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about CHRISTIAN TRADES
Christian Trades Incorporated was founded in December 2009 and incorporated in Virginia on January 2012. The company received 501 (c) (3) non-profit status from Internal Revenue Service in June 29, 2013. The company will fulfill the need in the Hampton Roads area to train Christians on trading stock Option contracts in the stock market. This non-profit educational organization was conceived to be viable for the following reasons:
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The average person thinks the stock market is all about investing funds for 20 -30 years until retirement. They’re uninformed or simply ignoring the possibility of trading with their funds and receiving 20% - 25% return on investment (ROI) within three (3) to 60 days of executing their trades through stock options contracts.
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Furthermore, the average investor believes stock options contracts are too risky and complicated to manage in their portfolio. But Stock option contracts have been around for more than 30 years and many investors also believe options are too difficult to understand. While even many more investors have had bad experiences with options, because neither they nor their brokers were properly trained in how to use them. The improper use of options, like that of any powerful tool, can lead to major problems and this is where our organization fills the void of educating potential investors on this powerful investment tool.
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In addition, our banks are steadily reducing their annual percentage yield (APY) on our checking and savings account to a mere 1% -3%. We also see that inflation has risen above 200% since 1984. This means that the same $100 that you spent in 1984 has doubled to $300! So we see that we are paying more for items like food, clothing, cars, and houses (See chart below)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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During this recession, Christian churches are struggling to meet community needs and hardships (Example: layoffs, increased inflation, government budget cuts, reduction-in-force (RIF), sequestration, budget deficit ceiling, civilian furlough, foreclosures, increased rental fees, vehicle repossessions, etc.). Therefore, alterative financial resources and/or multiple streams of income are required to assist the congregants with meeting their personal needs, the needs of their church and their community. In addition, training Christians on trading stock option contracts will greatly enhance the Hampton Roads community economy and spread the word and love of Jesus Christ.
The school will be ran by a wise executive Mark E. Baker, who is experienced in business administration matters and has obtained Bachelors of Arts degree in Business administration from Saint Leo University in Florida with a minor in business management. In addition, he’s working on his Master’s degree in Divinity at Regent University and is projected to graduate in 2015. The company also has a talented Board of directors which has over 24 years of combined experience trading in the stock options contracts.
We will be engaged in the following activities: Holding classes to teach Christians how to trade stock options contracts. In the class we cover trading stock option strategies and mythology, personal budgeting, and will teach one how to file one’s taxes in relation to their stock activity. A syllabus for the course will be provided to each student. Depending on how quickly or slowly the person wants to complete the course. We offer two (2) courses. The first course will take up to six (6) months and the second course up to one (1) year. In order to ensure your success, we must have confidence that you totally understand the information presented in our courses.
Our Vision is to produce and train Christian entrepreneurs to the highest standards in trading stock and financial education that will invest into God’s Kingdom for the work of the ministry and for the Glory of God.
Our Mission
To provide excellent academic financial education to our students and develop a collaborative environment that will allow our students to attain the highest level of financial education and achieve financial freedom, which God provides by His power according to Deuteronomy 8:17-18. Christian Trades seeks to attract a diverse group of talented and gifted Christian entrepreneurs that will have a heart to invest into God’s Kingdom for the work of the ministry and for the glory of God.
Guiding Principles
• Maintain and achieve high ethics standards through transparency and accountability – James 1:26-27
• Promote academic excellence – Proverbs 22:29
• Encourage a “giving” attitude – Acts 20:35
• Give to Christian Ministries that are doing God’s will according to Matthew 6:33 & 7:21-23
• Help for the destitute – Matthew 25:34-40