Planning for Planned Giving? A planned giving program is a vital ministry that can ensure resources will be available in the future to do the important work of the Church, as well as offer members the opportunity to make a final statement about their Christian faith.

This newly revised and comprehensive manual shows clergy and lay leaders the most effective ways to encourage legacy gifts, all set in a theological framework that includes reflections questions such as: “What opportunities does your church provide for members to express their values and priorities financially?” “How does you parish remind people that they can leave a gift in their will?” and “In what ways do you thank and recognize planned givers?”

80 pages