The Coming Financial Revolution

256 Pages·2005·1.47 MB·English

by  Buck Stephens

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FINANCIAL
REVOLUTION

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FINANCIAL
REVOLUTION
God’s Prophetic Plan and Purpose to Prosper His People!
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UCK TEPHENS
© Copyright 2005 — C.Buck Stephens
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In Loving Memory of
Larry Burkett
1939 – 2003
A True Son and Leader of
The Revolution
and
Evelyn Roberts
1917 – 2005
The Gracious First Lady
of Seed Faith Living and Giving
The seeds you both have planted are growing into
a mighty revolution! We continue to fight on
while you look on! (Hebrews 12:1)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
There are many who either indirectly or directly contributed to this
book and to whom I wish to express my gratitude.
To my precious family.My lovely wife,Andrea (“Andy”),who has
stood by me for 30 years in life and ministry.Your life shows the love of
Christ and your godliness is an inspiration.You endured hours of my
back during the writing of this book and your input and additions are
part of this work.Thank you for your partnership in ministry,your love,
your support, and your tenacious commitment to Christ…I love you
with an intense love that grows with each new day.My heart is yours! To
my gentle and loving daughter Mindy Kent,forever in my heart,you
are one of the nicest and sweetest people I know,you touch peoples’lives
with your kind and tender spirit and you are an example of a godly
woman…I adore you and I am blest to be your father.I love you.To my
son-in-law Chris Kent,whom I prefer to call son,which expresses my
true feelings;I cannot wait to see how God will use you.He has gifted
you for a mighty work.I love you.To my constant companion,ministry
partner and the pride of my heart,my son Ben…your walk of faith in
difficult times has been an inspiration to many including your father,
God has a mighty call on your life and you surely are up to it…I love
you. To my sister and brother-in-law Dawn and Steve Sharp, for
your love and support; and to you, Dawn, for your work on the initial
manuscript and for believing in her little brother…I love you.To my
Dad,George Stephens who is part of that cloud of witnesses awaiting
the coming Kingdom, and my mom, Leafie Stephens and who both
worked tirelessly to provide me with opportunities—thanks for your love
and support…I love you.To my “big sister,”my Aunt Marilyn Mengel
(“Auntie Mag”) for your support and love…I love you.
To our friends and prayer partners for nearly 20 years, Dan and
Joanne Wafer,your love,prayers and support have seen us through some
challenging times.
To Dean Bratton, my long time friend and ministry associate,
thanks for sharing the vision with me all these years…the day is coming!
Also to my friends Richard Robertsand Howard Dayton,I cannot tell
you how your friendship and support for this work has been an encour-
agement to me,I love you guys!
To my Pastor, John Carter, thanks for your input, guidance and
support during the difficult personal challenges we faced while this book
was a work in progress.Thanks for the good spiritual food you have fed
me and my family.You truly walk worthy of your calling.We love you.
To Don Nori and Don Milam and the people at Destiny Image
Publishers, thank you for your commitment to the Body of Christ to
provide them with books to increase their knowledge of the Word.Thank
you for keeping Christian publishing a ministry and not just another
business.Thank you for keeping the main thing the main thing! May the
blessing of the Lord be upon your work! You guys are a class act!
Most of all I wish to thank my precious Lord and Savior,Jesus
Christ.Thank You for loving me enough to die for me and for being
there with me in the difficult and the good times.You picked me up
when I failed,dusted me off,set my feet in Your way and put a fire in my
Spirit for Your Kingdom that will not be quenched until You establish it
here on earth.My life is Yours,use me.I will love and worship You for
eternity!!
WHAT OTHER MINISTRY LEADERS
ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK…
Some Christians tend to recoil when they hear the word prosperity.
In The Coming Financial Revolution,Buck clearly delineates the purpose of
prosperity—to fund the Kingdom of God.
I really do believe we are on the cusp of a financial revolution.Buck
does a tremendous job of skillfully outlining the root of the problem,
opening God’s Word to define the solution,and encouraging God’s peo-
ple to be obedient.
Howard Dayton,CEO and Co-Founder
Crown Financial Ministries
Gainesville,Georgia
Not only does this book give excellent,step-by-step instructions to
help us become good stewards of God’s money,but it’s written in down-
to-earth language that all of us can relate to.Even someone who is swim-
ming in debt can find practical,helpful tips to help them climb out of
debt and stay out.
With his years of experience as a financial advisor,Buck Stephens
knows firsthand that many Christians who are big givers are still not
experiencing true financial freedom.What are they missing? And,more
importantly,what can they do to change the situation?
Dr.Richard Roberts,President
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa,Oklahoma
There is a Scripture in the Bible that most Christians are unaware
of—Ecclesiastes 10:19, which says,“…money answereth all things.”
Whether we like it or not,money is a necessary part of our lives.In his
new book,The Coming Financial Revolution,Buck Stephens skillfully deals
with this important subject,yet in a practical way that is easy to under-
stand and easy to apply to our everyday lives.The information in this
book is vital—not only for you,but for your children and your children’s
children.
This book will teach you how to have more money,but more impor-
tantly,how to do the right thing with it.
Marcus D.Lamb,President/CEO
Daystar Television Network
Dallas,Texas
I believe this work is a masterpiece and a must for all who want to
have a clear understanding of how and what to do to effectively prepare
for the financial challenges of the future.This book will become a classic!
In every revolution in history,the last area to be conquered was the
area of financial resources.Without financial resources,visions become
dreams and dreams nightmares.In this book,Buck Stephens tackles the
most critical and last remaining area to be dominated by the church—
finances,and gives us practical tools to make it a reality.
Dr.Myles Munroe
Best-selling Author and President
BFM International
Nassau,Bahamas
One of satan’s most significant strongholds in the body of Christ
today is in the area of personal financial management. This book is
packed with life-changing knowledge that has the power to move people
from bondage to economic victory.With a compelling balance of both
wisdom and humor Buck Stephens calls the body of Christ to fulfill her
role as stewards of God’s resources. The chapter dealing with Jesus’
teaching of the ten Minas at Zaccheus’dinner table is one of the most life
changing insights I’ve ever considered.
Rev.John R.Carter,Senior Pastor
Abundant Life Christian Center
East Syracuse,New York
Host of Abundant Living Radio