my child. So that is intrinsic value of the work of a doctor even if the doctor is not bringing some of that instrumental value to their work. And often I think, especially people of faith, are more focused on the instrumental value more than the intrinsic value. And so you know that’s true of the financial advisor, it’s true of the investor, it’s true of the doctor, the nurse, the engineer. If you’re a person of faith, if God in creation had a purpose for the work that you do today, what would that purpose statement be? Like, to really understand that I think it’s going to give us so much more meaning and fulfillment in the work that we do.*

This communication is provided for informational purposes only and expresses views of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser. There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives, generate profits, or avoid losses. Eventide’s values-based approach to investing may not produce desired results and could result in underperformance compared with other investments. Any reference to Eventide’s Business 360® approach is provided for illustrative purposes only and indicates a general framework of guiding principles that inform Eventide’s overall research process. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Doing your job with excellence is one of the most significant ways to love your neighbor.

The Value of Work

Many Christians are faced this question at some point in their lives. What are the points to consider? Ron Blue shares his experience as he's advised people throughtout his life and career.

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Many Christians are faced this question at some point in their lives. What are the points to consider?

Should I Ever Stop Working?

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In 2020, Randy Alcorn gave a message at the annual Kingdom Advisor's Conference.
In this clip, he talks about what it means to be fearless and not worry about money, but trust that God will provide.

Eternal Perspective Ministries, founded and directed by author Randy Alcorn, is focused on investing in what lasts for eternity, and helping others to do the same.

Eternal Perspective Ministries

What does it mean to be fearless and not worry about money, but trust that God will provide?

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Should I Ever Stop Working?

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Many Christians are faced this question at some point in their lives. What are the points to consider?

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Am I Called to Start a Business?

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What are the indicators to discern whether you're called to start a business? Ron Blue shares his experience.

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If We Are Fearing God, We Have Nothing to Fear

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What does it mean to be fearless and not worry about money, but trust that God will provide?

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“If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?” Luke 16:11 We’...