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Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q. I want to support my favorite charitable causes, but I also need income. How can I accomplish both of these goals?
A. Lifetime income gifts are powerful, tax-wise gifts that enable you to support your favorite ministries while securing lifetime payments for you and your loved ones.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
It’s not just flattery. You really are the total package. Your desire to walk with Jesus is growing. The fruit of the Spirit emerges and operates in your everyday living. Your prayers are sincere and your care for others is sacrificial. Praise God, you are a totally new creation!
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
There’s a growing threat to believers, with the potential for catastrophe developing right under our noses.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship Tips & Insights
In a smartphone world, reading the Bible is becoming increasingly individualized. While there are tremendous benefits to carrying Scripture everywhere you go, chances are that most of us read the Bible alone instead of in community.
Article Type: Life Stories
The Ongoing Legacy of Hal & Jane Rodenhouse
When Hal and Jane Rodenhouses’ daughters began to lend a hand with their parents’ finances, they were astounded by what they discovered. The list of charities their parents supported was two pages long… single-spaced.
Article Type: Tips & Insights
Are you torn between making a difference and having enough income for retirement? No need to worry! You can care for your needs AND still give generously through a gift that provides income for life!
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
“The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give.’” (Exodus 25:1-2, NIV)
During worship a few Sundays ago, I watched a preacher turn the sometimes sleepy time of offering on its head.
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q. How much income will I receive from a charitable gift annuity?
A. It depends on your age and the original gift amount. Each year (or quarter) you’ll receive a percentage of your original gift.
Article Type: Tips & Insights
There are several smart and powerful ways to support your favorite ministries. However, lack of experience or misunderstanding prevents too many generous Christians from taking full advantage of these opportunities.
Article Type: NewsTips & Insights
A new schedule of suggested maximum gift annuity rates was announced yesterday by the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) during their biannual conference in Seattle, Washington. This change represents a significant benefit to donors who establish charitable gift annuities on or after July 1, 2018.