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BRIGHTPath Church Toolkit

Faith, Family, and Financial Freedom - All in One Place.

Tools: Repair maps, grounding scripts, roleplay prompts, and reflection templates

Life-time Access

You’re receiving free lifetime access to the BRIGHTPath Church Toolkit, a full digital learning library designed to help your family heal, grow, and thrive.
This access is fully sponsored by New Beginnings International House of Worship through The BrightPath Foundation (501c3).
No fees. No subscriptions. Just real tools that work.

Access Details

âś… Full lifetime access to all included courses and books
âś… Access for your entire household
âś… New content added quarterly
âś… Free updates, digital bulletins, and future ministry materials

oordinators seeking trauma-responsive tools.

Why It Free

This program is 100% sponsored by The BrightPath Foundation, a nonprofit built by BuildingBlocs Literacy LLC and founded by veteran and author Aaron B. Kershaw.

Through partnerships with churches like New Beginnings International House of Worship, we’re bringing educational, emotional, and financial empowerment directly to the families who need it most — no red tape, no fees, no barriers.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Create a family budget that works in real life — no guilt, no spreadsheets.

  • Build emotional resilience and communication skills rooted in faith and self-awareness.

  • Heal from stress, trauma, and past hurt through guided lessons and reflection.

  • Strengthen parenting, mentoring, and family relationships with emotional intelligence.

  • Support teens and foster youth with practical tools for confidence and healing.

Start Your Journey

Your access has already been funded by New Beginnings International House of Worship through The BrightPath Foundation.
There is no payment required — simply click below to activate your account and begin learning.

What’s Included

Budget Like a Boss (English)

A step-by-step guide to managing income, expenses, debt, and savings. Learn how to take control of your finances and build real security.

Presupuestar como un Jefe (Spanish)

The complete Spanish-language edition of Budget Like a Boss — the same tools, written in natural, respectful Spanish instruction.

Before It Spills: A Real-World Parenting Guide

A trauma-informed workbook helping caregivers build stronger emotional bonds, set boundaries, and raise emotionally aware children.

Real Talk: A Teen’s Guide to Showing Up, Speaking Truth, and Healing for Real

Written for teens to help them develop emotional expression, self-respect, and healing from hard experiences.

Say It Anyway: A Real-World Healing Guide for Foster Youth

Gives foster youth the tools to understand their story, set boundaries, and advocate for themselves in unsafe environments.

Steady in the Storm: A Guide for Trauma-Responsive Caregiving

Helps mentors, parents, and caregivers support others with trauma while staying emotionally grounded themselves.

Trust Begins Here

Shows how to build emotional safety and connection with children, especially in complex or restructured families.

Reset Starts Now

A short, practical guide to mindset shifts, emotional regulation, and daily habits for personal growth.

Strategic Empathy

A self-leadership course focused on emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution for everyday life.

🏢 Workplace Series (Mini Courses)

  • Workplace Violence Prevention

  • Workplace Harassment Awareness

  • Compliance, Ethics & Workplace Rights
    Learn safety, professionalism, and protection in the modern workplace.

Working with a Financial Advisor – Mini Course

Teaches how to choose, work with, and get the most value from a financial advisor.

BrightMind SEL Bulletin

A monthly digital digest with tips on emotional awareness, mental resilience, and practical SEL tools for families and ministries.

Budget like a Boss

  1. Welcome to Budget Like a Boss

    1 lesson
    1. Opening - Budget like Boss

  2. Understanding Your Finances

    5 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Identifying Your Financial Goals
    3. Assessing Your Financial Health
    4. Understanding Your Spending Habits
    5. Quiz: Understanding Your Finances

  3. Creating Your Budget

    5 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Allocating Your Income
    3. Budgeting Basics
    4. Adjusting Your Budget
    5. Quiz

  4. Managing Your Expenses

    6 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Dealing with Unexpected Expenses
    3. Reducing Your Expenses
    4. Planning for Future Expenses
    5. Case Study: Alex vs. Jordan - The Power of Starting Early
    6. Quiz: Managing Your Expenses

  5. Long-Term Strategy

    7 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Estate Planning
    3. Saving for Retirement
    4. Case Study: Lisa vs. Mark - Chasing Quick Wins vs. Staying Consistent
    5. Investing Your Money: Grow Wealth Like a Boss
    6. Case Study: Kevin vs. Maria — All-In on One Stock vs. Diversified Portfolio
    7. Quiz: Estate Planning, Retirement & Investing

  6. Final Quiz

    3 lessons
    1. Overview
    2. Budgeting Like a Boss: Basic Finance Quiz
    3. What's Next