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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.”
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.
Article Type: Tips & Insights
Considering a year-end gift of stock? Here’s a few things you should know:
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.
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?
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
Sharing your values with your children oftentimes leads to difficult conversations.
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.
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.” 2 Corinthians 5:14
Trust me, you’ve already seen this movie a time or two: a pastor is asked to sit down to “hear what some people are saying” about the church’s current ministry.
The lines are so tired, you can parrot them as they’re spoken: “The sermons are weak. The flock isn’t being fed. There’s too much emphasis on the community. What about us?”
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q: In light of the current market, should I still consider giving stock?
A: Absolutely! Giving appreciated stock, real estate or other non-cash assets remains one of the most cost-effective ways to support your church or other ministries since you will receive a fair market value deduction at the time of your gift and avoid capital gains on the sale of appreciated assets.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
4 Ways to Teach Stewardship to the Next Generation
One of the greatest gifts you can share with your loved ones is a godly perspective on money and generosity.