Planned Giving for Congregations
Our regular offering at worship is not the only opportunity we have for giving to the Lord. We honor the Lord when planning for the transition of our accumulated wealth (our “estate”) at life’s end. There are also a variety of other opportunities that enable us to support the Lord’s work now in a smart and efficient manner. The Bible encourages planned giving—intentional, cheerful management of our blessings to care for family and to return a portion of our possessions to our Creator and Savior God.
Planned Giving for Congregations helps your congregation initiate a program to promote planned giving opportunities to members (Part I). It tells how to set up a congregational planned giving committee for carrying out this work (Part II). And it highlights WELS organizations that can help you with any of these steps (Part III).
School of Stewardship
Help members aim their treasures toward their Christ-centered mission with the Joyful Generosity “School of Stewardship” for congregational leaders.
This workshop, revised by Rev. Charles Degner, helps congregational leaders identify factors that influence God-pleasing stewardship and develop plans for encouraging a year-round stewardship culture within the congregation. Use at one sitting of 2.5 hours or spread out over five roughly half-hour meetings.