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Greetings, The countdown to one of the most exciting events of the year has started, and we invite you to join us for the dfree Financial Freedom Movement s 6th Annual National Conference: dfree HOMECOMING! The conference will be October 25-28, in Somerset, New Jersey. Our Homecoming reunion will bring dfree friends, family and community members together to be re-energized and celebrate overcoming obstacles and breaking barriers. New participants will learn about the culture and structure of our program. We will also take time to thank, appreciate and support each other and plan for future success. Since 2005, the dfree Financial Freedom Movement has helped to transform lives by using 12 steps which identify the spiritual, cultural and behavioral habits that improve our overall economic stability and allow us to live our best lives. Our programming, events, and online tools have primarily been delivered in churches, where we have helped thousands of families, individuals and organizations significantly reduce or eliminate debt, freeing up their money to build wealth and leave a legacy for the next generation. Our goal is to continue working diligently to improve the lives of many more people and extend our services beyond the faith-based community. The dfree Homecoming Conference will focus on strategy, service and support of our common cause. There will also be important social opportunities including praise and worship with some of today s most amazing gospel talents. We also have a power-packed lineup of workshops, networking opportunities and training sessions to help you learn, launch, promote and implement dfree in your life, family and church or community group. Your dfree participation and support strengthens the impact of economic development amongst our culture overall. Ensure you don t miss HOMECOMING, by visiting www.mydfree.org now to register and learn more. God bless you, Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. Founder and CEO dfree Global Foundation, Inc. 36 LIVING
Financial indebtedness is a form of slavery. It is a debilitating situation, and it will continue to get worse until you decide to gain control over your finances. INSPIRATION DeForest B. Saories Jr. Founder and CEO, dfree TAMIKASTEMBRIDGE Executive Director, dfree dfree creates a holistic experience for people by providing the inspiration and the information necessary to make a change. We add to that the tools necessary to achieve the life that you want. DENISEWHITFIELD Paid off $25,000 in debt I have been following the dfree program for at least 2 years. I started my journey through resources from others and financial classes and I can say that I am debt free as of 6/10/2018. I give thanks to God for he is good Thank you so much for every tip and advice that you gave me Oh what a feeling it is to be the lender not the borrower. In all things I give thanks. KENDRAHILL Member, 850 FICO Since committing to following the dfree principles, I have been able to relax about my finances, no matter how much income I receive. Creating a budget was the first step. The second was being consistent. I re-read chapters and follow the academy to stay on track. I haven t reached my goal of an 850 FICO credit score YET, but I creep closer every month. Following the dfree principles has really changed my quality of life. LIVING 37
People around the world are benefiting from the dfree belief that if we manage our lives well, then we will use money strategically to reach our life goals. dfree is a process and it begins by the way we think about ourselves, the way we think about our money, and the way we think about and plan for our future. The dfree Homecoming Conference will allow dfree participants - past, present and future - to learn and grow together. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. Founder and CEO, dfree 38 LIVING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE dfree HOMECOMING CONFERENCE? This conference was created to provide a hands-on approach to empowering families and communities by fortifying the dfree priorities of healthy living through sound and savvy financial management. It presents an opportunity to gain valuable insights, meet with industry experts and learn new solutions. It s also for anyone who: 1. Has ever wanted more out of life. Anyone who has dreams to do something great for themselves, their families, the community or the world. Anyone who feels that they are held back due to a lack of money. If you ve ever said, I could,if only I had more money or if only I didn t have any debt. 2. Is an aspiring entrepreneur or entrepreneur ready to take a business to the next level. Anyone who feels that there is more for them to do, but they don t know where to start or who to turn to for information or motivation. 3. Fears retirement and wonders if they will ever be able to stop working. 5. Is young and is looking for the strategies and direction to become a billionaire. 6. Has financial answers and is looking for a place to share their knowledge to help others achieve the life they are seeking. In short, this conference is for YOU. Hosted by Reverend DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., senior pastor, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens and dfree founder, you can expect to find pastors, community leaders, educators and a cross-section of attendees with a desire to improve their financial lives with a heightened level of personal, spiritual and financial wellness using effective tools, strategies and concepts from the dfree program. All people want to do better and by adjusting our lifestyles anything is possible. So, expect to be educated but we also plan on having the kind of fun that occurs at family reunions or college tailgating parties. There will be music to spark your spirit, food and networking opportunities. We plan to liberate, elevate and celebrate! 4. Mastered saving money and is interested in learning how to create generational wealth. LIVING 39
six reasons why you should attend the homecoming conference 1. Meet people in your same situation. Attendees will include a broad crosssection of people at different points on their financial journey. There will be some new to the program who are recently starting to break free from debt and want to change their circumstances. Other attendees are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. There will be those who are ready to move to the next level and take their businesses and investments to new heights. Some attendees are building generational wealth for their prodigy. Wherever you are on your path, you will find others at similar points. 2. Sharpen the saw. Invest in yourself while acquiring new tools. Participants will come away with practical ideas and approaches to make financial decisions more effectively. Also, you will experience the energy that can only be found amongst a group of people working toward the same goal and be connected to new resources. 4. Learn in a new space. It s great to acquire knowledge from a book, webinar or podcast, but it is a unique experience when you can ask questions directly to a facilitator and learn from peers in a session. Conferences have an energy and excitement. You will hear how others have used tools to improve their situations and they can offer insights into your circumstances. Conferences also have serendipity and new opportunities. Who knows, you may bump into somebody who has the key to your future. 5. Review the essentials. Everyone needs to review the basics of managing life and handling money. As time goes on, sometimes it becomes easy to lose diligence in the dfree plan and stop tracking spending or updating your financial goals. However, following the plan is essential to staying in the black and attaining goals. 6. It will be fun. This is no average conference. This is a homecoming celebration complete with concerts, tailgating parties, meals and new friends. 3. Meet experts and influencers. Learn from people in the financial world who are writing the books, hosting podcasts and guiding generations of people to live their best lives. 40 LIVING
