Larry Burkett: A Christian Financial Pioneer

To many in America, personal finance from a Christian perspective begins and ends with Dave Ramsey. If you listen to Ramsey long enough, though, you will hear him give a tip of the cap to another man, Larry Burkett. Burkett died in 2003, but his legacy as a leader in the world of Christian personal finance was secure well before his passing.

Who Was Larry Burkett?

Burkett taught many of the same principles that today are heard over the airwaves from Ramsey such as getting out of debt, having an emergency fund, and giving generously. His message was quite simple, but it resonated with millions who read his books and heard his three different radio programs (Money Matters, How to Manage Your Money, and MoneyWatch.). In addition, many others remember his short radio blasts called A Money... [via Christian PF]