Important Information for IRA Gifts in December
Article Type: NewsTips & Insights
Alert! Important IRA regulations for December 31.
If you plan to make an IRA gift in December, there’s some important information you’ll want to know…
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Connect the Dots
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
Connect the dots is magical — at least for someone like me, who barely managed a passing grade in high school art class!
In my work this past year, I’ve been connecting the dots between churches and the benefits of partnering with Barnabas Foundation
If you’ve not been able to connect the dots either, let me help.
Since When Does Winning $1 Billion Mean You've Made It?
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
Lottery records will keep shattering. Dreams about how to spend untold millions will continue to be spun by throngs.
But does this mean the Church can’t grow believers who know better?
Savvy Year-End Giving
Article Type: Tips & Insights
Are you considering a year-end gift to one or more of your favorite ministries? These tax-wise tips will help you maximize your impact.
Should I Give My Stock to Charity?
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q. Should I give my stock to charity?
A. If you have stock that you’ve owned for at least a year and it has increased in value, this is much more cost effective than giving cash. You’ll receive a tax deduction for the fair market value and avoid paying capital gains.
Out of Africa
Article Type: Life Stories
Empowering Practical Transformation Through the Stewards Fund
Paying airfare for community development facilitators to train local leaders in Madagascar. Providing a salary supplement for a national community development coordinator in Kenya. Translating a community training manual into French.
These are just a few of the practical and savvy ways the Lois Ooms Community Health Stewards Fund is being used to transform communities around the world.
Hey, Church... Wanna Hear a Secret?
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
In the past year, I’ve realized many churches miss something critical that other Christian not-for-profits get.
I typically don’t let secrets slip, but this is one cat I’m happy to let out of the bag.
A Lesson from Aretha Franklin for the Church
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
Few church members will receive fame and accolades the way Aretha Franklin did during her lifetime.
But every believer, no matter how meager their circumstances, can be afforded care from another believer who, in Jesus’ name, says to him or her, “Let’s make sure you have a will.”
Before You Talk About Money With Your Kids, Say This
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
By Rev. Phillip Leo, Church Communications Director
When I started seminary, the first required course was “Prolegomena,” which loosely translates from Greek to mean, “Here’s what you say before saying anything.” This makes me laugh now. Truth is, I needed that lesson!
How Do I Leave a Gift for My Church in My Will?
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q. Why should I consider leaving a gift in my will?
A. Your will (or trust) is your final act of stewardship and care. Through it, you can take care of your loved ones, model a legacy of generosity and ensure your favorite ministries continue to make a difference well beyond your lifetime.