Surviving a Bad Economy: Biblical Principles for Success in Any Economy

Surviving a Bad Economy was written during what was arguably the worst recession since the Great Depression. Ignorance and/or neglect of biblical economic principles was a major contributor to the downturn of the early Twenty-first Century. As confidence in the economy continued to wane, biblical principles continued to be neglected. People turned to government and often unethical sources seeking a solution to their personal financial and business distress. As a society, we sought quick fixes and answers that were, at best, temporary band-aids to a deeper problem. These principles were key to economic survival in 2009. They continue to stand as the most effective tools for economic stability in our world today. Readers will find both spiritual assurance, practical formulas and personal encouragement that pave the way to financial security - in any economy.

Dr. Marc Kirchoff is an ordained American Baptist (ABCUSA) minister. Currently serving on the staff of the American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky, he has 30 years of ministry experience. A 1979 graduate of Purdue University (B.A., Public Relations) and an alumnus of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. 1983; D. Min., 1989), where he conducted doctoral research on the topic of capital campaign fundraising in local churchesHis experience includes pastoral ministry in rural, urban and small city ministry settings. Since receiving his doctoral degree, Dr. Kirchoff has focused his ministry in the area of stewardship. He has served organizations including Prison Fellowship, American Bible Society, and Crown Financial Ministries. Marc and his wife, Jill (Thorpe), have been married for 25 years. They and their children, Jonathan and Jessie, are active members of First Baptist Church of Terre Haute, Indiana, where Jill serves as Director of Children's Ministries.