Making Smart Choices for College, Part 2

How important is your college degree?

A degree is simply the springboard of steps toward a career that ultimately glorifies God.

Settling into a career is often a journey not the direct result of a particular major. One job leads to another and God opens doors.

Bob Dickie, Crown’s President and author of Love Your Work explains that, “We don’t have time to waste wandering down endless paths in search of our calling, passion, and purpose in life.”

Did you know that you are called to be a faithful steward of your time and your gifts and abilities? Stewardship is not just about finances. It’s anything that God has entrusted to you.

Taking time in college to try out degrees or career paths has become astronomically expensive, so taking more than four years or earning impractical degrees is typically unwise.

If your children know exactly what they want to study, praise God.

If not, be patient and observe what they do in their free time. What do they enjoy studying?

Nurture those interests by arranging meetings with professionals in that field so they can gain exposure and learn things they may not have considered. Help them prepare questions so they come away informed and better able to narrow down degree options. This will help them to avoid wasting time and money.  Also consider working with a Crown Career Direct consultant to point them in the right direction for their education or career choice.

Understanding what God’s Word says about our life, finances, and career can seem overwhelming. You and your child can both navigate Scripture and embrace God’s purpose for you through Crown’s online Money Life Personal Finance Study. This self-paced course helps you eliminate financial stress and live as a steward every day. Our radio listeners get a special discount!