Financial Freedom Seminars are conducted by C.O.E., Inc.  The seminars and classes are entertaining, educational and professionally conducted.  The mission of our organization is best summed up by Colossians 1:28 "...warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom:  that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus."  C.O.E., Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and operates from the gifts and support of its founders and others.  (If you desire to support this ministry, you can send your tax deductible gifts to C.O.E., Inc.  We will send you a receipt for tax purposes.  All gifts to this ministry are used for the continued development of materials and services which are provided mostly free to those who need them. In some cases, donations for materials are suggested in order to cover the cost of production.  There are no paid employees.)

Our end goal is to help equip people with the ability and the tools necessary to live life skillfully.  By using God's detailed instructions and principles, it is our belief that everyone can deal successfully with the practical affairs of everyday life in regard to their personal finances.  Common sense combined with a divine perspective tend to form the foundation necessary to handle life's many money issues.

C.O.E., Inc. is a non-profit tax-deductible ministry that relies on the donations of those who are helped by our ministry and those who desire to help us reach more people with the instruction, tools and services needed to gain true financial freedom.  The materials and instruction that we provide are educational in content and are not meant to replace the advice and counsel of a competent professional.  We encourage you, if necessary, to seek proper counsel relating to all of your specific needs in the area of personal finance.

Available Class Formats

All of the class formats are designed to educate and to give or restore hope and focus in regard to gaining success in personal finance.  They not only define the money problems that are so common in our current day society but give the solutions to the problems in a clear and easy to understand way.

The Money Management Series covers all of the issues necessary to become a wise money manager of your personal finances: automobiles, houses, debt, insurance, budgeting, saving, long-term planning, giving and teaching children about money.

The Mastering Money Seminar covers the same material as the MM Series and can be adjusted to accommodate a specific time period.  Suggest format: 2 hours on Friday evening (7 pm - 9:15 pm) and 4 to 7 hours on Saturday (8 am - 12:30 pm) or (8 am - 12 pm, break for lunch, 1 pm - 3pm or 4 pm).  The sessions taught will be based on the total time available for the seminar:

• 6 hours - Friday (AUTO, HOUSE); Saturday (DEBT, BUDGET, SAVING, GIVING)

• 7 hours - Friday (AUTO, HOUSE); Saturday (DEBT, BUDGET, SAVING, LONG-TERM, GIVING)

• 8 hours - Friday (AUTO, HOUSE); Saturday (DEBT, INSURANCE, BUDGET, SAVING, LONG-TERM, GIVING)

• 9 hours - Friday (AUTO, HOUSE); Saturday (DEBT, INSURANCE, BUDGET, SAVING, LONG-TERM, GIVING, CHILDREN)

The Mini Budget Seminar is designed to cover the most critical sessions.  It is recommended that it be conducted on a Saturday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm. 

• 4 hours - Saturday (AUTO, DEBT, BUDGET, SAVING)

The Budget Class explains how to set up and track an easy to follow monthly cash flow plan.  Both the computer and manual systems are taught. 

• 2 hours - Saturday, Sunday afternoon, or any evening (BUDGET, SAVING)

The Money Management - The Big Picture session is designed to encourage, educate and motivate the adult in the area of personal finance.  It serves as an introduction to the ministry and the Money Management Series.

The Introduction to Money Management (outline of presentation) which is targeted at the University/College student is presented in an upbeat style aimed at motivating and educating the young adult to make the choice to become an independent thinker and avoid their statistical financial destiny.  It is presented from the perspective that the young adult has little if any experience in the real world concerns of personal money management.  Link to see an overview.

Mike Coe accepts general requests for Speaking Engagements from church groups, corporate/business, professional organizations, schools, clubs and community and civic organizations.  The topic of the talk will be in the area personal finance and can be tailored as needed to the age, gender, marital status, economic background and any other specific needs of the group.  The talk will be educational, entertaining and highly motivational. Recommend a minimum of 45 minutes.  Suggested topics: "Surviving the Debt Traps", "Teaching Children About Money", "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", "Family Finance 101", "God Owns it All", "An Introduction to Money for the College Student", "Building a Strong Financial Future", "The Basics of Investing", "The Smell of New Leather", "Home Sweet Home", "Advanced Investing Techniques", "How to Build a Budget That Works". 

Requirements:

For the best results, the facility used to conduct the presentations should have a screen suitable for the size of the audience, remote mike for the presenter (if amplification is required) audio, video and computer projector capability. The presentation format used is MS Power Point.  If the host facility has a computer available it should have a zip drive compatible for an IBM formatted 100MB Zip Disk.  Coordination of the technical and physical details need to be handled with the highest priority in order to insure the most effective presentation.