Free live online course for clergy
Saving Grace:
A Guide to Financial Well-Being
Winter session: Tuesday, January 12 — February 23, 2027 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
About the course.
Saving Grace is a seven-week course, beginning with an introductory session followed by six weekly lessons. Rooted in Wesleyan values, each session equips participants with the text and tools to explore saving, earning, and giving from a faith-based perspective.
The course is free for clergy and required for all UMF Clergy Loan Program recipients. Sessions are live online and not recorded, and a certificate of completion is provided. Space is limited.
Upcoming sessions
TUESDAYS
Winter 2027
Tuesdays, Jan 12 — Feb 23
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Summer/Fall 2027
Dates to be announced
Course materials
Required
CLERGY WORKBOOK
Includes three additional clergy sections, which address financial issues unique to pastors, bringing together faith and vocation while attending to the unique financial details of living as a pastor and being employed by the church. Contains worksheets and downloadable planners.
Optional, highly recommended
40-DAY DEVOTIONAL
Buy the 40-Day Devotional here
The 40-day devotional offers spiritual support for a new approach to financial health. The short devotional essays bring reassurance, encouragement, faith, and prayer to complement the work of finding strength in faith to make life changes.
Optional, highly recommended
LEADER’S KIT
Leader’s Kit includes one of each: Participants Workbook, 40-day Devotional, Leader Guide, Clergy Workbook, and DVD.
For Clergy Loan Program
Completed Saving Grace? Submit your certificate.
Completing Saving Grace meets the course requirement for the UMF Clergy Loan Program. Upload your certificate of completion below to add it to your application.