February 25, 2010
Introduction Dear reader, the author has endeavored to write this text as a guide to those who desire to take their responsibility seriously in the mentoring of our next generation and the generations to come. And it is our responsibility. God ordained that each generation should value, grow, and faithfully pass on its precious Godly…
January 30, 2010
T. Austin-Sparks Born in London (1888), Theodore Austin-Sparks grew up in Scotland and became one of the most profound Christian writers of the last century; a deep revelation of Jesus Christ was clearly at the foundation of his writings. Many of his sermons, articles and books have become Christian classics. Sparks embraced the whole Body…
August 12, 2009
Wealth Replacement Trust Perhaps you would like to make a sizable contribution to Ecclesia College now to help meet our current needs, but you don’t want to reduce the estate you will pass to your family. The solution? Purchase life insurance. “Sounds like a good idea,” you say, “but then I’ll have to pay the…
August 12, 2009
Retained Life Estate One of your valued possessions, your home, can become a valued gift to Ecclesia College even while you are still living in it, and even if you want your spouse or other person to live there for life. This arrangement is called a retained life estate. You Retain Rights, Responsibilities and…
August 12, 2009
Gifts of Securities: Closely Held Stock Closely held stock (stock which is not publicly traded) can also be used as a charitable gift even if you want to maintain a control position in the stock. A gift of closely held stock usually represents a minority block of the total outstanding shares. After obtaining a…
August 12, 2009
Gifts of Securities The best stocks to donate are those that have increased greatly in value, particularly those producing a low yield. Even if it is stock you wish to keep in your portfolio, by giving us the stock and using cash to buy the same stock through your broker, you will have received…