Barnabas Foundation Blog

I’m astounded by the power of generosity to overcome negative feelings. I have heard this so often from our clients. They share how in the middle of challenging circumstances, they’ve made decisions to give, and it completely changed their outlook.

All of Ozinga’s business contributions go into a single giving account. From there, they can recommend grants to various organizations – whether it’s for college scholarships, hospital equipment, neighborhood initiatives or hundreds of other worthy causes.

More and more supporters are giving to their favorite causes through the Stewards Fund, a donor-advised fund brought to you by Barnabas Foundation. Like a “charitable giving account,” the Stewards Fund allows you to give cash, stock and other appreciated assets into a single online account. From there, you can recommend grant distributions to the ministries close to your heart.

Imagine the little boy’s report the day after he gave Jesus his lunch. I can imagine his excitement telling his mom what happened. “He took my fish and bread, and then he fed the whole crowd!”

Q: Do I need to inform a ministry if I’ve named them in my will? A: There’s no requirement for telling a ministry that you have named in your estate plan – but we highly recommend it!

What matters most to you? Your completed will (or trust) plays an important role in answering that question for your family and the world. It’s your final word — your ultimate testimony — about how you want to be remembered and who the next stewards of your God-given resources should be. So, what do you want your will to say? Here are three key questions to consider.

Wish you could do more for ministry? Many Christians are able to give more than they ever thought possible by including charitable gifts in their wills.

She was the epitome of a “plain Jane.” Faithful and unassuming, Jane attended weekly church services with her family, and she gave regularly to those in need. Her dad was a pastor, and two of her brothers followed in his footsteps. Jane, meanwhile, was more likely to put her thoughts on paper than to preach.