“There are really only five things you can do with your money, and the most important one is giving because giving breaks the power of money,” Blue says. “That’s the summation of a lot of Scripture.”

In addition to charitable giving, clients of Certified Kingdom Advisors will be advised to pay off their debt, to pay their taxes, to invest for the long term and use the remainder to take care of their living and lifestyle.

“There really is no Christian lifestyle,” Blue says. “Whether you live like a wealthy person or like a pauper is a personal choice and conviction driven by a spiritual conviction. Biblically, it’s not prescriptive but principle-driven.”

Blue and West say the new designation is fueled by demand from the Christian community for professionals who can help guide finances in accordance with their religion’s teachings. While Blue and West come from evangelical backgrounds, both men claim the designation is non-denominational and may also be attractive to non-Christian clients.

Thus far, Certified Kingdom Advisor training is available at two colleges, Indiana Wesleyan University and Liberty University, which have integrated it into their CFP curricula.

 

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