Barnabas Foundation Blog

Gifts that pay income — such as charitable gift annuities — are a smart and powerful giving option for generous Christians who would love to give more but are concerned about having enough income for life.

Jim’s professional journey started with serving as a trainee computer operator for the reserves during the Vietnam War, followed by 25 years of installing computers. He credits the Lord for placing him on that path as a way to help others.

“I was terrified for our first date,” Sharon remembers with a laugh. “Jay was a straight-A engineering student, graduating college with honors. I had no idea what we’d talk about.”

For many, generosity is the heart and soul of the final months of the year. If you plan to make a year-end gift, prepare now to save yourself stress and headaches later! By giving appreciated assets (such as stock, real estate, business interests or commodities) sooner than later, you can multiply the impact of your generosity and eliminate hassles.

Q: What are the advantages of giving from my IRA? A: If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a gift from your IRA to charity and receive significant benefits in return! Benefits of giving from your IRA include:

Considering an end-of-the-year gift to ministry? Here are three tax-wise options that allow you to give in a substantial way without breaking the bank.

Close your eyes, and for a moment, just imagine it… How would the world look different if we believed and lived as if God owns it all? Would it alter our interactions? Would it boost our confidence? Reduce our fears? Would it change the ways we spend? We invest? We give? Could it really change the world?