If you've ever felt overwhelmed by debt, confused about budgeting, or unsure how to honor God with your finances, Crown Financial Ministries has been helping believers navigate exactly that since 1976.^1 Born from the merger of Larry Burkett's Christian Financial Concepts and Howard Dayton's Crown Ministries in 2000, Crown is one of the most established Christian financial literacy organizations in the world, now led by CEO Chuck Bentley.^2
Crown's approach centers on biblical stewardship — the idea that everything we have belongs to God, and our role is to manage it faithfully. Their flagship tool, the Money Map, is a free step-by-step visual guide that walks you through saving, creating a budget, eliminating debt, and building toward generosity and financial freedom.^3 Beyond the Money Map, Crown offers one-on-one Budget Coaching with trained volunteer coaches, online courses through Crown Online, the Career Direct assessment for discovering your vocational calling, and the "Ask Chuck" column where CEO Chuck Bentley answers real financial questions.^1
Crown's reach extends far beyond the U.S. — their African Money Map, Restoration Path program, and global alliance partnerships with over 100 organizations train community leaders across multiple continents to teach biblical financial principles in their own communities.^4 In late 2025, Crown earned an "A" Transparency Grade from MinistryWatch after posting audited financials, and holds a 92% rating (Four Stars) from Charity Navigator.^5
Why Christians Love It"The mix of practical financial training with deep biblical and spiritual teaching was a game changer for me. It really made me feel that what we were doing was so significant and honoring to the Lord." — Josh, Budget Coaching client^7
"Crown's training equipped me to lead others to what Scripture says about finances — to focus on hope before numbers and the heart before the budget." — Crown Budget Coach volunteer^8
"This course has reminded me that God is for me and not against me." — Aida, Crown course participant^1
Notable- Founded in 1976 by the late Larry Burkett; co-founded with Howard Dayton in 2000; Dave Ramsey credits Burkett as a personal mentor^2
- Led by CEO Chuck Bentley since 2007, who hosts Crown's daily radio broadcasts and the "Ask Chuck" financial column^9
- ECFA member with an "A" Transparency Grade from MinistryWatch (December 2025) and 92% Charity Navigator rating^5
- Global reach across multiple continents through alliance partnerships, the African Money Map, and the Restoration Path anti-poverty program^4
- Partnered with God Behind Bars through the Pando App to bring financial education to incarcerated individuals (launched January 2026)^10
