{"id":1472,"date":"2025-10-21T20:08:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/georgia\/?p=1472"},"modified":"2025-11-13T22:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T22:05:55","slug":"developing-the-advisors-heart-cohort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/georgia\/2025\/10\/21\/developing-the-advisors-heart-cohort\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing the Advisor\u2019s Heart cohort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Join us each month in 2026 for a virtual gathering designed for Christian financial advisors who want to integrate faith more deeply into their work. Hosted by Entrusted speaker Courtney Markley, a Certified Christian Financial Counselor with the Center for Financial Discipleship<\/a>, this cohort explores the heart issues that shape how we view and handle money, our own and our clients\u2019, recognizing that money often competes for our trust and affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each session includes Scripture reflection, honest conversation, and practical tools to help you guide clients toward greater dependence on God and freedom from the pull of wealth. Through teaching, discussion, and community, you\u2019ll grow personally and professionally while learning how to bring biblical wisdom into your advisory practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 1: Exploring the gap between faith and finances<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many Christians experience a gap between their faith and their money. Although we can easily recognize the gap, how well do we actually understand this divide? For month one of Developing the Advisor’s Heart, we explore how the gap came to be, why it remains, and what we can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 2: Why is money important to God?  <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em>
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A woman at church recently shared, \u201cI don\u2019t understand why God talks about money so much. He is the maker of the heavens and the earth, he is this all-powerful, infinite being. Why does he care so much about money – this thing that is so temporary, artificial, and superficial?\u201d We all work with money every day, but how well do we fully understand God\u2019s intention for it? This is the question we explore in month two of Developing the Advisor’s Heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 3: Cultivating compassion for the wealthy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it look like to have a heart that breaks for the rich? We explore this very idea in this month’s meeting. God has placed you in a position to speak into people\u2019s lives. He\u2019s given you a voice and a position of influence for a reason. If we want to be effective in this space, our hearts must break for the wealthy. We must see our clients as God sees them and have a sense of urgency about us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 4: How to overcome scarcity mentality<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taxes, tariffs, and all kinds of financial stress could be negatively impacting your clients. We are seeing more people make major financial decisions rooted in fear. So, how do we help people move from a scarcity mentality to one of abundance, especially during times of uncertainty? Get ready to receive our best tips on tackling this common money mindset so that your clients can experience more peace and make better long-term decisions.       <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 5: How emotions play a role in financial decision making<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average person can name three emotions: happy, sad, angry. It’s no wonder we avoid talking about emotions with our clients; most people struggle to articulate how they are truly feeling. Most of our financial decisions are based on emotions; so we can make an argument that it is actually our job to understand the role of emotions with money and do it with excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 6: Practicing client astonishment<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s easier to challenge your clients and lean into hard or uncomfortable spaces when your clients know you genuinely care about them. One way we can build deep connections with clients is to create the habit of regularly astonishing them. Showing up and serving in unexpected ways will not only help you to stand out, but it will also create an environment with your clients that builds trust, unity, and vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 7: Developing the spiritual discipline of simplicity<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a culture that celebrates ambition, materialism, status, and extravagance, adopting an inner attitude of simplicity is necessary for disciples of Christ. In this counter-cultural message, we explore how to practically live out Matthew 6:33, \u201cBut seek first the Kingdom of God\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 8: The difference between discipleship-based and values-based planning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want an easy way to shake the way your clients view financial decision making? In this month\u2019s meeting we share how discipleship-based planning dramatically shifts the conversation from self-focused values to God-focused stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 9: Considering our wealth, what is our responsibility to help the poor?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many advisors feel a tension around helping their clients \u201cbuild bigger barns.\u201d Scripture is clear that simply possessing wealth is not wrong, but with wealth comes an immense responsibility to help others. In this month\u2019s meeting we will explore what scripture says about helping the poor and how we can gently guide clients toward their kingdom calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 10: Creating a pilgrim mindset, living in light of eternity<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout scripture God calls his people sojourners, or pilgrims. Pilgrims are people traveling from one place to the next. Jesus lived with a pilgrim mentality; he understood this world for what it is: a temporary home. God calls his people to live in light of eternity, but few Christians understand how to fully embrace this call. In this month\u2019s meeting we discuss practical ways a pilgrim mentality shifts the way we view money and possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 11: What does it take to be generous?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many Christian advisors are interested in learning more about generosity. We want to know the latest strategies, the most efficient tools, and all the benefits of generosity. Those are all good, but as we strive to increase our giving, what is often overlooked are the characteristics necessary to become a generous person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Month 12: Celebrating one year of Developing the Advisor\u2019s Heart<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 7:30 \u2013 8:45 am EST<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will gather to share God stories, celebrate what He has done this year and lean into what He is calling you into next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Courtney Markley<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Courtney is a Certified Christian Financial Counselor, Founder of the Center for Financial Discipleship, speaker, author, and the host of the Heart of Money podcast. She specializes in working with leaders who want to avoid the dangers of wealth and pursue a higher kingdom calling. The desire of her heart is to see Christians fall more deeply in love with Jesus, pick up their cross, and follow him with everything they have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About Center for Financial Discipleship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

CFD believes all Christians should experience the joys of living life with Jesus, without financial stress getting in the way. They are on a mission to: Reestablish the Bible as the go-to for financial advice, witness more Christians faithfully responding to God\u2019s call through generosity, and train up more leaders who can transform hearts through money conversations. Learn more at https:\/\/www.financialdiscipleship.center<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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