Aligning Your Faith and Finances with a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®)
As Christians, we know the Bible has much to say about wealth. Over and over again, we read warnings about the perils of greed and the power money can all-to-easily have on our hearts.
Through our work with many Christians over the years, we know all too well the profound internal struggle wealth can present.
On the one hand, you are grateful for the blessings God has given you. You recognize that God has entrusted you with financial abundance and desire to use your wealth well—to bless others, build the Kingdom of God, and make a positive impact on the world around you.
Yet, on the other hand, you may grapple with the weight of responsibility wealth presents. You read the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 and often wonder if you’re doing enough. In a sea of conflicting voices and greed, this internal tension can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming. You may be wondering:
As a Christian, is it wrong to be rich?
Am I giving enough?
Am I saving too little? Am I saving too much?
Am I being a good steward with everything God has entrusted me?
Am I doing enough to bless others?
While many financial advisors can help their clients make sound financial decisions, fewer are equipped to help them make wise financial decisions from a biblical perspective.
This is where a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®) comes in.
In this article, we’ll explore how partnering with a Certified Kingdom Advisor® can provide you with the support and guidance you need to be a wise, faithful steward of your resources.
What is a Certified Kingdom Advisor®?
Before we move forward, let’s address a straightforward question. What is a Certified Kingdom Advisor®? A Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®) is the official designation granted by Kingdom Advisors to faith-based professionals within the financial industry who meet the certification requirements.
Kingdom Advisors is the industry leader in helping financial professionals—from financial advisors to accountants to insurance professionals—incorporate biblical principles into their practice.
If you look around the Christian Financial Advisors Network website, you’ll notice that all our advisors hold the CKA® certification. This means that every one of the advisors in the Christian Financial Advisors Network has gone through the intensive training and certification process to become a Certified Kingdom Advisor®.
As officially licensed CKA®s, our advisors are uniquely equipped to help you make wise financial decisions from a dedicated biblical perspective.
How Can a CKA® Help Me?
Throughout the Bible, we find wisdom and guidance regarding wealth and stewardship. Verses like Luke 12:48 remind us,
"From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked."
These words remind us of the immense responsibility we, as Christians hold regarding our wealth.
Yet Scripture also provides comfort and assurance. In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus teaches,
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
These verses remind us to prioritize eternal treasures and approach wealth with a faith-based perspective. A CKA® designated financial planner can:
Help you identify your uniquely God-given goals and quantify how much is needed to accomplish them
Provide the motivation to help you better use your existing resources and increase your cash flow margin
Provide peace of mind by helping you stay on track and maintaining progress toward your predetermined goals
Help you determine how much is enough for you and your family
Provide eternal perspective on stewarding your resources and encouragement to increase levels of charitable giving
Why Should I Work With a CKA®?
So, why should you work with a CKA®? If managing your money from a Christian perspective is important, we highly recommend working with a CKA®.
For one, a CKA® is uniquely equipped to help you align your faith and finances. They share your Christian faith and understand our calling as believers to store our treasures in heaven. A CKA® knows how to marry technical planning with biblical teachings to help you align your specific wealth management goals and decisions with your personal beliefs and convictions.
Second, a Certified Kingdom Advisor® can help provide clarity and peace of mind. They understand Christians' unique calling and challenges in making wise financial decisions. They’re able to provide a trusted voice to help you integrate your faith and values into your day-to-day financial decisions.
Finally, CKA®s are good at what they do!
Are CKA®s Good Financial Advisors?
YES!
To obtain the CKA® designation, financial planners must also hold the industry-standard CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), ChFC®, or CPA/PFS designations or have at least ten years of experience.
All advisors on the Christian Financial Advisors Network are CFP®s. This means we’ve all passed the rigorous technical, educational, and experience requirements needed to become a CFP®. As CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™, you can have peace of mind knowing that your financial advisor is highly competent and credible.
Ultimately, the letters behind our names aren’t there to “show off” or look fancy. They represent countless hours studying, testing, serving clients, and demonstrating technical excellence in financial planning and investment management.
Yet, even beyond all of this, we believe it’s our spiritual duty as Christians to be excellent financial advisors. After all, if we believe the choices we make with our money have eternal consequences, we better be excellent at what we do!
How to Find a CKA® Near You
How do you find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® near you? Finding the right CKA® is simple.
As mentioned, every Christian Financial Advisors Network advisor holds the official CKA® designation.
You can also search for a CKA® directly on Kingdom Advisors’ website. Using their online directory, you’re able to filter by geographical location as well as service offered.
Embrace a Biblical View of Your Finances
If managing your finances from a Christian faith-based perspective is important to you, we highly recommend working with a Certified Kingdom Advisor®.
By partnering with a CKA®, you gain a trusted Christian professional who will walk alongside you on your financial journey, providing support, understanding, and a shared commitment to honoring God with our finances.
For further reading on how to integrate your faith and finances, check out these other articles on our blog:
How to Build Wealth While Heeding the Bible’s Warnings to the Wealthy by Ben Wacek, CFP®, CKA®
Is There a “Proper” Christian Lifestyle? By Anil "Neil" Chacko CFP®, CKA®
How Much Should I Be Giving? By Donovan Brooks, CFP®, CKA®
