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Season 6 Bonus Episode 2 – Money According to Chuck Freeland, Lead Pastor of a Multi-site Church

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk faith and finance with Chuck Freeland, Lead Pastor of a multi-site church in Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire.

Some key points covered in this episode include the following:

  • Chuck introduces himself, explaining how he became a Christian and the steps that led him and his wife, Taryn, to become lead pastors of a multi-site church serving the North-East of Scotland. [01:51]
  • In response to questions from Simon and Bex, Chuck reflects on his experience of endeavouring to ensure that the decisions that he makes – on a personal level and also on behalf of the church – are always in harmony with God’s will. [05:10]
  • Simon asks Chuck to speak about how finance fits into his job description. [10:52]
  • In light of the finance-related pressures that can be experienced by church leaders, Bex asks what members of a congregation can do to be supportive. [16:24]
  • Chuck describes the kind of faith and finance journey that can happen as people become involved in a church. [18:54]
  • Simon asks Chuck how he deals with the challenge of talking about money matters in a context in which individual financial circumstances can vary very significantly from person to person. [24:04]
  • Chuck talks about how much he values the journey that he, Taryn and their children have experienced in connection with generosity and God’s provision. [26:10]
  • At Simon’s request, Chuck provides a couple of summaries of how he tends to convey key biblical principles about money, wealth and possessions to a congregation. [28:35]
  • Bex then invites Chuck to outline what it looks like when the principles being described are applied to the working environment of the church. [31:18]
  • Prompted by Simon, Chuck goes on to comment on the challenges that can arise when trying to be financially prudent and realistic while at the same time making room for faith to play a significant role in decision-making. [33:41]
  • Chuck concludes his comments by explaining why he thinks that the local church is worthy of strong consideration when Christians are thinking about their giving and the causes that they would like to support. [35:13]
  • Simon rounds off the episode by talking about the benefits that can arise when faith and finance combine; he also invites listeners to get in touch with their comments, questions and suggestions. [36:49]

Suggestions or feedback arising from this episode can be sent via email to whereyourtreasureis@freerangepodcasting.co.uk while messages via Instagram should be directed to @whereyourtreasureispodcast.

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Simon Glazier

Simon is a forty(something), average height, mostly bald, Christian, husband, father of three, bad taste in fashion, movie-loving, not-very-musical-but-likes-to-sing, outdoor type, board-game playing, dancing, acting (would love to get back into amateur dramatics), kind of guy.

He also happens to be a very experienced, qualified and award-winning Financial Planner (and not just any award - the UK Chartered Financial Planner of the Year Award!).

After 20+ years in the finance profession and having worked for one of Aberdeen and the UK’s best financial planning firms (they also won awards...) he started Stewardship Wealth on the 1st April 2018. His goal is to build a business that would delight clients, gather a team of fun to work with people, and raise money for charity, in particular the Church he is a part of. He has committed to giving away at least 10% of all the income of the business to charity, even before he pays himself!

He's been part of a growing Aberdeenshire church for 25+ years, during which time he as acted, sung, played the tambourine (sad, but true), served in and helped lead the children's ministry, helped run several Marriage Courses, Parenting Courses and Money Courses, been a Treasurer and Trustee for over 13 years and has helped lead a small group based bible study for as long as he can remember.

If you’re ever up for a deep and meaningful conversation about faith and finance...or a strategy based board game...then he’s your man.

P.S. He also has a collection of over 60 Monopoly Board Games, owns a Bowler Hat and once represented England in the World Folkdance Festival as a Morris Dancer...!
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Bex Elder

Bex Elder is a freelance translator and writer based in the North East of Scotland. While Bex is by no means a financial expert (unlike her more knowledgeable co-host), her love of a good chat, and sometimes debate, led her into podcasting. Bex splits her working hours between her own business and working a day a week for her local church as the Assistant Youth Pastor. Bex loves running, getting lost in a good book, drinking copious amounts of tea and never says no to a macaron.