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Since 1976, Barnabas Foundation has helped thousands of generous Christians give more effectively to the ministries close to their hearts through tax-wise charitable gifts.
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#43 Gifts That Pay Income

Barnabas Foundation Church PodcastMay 31, 2022

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#44 The People In Your Plan

#44 The People In Your Plan

Your completed estate plan includes a variety of people who will carry out your wishes and become the next stewards of your God-given resources.

Listen as Barnabas Foundation’s Adam Lopez, J.D., discusses how to define the recipients and stewards of your estate to make the greatest impact.

Sep 20, 202235:13
#43 Gifts That Pay Income

#43 Gifts That Pay Income

Listen as Barnabas Foundation’s Jim Bakke, J.D., discusses how lifetime giving options can benefit your members’ favorite Kingdom causes while caring for the needs of their families.

Please note: If you'd like to share video and audio recordings of this event with your members, direct them to this public page: https://www.barnabasfoundation.com/interactive.

May 31, 202216:31
#42 Giving Stock and Marketable Securities

#42 Giving Stock and Marketable Securities

Do you have appreciated stock or other securities that you’ve owned for at least a year? Adam Lopez, director of planning, and Kurt Knoll, director of member relations, discuss why marketable securities are a much more cost-effective giving option than cash.

Nov 16, 202115:26
#41 Giving From An IRA

#41 Giving From An IRA

Amy Bakker Baty, director of planning and Kurt Knoll, director of member relations discuss how if you are 70 ½ and older, you can make a sizeable gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) to ministry and reduce your taxable income.

Nov 03, 202128:09
#40 Giving Real Estate and Business Gifts

#40 Giving Real Estate and Business Gifts

Nathan Osborn, managing director of planning services discusses how you can  give more to ministry than you ever thought possible! You can redirect a business or property you no longer need or want to manage toward Kingdom purposes, and experience significant tax benefits in return.

Oct 27, 202126:04
# 39 Giving Cryptocurrency

# 39 Giving Cryptocurrency

Travis Morrow, director of planning shares how you can convert virtual investments into real, tax-wise Kingdom impact by giving cryptocurrency to ministry!

Oct 25, 202125:36
#38 Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund

#38 Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund

Looking for a streamlined way to support your church and other favorite ministries? A donor-advised fund allows you to give to a single charitable account to support one or multiple causes close to your heart. (With Cindi Riemersma, director of gift administration)

Oct 18, 202124:48
#37 7 Reasons to Review Your Will
Aug 18, 202131:32
#36 No-Brainer, Game-Changer: Gifts In A Will

#36 No-Brainer, Game-Changer: Gifts In A Will

You know a game-changer when you see one. Game-changers flip the playing field and re-write the rules of the game. When it comes to money for your church’s ministry, there’s a no-brainer, game-changer and it’s called “gifts in a will.” Rev. Phil Leo and Mike LeFebre, Stewardship Leader at Immanuel CRC (Hudsonville, MI), discuss the easiest ways to receive gifts in a will, common obstacles and how to overcome them.


Jun 30, 202123:13
#35 Money Problems We Lose Sleep Over

#35 Money Problems We Lose Sleep Over

Money problems got you losing sleep? In this episode, Barnabas Foundation's Phil Leo and John Bolt, Director of Finance and Operations for the Christian Reformed Church, discuss: “Money Problems We Lose Sleep Over."

In addition to common money problems church leaders face, both personally and professionally, they cover all of the resources available for you and your church. 

May 25, 202127:44
#34 Giving Real Estate

#34 Giving Real Estate

Do you have real estate you no longer need or care to manage? You can reduce your costs and headaches by giving all or part of it to ministry. 

Join Barnabas Foundation’s Steve Baker, J.D. (director of planning) and Kurt Knoll (director of member relations and investments) for practical tips on giving real estate to Kingdom causes. 

May 12, 202131:15
#33 Who Cares About a Donor Advised Fund?

#33 Who Cares About a Donor Advised Fund?

Who really cares about a donor-advised fund? Turns out the members of your church do! Want to get the inside scoop on donor-advised funds and how they benefit your church? Phil Leo and Steve Chittenden, Stewards Fund (Barnabas Foundation’s donor-advised fund) owner and faithful church supporter, discuss "Who Cares About a Donor-Advised Fund?"

May 04, 202117:02
#32 Funding Hacks to Pay for Ministry

#32 Funding Hacks to Pay for Ministry

When it comes to planned gifts, many church leaders believe their church might be too small, too young, or too old to receive these kinds of donations. Or perhaps, there isn't anyone in the congregation that knows how to make such a gift. What would it be like if your church overcame these obstacles? What if it were easy to promote and receive more planned gifts for your church’s ministry? Join Phil Leo and Cindi Riemersma, Barnabas Foundation's client service administrator, as they discuss "Funding Hacks to Pay for Ministry."

