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Ownership or Stewardship?

Steph Clark - Thursday, June 30, 2011
Do you believe that God owns everything? I do. In light of this truth, what are you doing with all He’s entrusted to you now and when you go home to be with Him?

Statistics show that Christians only give about 2 percent of their income, and when you include non-cash assets, the percentage gets even smaller. But if all of God’s stewards increased their giving to 10 percent, it would generate an additional $168 billion for the work of the Kingdom. Think about the impact that much money could have!

Unfortunately, many people feel as though they have to choose between family and Kingdom causes. But the truth is that there are many ways to provide for yourself, your family, and your favorite Kingdom charities during your life and at your death.

One creative way to use your non-cash assets is a charitable lead trust. This concept allows you to make gifts to your favorite Kingdom causes—especially Bible translation. Then, after a period of time, you pass these assets to your family, effectively tax free.

In this newsletter you’ll read how others have used the charitable lead trust to impact the work of the Kingdom as well as the lives of future generations. Remember, you don’t have to choose between the work of the Kingdom or family—you can impact both with what He’s entrusted to you.

Does your current legacy plan reflect your Kingdom and personal goals? Contact us for a personalized review and more information on how you can create and implement such a plan.

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