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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.)

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 >>.

Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.

Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She been a donor for many years to the missions outreach of Converge Worldwide/Baptist General Conference. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.

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 >>.

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 steve.anderson@convergeww.org.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.