Barnabas Foundation Blog

Q: Who should I name as the executor of my will? A: Choosing the right executor for your will is crucial, as this person will fulfill your final wishes and manage your estate. They’ll handle decisions, pay debts, and ensure your gifts reach the people and ministries you’ve named. Selecting someone with integrity, care, and the ability to manage this responsibility wisely is key.

When planning for the future, there’s often a gap between what you envision happening and what actually unfolds. This is especially true when planning for what should transpire when we’ve gone to be with the Lord. Without clear communication, this gap can lead to stress, anxiety or conflict among loved ones. That’s why it’s crucial to have open, thoughtful conversations about your intentions.

Your estate plan is more than a legal document—it’s a reflection of your faith and values. By including gifts to ministries that have impacted your life, you create a legacy of hope and generosity. You also ensure your God-given blessings continue to make an eternal difference for His Kingdom.

When art dealer and author Forrest Fenn was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1988, he hid a bronze chest in an undisclosed location, attempting to create the ultimate treasure hunt. He contemplated using that same location as his final resting place until – against all odds – he beat and survived the illness.

One of my great joys is serving generous Christians who find it fun to give. Consistently, Barnabas Foundation works with clients who embody these instructions from the Apostle Paul: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (1 Corinthians 9:7-8, NIV)

Gratitude is overflowing from ministries, churches and other charities that benefited from your generosity in 2024. We’ve heard story after story of God’s provision and how new opportunities for ministry came as a result of your Stewards Fund giving. Collectively, you gave more than $200 million into the Stewards Fund in 2024!

Barnabas Foundation welcomes Jim Eriksen, J.D., as the newest member of the planning team!

Barnabas Foundation announces the upcoming release of Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit. An in-depth, biblically grounded study on the intersection of faith and finances, Money and Spirit is a practical resource for individuals, couples, and small groups.