Coordinator Training

First things first—what is this class you’re leading? 🤔 You’re probably going to be asked that a lot while you’re promoting and coordinating the class. Financial Peace University (FPU) is the best way to learn Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps plan to get out of debt, save money, and change your family tree. It’s a nine-week program where you watch video content, follow guided action steps, complete activities, and hold discussions with your class members.

A coordinator is someone who organizes and brings people together for an event or gathering and fosters unity (basically making sure everyone is aligned and on mission together).

That unity is so important because your class members are going to come in with all different types of ideas about personal finances, and you will play the vital role that gets them to commit to one way—this plan—of walking through this journey together.

Be missional. You believe in the plan and the way that FPU teaches about managing money. We want you to make sure everyone in your class is committed to following the plan. You can’t make them do the work, but you can lead them in what it means to follow the 7 Baby Steps.

Be coachable. Watch the videos, absorb the information, and make sure you’re taking in what we’re teaching. You’ll have support from the Ramsey team, so take their tips and advice and try to implement them in your class (it will make your job so much easier—promise!).

Be reliable. Show up early and create an environment that is safe and comfortable for your class members to talk about their struggles (and wins!). Show up emotionally because there will be people that walk into your class with guilt, shame or fear associated with money. Be there to help them and encourage them.