Barnabas Foundation Blog

Extending Generosity Through Gifts in a Will More than most, Bill and Barb have endured painful tragedies over their 64 years of marriage. On March 3, 1965, their five-year old son, Timothy, was struck and killed by a car while on his way to school. Eleven years later, on November 21, 1976, their daughter, Julie, died of leukemia at age 10.

The Savvy Giving of Jim and Pat for Kingdom Impact “We planned our wedding in three weeks once Jim was drafted,” says Pat, recalling the whirlwind beginning of her marriage to husband, Jim. They met two weeks prior to their graduation from Michigan State University, Pat with a degree in nursing and Jim in economics. They were married eight months later.

“We were led by the Lord to do this.” That’s the only way John and Monika can explain why they set up a life income gift through Barnabas Foundation.

Sometimes the cost and hassles of owning property begin to outweigh the benefits your possessions once held. Consider these ownership burdens… • Repairing rental property, finding tenants and collecting delinquent payments. • Maintaining and paying the bills for a vacation home you seldom use. • Deciding what to do with farmland or machinery for which your children have no interest.

Supporting Church Vision Through the Stewards Fund When Doug and Gail first learned their church was planning to add an additional campus, they were “all in.” Through its 415 Project, Madison Square CRC in Gran

Q: What kinds of gifts can I give in exchange for life income payments? A: Surprisingly, there are a variety of 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.

The Simple, Timely Solution for Tom and Dee “Every day that we wait means money is not being used for its purpose.” This urgency voiced by Tom characterizes the giving approach of he and his wife, Dee. “We’re giving money to things that promote Jesus Christ,” reflects Tom.

One of the amazing things about marriage is how God pairs very different people with different ideas together. This is both a strength and a challenge! This is especially true in estate planning.