Readers,
It’s time. I’m quitting my day job and devoting 100% of my working hours to working on The Christian Dollar and other online pursuits. My first day begins on Monday, March 12th.
As you can imagine, this will mean a lot of changes on The Christian Dollar. I’ll be writing regularly and you should expect to see some excellent posts here. Share in this journey with me, will you?
Personal finance is my passion. I believe in balancing budgets, finding ways to save money, having integrity with money, and working hard to ensure that I serve others to the greatest degree possible. I owe it to you and to God.
There have been many people encouraging me to make the decision to quit my day job. My wife has been lovingly hounding me for about a year, family has stated they believe in my pursuits, and friends have been open to my regular spewing of ideas and “alternative ways to make money.”
I make money from The Christian Dollar, writing for others, and managing websites. Yes, that’s weird. At least, the people I meet on the streets (not that I’m street-savvy) usually look at me with blank stares on their faces when I tell them about my online work. I don’t blame them. Just like I get a puzzled look on my face when someone talks about sports or car mechanics, they get the same when I discuss making money with a blog.
The fact is we need money to get by just like you do. Unfortunately, quitting my day job will lead us to lose a significant amount of income. But my wife and I are trusting Jesus that this is the right thing for us to do and that God will bless our new pursuits. Soon I’ll be launching a separate website highlighting some of the services I provide (website management, editing, writing, etc.) and how I might be able to serve you and your business. In the meantime, if you’re interested in hiring me, you could just leave a comment below. 
I don’t ever want money to get in the way of my passion for writing and personal finance, and your desire to visit here regularly. So, over the next couple of months, I’m going to find ways to make ads less intrusive here on The Christian Dollar. I don’t like ads hitting me in the face, and I’m sure you don’t either. I’m going to make the juicy, meaty content front and center. Yay!
In addition, all affiliate links to products and services on this website are going to be posted with prayer and research. I want to recommend products and services that I use, and/or I believe could truly benefit – not hinder – your financial progress.
A large majority of the posts on The Christian Dollar thus far have been ones that are informational in nature. That’s great, but I want to go one layer deeper: I want to share discoveries and have conversations with you. I want you to feel free to leave a helpful comment, send an email, ask a question, or challenge a concept. That’s where we’re going with The Christian Dollar. That’s the vision.
I’m quitting my day job to serve you, the readers, full time. I want this website to be the best resource it can be for you. I have a feeling going full time online is the best thing I could do for you, my family, myself, and for furthering God’s kingdom.
I don’t have all the answers right now, but I don’t think I have to. In fact, I’ll never have all the answers. All I’ll have is the journey and some things I will learn along the way. Will you take this journey with me?
Naturally, some of you out there are thinking about your own jobs. Maybe you’re not satisfied in your job and are looking for something greater. To those of you, I encourage you to hang in there until you feel the Lord compel you to jump ship. Wait longer than you want, and when everything within you and everyone around you tells you it’s time to jump, you might consider asking God if the time is right – most likely, it will be.
So there you have it. I’m quitting my day job. Exciting stuff, isn’t it?
I’ve never bungee jumped before, but I’d imagine that quitting your day job produces the same type of feeling you’d get as your toes leave the plank.
Let’s hope this cable holds. I think it will.
John Frainee
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Congratulations! I’m so happy for you that you are able to make money with your blog to the point of quitting your day job. I know it’s “The Christian Dollar” but admitting that you’re going to trust Jesus for the difference is also a huge step. Thanks for following your passion and for setting an example for the rest of us who hope to make a bit of money with a blog.
Congrats!
Jon Acuff would be proud lol
Woohoo! That is some super exciting news! Can’t wait to see how God works things out as you pursue your passion!
Wow, John! I’m really proud of and excited for you! (I know Courtney is, too
) This really is your passion and I think you’ll be very happy that you made the move! Will be praying for you guys!
Quitting your day job is a very brave decision and a leap of faith. Fortunately, we don’t trust blindly. Our Jehovah Jireh will never leave you nor forsake you.
Hey John, just found your site, good luck in the new endeavor. Blogging really is a conversation, isn’t it? And conversations take time and effort. I look forward to checking back and seeing your progress.
I know what you mean. I have never described the feeling of leaving your day job as bungee jumping yet you hit the nail on the head. I am not there yet and feel inspired that you started your site in 2010 and waited until (with some loving suggestions and support) God told you to jump. I also relate to not wanting “money to get in the way of your passion”. So congratulations John. I will be following your Authentic Journey.
Congrats…I think??
Ummm…significant lost of income?
So…since you want to have deeper conversations (and forgive me I’ve read your blog for only a couple months so if you’ve already answered these q’s then please ignore them)…I ask:
Do you have a 6 month emergency fund?
Do you have any debts left?
Last….have you read the book Quitter? (by Jon Acuff); (if not, you should)
Many blessings to you
Great questions! We do have a 6 month emergency fund and even extra money in the bank for pursuing this endeavor. We are completely out of debt except for our mortgage, and I finished reading Quitter a month ago. Thank you for your concern and support!
Thanks so much Shari! I really appreciate your kind words. Please stay involved and I’m looking forward to your insights here on TCD!
Thanks Brad! I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated frequently on how things are going. God bless!
Isn’t it awesome we can trust in God? Thank you for the excellent reminder of our ever-present God.
Thanks so much Bethany! I appreciate your support!
Thanks JC! I’m having a blast already and I haven’t even quit my day job yet! It’s coming though… March 12th is my first official day full time right here.
I think he would!
Thanks Alice. I sure appreciate your kind words. Stick around, we’ll see some neat things the Lord has in store!
Excited that you’re pursuing your passion that God had given you! Keep trusting and living for Him….He has all the answers and will share with you that’s needed. Congratulations! I hope someday to pursue my inspirational writing and speaking passions soon!
Thanks Lisha! Keep writing, keep speaking, you’ll reach your dreams!
I’m happy for you! I’m still working on my goal to quit my day job and only blog. Someday I’ll get there! Good luck!
It’s been almost two weeks. Any leak in your end of the canoe?
Best wishes and good luck.
Thanks for asking! Not yet. If I start to get wet I’ll let you know Paul! Two months after will really be the time to tell.