TIPS FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE dfree HOMECOMING CONFERENCE 1. Keep a one-page list of action items. While attending the conference, note the things that need to be integrated into your life immediately upon returning home. Separating this information from the remainder of conference notes will allow you to move forward with the most critical activities and save the remaining conference materials to digest as time permits. 2. Network with a purpose. Before the conference, develop a list of your pertinent financial questions so that you can ask presenters or peers while attending the conference to gain help and insights. 3. Relax. This conference is educational, but it s also a celebration. Take time to participate in the parties, concerts and all the social events. REGISTER TODAY! MYDFREE.ORG LIVING 41
HOMECOMING: DAY-BY-DAY HIGHLIGHTS Thursday community revitalization 101 with dr. soaries Do you have a desire to revitalize your community? Join Dr. Soaries as he shares how the First Baptist CDC (Community Development Corporation) achieved that goal. Learn how to leverage the assets of all the community members to improve living, working and playing across the board. Realize how to transform properties into vibrant, sustainable communities long-term and stop the cycle of decline. Understand how change must first start with the community, with the help of leaders to provide resources. Learn how to ensure that revitalization does not turn into gentrification. Discover what is possible when we work together. touchdown at the hub: a welcome reception for dfree leaders and corporate partners Don t miss our first social event where you can share your best practices, while learning from others how to support individual and community transformation. Take time to reconnect while making new friends. 42 LIVING
Friday building billionaires LIVE with dfree young money Would you be surprised to learn that after receiving advice from Oprah Winfrey a group of friends went on to start a successful business? What if those friends ranged in age from 8 to 14? That s right, a group of inspired kids with determination took an idea and started a profitable house flipping business called Jr. Flips. In this session, learn how a dedicated work ethic has earned these youngsters $250,000 profit after flipping their second home. dfree next level leadership summit Workshops to help you Lead, Grow, and Network within dfree. At dfree we are always researching new ways to engage people with our proven methods of achieving financial freedom. We want our leaders to remain energized, educated and excited about the programs in their communities or churches, which is why we have updated our training and created new tools for use. Prepare to have your skills sharpened and your questions answered. live dfree launch training Discover how innovative techniques have improved our best practices, as well as meet others who have incorporated dfree into their churches and communities with amazing results. dfree alumni: a guide to senior living Don t let the age on your driver s license dictate what you are able to do with the rest of your life. It s never too late to realize a dream and dfree has just created a new guide for seniors to help you experience whatever wish lives in your heart. Come to be inspired and get ready to start the next best chapter of your life. LIVING 43
Friday THE HALFTIME SHOW dfree award winners Join us as we honor those who have created financial freedom wins within our community. Learn how one person can make a difference to many. Hear how a group of people can transform the ordinary into extraordinary. Learn what is possible when you try. & THE LOVE FELLOWSHIP CHOIR 44 LIVING
homecoming gospel concert Every great halftime show has performers to excite and amaze the viewer. Our event is no different. We promise to blow your mind and light up your spirit with two awardwinning gospel urban inspirational artists. Expect your feet to move and love to flow through your entire being. You will hear from the incomparable Bishop Hezekiah Walker and The Love Fellowship Choir, and the angelic Kierra Sheard. They have set the gospel world on fire, so prepare for an aweinspiring night that you won t soon forget. LIVING 45
Saturday on the field: financial game plays hosted by dr. soaries and tamika stembridge, esq. Expect a day filled with information for all the distinct stages of your financial life. A sampling of sessions is listed: financial freedom Learn how dfree is a lifestyle, a journey, a mindset. It is a process and it begins by the way we think about ourselves, the way we think about our money, and the way we think about and plan for our future. Learn how to break free from debt once and for all using the dfree method. generational wealth Discover the practical aspects of money management and wealth building. Learn how generational wealth is more than just money, it is also about being able to transfer wealth in values and beliefs. endeavor. Whether you are new to the business world or preparing for the next level, this session is for you. credit Join Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, aka The Money Coach, to learn all about credit. Learn how to increase your credit score, what drops your score, how to protect it and why it matters. Also, discover how to negotiate with credit card companies and what they can and can t do legally. women s empowerment Do you know the life you want but don t know how to get there? Meet women who have overcome obstacles to become successful and want to show you how. Prepare to be encouraged, learn valuable lessons and realize what is possible when you tap into your full potential. entrepreneurship Gain inspiration on how to reach your business goals from experts in the field. Topics will include necessary financial risk, how to get to the next level, how to come back from bad decisions, and many other issues involved with running a successful laugh out loud comedy show It s been said that laughter is the best medicine and we couldn t agree more. Our comedians are sure to delight you in a family-friendly environment. Prepare to have a great evening focused on entertainment, relaxation and fun. 46 LIVING
Sunday dfree sunday at first baptist church of lincoln gardens Join us as we thank God for bringing together people from all over the country that have decided to change their lives and improve their circumstances, and for the opportunity to celebrate new friendships and connect with the possibilities presented by God. brunchin with dfree Don t miss the chance to attend our final meal together. We will share memories of the previous few days, great food and fun conversation. It will be our hard to say goodbye, but it is only until next time. LIVING 47
DISCOVER WHAT IS POSSIBLE WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER. ATTEND THE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION 101 SESSION WITH DR. SOARIES 48 LIVING
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