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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.
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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.)

Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.

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.

Rev. Steve Anderson
Assistant to the President

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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 sanderson@baptistgeneral.org.

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