NEXUS provides free peer financial coaching covering a wide range of topics, from debt management to budgeting to saving and investing.
Our Services
We use a scriptural foundation for money and personal financial management to provide coaching, accountability, and the tools needed to guide you in making wise financial decisions.
We offer:
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Group presentations
- Biblically-based tools and resources
- Accountability
Accountability is at the heart of our services.
Our highly-trained, trustworthy coaches don’t just help empower you to develop solutions to your financial goals—they work with you to implement them. We’ll help you cultivate a vision of stewardship rooted in humility, service, and biblical wisdom.
Topics We Cover
- Budgeting
- Credit
- Giving
- Goal development
- Money & relationships
- Housing
- Scholarships & grants
- Investing
- Savings
- Identity theft
- Taxes
- Marriage planning
- Managing debt
- Student loan management
Finance Tools
- The Ultimate Personal Finance Tool (XLSX)
- Cash Flow Analysis (XLSX)
- Criteria-based Decision Model (XLSX)
- Debt snowball (PDF)
- Debt visualization (XLSX)
- My Vision for the Future (XLSX)
- Net Worth Analysis (XLSX)
- Personal Financial Plan (XLSX)
- Pie Diagram (XLSX)
- Senior Topics (PDF)
- Transaction Record and Budget (XLSX)
About Us
NEXUS coaching sessions are free. Each coaching session is based around our DEEP framework: Discipleship, Evaluate, Educate, and Pray. We look forward to working with you!
Connect With Us
We look forward to hearing from you!
Request an appointment, stop by our office (HL215B—next to Peet’s Coffee), or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
- Email: CalvinNexus@calvin.edu
- Phone: (616) 526-6193
Support Us
Nexus Peer Financial Coaching is a privately supported program. To learn more about ways you can be involved and give online, please visit our giving page. Or, reach out to Ron Winowiecki, Nexus Director, at ron.winowiecki@calvin.edu.
Our Team
Ethan Verkaik
Ethan is a junior double majoring in Spanish and Financial Planning. Grew up in the Kalamazoo area where he graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School. He looks forward to helping others achieve their financial goals here at Calvin. In His free time Ethan loves watching Michigan State sports teams, playing pickle ball, golf, traveling, and hanging out with friends.
Brendan Strikwerda
Brendan is a Junior majoring in Financial Planning as well as Accounting. Born and raised in Hudsonville Michigan, he graduated from Unity Christian Highschool. He is eager to walk along with his peers to assist them in achieving and finding their goals. Brendan loves to bake cheesecake, act in Calvin's theater department, sing in Calvin's choir program, and engage in photography.
Nathan Holtrop
Nathan is a sophomore majoring in Business Analytics. Originally from Nicaragua, he came to Calvin University to pursue his passion for serving others through business and data-driven decision-making. With a desire to combine analytical skills and faith, Nathan is excited to help others steward their resources wisely and honor God in their financial goals. Outside of Nexus, he enjoys traveling, learning about global cultures, surfing, and playing soccer.
Naa Anang-La
Naa is a junior majoring in actuarial science and business analytics. Originally from Ghana, she graduated from SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College. Naa is passionate about helping people manage their finances, no matter how small, while guiding them to see future investment opportunities and the risks that come with them. Most importantly, she desires to help others draw closer to God through the way they steward their financial resources. Outside of Nexus, Naa serves as a Resident Assistant for 2nd VR, Calvin’s social justice floor, and is actively involved in the International Students Association under the Center for Intercultural Student Development (CISD). In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and cherishing the moments she shares with them.
