PG 101: The Charitable Gift Annuity If you have made a gift to any charitable organization in the last fifteen years – a university, a hospital foundation, charities that seek cures for disease – then you have probably received information and solicitations to consider a Charitable Gift Annuity. This popular gift arrangement requires an up-front […]
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For individual members of Missouri United Methodist Churches, there is an excellent charitable planning opportunity (for those who qualify) to support the ministries of their church. At the end of 2015, federal legislation was passed making the IRA direct charitable rollover gift option permanent. The law allows charitably minded individuals a golden opportunity to make […]
This summer we will say farewell to Bishop Robert Schnase as he completes the maximum term of 12 years of service to the congregations of the Missouri Annual Conference. Such an occasion comes with a challenge – namely, how to express thanks and appreciation on behalf of the hundreds of churches and thousands of church […]
“Great delivery… the topics presented were spot on, very glad I attended my first Leadership Institute!” was one of many enthusiastic comments from those attending the 9th Annual Leadership Institute, April 21st at Central Methodist University. Nationally recognized consultant, author, speaker, church leader, and businessman, Mike Bonem, was the featured speaker for a presentation titled […]
There are so many legacies from which we benefit. Parents oftentimes leave us with a powerful set of values and a strong legacy of service and acceptance of others. Our faith instills a legacy of biblical knowledge, curiosity, and generosity. Our church furthers those legacies of affirmation and opportunity, of unconditional love, friendship, and time-tested […]
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The Sanctuary, the Fellowship Hall, and the Education Building are all familiar structures for many United Methodist churches. In addition, most United Methodist churches also maintain a house for the pastor called the parsonage. A well-kept parsonage is a great help to pastors and churches as appointments are changed, especially in areas outside the major […]
There are few people who bring such a broad spectrum of practical experience as Mike Bonem. Mike spent over 10 years on the staff of West University Baptist Church in Houston, most recently as Executive Pastor. His business endeavors have included consulting as a senior manager with McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s leading […]
Picture three robed, bearded, crown-clad Bedouins jumping into a Yellow Taxi – one leans out the window and yells, “Follow that star!” Obviously, that is a Christmas image more suitable for a ‘wise guy’ than a ‘wise man.’ The biblical story offers many reasons to confer the accolade of wisdom on the three kings. There […]
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How many soybeans would the offering plate hold at your church? How many trips would the usher have to make to fill a bushel basket? Could a grain truck roll down the center aisle? Fortunately, there is no need for a church to build a grain elevator in order to accept such gifts directly off […]
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A long-standing rule in the charitable giving world is, “Make it easy to give to your organization.” One way churches can help givers is by providing accurate and timely information. “Sometimes a simple, timely reminder can make the difference between a completed gift and a good intention,” states David Atkins, executive director of the Foundation. […]