Barnabas Foundation Church Podcast
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSince 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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#45 4th Quarter Marketing
September 26, 2022 20:19 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBAre you ready for the year-end fundraising flurry? Listen as Heather Day, director of marketing, walks through some of the most important messages your supporters need to hear in the final quarter, and how the Member Marketing Plan can help you. She and Kurt Knoll also cover non-cash gifts that continue to appeal to your donors in a time of recession.
#44 The People In Your Plan
September 20, 2022 19:11 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBYour 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.
#43 Gifts That Pay Income
May 31, 2022 16:27 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBListen 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.
#42 Giving Stock and Marketable Securities
November 16, 2021 15:28 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBDo 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.
#41 Giving From An IRA
November 03, 2021 18:18 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBAmy 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.
#40 Giving Real Estate and Business Gifts
October 27, 2021 18:59 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBNathan 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.
# 39 Giving Cryptocurrency
October 25, 2021 15:06 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBTravis Morrow, director of planning shares how you can convert virtual investments into real, tax-wise Kingdom impact by giving cryptocurrency to ministry!
#38 Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund
October 18, 2021 15:21 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBLooking 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)
#37 7 Reasons to Review Your Will
August 18, 2021 20:56 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBInvite your church to listen in as Barnabas Foundation’s managing director of planning, Nathan Osborn, J.D. and Kurt Knoll, director of member services discuss some of the most common reasons that warrant an update to your will or trust. 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.
#36 No-Brainer, Game-Changer: Gifts In A Will
June 30, 2021 18:38 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBYou 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.
#35 Money Problems We Lose Sleep Over
May 25, 2021 14:56 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBMoney 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.
#34 Giving Real Estate
May 12, 2021 21:16 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBDo 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.
#33 Who Cares About a Donor Advised Fund?
May 04, 2021 15:13 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBWho 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?"
#32 Funding Hacks to Pay for Ministry
March 22, 2021 21:22 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBWhen 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 ...
#31 Fact Check: Debunking Myths About Gifts in a Will
February 23, 2021 19:56 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBTry 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, managin...
#30 Why Vision Is Not Your Problem
January 26, 2021 15:16 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBWho’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 churc...
#29 Is Bivocational Ministry Right for Me?
November 23, 2020 17:22 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWhat 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.
#28 Giving Commodities and other Assets
November 05, 2020 16:47 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBIn 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.
#27 Giving Real Estate and Business Gifts
November 02, 2020 16:02 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBGive 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.
#26 Giving From An IRA
October 26, 2020 16:58 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBIf 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.
#25 Giving Marketable Securities
October 19, 2020 20:09 - 16 minutes - 22 MBDo 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.
#24 Five Reasons Your Church Members Don't Have A Will
September 28, 2020 14:10 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBCompleting 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.
#23 5 Leadership Qualities For a Financially Healthy Church
August 31, 2020 13:58 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThe 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.
#22 What Financially Struggling Families Need to Hear
July 23, 2020 14:30 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIt’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.
#21 Preparing for Your Church’s Next Budget Free Fall
June 29, 2020 14:57 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBRev. Phil Leo and Cindi Riemersma, client services administrator for Barnabas Foundation, discuss big-picture strategies for protecting your church budget during times of crisis.
#20 Free & Fast Wills: A Win-Win for Your Church
May 21, 2020 16:15 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBRev. 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!
#20 Free & Fast Will: A Win-Win for Your Church
May 21, 2020 16:15 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBRev. 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!
#19 Six Faces of Giving
April 30, 2020 17:40 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBRev. Phil Leo and Syble Solomon, creator of Money Habitude$, discuss the six faces of giving and how knowing your “money habitude” impacts generosity.
#18 Discipleship U: Spiritual Disciplines for a New Generation
March 23, 2020 22:58 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBBarnabas 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!
#17 Top Tax Mistakes Pastors Make
February 24, 2020 17:29 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBBarnabas Foundation's Rev. Phil Leo hosts Carolyn Van Allen, CPA as they share the five most common mistakes pastors make on their tax returns. To receive Generosity Today, contact us.
#16 Facing the Fear of a Capital Campaign
January 27, 2020 16:57 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBBarnabas 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.
#15 Four Easy Ways To Talk About Money
November 20, 2019 20:49 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBBarnabas Foundation's Rev. Phil Leo and Gary Hoag, international speaker and author, discuss four easy tips for talking about money with church members.
#14 God Doesn't Want Your Ten Percent
October 28, 2019 14:40 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBPhil Leo and Scott Rodin, president of The Stewards Journey, consider the biblical teaching of tithing and discuss related challenges and opportunities.
#13 Practicing the Presence of God: One Church's Story
September 25, 2019 20:32 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBBarnabas 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.
#12 Why Is Talking About Money So Hard?
September 03, 2019 15:32 - 25 minutes - 35 MBJesus 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.
#11 Vision and the Church: A Case Study
July 18, 2019 17:42 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBYou'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.
#10 Funding Secrets From the Nonprofit World
July 01, 2019 19:32 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBMaking 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.
#9 Hey Pastor, Can I Donate Stock to the Church?
May 22, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB"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.
#8 Your Trusted Ministry Partner
April 22, 2019 13:29 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBChurch Communications Director Phil Leo shares details about the variety of complimentary resources and services available to CRC churches through Barnabas Foundation. Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.
#7 Introducing Church Stewardship Survey
March 20, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBChurch Communications Director Phil Leo shares details about the NEW Church Stewardship Survey from Barnabas Foundation and how your church can benefit. View Transcript. Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.
#6 Free Online MoneyLife Study From Financial Shalom
February 26, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBPhil Leo, church communications director for Barnabas Foundation, and Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministry, discuss the online personal finance course now available to you, at no cost, through CRC's Financial Shalom. Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.
#5 Three Ways to Inspire Smart and Powerful Giving
January 23, 2019 19:15 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBPhil Leo is joined by Jim Bakke, executive director for Barnabas Foundation, as discuss three ways to simplify and inspire generous giving at your church. Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.
#4 Your Church and Year End Gifts
January 03, 2019 00:39 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBA discussion with Cindi Riemersma, Client Services Administrator at Barnabas Foundation, who will share tax-wise ways to make the most of year-end giving for your church. Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.
#3 Vision Driven Decons
January 03, 2019 00:33 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat would it take for deacons to be driven by vision at your church? What impact would it make? Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.
#2 Legacy Foundation: One Church's Story
January 03, 2019 00:31 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBLeaders at Pease CRC talked about a foundation for many years without any success. But recently their talk turned into action when the church established Legacy Foundation through Barnabas Foundation. Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.
#1 Financial Shalom with Holly Small
January 03, 2019 00:05 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBRev. 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! Connect with us at barnabasfoundation.com and via Facebook and Twitter.