About  Seek First Foundation

Scott Pearring is a CEO, church elder & foster dad based in San Jose, CA.

He’s also a pastor’s kid, and has inherited a deep love for the church from his family.

One pastor described him: “Scott has a Heart for God, a Heart for Ministry and a Head for Money.”

After founding Seek First Financial in 2010 (a faith based financial & tax firm that’s helped hundreds of Christians), Scott created Seek First Foundation, a nonprofit ministry (funded by Seek First Financial).

Seek First Foundation's Mission is to help pastors and churches thrive.

Many churches quietly wrestle with financial strain—managing daily needs while sensing they’re missing something more.

Seek First Foundation empowers pastors to build financial strength through personalized coaching, innovative housing strategies, and practical generosity tools—so you can stay focused on your people and God’s mission.
All our services are completely free, funded by generous families who believe in the power of the local church.

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Financial Wisdom Workshop

Our free Financial Wisdom Workshop teaches biblical money principles, including how to live generously and plan wisely. It’s a fun, low-pressure event that’s easy for anyone to invite a friend to.

Fostering Generosity

We help churches build a culture of generosity through legacy giving strategies, Journey of Generosity events, and practical tools that inspire joyful giving.

Housing Solutions

Creative housing solutions help church staff stay rooted in their communities. We guide churches in offering sustainable options like shared equity, church-owned housing, and forgivable loans.