Mar 22, 202123:35
#31 Fact Check: Debunking Myths About Gifts in a Will

#31 Fact Check: Debunking Myths About Gifts in a Will

Try your fact-checking prowess on some commonly held assumptions about members who leave a gift in their will to your church:

  • Only wealthy members make gifts in a will.
  • Church members don’t want to hear from their pastor about leaving a gift in their will.
  • A gift in a will is the only way to make a significant contribution.
  • Church members give less while they’re alive if they plan a gift in their will.

In this episode, Phil Leo, church communications director, and Nathan Osborn, managing director of planning at Barnabas Foundation, discuss “Fact Check: Debunking Myths About Gifts In A Will.”

Feb 23, 202121:45
#30 Why Vision Is Not Your Problem

#30 Why Vision Is Not Your Problem

Who’s responsible for church vision?

Too often leaders bear the mantle of church vision alone, as if it depends entirely them. In reality, healthy vision is broadly owned by both church members and leaders.

So, what does it take to sow seeds for grassroots vision at your church? How might the work of church vision change if it were shared? 

Join Phil Leo and Jodi Koeman, church with community coordinator for World Renew. As they discuss the potential for broadly owned vision at your church.

Jan 26, 202127:29
#29 Is Bivocational Ministry Right for Me?

#29 Is Bivocational Ministry Right for Me?

What excites you about bivocational ministry? What gives you pause? What are the nagging questions you have?

Bring your questions and join Phil Leo online with Nathan Rauh-Bieri, program manager for the CRCNA’s Financial Shalom program. They'll discuss the possibilities and potential pitfalls of bivocational ministry.

Nov 23, 202028:42
#28 Giving Commodities and other Assets

#28 Giving Commodities and other Assets

In this conversation, Cindi Riemersma (client services administrator) and Kurt Knoll (director of member relations and investments) share how by gifting commodities – such as grains, soybeans, corn, fruits, nuts and even livestock – or equipment to ministry, you can achieve greater Kingdom impact and experience personal tax savings. 

Nov 05, 202016:24
#27 Giving Real Estate and Business Gifts

#27 Giving Real Estate and Business Gifts

Give more to ministry than you ever thought possible by gifting real estate or business interest! In this conversation, Kurt Knoll,  (director of member relations and investments) and Cindi Riemersma (client services administrator) share how you can redirect a business or property you no longer need or want to manage toward Kingdom purposes, and experience  significant tax benefits in return.

Nov 02, 202015:45
#26 Giving From An IRA

#26 Giving From An IRA

If you are 70 ½ and older, you can make a sizeable gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) to ministry and reduce your taxable income. In this conversation, Cindi Riemersma (client services administrator) and Kurt Knoll (director of member relations and investments)  share all the specifics of this simple and popular giving option.

Oct 26, 202020:08
#25 Giving Marketable Securities

#25 Giving Marketable Securities

Do you have appreciated stock or other securities that you’ve owned for at least a year? In this video, Cindi Riemersma, client services administrator, explains why marketable securities are a much more cost-effective giving option than cash.



Oct 19, 202016:03
#24 Five Reasons Your Church Members Don't Have A Will

#24 Five Reasons Your Church Members Don't Have A Will

Completing a will is intensely personal for members at your church. So why should it matter to you if they’ve completed one or not?

Because a completed will is the only way legacy gifts from members who are passionate about your church’s ministry can be made. It’s a big deal!

Join me online as Phil Leo hosts Steve Baker, senior estate planner for Barnabas Foundation, to discuss common obstacles your church members encounter when it comes to completing a will.

Sep 28, 202026:35
#23 5 Leadership Qualities For a Financially Healthy Church

#23 5 Leadership Qualities For a Financially Healthy Church

The financially healthy church is typically associated with a million-dollar budget and a dream endowment. Truth is, financially healthy churches result when leaders display key qualities that have nothing to do with dollars and cents!

Phil Leo hosts John Bolt, director of finances and operations for CRCNA, to discuss the difference leaders make when it comes to a church's financial health.

Aug 31, 202029:19
#22 What Financially Struggling Families Need to Hear

#22 What Financially Struggling Families Need to Hear

It’s one of those impossible conversations. A family from your church is near financial ruin with crushing debt and dwindling income streams. Things are desperate and they’re turning to your church.

Financial literacy tools and resources will help... but you understand there’s more to this problem than just dollars and cents.

Where do you begin?

Rev. Phil Leo hosts Megan Pacheo and Kasia Tunnell, owners of Better Three Group, to discuss the spiritual dimensions of financial struggle.

Jul 23, 202032:37
#21 Preparing for Your Church’s Next Budget Free Fall

#21 Preparing for Your Church’s Next Budget Free Fall

Rev. Phil Leo and Cindi Riemersma, client services administrator for Barnabas Foundation, discuss big-picture strategies for protecting your church budget during times of crisis.

