Abundant Life

Financial Coaching

Are you ready to live the abundant life Jesus came to give? (John 10:10)

Do you need help getting your financial house in order?

Are you frustrated at the end of the month when the ends never seem to meet?

Are your finances affecting your relationships?

Do you feel confused by all the financial jargon and don’t know where to start?

Coaching Can Help!

Becoming good at any new set of skills takes consistent practice, effort and time. When it comes to improving complex skills like managing finances, it helps to have someone with knowledge and experience help you figure it out. Professional coaching gives you the support you need to succeed!

Coaching will help you…

  • apply Biblical principles
  • clarify your situation
  • set achievable goals
  • make specific plans
  • learn new skills
  • adopt helpful habits and change unhelpful ones
  • feel supported and encouraged
  • eliminate self-defeating behaviors
  • celebrate your success!

Common Coaching Issues...

Coaching will help you with…

  • budgeting and eliminating debt
  • plan and evaluate big financial decisions including home and auto purchases
  • developing a savings and retirement plan
  • getting on the same financial page as your spouse
  • becoming a generous giver
  • purchasing appropriate insurance for your situation
  • putting your estate in order for your loved ones (wills, trusts, advance directives, power of attorney)

The Coaching Process

Coaching starts by helping you assess your current situation from a Biblical perspective without guilt and shame. Through a coaching relationship, we explore your short and long-term goals, and help you craft a plan that puts you on a path to achieving them. When you encounter areas where you need to learn, I will teach you and equip you to make solid financial decisions. I encourage you as you grow in your skills, and give you support when you fall short as you learn. 

 

My goal at the end of the coaching process, is that you have built a strong set of skills that are consistent with scripture, and that you will be equipped to make wise financial decisions. 

Mike Evans, CERTCFC® Financial Coach

I love serving Christians as they develop better financial skills. I believe God has called me to serve him through coaching Christians to live an abundant life in Christ, including how to better steward their finances.

 

I am certified as a Christian Financial Counselor with the Institute for Christian Financial Health. My education includes a graduate certificate in Personal Financial Planning from Biola University, a Master’s in Counseling,  and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Western Baptist University. I have many years coaching experience, have managed many people and large budgets as a Dean at Chemeketa Community College,  have serving as an Elder at church, worked for a decade as a real estate broker, and much more! 

 

My wife Cheryl and I married in 1988 and raised our two sons in Salem, Oregon. After our children were in school, Cheryl finished her Master’s degree in Teaching and taught middle school language arts. We love traveling, serving in church, hiking & kayaking. 

 

If you are ready to start living an abundant life in Christ, I would love to help you on your journey!

Testimonials

As the first person in my family to complete a college degree, I didn't have much experience with finances. Mike helped me develop good stewardship skills, walked with me as I got on my feet financially, and even helped me start my own business! Mike's coaching has put me on a solid financial path.
Joel Gisbert
Mike helped us figure out how we can help pay for our son's college, increase our contributions to our retirement plans, and honor the Lord with our finances. We appreciate that Mike uses an encouraging approach, and always bases his coaching on Biblical principles!
Jeremy & Adela Waldie
Mike's coaching helped us sort through options when we received an unexpected inheritance, make a great decision as we considered buying our first home, and get on a solid plan to save for retirement. We feel like we're making wise decisions now, that will allow us to achieve our goals.
Ana & Jesus Sanchez
As a young professional, Mike's coaching has given me confidence as I've worked through financial decisions. He has helped me understand how investing works, assisted me as I decided on retirement investments, and given me confidence in my financial life. I highly recommend working with Mike!
Adriana Barrera

Contact Mike

Send me a message with your questions, and I’ll be happy to help you explore biblical answers to managing your finances!