Planned Giving Ministries: May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful

By Spence Jackson, Director of Planned Giving Ministries

The Psalmist expressed His desire to show God’s power unto the next generation (Ps 71:18). There are many ways we impact those coming behind us.

By Instruction

When it comes to finances, parents bear a responsibility to teach their children how to manage money. This involves not only saving, but giving to their local church and to those in need. Tell them how God has helped in meeting your needs.

By Example

There is no better teacher than the example we live before our children. Do they see a materialistic lifestyle? Do they know that we give on a consistent basis to our local church? Are they impressed by the fact that we manage our money well? Do they know of our dependence upon a heavenly Father for all that we have? Do they know of our interest in world missions?

By Inheritance

When we have not only managed well, but have also planned well, the next generation is benefited. This serves as a teaching tool after we are gone. It’s an encouragement for them to do the same.

By A Revocable Trust

Along with a properly drawn will, maybe you should investigate how this could help you manage and distribute your assets. ABWE has designed and managed trusts for over 30 years.

By A Gift Annuity

Good planning can enable giving to world missions and also receiving an excellent guaranteed lifetime income, currently at 6% - 11%.

What a responsibility, teaching the next generation about stewardship by what we model and what we do. ABWE Planned Giving Ministries Department is committed to help you in these matters.

For more information about Planned Giving and to request free literature, click here.

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