With B.A. in Business Management and another in Film and Video Production, Matt brings to us the skills needed to round out a solid organization and deploy the digital  capability vital in todays ministry landscape. Matt is excited to use his training to help people on their journey to financial freedom and use their testimonies to encourage others.

Mark Rose is a certified stewardship coach. He has worked as a coaching specialist offering assistance to clients for over 30 years. He was first certified in 1990 through Larry Burkett and CFC. Mark holds five wireless patents, is founder of Genesis Alive LLc and has written several books. 

My Story – Over 35 years ago as a young married guy, I was a reliable tither but a lousy money manager. I just figured that if I was faithful with my tithe, God would take care of the rest. I was ignorant of the fact that God wants us to be faithful stewards "It is required in Stewards to be found faithful." (2 Corinthians 4:2) and be an example of to our spouses, children and the world. Fact is, what better measurement tool is there than this character quality regarding how we handle our finances. Then came the teachings of Larry Burkett; I had been listening to his daily radio broadcast and saw how my out-of-order lifestyle had brought much unrest into our marriage. We had a home mortgage, car payment and credit card (that was always maxed out) plus I was always at least 1 month behind in my bills “barrowing from Peter to pay Paul.” One day I came home and told my wife “I think we need to get on a budget,” immediately she did an about face, went straight to the bedroom and broke down in tears. Long story short we ordered Larry’s material, I took the lead and dove into the paperwork.(click here for more) We soon began to use the envelope method, (outlined in my book – The Masters Way) filled out the CFC budget Form 1 and soon discovered we were over budget by $500-$800/month!

After a few months using the envelope method and adjusting to this new “control system,” (we all need one to teach us this new Godly habit and to forsake the old) we were then able to look at the bigger picture thinking “what about the home mortgage?” We had retired all other debt including the car, but Larry had said “once you set your mind to that goal, God will bless and you can do it!” We engaged his system (outlined in my book) and in 18 months, yes just 18 – we were out of debt; credit card, car and mortgage! We never looked back, and thought “wow, we saw these miracles happen to us as God blessed our obedience, (and forgave my stubbornness of not listening to my spouse) so what about others?” Can they too receive the miracles and get out of debt also? Well, fact is, we did see them and many others escape their home mortgage payment and with God’s help, do so in 18 months! All we could say when they began was; “if God did it for us, He can do it for you,” and He did!

God Bless you! - Mark