Peter J. Briscoe - Financial Discipleship

Financial Discipleship

investing in eternity

By Peter J. Briscoe

Table of Contents

Part 1: Discipleship

Part 2: What is Financial Discipleship?

Part 3: Learning from the Master

Part 4: Navigating the Journey of a Financial Disciple

Endorsements

This is written as we are still living in a time where Covid-19 has taken centre-stage, and as of yet, we do not know what the full effects of it will be. This includes the area of economics as well. We have this sense of foreboding it will put many of us under financial pressure. So, this book comes at just the right time to help us work through some of the challenges we are facing.

There is much emphasis about discipleship these days and finally we have realised that it is not just about a decision to follow Jesus only but to follow through with that decision and follow Jesus and be obedient to Him.

Peter Briscoe, in the opening chapters of the book, covers general discipleship and then connects discipleship with the most mentioned topic in the bible: money. He lays good foundations and mingles them with sound and practical principles.

The short chapters 13-27 can be used as a devotional, each one covering a topic based on a bible passage. Its a great read and helpful for individuals and churches.

This book is not just good theory rather, in the ending chapters, Peter Briscoe earths his book with the Compass Europe tool to navigate our journey as financial disciples. Compass Europe being an organisation he co-founded to do the very things laid out in this book.

Reading Financial Discipleship and putting into practice financial discipleship will surely make you a more inclusive disciple and disciple-maker.

Thomas Bucher : General Secretary European Evangelical Alliance, Switzerland.

What a great experience to work through the book and have that extremely positive feeling that it was absolutely worth it, it is packed with wisdom and though it is so easy to digest, the value is in the digest-ing. This book manages to transfer something more than mere wisdom, but something personal that speaks to your inner being. It ignited in me a new flame to continue living out these passions to be a fi-nancial disciple. I loved the practical suggestions.

This book greatest strength lies in the fact that it gives you the spiritual financial lenses to examine your current financial values and align them with spiritual financial disciplines which will lead to eternal value. This book reminded me of letting go of my own financial assumptions about what my financial path looks like being a business consultant and spending years at lecturing in a prestigious business school. This book focusses your attention on the ultimate Navigator and His financial plans for your life. This is a great tool to use as prescribed material for small group discussion and online teaching.

The true measure of your ministry will not be the size of your building or the number of people who attend. The true measure will be the number and quality of disciples that you produced.

I highly recommend this book.

Mario Denton : Industrial Psychologist: (MBA, MeCon, PhD) Cape Town, South Africa.

As an accountant I see how money can take a hold on entrepreneurs every day. Entrepreneurs who start a business from a Christian vision often come so easily under the influence of mammon. They start with good intentions to use money in the right way, but as the years go by, I see that spending increases, do-nations decrease, and eventually personal financial goals are not met.

Much or little money is not the issue. If youre attached to it, thats what counts.

The fact that finance forms a large part of life and work is not evident for every Christian. There is little knowledge about the subject, and many Christians fall into a trap by chasing money and possessions. I am pleased that Peter writes about this subject.

I have known Peter Briscoe for 30 years. He taught me the first principles of dealing with money. Show me your bank account and Ill tell you what your priorities are, is a quote I learned from him early on. Or if you dont listen to your wife, youll miss half of Gods wisdom!

Peter is able to share this knowledge in a simple and clear way. However, he doesnt just stick to knowledge and theory but also applies it in his own daily life, and now shares it with us in this book. Prac-tical examples, biblical foundation and humour are ingredients that make the book instructive and help-ful.

I pray that this book will be a blessing and edification for many.

Pieter van der Kwaak RA, Certified public accountant, ceo Lansigt accountants and taxadvisors. The Netherlands

You can only live once. Indeed true and you want to make sure that your investment counts for eternity. This is what the book brings.

Often, finance is not considered as part of discipleship. Why? Jesus often taught this subject and even asked people to make a choice between God and money.

Peter has been teaching Financial Discipleship for more than 30 years and brings a great sense of humour and practical-professional insights in his books.

James Sim, Singapore. CEO Compass Asia

I like this book very much. It is a typical Peter book and it reflects his enormous life- and business experience. It contains practical tips for handling money, illustrated with many practical and real-life examples. His philosophy is not only based on his experience and expertise but is also founded on solid biblical ground. His approach is discipleship based, practical, inspiring and you cannot deny the call to action. It is a must read for everyone who would like to serve God with his finances.

Wouter Droppers, The Netherlands. President of Europartners, part of CBMC International.

As the crisis snowballs into greater , unimaginable scales, we will see people trying to save themselves through what they think will save for sure Money! We are already seeing it being played out tragically everywhere again and again

- mammon is unable to deliver. Men, women who thought money will deliver them are walking in to eternity disappointed. Juxtapose the home going journey of a follower of Christ to eternity with Christ, one who has not placed his security in bonds and gold. The short arm of money will be made bare increasingly for all to see. Peace beyond human understanding, will be yours and mine, no matter what we face, if our trust and security is in Him alone.

I can highly recommend this book, by Peter Briscoe. It is a clarion call to all disciples to get serious with employing their resources for the Kingdom and to help and train others to become financial disciples, bringing peace and hope. Read it, study it and live by it!

Richard Samuel, Madurai, India. CEO Compass India and CBMC India

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Foreword

God wins. As Christians, we believe that to the depths of our soul.

When I was a kid, we bought off brand everything food, clothes, appliances, toys, you name it. My mom grew up relatively poor, and although we were the typical middle-class family in America, what she learned growing up influenced how she viewed money. It equipped her, in fact, to recognize tradeoffs and make smart choices spending less in certain areas allowed for spending in other areas. My parents discipline with money allowed us to take vacations every year, which resulted in some of our best memories as a family (then and still today).