"My wife and I both serve full-time on staff at our church. When Ray taught us how to be intentional with our finances, we implemented every strategy he shared.
We haven’t felt called to retire yet — but if the Lord said, ‘It’s time,’ we could. That kind of financial confidence has brought us real peace.
And here’s the amazing part: we’re now on track to have a retirement income that’s 80% higher than our current ministry income.
ABOUT US
What Most Pastors Never Learn About Their Paychecks
No one teaches ministry leaders how to design their pay wisely. At RevPropeller, we change that — showing you how to reduce taxes, grow savings, and build lasting financial confidence.
Our Mission
RevPropeller exists to help pastors and ministry leaders keep more of what they earn, reduce unnecessary taxes, and secure a stronger financial future.
With over 40 years of combined experience, our team has guided ministers to maximize every available tax advantage and financial strategy — often leading to retirement incomes that exceed their active ministry earnings.
Our approach is simple: make complex financial rules clear, actionable, and ministry-friendly.
Our Founder
Ray R. Harris is a lifelong ministry leader, entrepreneur, and financial strategist who’s helped thousands of pastors strengthen both their ministries and their finances.
As the founding pastor of one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Churches in America (Outreach Magazine & Barna Research), Ray understands firsthand the financial pressures ministry leaders face.
Over his career, Ray has:
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Built and led successful companies in real estate, childcare, marketing, and design.
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Served as an adjunct professor of ministry leadership at Huntington University.
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Earned degrees from Cal State Sacramento (Finance) and Golden Gate University (MBA), with postgraduate studies at Bethel Seminary, Baylor University, Cambridge University, Oxford University, and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Today, Ray combines deep financial knowledge with ministry insight to help pastors prosper wisely and retire securely. He's one of our nation's very few Registered Social Security Advisors and is RSSA-certified.
Fun fact: Ray and his six sons are avid snowboarders and coffee lovers. His Instagram, @ray_r_harris, shares weekly “wisdom and coffee” reflections with over a million followers.
Senior Wealth Strategist
Julia Matyjas combines business acumen, creative insight, and financial expertise to help ministry leaders design secure, tax-efficient financial futures. A University of Chicago graduate with dual degrees in Psychology and Visual Arts, she brings both analytical precision and a human touch to every plan.
With more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience and nationwide licenses in life and health insurance, Julia specializes in structuring insurance and annuity solutions that protect income and build long-term confidence.
Grounded in faith and shaped by her Polish Catholic upbringing, Julia brings warmth, clarity, and excellence to every client relationship. She’s fluent in English and Polish and conversational in Spanish. Outside of work, she enjoys music, travel, and personal growth.
Executive Assistant
Trent Newman keeps RevPropeller running smoothly with precision, organization, and heart. Known for his calm professionalism and strong sense of service, he ensures that every client experience is clear, timely, and handled with excellence.
With a background in operations and leadership support, Trent specializes in coordinating complex schedules, managing communication, and streamlining systems so the team can stay focused on what matters most — serving pastors and ministry leaders with integrity and care.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and grounded in faith, Trent brings order and purpose to every part of RevPropeller’s mission.
Licenses & Accreditations
Registered Social Security Advisor
As a Registered Social Security Advisor (RSSA), Ray R. Harris is professionally trained and certified to analyze Social Security benefits and identify the best claiming strategies for each individual’s situation.
For pastors, this expertise is especially valuable — helping ensure they receive every benefit they’ve earned, maximize retirement income, and avoid costly mistakes that many ministry leaders make when filing or opting out.
Ray’s mission goes beyond maximizing numbers; it’s about helping pastors retire with confidence, peace, and financial security.
Life & Disability Insurance Brokers
RevPropeller’s licensed insurance brokers operate nationwide, helping ministry leaders protect their income and their families with strategies tailored to their unique situations.
Unlike agents who work for insurance companies, our brokers work for you — comparing options across multiple carriers to find the best fit for your goals, budget, and long-term peace of mind.
It’s financial protection designed with pastors in mind — transparent, trustworthy, and aligned with your calling to steward resources wisely.
Ordained Pastor
Ray R. Harris was ordained by El Camino Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Sacramento, California, where he served as an intern, youth pastor, and executive pastor.
His years in ministry shaped his deep understanding of the financial and personal challenges pastors face — and inspired his mission to help them thrive both in calling and in life.
Founding Pastor
Ray R. Harris served as the founding and lead pastor of The Pointe Church, a thriving non-denominational church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Under his leadership, the church grew rapidly and was recognized by Outreach Magazine and Barna Research as one of the top 100 fastest-growing churches in the United States.
Through those years of ministry, Ray experienced firsthand the financial pressures pastors face — and the lack of clear guidance available to them. That journey became the foundation for what is now RevPropeller: a mission to help ministry leaders thrive financially while staying faithful to their calling.
Take the First Step Toward Financial Clarity
You’ve dedicated your life to ministry — now it’s time to steward your finances with the same purpose.
Try RevPropeller with complete confidence. If it’s not right for you, we’ll refund every dollar — no questions, no pressure.”
RevPropeller helps ministry leaders make the most of their income—reducing taxes, growing savings, and building long-term financial confidence.
© RevPropeller, LLC
Disclaimer and Waiver – RevPropeller, LLC includes licensed life and health insurance professionals and a registered Social Security advisor experienced in ministry-focused financial education.
Our strategies and tools are based on real-world expertise but are provided solely for educational purposes. They should not be taken as personalized investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, or as an offer to buy or sell any financial product.
All content is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. While we honor our full refund guarantee, no educational resource can promise specific outcomes or results. RevPropeller, LLC is not responsible for financial decisions made in reliance on this information.