At Drexel & Co Financial Planning, we believe Christian investment strategies should reflect biblical principles of stewardship, justice, and care for God’s creation. Whether you’re in Fallston, Harford County, or throughout Maryland, our faith-based approach helps Catholic and Christian families align their wealth with their values. As a CFP® and CEPA, I guide clients through ethical investing that honors God while building financial security for future generations through our comprehensive retirement planning services.

Christian Investment Strategies That Help Communities Thrive

We should put our money into companies and projects that help people and protect the environment. This way, we can help make the world a better place for everyone. Effective Christian investment strategies prioritize companies that contribute positively to society while generating sustainable returns for your family’s future.

Biblical and theological foundations:

• John Wesley’s Sermon “The Use of Money”
• Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 16
• “The Believer’s Stewardship” by R. C. Sproul
• “The Problem of Pain” by C.S. Lewis

Ethical Investing: Respecting Human Dignity in Every Investment

When deciding where to invest our money, we should choose companies that treat their workers well and don’t hurt people. We should avoid companies that do bad things, like using child labor or discriminating against people. Our Christian investment strategies screen for companies with strong labor practices, fair wages, and respect for human dignity as created in God’s image.

Scripture and theological resources:

• Genesis 1:27 – “So God created mankind in his own image…”
• “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin, Book III
• “Moral Man and Immoral Society” by Reinhold Niebuhr
• “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis

Faith-Based Stewardship and Environmental Responsibility

We need to take care of our planet because it is God’s creation. We should not invest in companies that harm the environment or waste natural resources. Biblical investment principles guide us toward companies practicing environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

Biblical foundation and reading:

• Psalm 24:1 – “The Earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
• “The Care of Creation” edited by R.J. Berry
• “For the Beauty of the Earth” by Steven Bouma-Prediger
• “God’s Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?” by John Lennox

Biblical Investment Guidelines: Avoiding Companies That Harm

We should stay away from investing in businesses that do things that go against our values, like making harmful products or supporting unjust wars. Faith-based investing means applying moral screens to ensure your portfolio reflects your Christian convictions and aligns with your long-term financial goals.

Scriptural guidance:

• Ephesians 5:11 – “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness…”
• “The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
• “Selected Sermons” by Jonathan Edwards
• “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Norman Geisler

Active Shareholder Engagement in Christian Investing

We should also be involved in the companies we invest in. This means going to meetings, voting on important decisions, and talking to the company about doing the right thing. Christian wealth management includes active ownership and stewardship of the companies in your portfolio.

Theological perspective on engagement:

• Micah 6:8 – “Act justly and love mercy and walk humbly with your God.”
• “Business for the Glory of God” by Wayne Grudem
• “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism” by Max Weber
• “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel

Wise Investment Strategies Grounded in Scripture

We should think carefully about where we put our money. It’s important to know how the companies work and if they align with our beliefs. Implementing Christian investment strategies requires careful due diligence, prayer, and professional guidance from advisors who share your faith commitments and operate under a fiduciary standard.

Wisdom literature and theological resources:

• Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
• “Decision Making and the Will of God” by Garry Friesen
• “Knowing God” by J. I. Packer
• “Reasonable Faith” by William Lane Craig

Christian Investment Approaches That Serve the Vulnerable

We should choose investments that help the poor and those in need. This is part of being fair and just, and it’s what Jesus taught us to do. Ethical investing for Christians means considering how our investment decisions impact the most vulnerable members of society.

Social justice and Christian responsibility:

• James 1:27 – “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…”
• “Let Justice Roll Down” by John Perkins
• “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger” by Ronald J. Sider
• “The Reason for God” by Timothy Keller

Begin Your Journey with Christian Investment Strategies Today

Ready to implement Christian investment strategies that honor God and build wealth? At Drexel & Co Financial Planning in Fallston, Maryland, we help Catholic and Christian families throughout Harford County invest with integrity. Our fee-only approach ensures your interests always come first.

Schedule a consultation today to discuss how biblical principles can guide your investment decisions while working toward your financial goals. Learn more about our comprehensive approach to faith-based financial planning and discover how your portfolio can reflect both your values and your vision for the future.