Christians looking to enhance their financial knowledge while staying true to their faith-based values may find salvation in SurgeU. The digital program offers a unique blend of practical financial education and spiritual principles, creating an environment where students can develop wealth-building strategies with a purpose beyond personal gain.
“We look to update it every year based on market conditions,” SurgeU’s Vice President of Education Steve Albin says of adapting SurgeU’s curriculum to real-world conditions.
SurgeU comprises two paths for students: Trade Surge for those interested in learning about the various financial markets and Real Estate Surge for investors who desire to purchase their first property, commercial or residential, or, for the more experienced, to broaden their portfolio of properties.
Keeping the Faith In Education
SurgeU stands out in the crowded financial education space by integrating Christian principles with practical financial teaching and preparing Christian entrepreneurs and investors to have a kingdom impact in the marketplace. This mission drives everything from course content to community interaction.
The platform recognizes that many Christians struggle to reconcile wealth-building with their faith. SurgeU addresses this tension head-on by teaching that financial success can be a powerful tool for furthering God’s kingdom when approached with the right mindset.
“I am really excited to be part of SurgeU because it offers not only a fantastic opportunity but it has the full resources available,” a student named Kathy wrote in a SurgeU review. “You don’t have to know everything about it. They’re going to teach you. They’re going to guide you. You have the leadership with the experience. You’ve got the mentorship and the tools.”
In another SurgeU review, a student praised the platform for its welcoming community. “The mentors, the teachers that we’ve had in these classes, you can tell they are Christians and their No. 1 priority is spreading [wealth around] the kingdom before anything else, so that’s been really neat to see,” wrote another student, Anna, in a SurgeU review.
SurgeU’s Carefully Curated Courses
SurgeU takes a hands-on approach that emphasizes skill-building rather than rote knowledge acquisition. Students can choose to join in on courses live or learn at their own pace.
“We’re big believers that learning skills like trading in the market is a skill to be mastered, not a subject to be studied,” says SurgeU Chief Marketing Officer Jeremy Nosek.
The platform’s courses cover a wide range of topics including:
- Asset management and retirement investments
- Stock and options trading
- Cryptocurrency investing
- Real estate investment strategies
- Short, mid, and long-term rental investing
- Creative financing and capital raising
Interactive Learning Environment
The platform offers multiple learning modalities to accommodate different learning styles and schedules offering on-demand video courses broken into manageable segments, live online classes with real-time instructor interaction, practice labs with lower student-to-teacher ratios for applied learning, momentum classes, which serve as immersive in-person sessions for new students, and quarterly symposiums held in Palmetto, Florida for intensive training.
Albin drives home the idea that mentorship is central to the learning process. “Mentorship is almost everything,” he insists. “It’s the lecture and then the lab. And the lab is where learning actually happens.”
Community-Centered Support System
Perhaps the most distinctive aspect of SurgeU is its community-building emphasis. The program recognizes that learning complex financial concepts can be challenging, and students benefit from support networks during their educational journey.
Support for SurgeU students extends beyond technical assistance to include:
- Prayer support services for students facing challenges
- Weekly worship and biblical business training
- Group coaching webinars with experienced faculty
- Deal review coaching for real estate students
Students have access to seasoned coaches who are active practitioners in their fields. The platform’s emphasis on community building and mentorship creates lasting relationships that extend beyond the classroom.
Tools and Resources for Practical Application
SurgeU provides students with a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline their investment activities. These include:
- Deal analyzer software for evaluating potential investments
- Document libraries with templates for various transactions
- CRMs for managing leads and contacts
- Tools for estimating repairs and creating scope-of-work documents
- Market analysis resources
These resources are intended to help students move quickly from learning to implementation. By providing ready-made systems that have been tested and refined, SurgeU helps students avoid common pitfalls and accelerate their progress.
“These courses can be your roadmap to achieving your financial goals by equipping you with the knowledge you need to make smart investments, avoid costly beginner mistakes, and set yourself on a path for slow and steady financial growth,” SurgeU.com states.
