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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
Browne is the Color of Generosity
What color is generosity? We just completed our 9th Annual Passion Awards. For more, visit www.celebrateministrykc.com. The Passion Awards is like the…
4 Big Reasons Financial Advisors Should Encourage Charitable Giving
A recent study by Fidelity offered this interesting insight: while a majority of advisors believed that their clients are interested in receiving…
Year-End Giving—The Time to Plan is Now!
It’s October, but it is year end tax season. I work with people all across the country. Each year, we see people…
How the Aging Population Will Affect Giving
People are getting older. Birth rates are declining. Those are two really big statements that could easily be overlooked. What’s the significance…
5 Reasons for Christian Foundations to Switch to Christian Donor-Advised Funds
A private foundation can be a good vehicle for individuals to conduct their giving. However, Christian givers may consider switching to a…
5 Reasons to Select a Christian Donor-Advised Fund
Are you considering setting up a donor advised fund? It is a great tool for giving. You can give online. You can…
“All I Want to Do is Change a City…”—Part II
After serving on the mission field for 15 years in Peru, Rudy thought it was time to retire and go be with…
“All I Want To Do is Change A City…”—Part I
In 1960, Rudy Johnson, his wife and 3 young children headed to Peru to plant a church. The work was hard, and…
Estate Planning: Share the Pain
How many people do you know who describe with glee the meeting with their estate planning attorney? To the contrary, I know…