Jun 29, 202025:48
#20 Free & Fast Wills: A Win-Win for Your Church

#20 Free & Fast Wills: A Win-Win for Your Church

Rev. Phil Leo and James Bakke, J.D., executive director of Barnabas Foundation, discuss a new, complimentary solution for you and your congregation. This simple, online resource will help your church members create their legal wills – fast and 100% free!

May 21, 202027:48
#19 Six Faces of Giving

#19 Six Faces of Giving

Rev. Phil Leo and Syble Solomon, creator of Money Habitude$, discuss the six faces of giving and how knowing your “money habitude” impacts generosity.

Apr 30, 202026:23
#18 Discipleship U: Spiritual Disciplines for a New Generation

#18 Discipleship U: Spiritual Disciplines for a New Generation

Barnabas Foundation's Rev. Phil Leo hosts Rev. Paul Ryan, pastor for worship at Calvin University, as he describes how students there pray, give, memorize Scripture and even sit in silence together!

Mar 23, 202028:01
#17 Top Tax Mistakes Pastors Make
Feb 24, 202035:17
#16 Facing the Fear of a Capital Campaign

#16 Facing the Fear of a Capital Campaign

Barnabas Foundation's Rev. Phil Leo hosts Rev. Michael Ten Haken and Sadie Ash as they tell how Pease CRC successfully navigated their church's recent capital campaign.

Jan 27, 202026:40
#15 Four Easy Ways To Talk About Money

#15 Four Easy Ways To Talk About Money

Barnabas Foundation's Rev. Phil Leo and Gary Hoag, international speaker and author, discuss four easy tips for talking about money with church members.

Nov 20, 201928:20
#14 God Doesn't Want Your Ten Percent

#14 God Doesn't Want Your Ten Percent

Phil Leo and Scott Rodin, president of The Stewards Journey, consider the biblical teaching of tithing and discuss related challenges and opportunities.

Oct 28, 201925:59
#13 Practicing the Presence of God: One Church's Story

#13 Practicing the Presence of God: One Church's Story

Barnabas Foundation's Phil Leo, church communications director, and Rev. Greg Janke, senior pastor at Palos Heights CRC, discuss the challenges and opportunities of growing corporate spiritual discipline. 

Sep 25, 201924:36
#12 Why Is Talking About Money So Hard?

#12 Why Is Talking About Money So Hard?

Jesus and the Apostle Paul didn’t steer clear from talking about money. At what point did money become a dirty word? Why is talking about money so hard?

Barnabas Foundation's Phil Leo, church communications director, and Rev. Dave Den Haan, ministry consultant with CRCNA Pastor-Church Relations, discuss some of the thorny issues pastors are faced with when it comes to talking finances. They'll also cover opportunities and resources to help foster healthy conversations about money.

Sep 03, 201925:30
#11 Vision and the Church: A Case Study

#11 Vision and the Church: A Case Study

You've waded through a flood of books on vision for the church. (Some are great, others not so much!) What doesn't happen very often, however, are practical conversations about the nitty-gritty work of developing and sustaining it in your congregation. Barnabas Foundation's Phil Leo, church communications director, and Rev. Michael Kooy of Grace Community CRC in Oak Lawn, IL discuss the nuts and bolts of building compelling church vision. 

Jul 18, 201930:25
#10 Funding Secrets From the Nonprofit World

#10 Funding Secrets From the Nonprofit World

Making big plans for ministry is always exciting! Figuring out how to fund them is not nearly as much fun. Barnabas Foundation's Phil Leo, church communications director, along with Kurt Knoll, director of member relations, share secrets from the nonprofit world for sustaining and expanding ministry. 

Jul 01, 201920:57
#9 Hey Pastor, Can I Donate Stock to the Church?

#9 Hey Pastor, Can I Donate Stock to the Church?

"Hey Pastor, can I donate stock to the church?" Barnabas Foundation makes it easy for you to answer this question with a resounding, "YES!" Barnabas Foundation's Phil Leo, church communications director, and Cindi Riemersma, client services administrator, explain how your church's Treasure Account works. Through it, members of your congregation can simply and securely give non-cash assets, such as real estate, stock, business interests and commodities. 

May 22, 201914:07
#8 Your Trusted Ministry Partner
Apr 22, 201910:59
#7 Introducing Church Stewardship Survey
Mar 20, 201917:36
#6 Free Online MoneyLife Study From Financial Shalom
Feb 26, 201925:56
#5 Three Ways to Inspire Smart and Powerful Giving
Jan 23, 201919:16
#4 Your Church and Year End Gifts
Jan 03, 201929:39
#3 Vision Driven Decons
Jan 03, 201929:44
#2 Legacy Foundation: One Church's Story
Jan 03, 201929:44
#1 Financial Shalom with Holly Small

#1 Financial Shalom with Holly Small

Rev. Phillip Leo from Barnabas Foundation and Christian Reformed Church in North America's Holly Small discuss the Financial Shalom program for churches. Comment below with your questions!

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Jan 03, 201923:05