
Sensible Stewardship and Financial Management
Protecting and expanding on all God has given you
This joint program presented by Crosspointe Meadows and Covenant Baptist Churches will provide strategies to better protect what God has entrusted to us, provide for our families and loved ones, and minimize tax costs, computer vulnerability, and end of life stressors.
When: Five Saturdays, February 4 – April 1, 2023 (exact dates below)
10:00-11:30 am
Coffee, Tea, and continental breakfast provided
Cost: No charge, but kindly RSVP so we can plan refreshments and handouts
accordingly. RSVP by email or call to Covenant Baptist:
churchoffice@covenantbaptistchurch.org, 248-855-9191 or
email Crosspointe Meadows: info@crosspointemeadows.org
Who: Community outreach of Crosspointe Meadows and Covenant Baptist churches,
all are welcome.

2/4/2023
Avoiding Fraud and Scams:
What to know for your Financial Safety
Speaker: Officer James Pettinato of the West Bloomfield Police Department
Ever received an email or text that you have won a gift card or that a new iPhone 14 was being shipped? These are scams designed to gather your personal information. Learn what to look for to prevent being taken advantage of financially and sharing personal information to unknown individuals.
2/11/2023
Trusts and Estate Planning
Speaker: Jeff Ryan-Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, Attorneys & Counselors
What is the difference between Will & Trust? How to avoid Probate. Why is it important to have both a Power of Attorney and a Medical Advocate? This session will help you navigate the different personal legal documents you need to protect your family and ensure they are taken care of if something should happen to you and/or your family.
2/18/2023
Financial Tax Strategies
Covenant Baptist
Speaker: Randy Eschels, CLU, ChFC, CFP, and Garett Eschels, Eschels Financial
IRA’s, Roth IRA’s, 403b, 401k, Pensions, Defined Contribution Plans . . . where do these Financial Plans fit in your life. Are there ways to contribute to my church and save on taxes? We will examine ways to accomplish this. Look at different ideas to utilize the different financial tools to be the best steward of your financial resources.
R.S.V.P. to churchoffice@covenantbaptistchurch.org
3/4/2023
Personal Finance Strategies
Crosspointe Meadows
Speakers: Mike Kingsbury, Bill Ried
This session will provide you with a general overview of personal financial strategies. Our goal is to help people with their fear, their worry and ultimate stewardship potential.
R.S.V.P. to churchoffice@covenantbaptistchurch.org
4/1/2023
Navigating the End-of-Life Experience
Speaker: Dr. James Kent, Affiliate Professor Northern Seminary; Pastor Emeritus - Markey Baptist Church
The speaker through first-person experience will share ideas of how to work through the process of settling one’s estate. Ideas and suggestions on how a little planning and documenting information today will help facilitate the process for your loved ones.
R.S.V.P. to churchoffice@covenantbaptistchurch.org
Crosspointe Meadows Church Covenant Baptist Church
29000 Meadowbrook Rd 5800 W. Maple Rd
Novi, MI 48377 West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248-669-9400 248-855-9191
www.crosspointemeadows.org www.covenantbaptistchurch.org
Sensible Stewardship & Financial Management Program Team
Bill Ried.................. Covenant Baptist
Mike Kingsbury...... Crosspointe Meadows Church
Jean Crossley......... Crosspointe Meadows Church
