Converge Worldwide/Baptist General Conference Gift Planning
Thank you for your interest in the Converge Worldwide/Baptist General Conference family of ministries. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. An increasing number of friends of the Conference are exploring the benefits of life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. The results of your thoughtful planning can benefit your local church, your district ministry (church planting, camp, pastoral care, etc.), or the national and global ministries of Converge Worldwide (BGC).
IRA Rollover Gifts
If you are over age 70½, you may rollover up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to our organization. To learn more about IRA Rollover Gifts, click the Launch button to watch a brief video.
Wills Guide Presentation
Learn how you can avoid an accidental disinheritance. View our Wills Guide Videos. Click here to learn more.
Personal Planner
Trusts To Protect Children Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. More ...
Benefits For You and the Lord's Work
There are several types of gift plans that may benefit you, your family and the ministries God has placed on your heart. Many Converge (BGC) friends have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might want to start your research by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story. (These stories are for the purpose of illustration and may not always represent actual Converge/BGC donors.)
Generous IRA Gift Jerry is a fireman who supports a number of Christian ministries. Recently, Converge Worldwide/Baptist General Conference shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.
Major IRA Gift Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.
Bequests Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Converge Worldwide/Baptist General Conference. They believe it is important to support and encourage the mission of the Baptist General Conference. More on Bequests >>.
Tax-Free Sale Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
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Professional Advisors
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact steve.anderson@convergeww.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. 
Steps to Wise Giving
