Glorifying God with Your Property
Article Type: A Message From the Director
It was a new concept I had never really thought about before.
As I was visiting with a landscape architecture student, she described her design work as a means to…
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God's Property and Purposes
Article Type: Life Stories
Turning Problems Into Opportunity Through a Life Income Gift
“We were led by the Lord to do this.” This is the only way John and Monika Lautenbach can explain why they set up a charitable remainder trust through Barnabas Foundation.
Nearly 40 years ago, the Lautenbachs’ purchased three acres of property in McMinnville, Oregon. They intended to build a house there, but it never quite panned out. Finally, they decided to sell the land.
Finding Mission Through Financial Shalom
Article Type: Life StoriesBiblical Stewardship
Faith Community CRC in Beaver Dam, WI has always found meaningful and creative ways to connect to their community in mission. Recently, this required the church to decide whether their next pastor would be full-time.
“We were right on the edge of being able to afford it,” recalls Bruce McMurry
Triple Your Freedom. Multiply Your Impact.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship Tips & Insights
Sometimes the cost and hassles of owning property begin to outweigh the benefits your possessions once held.
Giving Options for Life Income Arrangements
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q: What kinds of gifts can I give in exchange for life income payments?
A. Surprisingly, there a variety gifts you can give in exchange for payments for life – everything from cash, publicly traded appreciated stock, real estate that has grown in value, farm machinery that is paid for and depreciated, and commodities such as grains, fruits or even livestock.
I Gave Up My Cup of Joe for Lent… Here’s What I Learned
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
On Ash Wednesday, I decided to give up my afternoon cup of coffee. There began the longest Lenten season of my life.
A Place Where All Can Flourish
Article Type: Life Stories
Supporting Church Vision Through the Stewards Fund
When Doug and Gail Seebeck first learned their church was planning to add an additional campus, they were “all in.”
Gifts That Pay Income
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q. I’ve heard there are ways I can give to ministry and receive income for life. Is that true?
A. Yes! Through a life income gift, such as a charitable gift annuity or a charitable remainder trust, you can support the important work of your church or favorite ministry AND receive payments for life.
Known to Give
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
A figure skater finishes her routine at a competition, and fans flood the ice with stuffed animals and flower bouquets. Sometimes, so many gifts are thrown from the stands that “sweepers” help clear the ice. Who really needs that many teddy bears? What’s the point?
Giving with Urgency
Article Type: Life Stories
The Simple, Timely Solution for Tom and Dee Little
“Every day that we wait means money is not being used for its purpose.”
This urgency voiced by Tom Little characterizes the giving approach of he and his wife, Dee. “We’re giving money to things that promote Jesus Christ,” reflects Tom.