Take My Sermon Challenge
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
Let’s have some fun with a sermon challenge! Here goes…
Could you or would you ever compose and preach this sermon: “Jesus Is the Key to Your Financial Success”?
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Year-End Giving Deadlines
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q: What’s my deadline for year-end giving to my church and other ministries?
A: If you want to claim credit on this year’s taxes, the specifics vary according to what you plan to give:
Giving From Your Business
Article Type: Tips & Insights
Gifts That Reduce Taxes
Giving business interests, land, equipment or other commercial property is a wonderful way to reduce your taxes and support your favorite Kingdom-building ministries.
By giving business gifts to your church or other ministries, you’ll experience four smart and powerful benefits.
The Business of Family
Article Type: Life Stories
A Family Commitment to Generosity
For John M. Vander Haag, family is business, and business is family.
“I remember riding with mom to work when my siblings and I spent summers there,” says John. “Not all days were roses – but I think the business connected our family in a very unique way.”
What Worship Looks Like
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
Worship is about what’s in your heart; but don’t forget about what’s in your hands.
The hands of the Israelites revealed the source of their worship in the wilderness. They only needed a couple of quarts of manna per day, per family, but these hands gathered double — and even triple — that amount.
5 Things To Know About Year-End Stock Gifts
Article Type: Tips & Insights
Considering a year-end gift of stock? Here’s a few things you should know:
Osborn and Lopez Latest Additions to Barnabas Foundation’s Planning Team
Article Type: News
Barnabas Foundation announces the addition of two new attorneys to the planning services team: Nathan Osborn, J.D., and Adam W. Lopez, J.D. In their new roles, Osborn and Lopez will augment the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to help generous Christians develop God-honoring estate plans that support the needs of their families, churches and favorite ministries.
The Remedy For Your Envy
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
“With that kind of money, anybody could have their dream job and not worry about failing. How sweet is that?”
This is a line I rehearse regularly whenever I hear about the careers and lifestyles of people I consider to be uber-wealthy. Wanna hear another one?
Having Difficult Conversations With Your Adult Children
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
Sharing your values with your children oftentimes leads to difficult conversations.
Stewarding Relationships With Humility and Grace
Article Type: A Message From the Director
Sometimes we talk about stewardship in terms of resources, and sometimes we talk about stewarding relationships. Today, I find myself thinking more about the latter.
I don’t know about you, but to me, it seems the tension in our society is at an all-time high.